About $45 billion wagered from Japan on int'l gambling sites in 2024: sports council

About $45 billion wagered from Japan on int'l gambling sites in 2024: sports council

TOKYO -- Just over 6.45 trillion yen (approx. $45 billion) flowed out of Japan to international sports betting markets in 2024 through gambling on pro

Japanese said to have gambled US$45 billion on illegal overseas betting sites in 2024

Japanese citizens gambled JPY6.45 trillion (US$45 billion) on international sports via illegal offshore betting sites in 2024 – around five times more than the amount bet on domestic online casinos, according to information from the Council for Sports Ecosystem Promotion. The Mainichi reports that the Council had compiled the figures from data provided by internet providers and overseas consultants. It is unclear if the amount specified refers …