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Japan's Online Gambling Crisis: 3.37 Million Addicted

3/14/2025

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A striking study from Japan's National Police Agency uncovers that 3.37 million citizens are caught in the web of online gambling, wagering a staggering 1.24 trillion yen each year. With nearly 60% grappling with addiction, the government is poised to implement tougher laws to crack down on illegal casinos and safeguard at-risk individuals.

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A striking study from Japan's National Police Agency uncovers that 3.37 million citizens are caught in the web of online gambling, wagering a staggering 1.24 trillion yen each year. With nearly 60% grappling with addiction, the government is poised to implement tougher laws to crack down on illegal casinos and safeguard at-risk individuals.