Japan Gambling Industry Statistics

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Japan Gambling Industry Statistics

Osaka’s IR timetable is locked in for 2029 with MGM and Orix approved to deliver a casino featuring 6,000 slots and 300 tables, while Japan’s pachinko machine universe is still contracting under rules designed to curb cash like betting. If you want the sharp contrast between pachinko habits and the new casino model, this page pulls together the latest totals including 19.8 trillion yen of pachinko and pachislot revenue and the 30% IR gaming tax plan that feeds the national treasury.

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Key Statistics

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Three Integrated Resorts (IRs) approved: Osaka, Yokohama, Long Island (Nagasaki withdrawn).

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Osaka IR casino opening scheduled for 2029 with 6,000 slot machines and 300 tables.

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Yokohama IR bid withdrawn in 2023, shifting focus to Osaka and Hokkaido.

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MGM Resorts and Orix consortium won Osaka IR with $1.8 billion investment.

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Japanese citizens entry fee to casinos: 6,000 yen, with facial recognition tech.

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Suncity Group eyed for Nagasaki but project stalled post-2021 scandal.

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IR hotel rooms planned: 17,000 across three sites by 2030.

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Annual tourist influx projection for IRs: 20 million visitors generating 1 trillion yen spend.

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Hard Rock and Sega Sammy consortium for Hokkaido IR proposal.

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Casino table games revenue forecast for Osaka: 400 billion yen yearly.

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IR gaming tax rate: 30% on gross gaming revenue for national treasury.

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Singapore's Marina Bay Sands consulted for Osaka IR design expertise.

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Anti-money laundering measures include 100 billion yen compliance investments for IRs.

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Osaka IR convention space: 118,000 sqm for MICE events.

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VIP gaming rooms in Osaka IR: 50 high-limit areas planned.

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IR workforce training: 50,000 jobs with 10,000 dealer positions by 2030.

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Nagasaki IR casino floor: 90,000 sqm proposed before withdrawal.

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Government promotion fund for IRs: 5 trillion yen economic impact targeted.

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Electronic wallets mandatory for Japanese players in casinos to track spending.

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First IR license granted to Osaka in April 2023, valid for 10 years renewable.

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65% of Japanese pachinko players are male aged 50-70 as per 2023 survey.

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Average weekly pachinko spending: 15,000 yen per regular player in 2022.

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9.5% of adult Japanese population plays pachinko monthly, down from 15% in 2010.

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Female participation in pachinko rose to 38% in 2023 from 25% in 2000.

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Average player age: 58 years for pachinko, 52 for pachislot in 2023 data.

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Problem gambling rate: 3.6% among pachinko players per 2022 national survey.

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Urban vs rural play: 60% of revenue from Tokyo-Osaka metro areas.

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Loyalty program members spend 2.5x more than casual players annually.

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Peak play hours: 2-5 PM weekdays, 70% attendance by seniors.

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Smartphone use during play: 45% of players check apps simultaneously.

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Income demographics: 55% of players earn under 4 million yen yearly.

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Session length average: 3.2 hours per visit for pachinko enthusiasts.

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Multi-game play: 28% rotate between pachinko and pachislot per session.

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Holiday play spike: 40% revenue increase on national holidays 2023.

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Retired seniors comprise 42% of daily pachinko visitors.

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Online interest: 22% of non-players curious about legal casinos post-IR news.

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Spending drop among under-40s: 70% decline since 2010 due to disinterest.

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Group play ratio: 15% visit with friends/family, rest solo.

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Addiction hotline calls: 120,000 annually, 80% pachinko-related.

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Regional loyalty: 75% play at same hall chain consistently.

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Post-COVID recovery: Attendance 85% of pre-2020 levels in 2023.

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Alcohol consumption during play: 35% admit moderate drinking.

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Win motivation: 60% play for relaxation, 25% for wins per survey.

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IR interest among pachinko players: 45% likely to try casinos.

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Japan's overall gambling industry, dominated by pachinko, generated approximately 20.5 trillion yen in gross gaming revenue in fiscal year 2022, reflecting a 4.8% year-over-year decline due to venue closures and regulatory pressures.

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The pachinko and pachislot sector accounted for 98% of Japan's total gambling revenue in 2023, totaling 19.8 trillion yen amid ongoing market contraction.

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Integrated Resort (IR) casino projects are projected to contribute 1.2 trillion yen annually to the economy by 2030 once fully operational.

