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Tokyo police have confirmed the arrest of a high-ranking television official on suspicion of involvement in illegal gambling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident highlights Japan\u2019s strict stance on illegal online gambling. According to investigators, Yoshitaka Suzuki<\/strong>, a senior planner at Fuji TV, <\/strong>repeatedly used a mobile device to access the online Eldoah Casino<\/strong>. In Japan, participating in gambling on overseas platforms from within the country is considered a criminal offense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuji TV issued the following statement: \u201cWe take the case seriously. We will fully cooperate with the investigation and work to prevent a recurrence of such cases.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The arrest comes amid an intensifying crackdown by Japanese authorities on the use of offshore casinos. A bill is already under consideration in Parliament that would ban the advertisement of such platforms to Japanese citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the new legislation, banner ads, affiliate programs, and social media posts aimed at directing users to overseas online casinos will be prohibited in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The establishment and operation of online casinos and related mobile applications within the country will also be banned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The updated regulations are expected to enable internet service providers and social media platforms to more actively identify and remove such promotional content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These measures are part of the Japanese government\u2019s renewed strategy to strengthen efforts in combating gambling addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In March, The Japan Times<\/em> reported that Japan is planning to implement a new legislative framework to regulate gambling, with a particular focus on cracking down on affiliates that promote gambling services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent months, Japanese authorities have contacted a number of foreign governments requesting restrictions on Japanese citizens\u2019 access to online casinos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Such requests were sent to Canada, Costa Rica, Georgia, Malta, Anjouan Island, Cura\u00e7ao, the Isle of Man, and Gibraltar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most forms of online gambling are prohibited in Japan, with only limited exceptions such as lotteries, horse racing, motorcycle racing, and motorboat racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, an estimated 3.37 million Japanese citizens participate in illegal online casinos, with total wagers reaching approximately \u00a51.2 trillion (around $8.39 million) annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tokyo police have confirmed the arrest of a high-ranking television official on suspicion of involvement in illegal gambling. The incident highlights Japan\u2019s strict stance on illegal online gambling. According to investigators, Yoshitaka Suzuki, a senior planner at Fuji TV, repeatedly used a mobile device to access the online Eldoah Casino. 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