Illegal online gambling has become a problem in Japan's show business and sports world.
Major talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo revealed in February that a number of its entertainers were being questioned by police on a voluntary basis over gambling allegations.
Takahira Kuruma, half of the popular comedy duo Reiwa Roman, has refrained from performing since he admitted gambling online over a period of about one year.
Nippon Professional Baseball announced in February that 14 people associated with seven teams had admitted gambling at online casinos. The revelation came after NPB asked all 12 teams to check if players and staff members had ever used online casinos.
Table tennis player Niwa Koki allegedly gambled online. Papers were sent to prosecutors and he received a summary order to pay a fine of 100,000 yen, or about 670 dollars. Niwa won a medal in the men's team event in two consecutive Olympic Games.
Major talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo revealed in February that a number of its entertainers were being questioned by police on a voluntary basis over gambling allegations.
Takahira Kuruma, half of the popular comedy duo Reiwa Roman, has refrained from performing since he admitted gambling online over a period of about one year.
Nippon Professional Baseball announced in February that 14 people associated with seven teams had admitted gambling at online casinos. The revelation came after NPB asked all 12 teams to check if players and staff members had ever used online casinos.
Table tennis player Niwa Koki allegedly gambled online. Papers were sent to prosecutors and he received a summary order to pay a fine of 100,000 yen, or about 670 dollars. Niwa won a medal in the men's team event in two consecutive Olympic Games.
Similar Readings (5 items)
Major Japanese talent agency holds workshop on compliance for its comedians
MLB opens investigation into gambling scandal surrounding Ohtani, interpreter
Former Johnny & Associates members ask for police investigation into staffers
Ex-Tokyo Games exec investigated for 4th bribery case
Case sent to prosecutors over online slander of deceased wrestler's mother
Summary
Illegal online gambling allegations have surfaced in Japan's entertainment, sports, and athletics sectors. Yoshimoto Kogyo talent agency revealed that some of its entertainers were questioned by police on voluntary basis regarding gambling accusations. Comedian Takahira Kuruma from Reiwa Roman has
Statistics
150
Words1
Read CountDetails
ID: 9a2cd7cb-12f6-488d-8653-e6a55adbd4a5
Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250313_12/
Date: March 13, 2025
Created: 2025/03/14 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 05:36
Last Read: 2025/03/14 07:29