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Senate committee approves military gambling research provision in FY26 bill

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The US Senate Appropriations Committee approved a provision in the FY26 Senate Defense Appropriations Bill to make gambling addiction eligible for research funding through the Department of Defense’s Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program. If enacted, the provision could provide about $5 million to $7 million annually for research involving active military personnel and veterans. Senator Ben Ray Luján was a chief sponsor.

If enacted, the provision could fund research relevant to gambling-related harm among servicemembers and veterans.

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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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