The findings, reported by a sports organization, comes after two baseball players were sent to prosecutors earlier this month for allegedly placing bets from Japan. Read more
They are suspected of accessing and gambling on overseas online casino websites between January 2023 and December 2024. Read more
Syndicates are increasingly targeting middle- to upper-class individuals from across the world through something as harmless as online video games. 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
Powerboat racing started more than 70 years ago under a special gambling law that classifies it alongside horse racing, speedway and cycling in Japan. 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
