In Japan, casinos located within integrated resorts (IRs) are reportedly likely to offer poker, according to Asia Gaming Brief citing a report in the Mainichi Shinbun newspaper.
Japanese authorities reportedly believe that the games that should be allowed in the coming casinos should consist of games of chance, such as slots, blackjack and roulette; games where the odds of winning and losing are mostly decided by chance.
Poker, on the other hand, is generally seen as a game of skill, one where the possibility of cheating or manipulation of the game in some way could occur. However, due to the popularity of the game and lucrative nature of tournament play, they are expected to begrudgingly allow it, according to the news outlet.
Even though the game would be allow…