Japan's Justice Ministry has postponed a planned legal revision aimed at imposing tougher penalties on operators of illegal online casinos and gambling activities. The postponement follows objections from casino and gambling industry players who raised concerns that the draft legislation insufficiently distinguished skill-based games from traditional chance-based gambling. The proposed amendment initially sought to expand the scope of punishable offenses in the online gambling sector, but the ministry agreed to pause the process to reexamine and clarify the classifications within the law. This move will give the ministry time to address the industry's feedback and adjust the bill to more precisely define the boundaries of illegal gambling activities, particularly in regard to games based on skill rather than chance. The ministry's revision efforts reflect ongoing regulatory challenges as Japan grapples with the growth of online gambling and the need to protect consumers while supporting lawful gaming enterprises.