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Japan's First Arrests Under New Online Casino Advertising Ban

9/27/2025

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Two men, including Hisato Yonezawa, were arrested in Japan for promoting an overseas casino via Onkaji Hissho.
The site directed users to a Curaçao-licensed casino and facilitated ¥70 billion (US$472 million) in wagers, plus a ¥10,000 (US$67) monthly Discord subscription.
This case is Japan's first action against affiliate sites under the new online casino advertising ban, effective September 25, 2025.

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Story summary

Two men, including Hisato Yonezawa, were arrested in Japan for promoting an overseas casino via Onkaji Hissho.
The site directed users to a Curaçao-licensed casino and facilitated ¥70 billion (US$472 million) in wagers, plus a ¥10,000 (US$67) monthly Discord subscription.
This case is Japan's first action against affiliate sites under the new online casino advertising ban, effective September 25, 2025.