Online gambling is illegal in Japan. Betting is allowed only on activities specified by law, such as horse racing and motorboat racing. DAZN Japan said it allowed Vera & John ads because they were ...

A growing number of Japanese are illegally gambling online, lured by social media campaigns and assurances from overseas websites that they can avoid arrest for their illicit bets. Japanese police ...

(MENAFN- IANS) Osaka, Feb 15 (IANS) Several men and women in Japan, a country known for its workaholic people, are getting addicted to online gambling, recent reports have cited. In 2024 ...

Since 1882, most forms of gambling have been banned in Japan; save for a lottery, horse racing and some motor sports. Sentiment amongst Japanese lawmakers is growing to overturn the long established ...

Japanese adults are five time more addicted to gambling than other countries, says study. The study that showed nearly 5% of Japanese adults are addicted gambling also showed rising adult ...

In all cases, they reportedly engaged in non-habitual gambling. The Japanese Penal Code stipulates that simple gambling is punishable by a fine up to 500,000 yen (approx. $3,300) or a petty fine.