Japan mulls withholding tax system on casino winnings by foreigners english.kyodonews.net

The government is studying such a tax system as once foreigners leave the country, tax investigations will prove difficult, the sources said.
Countries like the United States and South Korea already employ a withholding tax system for winnings at their casinos.
Under the system, winnings at casinos will be taxed in a similar fashion to horse racing.
Japan plans to choose up to three locations at which to construct so-called integrated resorts -- casino resorts that incorporate a large hotel, conference rooms and gambling areas.
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