Japan
Prohibited 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.
Product status
- Sports Betting Prohibited
- Online Casino Prohibited
- Online Poker Prohibited
- Prediction Markets Unclear
Frequently asked questions
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Is online betting legal in Japan?
Online sports betting is currently prohibited in Japan.
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Is online casino legal in Japan?
Online casino games are currently prohibited in Japan.
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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.
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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.