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07/08/26

Macau police detain two men in suspected proxy betting cases

07/06/26

A giant hand crushes a stack of fading digital poker chips, symbolizing the crackdown on illegal online poker services.

Australian Federal Court imposes penalties over illegal online poker

06/29/26

South Korea says over 150 arrested in seven-month crackdown on illegal online gambling

South Korean police say they are investigating 2,319 people and have seized US$69.8m in criminal proceeds.

06/28/26

ICAC and Hong Kong Police arrest 19 in football match-fixing and illegal betting operation

06/25/26

Cambodia’s gaming regulator reviews procedures for managing seized online scam assets

06/23/26

Vietnam police arrest three over alleged money laundering tied to online lottery fraud

06/22/26

Thailand blocks nearly 14,000 pieces of illegal content in World Cup online gambling crackdown

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society said it blocked 13,888 gambling-related links in just 18 days.

06/22/26

A digital lock symbol hovers over a group of interconnected electronic devices, casting a shadow of uncertainty.

Philippine police arrest 13 over alleged illegal online gambling

06/19/26

Thai police dismantles two World Cup online betting networks

Both sites were found to be offering illegal betting on international football matches.

06/19/26

Malaysia arrests 58 in World Cup illegal betting crackdown

Authorities carried out 52 raids across the country, targeting illegal sports betting and online gambling linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while identifying dozens of digital platforms used to promote betting activities.

06/18/26

Indian court orders release of Gameskraft founders, rules ED arrests unlawful

06/18/26

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

Indonesia investigates gambling operations concealed within family entertainment arcades

06/17/26

Hong Kong police arrest 150 in crackdown on illegal World Cup betting network

06/15/26

A hand reaches out from a computer screen, holding a lottery ticket and a scratch card, while a shadowy figure lurks in the background.

Singapore police warn of Facebook Live lottery and scratch card scams

06/12/26

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Macau police detain two men in suspected proxy betting cases

Australian Federal Court imposes penalties over illegal online poker

South Korea says over 150 arrested in seven-month crackdown on illegal online gambling

ICAC and Hong Kong Police arrest 19 in football match-fixing and illegal betting operation

Cambodia’s gaming regulator reviews procedures for managing seized online scam assets

Vietnam police arrest three over alleged money laundering tied to online lottery fraud

Thailand blocks nearly 14,000 pieces of illegal content in World Cup online gambling crackdown

Philippine police arrest 13 over alleged illegal online gambling

Thai police dismantles two World Cup online betting networks

Malaysia arrests 58 in World Cup illegal betting crackdown

Indian court orders release of Gameskraft founders, rules ED arrests unlawful

Indonesia investigates gambling operations concealed within family entertainment arcades

Hong Kong police arrest 150 in crackdown on illegal World Cup betting network

Singapore police warn of Facebook Live lottery and scratch card scams

Singapore investigates 11 suspects over alleged illegal online gambling

Australasia

11 companies granted right to apply for New Zealand online casino licences

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Macau casinos face 11% EBITDA decline as costs rise, CLSA says