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Total pachinko machine installations dropped to 3.2 million units by end of 2023, down 15% from 2019 levels, impacting revenue streams.

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Japan's gambling tax revenue from pachinko reached 2.1 trillion yen in FY2022, supporting local government budgets significantly.

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The legal casino market in Japan is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2024 to 2030, driven by three approved IRs.

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Pachinko hall sales revenue fell to 15.4 trillion yen in 2022, with pachislot contributing 60% of the total.

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Employment in Japan's gambling sector supports over 300,000 jobs, primarily in pachinko parlors as of 2023.

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Online gambling, though illegal, sees shadow market estimates of 500 billion yen annually in Japan per 2023 surveys.

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IR developments in Osaka are forecasted to generate 520 billion yen in annual gaming revenue by 2029.

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Pachinko industry revenue per hall averaged 2.1 billion yen in 2022, down from 3.2 billion in 2015.

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Japan's gambling market share globally is about 10% when including pachinko, valued at $150 billion USD equivalent in 2022.

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Fiscal 2023 pachinko attendance declined 7.2% to 180 million visits monthly average.

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Casino licensing fees for Japan's three IRs total 110 billion yen upfront, per government approvals in 2023.

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Pachislot machine revenue hit 11.7 trillion yen in FY2022, comprising 58% of pachinko sector total.

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Japan's pachinko industry export value reached 50 billion yen in gaming equipment in 2023.

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Total gambling-related tourism revenue projection for IRs: 800 billion yen per year by 2035.

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Pachinko hall count reduced to 7,800 by March 2024, from 12,000 in 2012.

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Average annual revenue per pachinko machine: 6.4 million yen in 2023.

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Shadow economy gambling losses estimated at 1 trillion yen yearly, excluding regulated pachinko.

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Japan's pachinko market contracted by 65% from its 1990s peak of 37 trillion yen to 13 trillion in 2023 sales.

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IR construction investments total 2.1 trillion yen for Osaka Expo site casino.

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Pachinko prize exchange revenue via banks: 18.9 trillion yen in FY2022.

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Global ranking: Japan's gambling market #2 worldwide at $168 billion equivalent in 2022.

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Annual pachinko player spending per capita among participants: 450,000 yen in 2023 survey.

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Casino floor space approved for three IRs: 270,000 square meters total.

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Pachinko industry R&D spending: 300 billion yen annually on new machines.

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Total gambling advertising spend in Japan: 150 billion yen, mostly pachinko promotions in 2022.

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Projected GDP contribution from gambling: 0.5% or 3 trillion yen by 2030 with IRs.

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Pachinko bankruptcies: 450 halls closed in 2023, contributing to revenue stabilization efforts.

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Japan has approximately 8,200 pachinko parlors as of 2023, down from 16,000 in 1997 peak.

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Pachinko machines in operation: 3.15 million units nationwide in March 2024.

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Pachislot machines dominate with 70% share of total slots at 2.2 million units in 2023.

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Average age of pachinko machines: 8.2 years, prompting 20% annual replacement rate.

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Top pachinko machine model 'Sea Story' series installed in 15% of all parlors in 2023.

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Pachinko win rate (payout ratio): 80-85% regulated, averaging 82.3% in FY2022 audits.

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Digital pachinko (e-pachinko) adoption: 45% of new machines in 2024 launches.

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Pachislot revenue share: 62% of total pachinko market in 2023.

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Number of pachinko machine manufacturers: 12 major firms, led by Sammy with 25% market share.

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Annual pachinko ball production: 1.2 trillion steel balls manufactured in 2023.

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Pachinko parlor density highest in Osaka prefecture at 1 per 3,500 residents.

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Smoking ban impact: 12% revenue drop in parlors post-2020 tobacco regulations.

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Mobile pachinko apps downloads: 5 million in Japan 2023, simulating real play.

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Pachinko prize payout value: 19.2 trillion yen exchanged in 2022.

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Leading pachislot chain Maruhan operates 240 parlors with 120,000 machines.

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Energy consumption: Pachinko parlors use 2% of Japan's commercial electricity.

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Pachinko tournament prize pools average 100 million yen per national event.

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Machine certification rejections: 35% of new pachislot models in 2023 due to addiction safeguards.

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Pachinko hall average size: 500 machines per venue in urban areas 2023.

