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Skrill in Japanese Casinos
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Online casino gambling is illegal in Japan, and the police do act against players; there is no legal gap for offshore sites. This page is for readers in Japan who want to know how Skrill works and what the law says about paying overseas casinos that accept Japanese players. Read the legal section first.
Online Gambling Regulation in Japan
As introduced, online gambling is quite an interesting subject in Japan. The country is one of those that has an ancient Penal Code that forbids all forms of gambling. This law, however, was introduced in 1907, when online gambling was far from the horizon as not even the internet existed. The authorities apply it to online gambling, too. In June 2025 the Diet also amended the Basic Act on Countermeasures Against Gambling Addiction to prohibit sites and apps that give access to illegal online gambling, and information that encourages people to use them.
Japanese police treat playing at overseas online casinos as illegal gambling, even when the operator is licensed abroad. Police took action against 317 people for suspected involvement in online gambling in 2025, the highest number on record since 2018. Players should not assume there is a legal gap for offshore online casino sites.
Many overseas operators accept Japanese players, and the Japanese authorities have limited reach over them. The government remains committed to the illegality of online casino gambling (World Casino Directory report), and offers no player protection against such sites. A foreign licence does not make play lawful for people in Japan.
Our reviews of Casumo, 7Bit and Trada cover overseas sites that accept Japanese players. They are not licensed in Japan, and listing them is not a recommendation.
Skrill is an e-wallet run by Skrill Limited, part of Paysafe. Whether Skrill can be used to pay overseas casinos from Japan is decided by Skrill's own terms and by Japanese law, and we found no statement from Skrill about Japanese players. See our other payment pages for comparison.
Using Skrill Across Japanese Online Casinos
Skrill was founded in London in 2001 as Moneybookers. The new name was announced in 2011 and the rebrand was completed in 2013. Skrill is now part of Paysafe, which also owns Paysafecard and Neteller.
Skrill charges fees that depend on the action and your country, for example for currency conversion and for withdrawals to a bank or card, so check its fee page. Which currencies Skrill supports for Japanese users is something to check on its website.
To open a Skrill account you register with your email address, name and country of residence, and verify the account. We do not give casino deposit steps on this page.
Funding options differ by country, and may include cards such as Visa, American Express, Mastercard and Discover. Check Skrill's website for what is available in Japan.
Skrill asks account holders to verify their identity. The requirements are set out on Skrill's website.
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Deposits and Withdrawals with Skrill
Our reviews of Casoo Casino and BetSomnia cover overseas sites that list Skrill. They are not licensed in Japan, and listing them is not a recommendation.
Because online casino gambling is illegal in Japan, this page does not include a step-by-step deposit guide.
Whether a casino pays out to Skrill depends on the casino, and the payout then reaches your wallet before any move to your bank or card. A site that is blocked or stops responding leaves you with no protection in Japan.
Conclusion
Skrill is an e-wallet that keeps your bank and card details away from the casino, but it does not make online casino gambling lawful in Japan. Police act against players, and an overseas casino gives you no protection in Japan. This page is for information only.
FAQs
Is online casino gambling legal in Japan?
No. Japanese police treat playing at overseas online casinos as illegal gambling, even when the operator is licensed abroad. In June 2025 the Diet also amended the Basic Act on Countermeasures Against Gambling Addiction to prohibit sites and apps that give access to illegal online gambling.
Can I use Skrill at online casinos in Japan?
This site does not recommend it. Online casino gambling is illegal in Japan, and we found no statement from Skrill about Japanese players.
Who runs Skrill?
Skrill Limited, based in London, part of Paysafe. It was founded in 2001 as Moneybookers and renamed Skrill (announced 2011, completed 2013).
Does an overseas licence make a casino legal for players in Japan?
No. A licence from a foreign regulator does not change Japanese law, and it gives you no protection in Japan.
Other ways to pay in Japan
We also review these payment methods for players in Japan: Payz, TigerPay, iWallet and Jeton.
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