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(Japan).- Japan could be a USD 23.8 billion a year gaming market, though USD16.5 billion is more likely, Chris Jones of Telsey says in a 44-page analysis of Japanese casino potential. The USD 23.8 billion figure assumes casinos would take in about the same amount as they do in the US - 0.4 per cent of GDP. Jones thinks the Tokyo area can support two casinos with an USD 8 billion project in Tokyo generating USD 5.2 billion in gaming...
Horse Racing is deemed as a legal gambling activity in India because it is seen as a game of skill. This strange justification of why Horse Racing can be gambled on is characteristic of India's antiquated gambling laws.Nevertheless, Horse Racing is a hugely popular sport in India and race days pull in large numbers of punters. There are seven main race courses in India; Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Mysore, Pune and Delhi.Horse Racing is cheap for people to attend (between...
The UK Gambling Commission has announced it is to host a series of training workshops across the country to help local councils identify and manage the siting of illegal gaming machines in their respective constituencies. Training will be provided by Westminster City Training in partnership with the Gambling Commission’s Local Authority Liaison Unit (LALU), the latter of which regularly supports UK councils and polices forces on joint operations to remove illegal gaming machines. Many of the courses, a number of...
High Roller, commissioned by Caesars Entertainment, at 550 feet, the highest point on the highest observation wheel in the world, got its official operating permit from Clark County last week and opened to the public yesterday. With 28 cabins that can fit up to 40 people each, the High Roller is the focal point of The LINQ, which has been opening in phases since Dec. 27. The LINQ, which will eventually have 30 venues, is located in the center of...
The new Adelson’s spot titled “Don’t Bet On It” features a tech-savvy teenager playing Angry Birds on a mobile device which eventually leads to the theft of his father’s credit card details to access various gambling sites.mobile game Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja and Candy Crush as gateway games to online gambling and addiction.The visuals are accompanied by a voice- over saying “I was playing Angry Birds and then, you know, I just found it. It’s a lot cooler knowing that...