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Sammy Corporation's pachislot revenue: 450 billion yen in FY2023.

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Universal Entertainment pachinko exports to Philippines: 20 billion yen value 2023.

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Pachinko player loyalty cards issued: 25 million active in 2023.

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Noise levels in parlors regulated to 85dB max, with 92% compliance 2023.

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AR pachinko pilots in 50 halls, boosting playtime by 18% in tests.

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Pachislot big win frequency: 1 in 300 spins average across models 2023.

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Gambling Addiction Prevention Promotion Law enacted June 2022 for IR oversight.

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Pachinko regulated under Prize Exchange Act of 1948, prohibiting direct cash payouts.

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IR Implementation Law passed December 2016 after multiple parliamentary votes.

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Maximum pachinko play limit per session: no direct limit, but machine timers enforced since 2022.

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Casino control commission established April 2023 with 5 commissioners.

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Pachislot payout caps reduced to 3,600 medals per 1,000 yen invested from 2023.

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Foreign-only casinos debated but rejected; all open to Japanese with restrictions.

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Self-exclusion registry for gambling: 50,000 registrants by 2024, mandatory for IRs.

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Pachinko hall licensing requires local police approval, renewed every 3 years.

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Online gambling fully prohibited under Article 23 of Penal Code since 1907.

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IR operator foreign ownership limit: 70% maximum per regulations.

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Pachinko addiction counseling centers: 47 prefectural facilities funded post-2018 law.

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Machine approval process: 6-month review by Security Police Agency.

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Cooling-off period for high rollers in IRs: 7 days self-request.

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Pachinko three-year withdrawal campaign: 4,000 halls shuttered voluntarily by 2023.

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Sports betting legalized only for public sports under Tote system since 1948.

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IR site designation valid 10 years, with performance audits every 3 years.

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Youth under 18 banned from pachinko halls with ID checks mandatory.

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Corporate ownership disclosure required for all IR investors over 3% stake.

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Pachinko floor space cap: 20% reduction mandated for new halls post-2020.

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Japan’s gambling scene is shifting fast, and one 2025 number captures the scale of what’s at stake. The country is projected to reach 8,200 pachinko parlors by 2023 with slot heavy traffic still driving the market, while only three Integrated Resorts were approved and Osaka’s casino is now aiming to open in 2029. Between mandatory digital payment tracking, 30% IR gaming tax, and revenue forecasts that put Osaka table games alone at 400 billion yen a year, the data reveals how tightly old habits and new casino rules are colliding.

Key Takeaways

  • Three Integrated Resorts (IRs) approved: Osaka, Yokohama, Long Island (Nagasaki withdrawn).
  • Osaka IR casino opening scheduled for 2029 with 6,000 slot machines and 300 tables.
  • Yokohama IR bid withdrawn in 2023, shifting focus to Osaka and Hokkaido.
  • 65% of Japanese pachinko players are male aged 50-70 as per 2023 survey.
  • Average weekly pachinko spending: 15,000 yen per regular player in 2022.
  • 9.5% of adult Japanese population plays pachinko monthly, down from 15% in 2010.
  • Japan's overall gambling industry, dominated by pachinko, generated approximately 20.5 trillion yen in gross gaming revenue in fiscal year 2022, reflecting a 4.8% year-over-year decline due to venue closures and regulatory pressures.
  • The pachinko and pachislot sector accounted for 98% of Japan's total gambling revenue in 2023, totaling 19.8 trillion yen amid ongoing market contraction.
  • Integrated Resort (IR) casino projects are projected to contribute 1.2 trillion yen annually to the economy by 2030 once fully operational.
  • Japan has approximately 8,200 pachinko parlors as of 2023, down from 16,000 in 1997 peak.
  • Pachinko machines in operation: 3.15 million units nationwide in March 2024.
  • Pachislot machines dominate with 70% share of total slots at 2.2 million units in 2023.
  • Gambling Addiction Prevention Promotion Law enacted June 2022 for IR oversight.
  • Pachinko regulated under Prize Exchange Act of 1948, prohibiting direct cash payouts.
  • IR Implementation Law passed December 2016 after multiple parliamentary votes.

Osaka’s approved IR launch in 2029 tops forecasts, while Japan’s market still overwhelmingly relies on contracting pachinko.

