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07/10/26

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

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

07/10/26

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

Kazakhstan PM says banks blocked US$21m in illegal online casino payments in six months

07/09/26

Indonesia orders banks to take action against more bank accounts suspected of links to online gambling

07/06/26

Thailand aims to accelerate takedowns of illegal gambling sites

The Digital Economy and Society Ministry and broadcaster Mono Next have announced new cooperative measures.

07/02/26

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

Indonesia reports 718 illegal online gambling cases in first half of 2026

07/01/26

A digital spider web ensnares a group of shadowy figures, each holding a virtual gambling chip, as a looming hand casts a dark shadow over them.

Azerbaijan advances bill to impose tougher penalties for illegal online gambling

06/29/26

Indonesian ministry says coordinated bot network behind surge in online gambling spam

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.

06/23/26

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

06/23/26

Warning issued over unauthorised websites claiming ties to MGM Osaka

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

Philippine police arrest 13 over alleged illegal online gambling

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.

06/17/26

Xi Jinping calls on Myanmar to intensify crackdown on online gambling

The Chinese and Myanmar leaders pledged closer cooperation against cross-border gambling, online scams and other criminal activities affecting the region.

06/17/26

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

Kazakhstan PM says banks blocked US$21m in illegal online casino payments in six months

Indonesia orders banks to take action against more bank accounts suspected of links to online gambling

Thailand aims to accelerate takedowns of illegal gambling sites

Indonesia reports 718 illegal online gambling cases in first half of 2026

Azerbaijan advances bill to impose tougher penalties for illegal online gambling

Indonesian ministry says coordinated bot network behind surge in online gambling spam

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

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

Warning issued over unauthorised websites claiming ties to MGM Osaka

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

Philippine police arrest 13 over alleged illegal online gambling

Malaysia arrests 58 in World Cup illegal betting crackdown

Xi Jinping calls on Myanmar to intensify crackdown on online gambling

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

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ACMA clarifies Australian gambling ad rules

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Questions raised over effectiveness of online gambling enforcement in Thailand

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South Korean police claim to have broken up US$17.3bn illegal gambling network