They are suspected of accessing and gambling on overseas online casino websites between January 2023 and December 2024. Read more
The fines will be donated to organizations working to combat gambling addiction. Read more
A National Policy Agency survey released earlier this month showed that nearly 3.37 million Japanese are estimated to have used overseas online casinos to illegally gamble. Read more
A National Policy Agency survey released earlier this month showed that nearly 3.37 million Japanese are estimated to have used overseas online casinos to illegally gamble. Read more
Around 40% of respondents in the survey said they were unaware using paid services offered by such sites was illegal, according to the National Police Agency. Read more
The voluntary admission of the 14, who include players and team officials, follows an announcement by Orix Buffaloes that its pitcher took part in an online poker tournament. Read more
Officials warn that online casinos are illegal in Japan even if they are operating legally overseas, but the number accused of using them continues to rise. Read more
Thailand is setting its sights on becoming a global gaming hub, with plans to build a casino industry that generates billions in revenue, draws some of the biggest names in the business and... Read more
Gaming-related taxes still make up 81% of Macao’s government revenue, and experts say the city is years away from weaning itself off casino wealth. Read more
The sentence of four years in prison and a fine of about ¥7.6 million will now become final. Read more
