10/23/25 New Japan PM has support of pro-IR party Takaichi could accelerate the drive for integrated casino resorts (IR) as her coalition backs the policy.
09/26/25 Japan makes first arrests over online casino advertising in landmark crackdown Two men are accused of promoting an overseas casino.
09/17/25 Hakodate rules out bidding to host Hokkaido casino resort Tomakomai will be Hokkaido contender for an IR licence.
09/02/25 Hakodate also interested in hosting casino on Hokkaido The mayor said the city would be interested in hosting an integrated resort.
08/25/25 Hokkaido launches survey on casino plans The prefecture may apply for one of two possible new casino licences in Japan.
07/18/25 Japan sets date for advertising ban on offshore online casinos Foreign online casino promotions aimed at Japanese users will be considered illegal.
07/15/25 Japanese comedians accused of online gambling The performers reportedly admitted to placing bets on overseas casino websites
06/24/25 Fuji TV employee arrested for online casino use Another member of staff has been referred to prosecutors.
06/20/25 Japanese baseball players are under investigation for alleged online gambling According to investigations, four players and one team staff member the Saitama Seibu Lions are accused of accessing online casinos.
