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Optimistic outlook for Universal Entertainment Corporation

October 8, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, New Hotels, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Japan, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The future prospects of Universal Entertainment Corporation reportedly now look good after the Japanese casino and entertainments conglomerate managed to prevail in a long-running legal dispute with its former ...

Pachinko remains king for Japanese gamblers

Adam Morgan

July 29, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Economy/Finance, Japan

In Japan, pachinko reportedly remains the most prevalent form of gambling with the amount spent by players enjoying the vertical pinball-like slot machines regularly topping approximately $200 billion every yea...

Sega Sammy Holdings Incorporated reveals Paradise City expansion plans

Adam Morgan

May 14, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, Game manufacturers, Economy/Finance, South Korea

Japanese pachinko operator Sega Sammy Holdings Incorporated has reportedly announced that it intends to inaugurate an expansion of its Paradise City integrated casino resort in South Korea containing a spa and ...

Sega Sammy changes group brand logo

K Morrison

April 11, 2018

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Game manufacturers, Japan

Japanese pachinko giant Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. recently announced that in a move demonstrating the future direction of the firm it will be changing its logo this August. The Tokyo-based pachinko machine an...

Regulatory changes hurt Universal Entertainment Corporation

Adam Morgan

February 15, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Japan

Tougher regulations on gaming machines along with the costs of finishing its giant Okada Manila integrated casino resort has led Japanese gambling giant Universal Entertainment Corporation to report a consolida...

Japan Gvt to lower age of adulthood to 18; gambling age will remain 20

K Morrison

August 15, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Japan, Horse Racing

Japan’s Civil Code is in the process of being revised to lower the age of adulthood on the island nation from 20 years of age to 18. However, according to Asia Gaming Brief, the government has decided the chang...

New “social mining and gaming” outlets attempt to circumvent CA gambling laws

D. Graham

August 16, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, California, Unlicensed Operation, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Ohio

Computerized gaming parlors, previously operated as “sweepstakes cafes” are evolving their creative business models designed to evade identity as illegal slot machine operations. Last year the California legisl...

CMK Gaming to open First U.S. Pachinko Parlor

July 30, 2014

Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino openings

PRNewswire - CMK Gaming International, Inc. (OTC PINK: "CMKI") announced that it expects to open its first U.S. pachinko parlor, which will be located in Salt Lake City, Utah. This year, the Company purchased ...