07/30/26 The Australian Medical Association calls for stronger safeguards in gambling reform bill The AMA says stronger advertising restrictions, enforcement powers and protections for self-excluded consumers are needed.
07/23/26 South Korea casino group reiterates opposition to proposed tourism levy hike and licence changes The Korea Casino Association says the measure would increase operating costs and create uncertainty for casino operators amid growing competition from integrated resort developments elsewhere.
07/23/26 5 Leaders – 1 Question: How can Asia-Pacific balance cultural sensitivities with regulatory competitiveness?
07/22/26 Malaysian court fines man for online World Cup betting The charge was brought under Section 7(2) of Malaysia’s Common Gaming Houses Act 1953.
07/21/26 India’s Bihar state proposes bill to criminalise online gambling The Gambling Prohibition Bill would introduce prison terms of up to seven years for repeat offenders.
07/20/26 Indian police target alleged online betting operation at hotel Four men have been arrested in Assam.
07/20/26 Goa sets new minimum age for casino entry The new rule applies to designated gambling areas in both onshore and offshore casinos.
07/15/26 Japanese police arrest nine people over alleged offshore gambling payment operation The suspects allegedly recruited people through social media to obtain bank accounts.
07/14/26 Thai police detain 12 over alleged US$307m gambling network Police say an online gambling site operated for about 18 months and attracted several thousand users.