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A Japanese government panel has moved closer to supporting the use of website blocking as part of the country’s strategy to combat illegal online casinos, even as it acknowledges potential conflicts with constitutional protections. The discussion emerges at a time when enforcement actions tied to unlawful online gambling have reached their highest level in years. The panel, convened under Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, stated in a draft report th

Japan’s Financial Services Agency has issued updated Guidelines for Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism, introducing a more advanced regulatory framework designed to respond to the shifting risks of the global financial system. The revised guidance places strong emphasis on a rigorous risk-based methodology, requiring financial institutions to actively detect and address vulnerabilities specific to their operations. By sharpening expectations around

Japan’s government has confirmed that local authorities will be able to submit applications for integrated resort (IR) developments between May 6th, 2027, and November 5th, 2027, marking the next phase in the country’s casino resort licensing process. The announcement follows a Cabinet approval on March 10th of an amendment to a Cabinet Order under the IR Implementation Act, according to a statement from the Japan Tourism Agency. The revised order is scheduled to take effect

Financial institutions in Japan operate within a highly developed regulatory structure designed to prevent illicit funds from entering and destabilizing the national economy. A central component of this framework is the early identification of transactions that do not match a customer’s established financial behavior or legitimate commercial activity. By maintaining strict monitoring standards, these institutions serve as a primary safeguard against organized crime and cross-

Japan’s governing coalition has once again confirmed its intention to exempt overseas casino patrons from paying taxes on gambling winnings, reinforcing a long-standing policy designed to boost inbound tourism and attract international investment. The commitment was reiterated in December during fiscal policy discussions between the Liberal Democratic Party and the Innovation Party, reviving measures that were first put forward several years ago. The exemption for non-res