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Japan Bans Online Casinos to Combat Gambling Addiction

6/5/2025

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In a bold move to tackle the surge in gambling addiction, Japan's House of Representatives approved a bill on June 3, 2025, banning online casinos. With an alarming 3.37 million citizens estimated to gamble online, the law not only prohibits the promotion of these sites but also enforces strict penalties, including fines and prison time, to safeguard the well-being of its citizens.

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Story summary

In a bold move to tackle the surge in gambling addiction, Japan's House of Representatives approved a bill on June 3, 2025, banning online casinos. With an alarming 3.37 million citizens estimated to gamble online, the law not only prohibits the promotion of these sites but also enforces strict penalties, including fines and prison time, to safeguard the well-being of its citizens.