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Monday, November 16, 2026

Japan

Check the latest news on the gaming industry in Japan.

Suncity WakayamaJapanWakayama IR bid on the ropes as Suncity pulls outAGBrief Editorial · May 13Kasamatsu RacecourseJapanCentral Japan prefecture grapples with jockey betting scandalMichael Penn · May 13japan, horse racing, animal crueltyJapanJapan draft horse racing faces animal cruelty accusationsMichael Penn · May 12Michael Maerz, SportradarPodcastsMichael Maerz on virtual sports and going big in Japan [podcast]Sharon Singleton · May 11Japan eSportsJapanJapan’s esports market grew 9% in 2020Michael Penn · May 11Okura Holdings permanently shutters two pachinko hallsJapanOkura Holdings permanently shutters two pachinko hallsMichael Penn · May 10JapanOkura Holdings to close two underperforming pachinko hallsAGBrief Editorial · May 7Wakayama IR CouncilJapanWakayama IR Promotion Council urges operator selectionMichael Penn · May 7Japan’s IR, Daniel chengFace to FacePolitics may upset Japan’s IR apple cart [video]Sharon Singleton · May 7Pachinko, barbecue OasisJapanPachinko industry needs new business modelMichael Penn · May 6