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Japan Outlines 2027 Timeline for Next Casino IR Round

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Japan’s national government has taken a formal step toward reopening competition for integrated resorts with casino gaming, publishing a draft Cabinet order that lays out a provisional schedule for the next app...

Japan’s Universal Entertainment Reports $69M Loss Amid Okada Manila Weakness

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Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp recorded a significant downturn in the first half of 2025, posting a net loss of JPY9.87 billion ($69 million). The setback was primarily linked to underwhelming performance...

Japan Requests Removal of Foreign Online Casinos via Revised Enforcement Plan

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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

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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

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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

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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...