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China Police Bust Multiple World Cup Gambling Networks in Several Provinces ChinaChinese police have disrupted several illegal online gambling networks linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting how major sports events are being used by betting operators, traffic-promotion groups and social media accounts to attract users into unlicensed gambling schemes.June 24, 2026 -
China and Sri Lanka Strengthen Joint Crackdown on Online Gambling and Telecom Fraud China RegulationChina and Sri Lanka have intensified law enforcement cooperation against cross-border online gambling, telecom fraud and related criminal networks, as authorities warn that illegal operators are shifting activity from other Asian jurisdictions into Sri Lanka.June 10, 2026 -
MGM China launches playing-card upcycling drive with Macau tech partner ChinaMGM China has rolled out a new recycling and upcycling program for used playing cards in partnership with local company Fnetlink Technology, positioning the initiative as the first fully localized end-to-end system of its kind in Macau’s casino sector.March 27, 2026 -
China’s embassy in Singapore warns citizens to stay away from gambling, citing “path of no return” risks ChinaIn a 14 February 2026 advisory issued ahead of Lunar New Year travel, the embassy said gambling can lead to financial ruin and even death, and stressed that overseas casino play may still expose Chinese nationals to legal liability back home.February 23, 2026 -
China’s lottery sales top 627.97bn yuan ($90bn) in 2025, up 0.7% y/y ChinaNew figures from Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China show China’s state lottery system sold nearly 628bn yuan in 2025, with sports lottery accounting for roughly two-thirds of the market.February 3, 2026 -
China reiterates “high-pressure” stance on cross-border gambling as courts are urged to punish organisers harshly ChinaAt a national video conference, senior official Wang Xiaohong called for sustained, coordinated operations against overseas-facing gambling networks, while the Supreme People’s Court continues to push tougher sentencing for organisers and ringleaders.January 30, 2026 -
China lottery sales up 59% in October 2023 Market analysis ChinaIn October 2023, Chinese residents bought 47.34 billion yuan ($6.61 billion) worth of lottery tickets. This follows from data published recently by the Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China.November 28, 2023 -
Game chip fraud causes $700,000 in Macau casino losses ChinaThe game chip scam caused a loss of MOP 5.675 million ($700 thousand) to the Galaxy Macau casino.August 23, 2023
