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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

Slots are one of the most popular games around, attracting millions of players to sign-up for accounts at online casinos.

With a history dating all the back to the 1800s, slot games have since become firmly established as a mainstream entertainment activity.

Initially made popular in amusement arcades, bars, bingo halls and other venues, the arrival of the internet has revolutionised the slots industry.

Let's start with the risks. Before you start playing in the best casino online, you need to understand:

• Good luck will not always be on your side. The probability of winning is much less than losing;
• Gambling is entertainment, not a source of income;
• You should always be prepared to lose everything to the penny. Therefore, select the amount, losing which will keep you afloat;
• If luck smiles at you and you win, stop as soon as your jackpot exceeds money you’ve previously spent.

Choosing the best casino online

In 2019 23-year old Nadia Tarik made history when she was among the first students to participate in the ground-breaking apprenticeship degree course in Social Change at Queen Mary University of London.  Thanks to pioneering sponsorship from Caesars Entertainment EMEA, Nadia has been able to combine a four year degree course with her work as a Development Officer at YGAM, the UK charity that works to inform, educate and safeguard young people against gambling and gaming related harms.  Nadia reflects on her first year of studying and working.

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.

Peter White chats with Lisa Waterfield, LW Consulting

Adapting to Change. How quickly can the damaged hospitality industry respond to a new day? By: Robert Ambrose

The book has yet to be written on the impact of the COVID-19 virus on the casino and the entire integrated hospitality industry. When it is putto “pen,” the first few chapters will be bleak and frightening because of all the unknowns, but in the later chapters, we will read about leadership, personal strength and new beginnings. And of course, we all salute the courageous first responders and care givers that rush in and treat the sick.

By: Bay City Ventures Managing Director, Joji Kokuryo

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.

Bennie Mancino chats to Bill Healey about the effects of COVID-19, and practices casinos can implement to emerge from the pandemic.

The casino gaming industry has been forever changed due to COVID-19.

Gaming Legislation Report: South East Europe. By: Marko Tomic, Partner, Law Firm Anđelović, Siketić & Tomić d.o.o. Zagreb

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