There are a lot of reasons to be excited about the Japanese online casino market. Though at present, most forms of gambling remain illegal, online and otherwise, industry experts have two reasons to be hopeful: First, the plan to build brick and mortar casinos and, second, the huge popularity of existing, legal forms of gambling.
Japan to Build First Casinos
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With the internet granting people access to the vast space of online services that feature platforms from all over the world, more and more people are finding that they can engage in iGaming. For the most part, nations have been slow to react to this, but several jurisdictions have chosen to lead in the field and create a healthy and viable space for the industry.
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Twenty-three months since the passing of the Integrated Resort (IR) Implementation Act, Japan’s procedure continues to gradually move forward. However, there are still many major steps that must be accomplished for the gaming industry to lay its roots in this East Asian country.
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Blame it on the Air Force. Or maybe it was skydiving. Somewhere along the line, the thrill bug bit William Kitchen, turning him into a prolific inventor. It all began 30 years ago in his living room, with a model for a thrillride prototype made out of broom handles and G.I. Joe parts. “At the time, my girlfriend looked at this ride …and told me I was absolutely crazy,” Kitchen recalls. “Nevertheless I built one and people lined up all day
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