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Japan s gambling history The history of gambling in Japan dates all the way back to the seventh century, influenced by Chinese culture, residents of Japan began to participate in games that had an element of chance.
From these early games to today’s glamorous casino resorts and vibrant online gambling websites, the gambling industry in Japan has come a long way.
The beginnings of Japan’s gambling culture
Historical records from the year 685 show that Japan’s emperor Temmu played a game called Sugoroku. Sugoroku is a game similar to the western gambling game backgammon. However, unlike modern backgammon, in Sugoroku doubles are not considered to be special and closing out equals an automatic win.