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Technical compliance: What must the platform meet?

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Key section parameters

JurisdictionJapan (JP)
RegulatorRecorded in register
FavourabilityUnfavourable
ConfidenceProbable
Review statusAI-generated
Last collected18 Oct 2026

Summary answer

Online gambling: no technical compliance framework applies (prohibited). IR casino: the CMC has published technical standards for casino equipment and IT systems, requiring electromagnetic equipment inspection and self-examination/reporting for non-electromagnetic equipment. RNG and game-fairness re…

Full section analysis

Online gambling: no technical compliance framework applies (prohibited). IR casino: the CMC has published technical standards for casino equipment and IT systems, requiring electromagnetic equipment inspection and self-examination/reporting for non-electromagnetic equipment. RNG and game-fairness requirements apply. Data handling is governed by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI); there is no general data-localisation mandate. Incident reporting to the CMC is required.