South Asia

Kalshi restricts access to prediction markets in India

The operator has added India to its list of prohibited jurisdictions.

Goa Crime Branch arrests four in online cricket betting raid in Mapusa

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

Kuwait Court of Appeal upholds sentences against illegal cross-border gambling network

The court sentenced the alleged main organiser to 15 years in prison.

06/03/26

Karnataka police seek support from hosting providers to combat illegal betting platforms

The initiative follows the blocking of 8,750 betting websites and apps.

06/02/26

Karnataka authorities claim to have blocked 8,750 betting sites and apps

06/02/26

Telangana CID arrests 11 allegedly linked to major online gambling network in India

06/02/26

Delta Corp sees positive implications in Supreme Court GST ruling

The operator has said that judgement supports its long-standing tax position.

06/01/26

Hyderabad police arrest alleged betting organiser

05/29/26

Indian gaming stocks fall after Supreme Court backs retrospective 28% GST levy

Shares of major gaming operators fell sharply after India’s Supreme Court upheld the retrospective application of the country’s 28 per cent GST framework.

05/28/26

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Kalshi restricts access to prediction markets in India

Goa Crime Branch arrests four in online cricket betting raid in Mapusa

Bangladesh Government approves draft of Gambling Prevention Act, 2026

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

Police in India arrest three for illegal gambling after viral video controversy

Armenian authorities raid alleged illegal gambling ring

Uttarakhand task force blocks 86 suspected illegal gambling websites

Kuwait Court of Appeal upholds sentences against illegal cross-border gambling network

Karnataka police seek support from hosting providers to combat illegal betting platforms

Karnataka authorities claim to have blocked 8,750 betting sites and apps

Telangana CID arrests 11 allegedly linked to major online gambling network in India

Delta Corp sees positive implications in Supreme Court GST ruling

Hyderabad police arrest alleged betting organiser

Indian gaming stocks fall after Supreme Court backs retrospective 28% GST levy

Turkey blocked over 84,000 illegal gambling websites in 2025

Business

Hong Kong Jockey Club probes early-season betting slump

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AUSTRAC reviews industry impact of its support following Australian AML/CTF reforms

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