As first reported by the Japan Times, central to the plans is the extended effort to take action against affiliates that promote gambling.
During a news conference following the discussions around the new bill, Yoshitaka Ito, the minister in charge of measures to combat gambling addiction stated: “There are strong indications the number of people accessing online casino sites is increasing.”
He added that he believes this is fuelling issues of gambling addiction within the country.
Noriko Tanaka, representative director of The Society Concerned about the Gambling Addiction, has continued to call for more intensive measures when it comes to the framework around iGaming.
She urged the government to take legislative action and tighten guidelines for the space.
Furthermore, there will also be strengthened efforts aroun..