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Japan Rocked by Online Casino Scandals

オンラインカジノ問題に揺れる日本

  • LEVEL0

    Online casino scandals are big news in Japan. Last year, about 280 people were arrested for using them.

    Many famous people said they used online casinos. In Japan, gambling online is illegal. People who break the law may pay a fine or go to jail.

    Free casino apps are legal, but paid ones are not. Ads for free versions may have confused people. Now, the police are watching more closely.

  • LEVEL1

    Japan has been rocked by online casino scandals. Last year, almost 280 people were arrested for using overseas sites. This was a new record.

    Many celebrities, athletes, and public officials have admitted they used online casinos. These sites can be used legally overseas but not in Japan. Offenders face fines of up to 500,000 yen or, in repeat cases, three years in prison.

    Free casino apps are legal and they were once advertised on television. This may have made paid versions seem safe. The police are now working to improve enforcement.

  • LEVEL2

    Japan has been rocked by scandals related to online casinos. According to the National Police Agency, nearly 280 people were arrested in 2024 for gambling on overseas online casino sites, the highest number ever.

    Many celebrities and athletes have publicly admitted to using online casinos. Even government employees have been referred to prosecutors for using them. Although online casinos may operate legally overseas, gambling from Japan is a crime. Offenders can face fines of up to 500,000 yen, or three years imprisonment for habitual gamblers.

    Free online casino apps are not illegal, but paid versions are. Several television stations previously aired commercials for free versions, possibly creating a false sense of safety. The police are working to raise awareness of which apps are illegal while stepping up enforcement efforts.