More than 3 million people in Japan are estimated to have gambled at online casinos, with around 1.24 trillion yen ($8.4 billion) being spent annually, even though the practice is illegal, a police survey showed Thursday.The National Police Agency released the findings of its first study on virtual casino use following recent cases involving athletes and celebrities, amid a lack of public awareness about its illegality.Online casinos are legally operated in some countries but are not authorized in Japan, which has stricter regulations.Accessing those sites and placing bets from Japan can re…READ FULL ARTICLE
