Gambling in Japan
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In Japan, most forms of gambling are generally banned by the Criminal Code chapter 23. However, there are several exceptions, including betting on horse racing and certain motor sports.
Small street shop, in Ikebukuro, selling takarakuji tickets
Pachinko
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Pachinko is a mechanical game originating in Japan that is used as an arcade game and, much more frequently, for gambling. Pachinko fills a niche in Japanese gambling comparable to that of the slot ma
Gambling in Japan
…booth and stores in many cities, with some outlets becoming particularly popular. Tickets for selected number lotteries can be also bought at some ATMs. Pachinko (Japanese: パチンコ), is a pinball-like slot machine game. It is officially not considered gambling because Japanese laws regard pachinko as an exception…
A modern pachinko machine, Galaxy Express 999-themed
A pachinko parlor in Tokyo
Billard japonais, Southern Germany/Alsace c. 1750–70
A pre-war pachinko machine