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Japan Regulates Gambling: New Commission and Ad Ban Announced
6/27/2025
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- Japan has taken a bold step in regulating its gambling landscape by appointing Toshiyuki Shimada as Secretary General of the Casino Regulatory Commission. This move comes alongside a new law prohibiting advertisements for overseas online casinos, aiming to tackle the staggering ¥1.2 trillion wagered annually and combat rising addiction and illegal betting.
