Thailand Targets Social Platforms in Expanded Online Gambling Crackdown
Thailand is preparing a broader campaign against illegal online gambling that will place greater emphasis on cooperation with social media companies, search […]
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Gyeonggi Schools Join Gambling Regulator in New Youth Prevention Push
South Korea’s Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education has joined forces with the country’s gambling regulator to strengthen efforts against youth gambling, with […]
Armenia to Block Unlicensed Gambling Sites Through Telecom Networks
Armenia is preparing a tougher enforcement regime against unlicensed online gambling, with telecommunications operators set to play a direct role in restricting […]
Cambodia Plans Tougher Casino Licence Checks as Scam Crackdown Expands
Cambodia is preparing stricter standards for casino licence renewals as authorities intensify efforts to separate the regulated gambling industry from cyber-fraud networks […]
Malaysia Says No New Gambling Licences Have Been Issued Under Current Government
Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance has rejected claims that the federal government has expanded licensed gambling, saying no new gambling licences or permits […]
South Korea Blocks Polymarket After Regulator Rejects Platform’s Legal Defence
South Korea has blocked access to Polymarket after regulators concluded that the prediction market platform amounts to illegal gambling under domestic law, […]
South Korea FA Apologizes After Report Details Payments for Sexual Services for Referees
The Korea Football Association has apologized after a previously undisclosed government investigation alleged that association funds were used to provide sexual services […]
Laos Returns 41 Thai Nationals Accused of Running Illegal Gambling Sites
Laos has handed 41 Thai nationals back to Thai authorities after they were detained over alleged involvement in illegal online gambling, computer […]
UN Urges Regional Crackdown as Illegal Gambling Fuels Organised Crime Across Southeast Asia
Illegal online gambling has become a critical funding source for transnational organised crime groups in Southeast Asia, with the United Nations warning […]
Wynn Macau Enhances Mosquito Control Following Dengue Alert
Wynn Macau has introduced enhanced mosquito control and health protection measures after Macau health authorities confirmed that a visitor diagnosed with dengue […]