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Japan Bans Online Casinos Amid Rising Gambling Scandals

9/26/2025

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On September 25, 2025, Japan enforced a new gambling law banning online casinos and digital ads.
The law requires operators and website admins to remove gambling content when directed by authorities.
National Police Agency data show 3.37 million engage online, mostly in their 20s–30s, with ¥1.24 trillion (US$8.4 billion) wagered annually.
Recent scandals have increased political pressure for stricter regulation.

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Story summary

On September 25, 2025, Japan enforced a new gambling law banning online casinos and digital ads.
The law requires operators and website admins to remove gambling content when directed by authorities.
National Police Agency data show 3.37 million engage online, mostly in their 20s–30s, with ¥1.24 trillion (US$8.4 billion) wagered annually.
Recent scandals have increased political pressure for stricter regulation.