{"id":12298,"date":"2025-06-19T13:29:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T13:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=asia&#038;p=12298"},"modified":"2025-06-19T13:29:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T13:29:00","slug":"japan-steps-up-to-prevent-repeat-of-global-online-gambling-fallout","status":"publish","type":"asia","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/asia\/japan-steps-up-to-prevent-repeat-of-global-online-gambling-fallout\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan steps up to prevent repeat of global online gambling fallout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan is taking a preemptive swing at illegal online gambling to avoid the kind of high-profile scandals unfolding in other countries. Authorities have formally requested eight foreign governments to block access to overseas gambling websites, sending a clear message: Japan refuses to let history repeat itself .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Driven by rising concern over unregulated online casinos, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is moving fast. In March, a government subcommittee proposed setting up a technical task force to evaluate how best to block offshore gambling channels\u2014a step further emphasizing Japan&#8217;s zero-tolerance approach .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/japan-steps-up-to-prevent-repeat-of-global-online-gambling-fallout2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/japan-steps-up-to-prevent-repeat-of-global-online-gambling-fallout2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/japan-steps-up-to-prevent-repeat-of-global-online-gambling-fallout2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/japan-steps-up-to-prevent-repeat-of-global-online-gambling-fallout2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/japan-steps-up-to-prevent-repeat-of-global-online-gambling-fallout2.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The urgency comes after a shocking uptick in illegal gambling activities, including scandals involving professional athletes and public figures. In one instance, the Nippon Professional Baseball Association revealed that 14 players and staff members had bet on overseas casinos, eroding public trust and flagging ethical concerns<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/asia\/japan-calls-time-on-the-online-casino-free-for-all\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Japan calls time on the online casino free-for-all<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Government officials stress that they\u2019re acting before Japan sees the levels of gambling-related crime and addiction that other nations have already experienced. By collaborating with international partners and flagging websites that entice Japanese users, Tokyo aims to close loopholes and preserve its long-standing policy against gambling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/japan-steps-up-to-prevent-repeat-of-global-online-gambling-fallout3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/japan-steps-up-to-prevent-repeat-of-global-online-gambling-fallout3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/japan-steps-up-to-prevent-repeat-of-global-online-gambling-fallout3-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/japan-steps-up-to-prevent-repeat-of-global-online-gambling-fallout3-768x528.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This strategy reflects Japan\u2019s desire to maintain control over the gaming environment. With land-based casinos still regulated and accessible through offline channels only, the move signals a commitment to safeguarding cultural norms and social order. As the nation gears up for its first integrated resorts by 2030, this landmark effort shows Japan\u2019s resolve to remain ahead of the curve\u2014and avoid the pitfalls seen abroad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japan is taking a preemptive swing at illegal online gambling to avoid the kind of high-profile scandals unfolding in other countries. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12302,"menu_order":39,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[2323,1488,2316],"class_list":["post-12298","asia","type-asia","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","tag-asia","tag-ban","tag-japan","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - 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