From dog races to pachinko, off-base gambling options abound in the Pacific

From dog races to pachinko, off-base gambling options abound in the Pacific
Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Thursday, January 31, 2008

SEOUL — On-base slot machines aren’t the only gambling venue available to U.S. troops stationed overseas.

As many readers pointed out when Stars and Stripes asked what they thought of a proposal in Congress to ban slot machines on U.S. bases, gamblers can simply head off base if they want to wager a bet.

There are plenty of choices for off-base gambling in the Pacific, from legal wagering on dog, horse, bicycle and boat races to full-blown Vegas-style casinos, as well as national lotteries and games that use legal loopholes to allow players to win cash.

And lawmakers in Japan are considering additional legalized gambling opportunities.

According to Japanese and South Korean ministries in charge of various gambling venues, here’s what’s currently available outside the military bases in the Pacific:


Rest of article with a list of things to do in Japan and Korea at: http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=52045