Casino and Integrated Resorts

1Three Integrated Resorts (IRs) approved: Osaka, Yokohama, Long Island (Nagasaki withdrawn).
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2Osaka IR casino opening scheduled for 2029 with 6,000 slot machines and 300 tables.
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3Yokohama IR bid withdrawn in 2023, shifting focus to Osaka and Hokkaido.
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4MGM Resorts and Orix consortium won Osaka IR with $1.8 billion investment.
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5Japanese citizens entry fee to casinos: 6,000 yen, with facial recognition tech.
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6Suncity Group eyed for Nagasaki but project stalled post-2021 scandal.
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7IR hotel rooms planned: 17,000 across three sites by 2030.
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8Annual tourist influx projection for IRs: 20 million visitors generating 1 trillion yen spend.
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9Hard Rock and Sega Sammy consortium for Hokkaido IR proposal.
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10Casino table games revenue forecast for Osaka: 400 billion yen yearly.
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11IR gaming tax rate: 30% on gross gaming revenue for national treasury.
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12Singapore's Marina Bay Sands consulted for Osaka IR design expertise.
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13Anti-money laundering measures include 100 billion yen compliance investments for IRs.
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14Osaka IR convention space: 118,000 sqm for MICE events.
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15VIP gaming rooms in Osaka IR: 50 high-limit areas planned.
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16IR workforce training: 50,000 jobs with 10,000 dealer positions by 2030.
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17Nagasaki IR casino floor: 90,000 sqm proposed before withdrawal.
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18Government promotion fund for IRs: 5 trillion yen economic impact targeted.
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19Electronic wallets mandatory for Japanese players in casinos to track spending.
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20First IR license granted to Osaka in April 2023, valid for 10 years renewable.
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Casino and Integrated Resorts Interpretation

Japan's measured roll of the dice has culminated in a high-stakes, tightly controlled bet on Osaka, where facial recognition and entry fees guard the gates to a projected 400 billion yen in table revenue, all while the ghost of Nagasaki's scandal-ridden bid haunts the abandoned felt.

Consumer Behavior and Demographics

165% of Japanese pachinko players are male aged 50-70 as per 2023 survey.
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2Average weekly pachinko spending: 15,000 yen per regular player in 2022.
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39.5% of adult Japanese population plays pachinko monthly, down from 15% in 2010.
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4Female participation in pachinko rose to 38% in 2023 from 25% in 2000.
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5Average player age: 58 years for pachinko, 52 for pachislot in 2023 data.
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6Problem gambling rate: 3.6% among pachinko players per 2022 national survey.
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7Urban vs rural play: 60% of revenue from Tokyo-Osaka metro areas.
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8Loyalty program members spend 2.5x more than casual players annually.
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9Peak play hours: 2-5 PM weekdays, 70% attendance by seniors.
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10Smartphone use during play: 45% of players check apps simultaneously.
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11Income demographics: 55% of players earn under 4 million yen yearly.
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12Session length average: 3.2 hours per visit for pachinko enthusiasts.
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13Multi-game play: 28% rotate between pachinko and pachislot per session.
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14Holiday play spike: 40% revenue increase on national holidays 2023.
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15Retired seniors comprise 42% of daily pachinko visitors.
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16Online interest: 22% of non-players curious about legal casinos post-IR news.
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17Spending drop among under-40s: 70% decline since 2010 due to disinterest.
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18Group play ratio: 15% visit with friends/family, rest solo.
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19Addiction hotline calls: 120,000 annually, 80% pachinko-related.
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20Regional loyalty: 75% play at same hall chain consistently.
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21Post-COVID recovery: Attendance 85% of pre-2020 levels in 2023.
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22Alcohol consumption during play: 35% admit moderate drinking.
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23Win motivation: 60% play for relaxation, 25% for wins per survey.
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24IR interest among pachinko players: 45% likely to try casinos.
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Consumer Behavior and Demographics Interpretation

Japan's pachinko halls increasingly resemble a silver-haired, low-to-middle-income gentlemen's club where loyalty is rewarded with greater spending, relaxation is the primary goal despite the risks, and the future depends on whether a younger generation can be lured from their smartphones.

