Japan steps up enforcement against online gambling
Japanese authorities have increased enforcement against illegal online gambling, with arrests reported in 2023 and 2024. In November 2024, ten people were accused of gambling through overseas casinos, including a Tokyo Fire Department employee; the report says all ten admitted the charges. Online gambling remains illegal for operators in Japan, while residents continue to access foreign sites.
Enforcement against residents using overseas gambling sites raises compliance risks for operators seeking access to Japan.