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01/20/26

Indonesia’s parliament calls for stronger digital literacy measures against online gambling

Riau Islands police step up anti-gambling campaign

01/19/26

India blocks 242 illegal betting and gambling websites

01/19/26

Singapore police arrest six in nationwide crackdown on illegal online gambling

More than US$54,000 seized as authorities stepped up enforcement under the Gambling Control Act.

01/19/26

Malaysia police arrest 72 for alleged illegal gambling operations

01/15/26

Philippine Supreme Court orders PAGCOR and PCSO to release long-delayed sports funding

01/15/26

Thailand’s People’s Party reaffirms zero-tolerance policy after candidate’s arrest linked to online gambling

Party leadership stresses transparency, legal due process, and the distinction between regulated gaming policy debates and alleged criminal activity.

01/15/26

Macau police detain Hong Kong couple over US$3m fake casino VIP room scam

Although initially hesitant, the investor was eventually convinced after being shown documents bearing company stamps and signatures and promised fixed monthly returns.

01/15/26

Myanmar to deport foreign nationals linked to online scam and gambling networks

01/14/26

India steps up crackdown on Mahadev online betting network

The Enforcement Directorate has attached US$2.6m in assets in India and Dubai in the Mahadev Online Book case, as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal online betting and money laundering activities.

01/14/26

Australian poker cheating scandal raises integrity concerns across the live tournament circuit

01/13/26

Illegal gambling dens multiply in Seoul’s Chinatown

An investigation uncovers more than 100 illegal gambling venues targeting Chinese nationals, exposing enforcement gaps and demographic pressures in South Korea’s tightly regulated gaming market.

01/12/26

Indonesia orders banks to block over 31,000 accounts linked to online gambling

Banks have been instructed to carry out investigations into the flagged accounts.

01/09/26

Illegal lottery ticket smuggling in Tamil Nadu continues despite increase in enforcement

Seizures highlight the persistence of cross-border lottery trafficking from Kerala.

01/08/26

Indian authorities mark US$11m assets for seizure in Mahadev and Skyexchange probe

01/08/26

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Riau Islands police step up anti-gambling campaign

India blocks 242 illegal betting and gambling websites

Singapore police arrest six in nationwide crackdown on illegal online gambling

Malaysia police arrest 72 for alleged illegal gambling operations

Philippine Supreme Court orders PAGCOR and PCSO to release long-delayed sports funding

Thailand’s People’s Party reaffirms zero-tolerance policy after candidate’s arrest linked to online gambling

Macau police detain Hong Kong couple over US$3m fake casino VIP room scam

Myanmar to deport foreign nationals linked to online scam and gambling networks

India steps up crackdown on Mahadev online betting network

Australian poker cheating scandal raises integrity concerns across the live tournament circuit

Illegal gambling dens multiply in Seoul’s Chinatown

Indonesia orders banks to block over 31,000 accounts linked to online gambling

Illegal lottery ticket smuggling in Tamil Nadu continues despite increase in enforcement

Indian authorities mark US$11m assets for seizure in Mahadev and Skyexchange probe

UK gambling-blocking app Gamban launches Japanese version

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