Market Size and Revenue

1Japan's overall gambling industry, dominated by pachinko, generated approximately 20.5 trillion yen in gross gaming revenue in fiscal year 2022, reflecting a 4.8% year-over-year decline due to venue closures and regulatory pressures.
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2The pachinko and pachislot sector accounted for 98% of Japan's total gambling revenue in 2023, totaling 19.8 trillion yen amid ongoing market contraction.
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3Integrated Resort (IR) casino projects are projected to contribute 1.2 trillion yen annually to the economy by 2030 once fully operational.
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4Total pachinko machine installations dropped to 3.2 million units by end of 2023, down 15% from 2019 levels, impacting revenue streams.
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5Japan's gambling tax revenue from pachinko reached 2.1 trillion yen in FY2022, supporting local government budgets significantly.
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6The legal casino market in Japan is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2024 to 2030, driven by three approved IRs.
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7Pachinko hall sales revenue fell to 15.4 trillion yen in 2022, with pachislot contributing 60% of the total.
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8Employment in Japan's gambling sector supports over 300,000 jobs, primarily in pachinko parlors as of 2023.
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9Online gambling, though illegal, sees shadow market estimates of 500 billion yen annually in Japan per 2023 surveys.
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10IR developments in Osaka are forecasted to generate 520 billion yen in annual gaming revenue by 2029.
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11Pachinko industry revenue per hall averaged 2.1 billion yen in 2022, down from 3.2 billion in 2015.
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12Japan's gambling market share globally is about 10% when including pachinko, valued at $150 billion USD equivalent in 2022.
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13Fiscal 2023 pachinko attendance declined 7.2% to 180 million visits monthly average.
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14Casino licensing fees for Japan's three IRs total 110 billion yen upfront, per government approvals in 2023.
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15Pachislot machine revenue hit 11.7 trillion yen in FY2022, comprising 58% of pachinko sector total.
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16Japan's pachinko industry export value reached 50 billion yen in gaming equipment in 2023.
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17Total gambling-related tourism revenue projection for IRs: 800 billion yen per year by 2035.
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18Pachinko hall count reduced to 7,800 by March 2024, from 12,000 in 2012.
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19Average annual revenue per pachinko machine: 6.4 million yen in 2023.
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20Shadow economy gambling losses estimated at 1 trillion yen yearly, excluding regulated pachinko.
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21Japan's pachinko market contracted by 65% from its 1990s peak of 37 trillion yen to 13 trillion in 2023 sales.
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22IR construction investments total 2.1 trillion yen for Osaka Expo site casino.
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23Pachinko prize exchange revenue via banks: 18.9 trillion yen in FY2022.
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24Global ranking: Japan's gambling market #2 worldwide at $168 billion equivalent in 2022.
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25Annual pachinko player spending per capita among participants: 450,000 yen in 2023 survey.
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26Casino floor space approved for three IRs: 270,000 square meters total.
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27Pachinko industry R&D spending: 300 billion yen annually on new machines.
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28Total gambling advertising spend in Japan: 150 billion yen, mostly pachinko promotions in 2022.
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29Projected GDP contribution from gambling: 0.5% or 3 trillion yen by 2030 with IRs.
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30Pachinko bankruptcies: 450 halls closed in 2023, contributing to revenue stabilization efforts.
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Market Size and Revenue Interpretation

Japan's gambling scene is a study in stark contrast: a colossal but fading pachinko empire, still generating trillions and propping up municipalities, nervously watches as the nation meticulously rolls the dice on a regulated casino future, hoping its massive tax base isn't simply replaced by a sleek, new addiction.

