benkun said...

benkun at 11:40 PM JST - 30th May

Hi. This is the author, Benjamin. Thank you all for reading and commenting on my article. I've responded to comments on my blog. The link is at the bottom of the article.

Posted in Foreign mahjong pro becomes force on local gaming scene at 11:40 PM JST - 30th May
benkun at 10:20 PM JST - 17th February

This is a very entertaining article and a great introduction to Pachinko for beginners. But I'd recommend readers beware of the "strategies" recommended by the author. For a self-proclaimed "addict" of Pachinko, Mr. Van Bakel gets a lot wrong.

Pachinko balls are "rented" (bought) for 4 yen a piece, not…

Posted in An addict’s guide to pachinko at 10:20 PM JST - 17th February
benkun at 10:09 PM JST - 17th February

It's a fairly open secret that the money from Pachinko doesn't flow to gangsters or, for the most part, North Korea. It goes to police amakudari. Just don't say that in public in Japan.

Posted in Pachinko academy draws in students at 10:09 PM JST - 17th February
benkun at 10:06 PM JST - 17th February

cow76, Don't misquote the article.

after a player sits down at the machine, skill is practically nonexistent

There's plenty skill in picking a machine and deciding how long to play.

Incidentally, the other article's strategy tips are pretty suspect.

Posted in Japanese gamblers love hunches at 10:06 PM JST - 17th February