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Japan Jurisdiction News
World Poker Tour, Japan Poker Union announce WPT Japan
7 Aug 2017
For the first time ever, the World Poker Tour will visit Japan during a four-day event to be held in Tokyo from 23-26 November.
Ganapati CEO to provide insight into Japanese gaming market at SiGMA
9 Nov 2016
Mitsuya Fujimoto will introduce the Japanese gaming market during the iGaming Education Forum from 16-18 November in order to demystify the country's gambling industry.
H2 predicts slow growth for online gaming in 2011
16 Jun 2011
H2 Gambling Capital has revised its forecast for revenues for the online gambling sector down from €25.0 billion to €23.76 billion, a growth rate of just 4.4 percent rather than the original 10.2 percent it predicted earlier this year.
Mobile gambling to exceed $48-billion by 2015
3 Sep 2010
Analysts predict increase in mobile betting, report published today says.
Japan: Sumo Association chairman vows clampdown on gangsters
13 Aug 2010
New chairman determined to root out crime links to sumo wrestling after recent gambling scandal.
Illegal Tokyo casinos under scrutiny
19 Jul 2010
Illegal casinos under more scrutiny and raids since sumo wrestling gambling scandal.
Japan: Fallout continues in sumo gambling scandal
7 Jul 2010
Fans complaints mean sumo tournament will not be broadcast live for first time in 57 years.
Japan: Sumo wrestler sacked over illegal gambling
5 Jul 2010
Kotomitsuki is the first ozeki to be fired in sumo gambling scandal.
Women top Japan Cup qualifiers
13 Jul 2007
Everest Poker has announced that two of the June Everest Poker Japan Cup qualifying tournament winners were women.
U.S. faces seven compensation claims in WTO online gambling case
25 Jun 2007
Casino City has confirmed that seven compensation claims have been filed against the U.S. in its ongoing WTO online gambling case with Antigua and Barbuda.
All-Japan winner heads to WSOP
6 Jun 2007
Kunihiro Sakamoto bested a field of more than 2,000 players in the inaugural All-Japan Poker Championship presented by SEGA SAMMY Group, an official satellite of the World Series of Poker.
Everest Poker Japan Cup launched
18 May 2007
A series of online and live qualification events, the Everest Poker Japan Cup gives players the opportunity to compete live for a prize package worth $20,000.
Japanese Bank to Woo Customers with ATM Roulette Game
29 Aug 2006
International News Brief: Japanese banks have long had a reputation for poor service but at least one is trying something new -- wooing customers with an opportunity to try their hand at Lady Luck.
Japanese Court Hears How Online Gambling, Underworld Site Snared Student
26 Apr 2006
International News Brief: The trial of a university student accused of fraud after he tried to sell cell phones under a false name to counter online gambling debts opened in the Sapporo District Court on Tuesday.
Website Attracts Japanese Gamblers
21 Sep 2005
International News Brief: A new type of Web site has proved to be a Japanese gambler's online paradise.
Softbank to Enter Online Gaming Market
7 Sep 2005
International News Brief: Softbank is on track to become Japan’s first Internet group to enter the online betting market, in a move to diversify its business.
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