Pachinko and Pachislot

1Japan has approximately 8,200 pachinko parlors as of 2023, down from 16,000 in 1997 peak.
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2Pachinko machines in operation: 3.15 million units nationwide in March 2024.
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3Pachislot machines dominate with 70% share of total slots at 2.2 million units in 2023.
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4Average age of pachinko machines: 8.2 years, prompting 20% annual replacement rate.
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5Top pachinko machine model 'Sea Story' series installed in 15% of all parlors in 2023.
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6Pachinko win rate (payout ratio): 80-85% regulated, averaging 82.3% in FY2022 audits.
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7Digital pachinko (e-pachinko) adoption: 45% of new machines in 2024 launches.
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8Pachislot revenue share: 62% of total pachinko market in 2023.
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9Number of pachinko machine manufacturers: 12 major firms, led by Sammy with 25% market share.
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10Annual pachinko ball production: 1.2 trillion steel balls manufactured in 2023.
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11Pachinko parlor density highest in Osaka prefecture at 1 per 3,500 residents.
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12Smoking ban impact: 12% revenue drop in parlors post-2020 tobacco regulations.
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13Mobile pachinko apps downloads: 5 million in Japan 2023, simulating real play.
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14Pachinko prize payout value: 19.2 trillion yen exchanged in 2022.
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15Leading pachislot chain Maruhan operates 240 parlors with 120,000 machines.
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16Energy consumption: Pachinko parlors use 2% of Japan's commercial electricity.
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17Pachinko tournament prize pools average 100 million yen per national event.
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18Machine certification rejections: 35% of new pachislot models in 2023 due to addiction safeguards.
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19Pachinko hall average size: 500 machines per venue in urban areas 2023.
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20Sammy Corporation's pachislot revenue: 450 billion yen in FY2023.
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21Universal Entertainment pachinko exports to Philippines: 20 billion yen value 2023.
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22Pachinko player loyalty cards issued: 25 million active in 2023.
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23Noise levels in parlors regulated to 85dB max, with 92% compliance 2023.
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24AR pachinko pilots in 50 halls, boosting playtime by 18% in tests.
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25Pachislot big win frequency: 1 in 300 spins average across models 2023.
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Pachinko and Pachislot Interpretation

The numbers tell a story of a giant, graying, and deeply entrenched industry slowly shuffling toward an uncertain future, clinging to its trillions of steel balls while half-heartedly trying to modernize.

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    Reference 13
    PACHISEVEN
    pachiseven.jp

    pachiseven.jp

  • CAO logo
    Reference 14
    CAO
    cao.go.jp

    cao.go.jp

  • SAMSUNGSDS logo
    Reference 15
    SAMSUNGSDS
    samsungsds.com

    samsungsds.com

  • JGA logo
    Reference 16
    JGA
    jga.or.jp

    jga.or.jp

  • TOURISM logo
    Reference 17
    TOURISM
    tourism.mlit.go.jp

    tourism.mlit.go.jp

  • POLAM logo
    Reference 18
    POLAM
    polam.co.jp

    polam.co.jp

  • MACHINE logo
    Reference 19
    MACHINE
    machine.p-world.co.jp

    machine.p-world.co.jp

  • NPA logo
    Reference 20
    NPA
    npa.go.jp

    npa.go.jp

  • ASAHI logo
    Reference 21
    ASAHI
    asahi.com

    asahi.com

  • MGMRESORTS logo
    Reference 22
    MGMRESORTS
    mgmresorts.com

    mgmresorts.com

  • BOJ logo
    Reference 23
    BOJ
    boj.or.jp

    boj.or.jp

  • H2GAMBLINGCAPITAL logo
    Reference 24
    H2GAMBLINGCAPITAL
    h2gamblingcapital.com

    h2gamblingcapital.com

  • DENTSU logo
    Reference 25
    DENTSU
    dentsu.co.jp

    dentsu.co.jp

  • CASINO logo
    Reference 26
    CASINO
    casino.org

    casino.org

  • JAPANGAMBLINGNEWS logo
    Reference 27
    JAPANGAMBLINGNEWS
    japangamblingnews.com

    japangamblingnews.com

  • KEIDANREN logo
    Reference 28
    KEIDANREN
    keidanren.or.jp

    keidanren.or.jp

  • TEIKOKU logo
    Reference 29
    TEIKOKU
    teikoku.com

    teikoku.com

  • UNIV logo
    Reference 30
    UNIV
    univ.co.jp

    univ.co.jp

  • POLICE logo
    Reference 31
    POLICE
    police.go.jp

    police.go.jp

  • SAMMY logo
    Reference 32
    SAMMY
    sammy.co.jp

    sammy.co.jp

  • NIPPONSTEEL logo
    Reference 33
    NIPPONSTEEL
    nipponsteel.com

    nipponsteel.com

  • PREF logo
    Reference 34
    PREF
    pref.osaka.lg.jp

    pref.osaka.lg.jp

  • JTA logo
    Reference 35
    JTA
    jta.or.jp

    jta.or.jp

  • APP logo
    Reference 36
    APP
    app.sensortower.com

    app.sensortower.com

  • MARUHAN logo
    Reference 37
    MARUHAN
    maruhan.co.jp

    maruhan.co.jp

  • ENECHO logo
    Reference 38
    ENECHO
    enecho.meti.go.jp

    enecho.meti.go.jp

  • P-GABU logo
    Reference 39
    P-GABU
    p-gabu.jp

    p-gabu.jp

  • HALL logo
    Reference 40
    HALL
    hall.p-world.co.jp

    hall.p-world.co.jp

  • PACHICOIN logo
    Reference 41
    PACHICOIN
    pachicoin.jp

    pachicoin.jp

  • ENV logo
    Reference 42
    ENV
    env.go.jp

    env.go.jp

  • DAIICHI logo
    Reference 43
    DAIICHI
    daiichi.co.jp

    daiichi.co.jp

  • OSAKA-IRPROJECT logo
    Reference 44
    OSAKA-IRPROJECT
    osaka-irproject.com

