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Japanese Celebrities Face Charges in Ongoing Illegal Gambling Crackdown

Japan charges comedians Saito and Sano for illegal gambling on July 14, 2025, in a crackdown targeting celebrities, risking black-market growth.

Japan Slams Door on Offshore Gambling with New Ad Ban Law

Japan bans offshore casino ads in June 2025 law, targeting ¥1.24T illegal bets in $1.2B market; fines ¥500,000, effective autumn

Japan’s Lower House Passes Bill to Ban Illegal Online Casinos

Japan’s lower house passes bill to ban illegal online casinos, targeting ¥1.24T market and ads, aiming to curb addiction before Osaka’s 2030

Japanese Man Arrested in Record-Breaking ¥28 Billion Illegal Gambling Case

Japanese police arrested Makoto Chomabayashi on May 30, 2025, for wagering ¥28 billion ($194M) on illegal online casinos.

According to a survey, around 3.4 mil Japanese have placed bets on gambling sites

National Police Agency poll: 3.37M Japanese bet JPY1.24T yearly at illegal online casinos, with 59.6% admitting addiction, per Asahi Shimbun.

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