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Japan's lower house backs tougher measures against illegal online casinos

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Japan’s House of Representatives voted for an amendment to the Basic Law on Countermeasures against Gambling Addiction, according to a report. The proposal would give police and courts added powers to block gambling websites and order social platforms to remove links directing users to them; it now goes to the House of Councillors for a vote.

If enacted, the measure would expand enforcement powers affecting online gambling sites and their promotional channels in Japan.

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GdP and DAW seek tougher enforcement against illegal gambling

The Gewerkschaft der Polizei (GdP) and the Deutsche Automatenwirtschaft (DAW) have issued a joint position paper calling for stronger enforcement against illegal gambling and a more effective regulation of the legal market. Proposals include reversing the burden of proof over unexplained assets and extending permitted surveillance powers.

The Gewerkschaft der Polizei (GdP) and the Deutsche Automatenwirtschaft (DAW) have issued a joint position paper calling for stronger enforcement against illegal gambling and for more effective regulation of the legal market. The paper, reported on 28 September 2026, sets out proposals covering enforcement and the regulatory framework for legal operators.

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