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Japan Requests Removal of Foreign Online Casinos via Revised Enforcement Plan

Vanja Mitic
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Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has unveiled a new strategy to tackle illegal online gambling by requesting the removal of foreign-based casino websites and related advertising that targets users in Japan....

Japan Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gambling by Blocking Access to Foreign Casinos

Vanja Mitic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Japan, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Crime
The Japanese government has intensified its crackdown on illegal online gambling, calling for eight countries and regions to block access to their licensed online casino websites for Japanese residents. This mo...

Man Arrested in Japan Record-Breaking Illegal Online Gambling Case

Johnny K.
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Japanese law enforcement has arrested a 38-year-old man in what is being called the largest individual online gambling case in the country’s history. The suspect, Makoto Chomabayashi, is accused of placing bets...

Japan Moves to Crack Down on Illegal Online Casinos Amid Growing Gambling Concerns

Vanja Mitic
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Japan is stepping up efforts to combat illegal online gambling as reports reveal millions of residents wager billions of yen on overseas sports betting sites and online casinos, activities currently prohibited ...

Comprehensive Survey Reveals Extensive Online Casino Gambling Among Millions in Japan

Vanja Mitic
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In a groundbreaking study, the National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan has disclosed startling figures on the scope of online casino gambling within the nation. An estimated 3.37 million Japanese citizens have en...

MGM Resorts Prepares for Ground Breaking Ceremony on Japan’s First Casino in Osaka

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MGM Resorts International and its partners have officially begun work on Japan’s first casino-integrated resort in Osaka. The groundbreaking ceremony for the ambitious project will take place on April 24, marki...