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Japan Cracks Down on Online Gambling Addiction Crisis

9/17/2025

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Japan's government seeks foreign help to address online gambling addiction, which remains illegal domestically.
Foreign websites facilitate access to online gambling, exacerbating addiction issues.
In June, Japan's National Diet enhanced anti-online gambling laws, imposing harsher penalties on illegal operators.
The IRS cautions against unregulated offshore gambling sites due to risks like fraud and identity theft.
Missouri plans to launch sports betting on December 1, 2025, amid concerns about increasing gambling addiction.

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Story summary

Japan's government seeks foreign help to address online gambling addiction, which remains illegal domestically.
Foreign websites facilitate access to online gambling, exacerbating addiction issues.
In June, Japan's National Diet enhanced anti-online gambling laws, imposing harsher penalties on illegal operators.
The IRS cautions against unregulated offshore gambling sites due to risks like fraud and identity theft.
Missouri plans to launch sports betting on December 1, 2025, amid concerns about increasing gambling addiction.