Prohibited
Sources & verification
Confirmed (gov-online.go.jp): amendment promulgated 18 Jun 2025, in force 25 Sep 2025
Licence required
No licence available
Minimum age
20
Self-exclusion scheme
N/A
Offshore blocked
Increasing (2025 amendment bans promoting offshore casinos)
What to know before you play
Online casino gambling is illegal under the Penal Code, and players have been prosecuted. A 2025 amendment to the IR law bans operating or advertising online casino sites aimed at Japan.
Casinos licensed here
No locally licensed brands have been verified for this guide yet.
Need help with gambling?
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Not legal advice. Check local laws.