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Japan remaining committed to the illegality of online casino gambling

In Japan and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (pictured) has reportedly detailed that his administration has no plans to legalize online casinos and reiterated that such enterprises are to remain ‘a gambling crime’.

According to a report from Inside Asian Gaming, the 64-year-old replaced elder predecessor Yoshihide Suga in October and could now remain in office until the autumn of 2025. The source explained that the Liberal Democratic politician made his comments during a House of Councillors budget meeting on Wednesday while additionally promising to increasingly crack down on any lo…