TOKYO: Nearly five percent of Japanese adults are addicted to gambling, a rate of up to five times that of most other nations, according to a study.
The study, released to local media on Wednesday, also showed rising adult addiction to the Internet and alcohol in a society long known for its tolerance of boozing and its love of technology.
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