Special Program: CNN Investigative Documentary to Air on CNNj — “Gambling Problems” and “Violence at Stadiums,” a Look Behind the Sports World

CNNj, the 24-hour international news channel, will broadcast two selected episodes from "The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper," an investigative documentary produced with the combined reporting power of CNN, that take a behind-the-scenes look at the world of sports, with Japanese subtitles. In conjunction with the broadcast, CNNj's official X account will be running a gift campaign in which viewers can win an Amazon gift card by following the account and reposting the campaign post.

<Broadcast outline>

Broadcast channel: CNNj

Broadcast schedule:

 2/14 (Sat) 2 pm- 4pm(Rebroadcast: 2/15 (Sun) 1 pm-3 pm)

Broadcast program:

"The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper: Sports Betting"

"The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper: Bad Sports"

How to watch: https://www2.jctv.co.jp/cnnj/howto/

<Outline of the gift campaign>

Campaign post URL:

https://x.com/jctv_pr/status/2020686591983751368

CNNj Selected Documentary Broadcast Campaign

How to apply :

1. Follow "CNNj PR (@jctv_pr)" account

2. Repost this campaign post

Details of the prize:

10 winners will be selected at random from among all eligible entrants.

Each of the 10 winners will receive an Amazon gift card worth 3,000 yen.

Application period: Monday, February 9, 2026 - Tuesday, February 17, 2026

(Application period is subject to change.)

Program Contents:

"The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper: Sports Betting"

2/14 (Sat) 2 pm-3 pm (rebroadcast 2/15 (Sun) 1 pm-2 pm)

The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper: Sports Betting

CNN’s Nick Watt takes an in-depth look at professional bettors, individuals whose lives have been devastated by gambling addiction, industry insiders, and even regulators. The film explores the social impact of gambling and the sophisticated design of betting apps, including features such as VIP programs engineered to keep users engaged. Where is the line between entertainment and addiction? The documentary examines the “other game” that goes on behind the frenzy of sports.

"The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper: Bad Sports"

2/14 (Sat) 3 pm- 4 pm (rebroadcast 2/15 (Sun) 2 pm- 3 pm)

The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper: Bad Sports 

Violent incidents between fans continue to occur at sporting events around the world. CNN’s Ed Lavandera follows cases at stadiums, including those in the NFL, MLB, and European soccer, and examines the crowd psychology, alcohol, gambling, and social media factors behind sports fan violence through the testimonies of victims, perpetrators, bereaved families, police, and experts. Will there ever be a safe place to watch sports again?

<The latest program information on CNNj>

CNNj Home Page: https://www2.jctv.co.jp/cnnj/

CNNj PR (X official account): @jctv_pr ( https://x.com/jctv_pr )

<About CNNj>

CNN is the world's leading news and information network, with more than 24 CNN-branded networks and information services reaching 2 billion people in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Among them, CNNj is a 24-hour channel based on CNN International broadcasts available in approximately 320 million homes and hotel rooms worldwide and operated in Japan through a partnership between CNN and JCTV. Bilingual broadcasts in English and Japanese with simultaneous interpretation are delivered to more than 6.91 million households, hotels, government offices and corporations in Japan through cable TV and SKY PerfecTV throughout Japan.

<About the gift campaign>

This campaign is provided by Japan Cable Television, LTD. Inquiries about this campaign are not accepted by Amazon. Amazon, Amazon.co.jp and their logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

<Privacy Policy>

https://www.jctv.co.jp/privacy/

Broadcast times and program content are subject to change without notice due to emergency news and other factors. Please be advised.

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