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Philippine consultant urges regulation over an online gambling ban

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A veteran consultant has urged Philippine lawmakers to strengthen online gambling regulation rather than impose a total ban. He said bans can push players to offshore sites and called for tighter identity and age checks and better coordination among stakeholders; research cited in the item found that gamblers preferred regulated platforms.

The policy choice could determine whether online operators face a ban or tighter safeguards in the Philippines.

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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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