Country · Japan Live data · 5 Nov 2026
New online casinos in Japan
322 Of the 730 casinos on our list do not block Japan
Online casino gambling is illegal in Japan. The Penal Code punishes gambling, and police have arrested players who used offshore casinos from Japan. Since 25 September 2025 the law on gambling addiction also bans online content that steers users in Japan to gambling sites.
The casinos below are licensed offshore and accept players from Japan by their own terms. An offshore licence does not make playing legal in Japan.
- 18+ only
- Offshore licences only
- Japanese law: online casinos illegal
By Chloe O'Sullivan | Updated 5 Nov 2026
- Legal status
- Banned
- Not blocking Japan
- 322 of 730 on our list
- New, not blocking Japan
- 24 of 152 founded 2024–2026
- Licence stated most
- Curaçao 196 of 322
- Joined in 2026
- 2 all ages
Legal risk · Japan
Online casino gambling is illegal in Japan
The Japanese Penal Code makes gambling an offence for players, and police have arrested users of offshore casinos. The casinos listed here hold no Japanese licence. The legal risk of playing from Japan is high.
Short answer
Can players in Japan use new online casinos?
Offshore casinos accept players from Japan, but playing from Japan is gambling under the Penal Code, and habitual gambling can lead to prison. Japan's only legal casinos will be the integrated resorts, and none offers online play. The safest choice is not to play.
- Legal status
- Banned
- Not blocking Japan
- 322 of 730 on our list
- New, not blocking Japan
- 24 of 152 founded 2024–2026
- Licence stated most
- Curaçao 196 of 322
Ranking
Offshore casinos accepting players from Japan, ranked
Our ranking for Japan, every age, shown because these casinos accept the country by their own terms. Playing at them from Japan is an offence under the Penal Code.
| Casino | Age | Licence (stated) | Welcome offer | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 yrs · 2017 since 7 Jul 2023 | Anjouan License, Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos Mexico | ¥3,000,000 + 1 FS | |
| 2 | 5 yrs · 2021 since 15 May 2024 | Curaçao | ¥300,000 + 200 FS | |
| 3 | 12 yrs · 2014 since 31 Jul 2024 | Curaçao | ¥50,000 + 200 FS | |
| 4 | 5 yrs · 2021 since 10 Jul 2024 | Curaçao | ¥300,000 + 200 FS | |
| 5 | 7 yrs · 2019 since 24 Jul 2024 | Curaçao | ¥1,000,000 + 325 FS | |
| 6 | Year 2 · 2025 since 11 Nov 2025 | Anjouan License | ¥300,000 | |
| 7 | 7 yrs · 2019 since 24 Jul 2024 | Kahnawake Gaming Commission | ¥150,000 | |
| 8 | 5 yrs · 2021 since 9 Jul 2024 | Tobique | ¥4,000,000 + 50 FS | |
| 9 | 18 yrs · 2008 since 4 Jun 2018 | Curaçao | ¥200,000 + 200 FS | |
| 10 | 5 yrs · 2021 since 3 Apr 2024 | Curaçao | ¥300,000 + 250 FS |
Ranking: our ranking for this page, read 5 Nov 2026. Offers as stated by the casino; licences as each casino states them.
The law
The law in Japan
Articles 185 and 186 of the Penal Code punish gambling, habitual gambling and running a gambling place. An amendment to the Basic Act on Gambling Addiction Countermeasures, in force since 25 September 2025, bans displaying online gambling content to users in Japan.
- Law
- Penal Code
- Citation
- Act No. 45 of 1907
- Legal status
- Banned
- Enacted
- 24 Apr 1907
- Licensing model
- no licences issued (online casinos banned)
- Advertising
- banned
- Penalties
- player · fine · up to ¥500,000 · Gambling (Penal Code Art. 185); player · prison · up to 36 months · Habitual gambling (Penal Code Art. 186(1)); operator · prison · up to 60 months · Running a gambling place for profit, 3 months to 5 years (Penal Code Art. 186(2))
Sources: Penal Code (Act No. 45 of 1907), Japanese Law Translation, Ministry of Justice
Launch register
New casinos that do not block Japan
Founded 2024 or later, newest first, by the date each one joined our list. Vermilion stamp: first year. Green: second or third year. 24 in total.
02
/26
February 2026
1 added
- Curaçao 9,000 USDT + 105 FS Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025
12
/25
December 2025
1 added
- Anjouan License €650 + 300 FS Year 3 · 2024 founded 2024
11
/25
November 2025
1 added
- Anjouan License 2,000 USDT Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025
Our list, read 5 Nov 2026. Date = the day the casino joined our list; the month it launched is not in our data yet, only the founding year. Offers as stated by the casino.
Questions
Japan: questions
Is online casino gambling legal in Japan?
No. Gambling is an offence under the Penal Code (Penal Code, Japanese Law Translation), and that covers play at offshore online casinos from Japan.
What are the penalties for online gambling in Japan?
Article 185 of the Penal Code sets a fine for gambling, and Article 186 sets prison terms for habitual gambling and for running a gambling place. The law section on this page lists the maximums.
What changed in Japan in 2025?
An amendment to the Basic Act on Gambling Addiction Countermeasures, in force since 25 September 2025, bans showing online gambling content to users in Japan or directing them to gambling sites (Vixio).
What should I check before joining a new casino that accepts players from Japan?
Read the casino's terms on Japan first, because a casino can change the countries it accepts. Then check the licence it names, its withdrawal limits and the wagering on the welcome offer. Given the law, the safest choice is not to play. Make a small first deposit and request a small withdrawal before you claim a bonus. Our review method lists the checks we run on every new brand.
Where can I get help with gambling in Japan?
Gambling Therapy offers free, confidential support online in several languages. Self-exclusion in a casino account only works at that casino. Our responsible gaming page explains the deposit and time limits you can set.
Responsible gaming
Play only if you are 18+ and it stays fun
These rules apply on every page of this site. A young casino has less history to judge it by, so the limits matter more.
Adults only, everywhere
You must be 18 or older, and older in some countries. A casino can ask for ID before your first withdrawal, and new casinos often do.
Responsible gamingStart small with an unknown casino
Deposit an amount you would accept losing to a failed withdrawal, and request a small cash-out early to see how the casino handles it.
How we review new casinosSet limits before the welcome offer
Bonus wagering keeps you playing longer. Set a deposit limit and a time limit in the account before you claim.
Set your limitsFree, confidential support
If playing stops being fun, talk to someone. Gambling Therapy offers free support in many languages.
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