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Japan's gambling industry is primarily centered around lotteries, which are widely distributed nationwide. Although casinos have been prohibited in Japan for a long time, in recent years, some regions have started to allow the construction of integrated resorts, which include legal casinos. The gove

Japan amends laws to tighten online gambling regulation, offshore casinos and advertisements will face comprehensive blockade.
With the revised version of the "Basic Law on Countermeasures against Gambling Addiction" set to be officially implemented on September 25, the Japanese government is intensifying its crackdown on offshore online casinos targeting domestic users. The National Police Agency (NPA) has announced a new
Toshiyuki Shimada has been appointed as the Secretary-General of the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission, accelerating regulatory reforms.
The Japanese government recently announced the appointment of Toshiyuki Shimada as the new Secretary-General of the Casino Regulatory Commission, effective from July 1, replacing Takuya Sakaguchi whose term has expired. Shimada will also step down from his position as Deputy Secretary-General.Prior

The first suspect in the Japanese online casino case has been arrested! But what is the reason?
Tokyo police raided an underground shop "RIZIN" offering illegal online gambling services in Kabukicho, arresting 12 people.
Recently, the Tokyo police conducted a raid in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, successfully dismantling an underground gambling den "RIZIN" suspected of providing illegal online gambling services, and arrested 12 related individuals. Those detained include 5 clerks and 7 customers present, ranging in age from

High security and high returns? Japan cracks down on international investment fraud, Chinese man arrested involved in millions of yen.
The Fukuoka police in Japan recently announced the cracking of a transnational investment fraud case and arrested a 30-year-old Chinese man, Liu Jiaqi, accusing him of participating in fraudulent activities. In just two months, he allegedly defrauded a total of approximately 17 million yen from seve

Japan urges eight countries and regions to block online gambling services to curb the erosion of domestic users by overseas gambling.
According to reports from multiple Japanese media outlets, due to the rapid spread of overseas online gambling activities in Japan, the Japanese government has officially requested eight countries and regions, including Canada, Malta, and Curaçao, to prohibit licensed gambling websites from providin

Emerging markets? Japan's online gambling addiction issue is rapidly expanding!

Japan's new law strictly controls illegal online casinos, and intermediary promotions will be banned.
The Japanese parliament recently passed a new law specifically targeting intermediaries and promotional channels that guide users to illegal online gambling platforms through websites and social media content. This move is a key measure by the government to address social issues such as addiction, d

Malaysia dismantles international fraud syndicate, 13 Japanese "dog pushers" specializing in deceiving compatriots arrested
Malaysian police recently launched a raid operation that successfully dismantled a transnational telecommunications fraud syndicate targeting Japanese citizens, arresting 19 foreign suspects including 13 Japanese men, a development that has shocked Japanese society.According to Malaysian media citin

30 Japanese citizens arrested at a scam center in Cambodia! International cyber fraud gang raided!

The Japanese House of Representatives passes a bill to completely ban online casino platforms.
The Japanese House of Representatives recently passed a new bill that aims to completely ban the access and operation of online casino websites within the country. This move comes against the backdrop of increasingly prominent concerns about the harms of gambling nationwide.The bill received strong

Japan's largest gang "JP Dragon" has more members arrested in the Philippines, involved in telecom fraud and cross-border gambling.
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the police recently launched a joint raid in Angeles City, Pampanga Province, Philippines, successfully arresting a Japanese national who is internationally wanted and alleged to be the leader of one of Japan's largest criminal organizations, "JP Dragon". He is sus

Japan's illegal online gambling surges: Gamblers lose up to $45 billion in 2024
Japan is facing an increasingly severe problem of illegal online gambling. According to a recent research report released by the Japan Sports Ecosystem Promotion Committee, in 2024, Japanese gamblers wagered a total of 6.45 trillion yen (approximately 45 billion US dollars) on unauthorized online c
Just before Ichiro Mizuhara's imprisonment, reports reveal a surge in illegal sports betting activities in Japan.
A comprehensive study indicates that illegal gambling activities in Japan, especially those related to baseball betting, have shown a rapid growth trend in recent years. It has been nearly three months since Ippei Mizuhara was first exposed for his involvement in sports gambling crimes, and he is no
Illegal gambling amounts exceed 1 trillion yen, Japan to strengthen online casino regulation
Illegal betting amounts in various parts of Japan have exceeded 1 trillion yen (7.4 billion USD).Bipartisan members of the Japanese Diet agree to submit a bill during this session to amend existing legislation to ban online casinos.The bill aims to strengthen measures against gambling-related harms,