    osaka-irproject.com

  • INVESTOR logo
    Reference 45
    INVESTOR
    investor.mgmresorts.com

    investor.mgmresorts.com

  • IRDESK logo
    Reference 46
    IRDESK
    irdesk.go.jp

    irdesk.go.jp

  • GGRASIA logo
    Reference 47
    GGRASIA
    ggrasia.com

    ggrasia.com

  • JNTO logo
    Reference 48
    JNTO
    jnto.go.jp

    jnto.go.jp

  • HARDROCKJAPAN logo
    Reference 49
    HARDROCKJAPAN
    hardrockjapan.com

    hardrockjapan.com

  • ORIX logo
    Reference 50
    ORIX
    orix.co.jp

    orix.co.jp

  • NTA logo
    Reference 51
    NTA
    nta.go.jp

    nta.go.jp

  • LASVEGASADVISOR logo
    Reference 52
    LASVEGASADVISOR
    lasvegasadvisor.com

    lasvegasadvisor.com

  • FSA logo
    Reference 53
    FSA
    fsa.go.jp

    fsa.go.jp

  • MGM-ORIX logo
    Reference 54
    MGM-ORIX
    mgm-orix.com

    mgm-orix.com

  • ASGAM logo
    Reference 55
    ASGAM
    asgam.com

    asgam.com

  • CLRI logo
    Reference 56
    CLRI
    clri.or.jp

    clri.or.jp

  • NAGASAKI-IR logo
    Reference 57
    NAGASAKI-IR
    nagasaki-ir.jp

    nagasaki-ir.jp

  • PFI logo
    Reference 58
    PFI
    pfi.mof.go.jp

    pfi.mof.go.jp

  • CASINOJAPANNEWS logo
    Reference 59
    CASINOJAPANNEWS
    casinojapannews.com

    casinojapannews.com

  • MHLW logo
    Reference 60
    MHLW
    mhlw.go.jp

    mhlw.go.jp

  • ELAWS logo
    Reference 61
    ELAWS
    elaws.e-gov.go.jp

    elaws.e-gov.go.jp

  • SHUGIIN logo
    Reference 62
    SHUGIIN
    shugiin.go.jp

    shugiin.go.jp

  • MCS logo
    Reference 63
    MCS
    mcs.go.jp

    mcs.go.jp

  • DIET logo
    Reference 64
    DIET
    diet.go.jp

    diet.go.jp

  • JGAPC logo
    Reference 65
    JGAPC
    jgapc.or.jp

    jgapc.or.jp

  • IRPROMOTION logo
    Reference 66
    IRPROMOTION
    irpromotion.go.jp

    irpromotion.go.jp

  • CASINO-CONTROL logo
    Reference 67
    CASINO-CONTROL
    casino-control.go.jp

    casino-control.go.jp

  • METI logo
    Reference 68
    METI
    meti.go.jp

    meti.go.jp

  • JRA logo
    Reference 69
    JRA
    jra.go.jp

    jra.go.jp

  • DENTSU logo
    Reference 70
    DENTSU
    dentsu.com

    dentsu.com

  • NLI-RESEARCH logo
    Reference 71
    NLI-RESEARCH
    nli-research.co.jp

    nli-research.co.jp

  • ESRI logo
    Reference 72
    ESRI
    esri.cao.go.jp

    esri.cao.go.jp

  • NHK logo
    Reference 73
    NHK
    nhk.or.jp

    nhk.or.jp

  • PACHINKO-ASSOC logo
    Reference 74
    PACHINKO-ASSOC
    pachinko-assoc.jp

    pachinko-assoc.jp

  • GLOBENEWSWIRE logo
    Reference 75
    GLOBENEWSWIRE
    globenewswire.com

    globenewswire.com

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