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.
06/04/25 Man arrested in Japan for alleged illegal online gambling Chomabayashi is accused of spending JPY28bn on online gambling and promoting the activity on social media.
