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Sports
July 3, 2025
Japanese Baseballers Who Self-Reported Illegal Gambling Dodge Charges
Japanese authorities have been determined to uproot illegal gambling in the country by first focusing on their citizens. While most jurisdictions have formal laws against illegal gambling and even explicitly prohibit participation in gambling activities that are not regulated, the majority of countries have chosen not to enforce those laws against ordinary people or even […]
Casino
June 26, 2025
Japan Signals New Expansion Phase for Casino Resorts
Japan is moving ahead with the development of its land-based casino sector, as high-level government representatives confirmed that the national government is gearing up to launch a second round of applications for integrated resort (IR) development. The project could potentially result in up to two new high-profile casino projects by the end of 2027, significantly […]
Industry
June 25, 2025
Japan Appoints Toshiyuki Shimada as Secretary General of Casino Regulator
Japan’s Casino Regulatory Commission has appointed Toshiyuki Shimada as its new Secretary General, effective from July 1. He will succeed Takuya Sakaguchi, who has held the position since July 2023. Japan Appoints Toshiyuki Shimada Casino Regulatory Commission Secretary General Shimada previously served as the regulator’s Deputy Secretary General and also has experience in Japan’s Ministry of Finance. […]
Casino
June 18, 2025
Japan Bans Online Casino Ads Targeting Local Users
Japan is continuing its fight against offshore online gambling by introducing new legislation aimed at completely limiting access to overseas casino venues while making them less visible to domestic players. On Wednesday, the parliament passed new amendments meant to eliminate online gambling advertisements, making it clear that promoting overseas casino sites is now officially off-limits. […]
Casino
June 16, 2025
Japan Goes on the Offensive in Bid to Restrict Online Gambling
The looming arrival of MGM Osaka, Japan’s first integrated resort, has been marked by heightened preparatory activity. One of the pillars of this has been the hardline stance Japan has adopted against the illegal online market, and specifically online casinos. The country has shown little leniency and unprecedented zeal for holding ordinary citizens accountable for […]
Casino
June 6, 2025
Japan Arrests 9 People Tied to $629M Gambling Ring
Nine people in Japan have been arrested by police forces following an investigation into a massive gambling operation, which may have processed as much as $628.5 million in illicit gambling proceeds, or a total of 90 billion yen. Japan Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling, Targets $628.5M Ring The group of people arrested is alleged to […]
Industry
June 3, 2025
Japan Moves to Ban Online Casino Sites
In the last few months, Japan, the country with an estimated 3.4 million gamblers, has increased its efforts to put a stop to illegal online casinos by implementing tougher legislation. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives further proved its determination to completely clamp down on illegal online gambling after it passed a bill that specifically […]
Legal
June 2, 2025
Japanese Man Arrested in Record-Breaking Illegal Online Gambling Case
A 38-year-old Tokyo resident could be sentenced to up to 5 years in prison for online gambling after allegedly spending $194 million on the activity, which is illegal in Japan. Man Arrested for Record-Breaking Sum Spent on Online Gambling Makoto Chomabayashi has allegedly wagered approximately 90 million yen (around $625,500) between August 2022 and April […]
Casino
May 23, 2025
Japan Continues to Focus on Online Gambling as Report Says $45B Wagered
Japan has an estimated population of 3.4 million gamblers, but the implications of such a diverse crowd are many. For one, as much as $45 billion may be wagered offshore and at illegal gambling websites, a new study suggests. Gamblers in Japan Spend Billions on Offshore Gambling Sites The Council for Sports Ecosystem Promotion has […]
Legal
May 19, 2025
Japan Wants to Act More Toughly on Illegal Online Casinos
Japan is looking to crack down on illegal online casinos through the implementation of a new law that will make it harder for people to play at unregulated casinos while also targeting the providers of such services. Japan to Toughen Measures Against Illegal Online Gambling A new bill is supposedly coming by the end of […]
