06/26/26 Indonesian woman jailed over illegal World Cup betting in Malaysia Investigators said the woman was processing wagers for an unlicensed online bookmaker.
06/25/26 Hong Kong police arrest adult actress over online gambling promotions Erena So Hoi-lam is accused of promoting gambling on social media platforms.
06/25/26 Western Australia approves cash-out betting for licensed bookmakers New wagering rules bring the state into line with other Australian jurisdictions.
06/19/26 Bangladesh Government approves draft of Gambling Prevention Act, 2026 The proposed law introduces definitions for online gambling, digital gambling platforms, digital wallets, betting and match-fixing, as authorities seek to address the growth of technology-driven gambling activities.
06/18/26 Australian Medical Association calls for stronger gambling reform measures In its submission on Australia’s proposed gambling reform bill, the AMA welcomed several new protections but argued that tougher restrictions on advertising and stronger enforcement powers are needed to better address gambling-related harm.
06/12/26 Bangkok police arrest 19 suspected of links to online gambling via Ole777 The network is alleged to have handled at least 1bn baht (US$30.52m) in online betting transactions.
06/09/26 Macau Police conduct campaign against illegal football betting ahead of World Cup Police conducted prevention work with youth volunteers.
