South Asia

City of Dreams Sri Lanka records positive EBITDA of US$1.15m in Q2

A giant hand casts a shadow over a fading stack of digital coins, symbolizing the crackdown on online gambling and its consequences.

Campaign to warn of new online gambling penalties in Bangladesh

Esports games must be registered with India’s Online Gaming Authority, minister confirms

The government has clarified that online games offered as esports must undergo determination and registration under India’s new online gaming framework.

07/29/26

Goa likely to defer casino regulations until after 2027 election

07/21/26

Nepal lawmakers propose dedicated casino regulator in Tourism Bill overhaul

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.

07/20/26

Sri Lanka sees a rise in online gambling scam networks after Southeast Asia crackdown

Roll out of Sri Lanka’s gambling regulations delayed

07/15/26

Nepal increases casino royalties amid warnings of impact on sector

Nepal’s 2026-27 budget doubles the annual royalty for mini casinos and raises fees for full-scale casinos.

07/14/26

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City of Dreams Sri Lanka records positive EBITDA of US$1.15m in Q2

Campaign to warn of new online gambling penalties in Bangladesh

Esports games must be registered with India’s Online Gaming Authority, minister confirms

Goa likely to defer casino regulations until after 2027 election

Nepal lawmakers propose dedicated casino regulator in Tourism Bill overhaul

India’s Bihar state proposes bill to criminalise online gambling

Indian police target alleged online betting operation at hotel

Goa sets new minimum age for casino entry

Roll out of Sri Lanka’s gambling regulations delayed

Nepal increases casino royalties amid warnings of impact on sector

Indian online gaming companies seek Supreme Court review of 28% GST ruling

Nepal police bust alleged online betting operation in Pokhara

Indian police arrest 18 in farmhouse gambling raid

Bangladesh MP withdraws proposed gambling ban legislation

Sri Lanka lawmaker warns over delays to measures against illegal online gaming

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Korea Sports Leisure earns police recognition for gambling prevention efforts

Australasia

VGCCC finds minor breaches in western Victoria gambling checks