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Ecuador court rejects casino reopening question for December referendum

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Ecuador’s constitutional court rejected a proposed referendum question on reopening land-based casinos, citing concerns about voter clarity and the bundling of three topics. President Daniel Noboa’s proposal covered casinos in five-star hotels, a 25% tax and allocation of tax proceeds; it could be amended to meet constitutional requirements.

Operators would need a revised proposal to advance plans for land-based casinos in Ecuador.

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Japan’s National Police Agency proposes 30% pachinko machine fee cut

Japan’s National Police Agency has proposed reducing standard approval fees for pachinko and pachislot machines by about 30%, with revised rates due to take effect on 1 April 2027 if approved. The certification fee for an already type-tested model would fall from JPY4,340 to JPY3,030, while testing requirements would remain unchanged.

Japan’s National Police Agency has proposed reducing standard approval fees for pachinko and pachislot machines by around 30%.

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