Overview
- Police filed written referrals on March 4 for alleged gambling via overseas online casino sites accessed by smartphone.
- Eito Asamura, 35, and two Rakuten coaches are the subjects of the referral, and all three have admitted the allegations.
- The club stated the individuals used the sites without recognizing the illegality and said they are reflecting on their actions.
- Rakuten previously called for voluntary self-reporting in February last year, consulted Miyagi police, and imposed internal fines that were paid.
- The team said it will take appropriate measures based on the authorities’ determinations following the referral.