Trends of Japan's giant leisure industry: Pachinko.
2003; Volume: 7; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
ISSN
1531-0930
Autores Tópico(s)Gambling Behavior and Treatments
ResumoKoHirano Kiyomi Takahashi Japanese law does not treat Pachinko as a form of gambling but rather as a leisure activity. Even though it is classified as a leisure activity, regulators still see a risk that Pachinko may stir up one's gambling spirit. Pachinko parlors are facing a reduction in number of visitors. Pachinko is becoming a popular investment for chain operators through domestic and foreign capital.
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