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Thai attorney says casino bill could return with broader public support

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Thailand’s casino bill was withdrawn from consideration after failing to gain broad public support, and attorney Panisa Suwanmatajarn said it could be reintroduced once political conditions stabilise and wider consensus is secured. The draft, approved by the cabinet in March, proposed up to five casino resorts; lawmakers said they wanted to address public concerns first.

Any renewed proposal would depend on lawmakers securing broader public support before bringing the casino bill back.

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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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