Japan Moves to Crack Down on Illegal Online Casinos Amid Growing Gambling Concerns

Japan is stepping up efforts to combat illegal online gambling as reports reveal millions of residents wager billions of yen on overseas sports betting sites and online casinos, activities currently prohibited under Japanese law. Recent data from a Tokyo-based sports organization and the National Police Agency highlight a rapidly expanding cross-border gambling market, prompting a coordinated political response to tighten […]

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May 16, 2025 - 09:05
Japan Moves to Crack Down on Illegal Online Casinos Amid Growing Gambling Concerns

Japan is stepping up efforts to combat illegal online gambling as reports reveal millions of residents wager billions of yen on overseas sports betting sites and online casinos, activities currently prohibited under Japanese law. Recent data from a Tokyo-based sports organization and the National Police Agency highlight a rapidly expanding cross-border gambling market, prompting a coordinated political response to tighten […]