Domestic participation
Accessing an overseas-operated online casino from within Japan and gambling on it is a criminal offence; overseas legality does not create a Japanese exemption.
Japan
Market profile
National Police Agency
Japan does not license private online casino, poker or sports-betting operators for domestic access. The National Police Agency states that gambling from Japan on an overseas-operated site is a crime regardless of whether that operator is lawful abroad, and explicitly includes sports betting. Since 25 September 2025, presenting illegal online-gambling sites or apps and publishing information that directs people in Japan to them are also prohibited.
- Records
- 0
- Sourced
- 0
- Min age
- N/A
Product status
- Sports Betting
- Prohibited
- Online Casino
- Prohibited
- Online Poker
- Prohibited
- Prediction Markets
- Unclear
Regulator
Who licenses this market.
National Police Agency
Regulatory framework
Products in scope
The police guidance expressly covers baccarat, slots and sports betting, regardless of the service name or format.
Promotion and redirection
From 25 September 2025, the amended Basic Act on Measures Against Gambling Addiction prohibits presenting illegal online-gambling sites or apps and publishing information that directs domestic users to them.
Brand status
0 records · 0 direct · 0 batch
Jurisdiction-specific records from official registers and regulator sources. Brands we track link to their house page. Restricted, revoked and other non-active statuses remain visible when supported by an official source.
No operator records for this market.
Frequently asked questions
Is online betting legal in Japan?
Online sports betting is currently prohibited in Japan.
Is online casino legal in Japan?
Online casino games are currently prohibited in Japan.
Who regulates gambling in Japan?
National Police Agency is the relevant authority for the prohibition or its enforcement in Japan. It does not operate an open online-gambling licensing regime.
What is the minimum gambling age in Japan?
There is no minimum age that makes prohibited online gambling lawful in Japan. The 20+ reference applies only to gambling activities or controls outside that prohibition where relevant.