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Tierra del Fuego bill targets youth exposure to online betting and virtual casinos Market analysisA new bill in Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego province seeks to create a comprehensive policy framework to prevent problem gambling among children and adolescents, with a focus on online betting platforms, virtual casinos, digital wallets and fake user profiles.June 9, 2026 -
Singaporeans raise alarm over underage betting risks ahead of 2026 World Cup Market analysisNew Jumio research shows that Singapore has the highest level of concern among surveyed markets about minors using sports betting apps during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as online wagering is expected to become a major part of tournament engagement.June 5, 2026 -
Erdoğan orders wider financial crackdown on Turkey’s illegal betting economy Market analysisTurkey is escalating its campaign against illegal betting, with MASAK reportedly reviewing millions of user records, payment accounts and digital transaction trails as authorities try to cut off the financial networks behind unlicensed gambling.May 19, 2026 -
Cambodia’s gambling market loses online momentum after 91 casino closures Market analysisCambodia’s casino and online gambling sector has shown a sharp fall in digital interest after authorities intensified their campaign against scam-linked gambling venues, with Blask reporting a 30.7% decline in the country’s online engagement index.May 9, 2026 -
Japan records 317 online gambling enforcement actions in 2025, highest since 2018 Market analysisJapan’s National Police Agency says 317 people were arrested or otherwise subjected to enforcement action over suspected involvement in online gambling in 2025, setting a new high for the period since 2018 and underscoring the country’s sharper push against online casino activity.April 26, 2026 -
Malaysia says 91% of 203,918 takedown requests this year targeted gambling and scam content Market analysisMalaysia’s online safety crackdown is being driven overwhelmingly by gambling and scam-related material, after Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said 203,918 public requests for content removal were filed between January 1 and April 19, with 91 percent linked to those two categories.April 23, 2026 -
Africa records six IBIA suspicious betting alerts in Q1 2026 Market analysisAfrica accounted for six of the 70 suspicious betting alerts reported globally by the International Betting Integrity Association in the first quarter of 2026, with cases linked to football in Burundi, Ghana and Nigeria and tennis events in Egypt.April 15, 2026 -
Philippines declares itself “POGO-free” after crackdown on offshore gaming sector Market analysisThe Philippines says it is now “POGO-free” after a sweeping crackdown on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, marking the clearest official signal yet that Manila considers the sector shut down following the legal ban and months of enforcement pressure.April 6, 2026 -
Indonesia flags another post-Eid spike risk in online gambling deposits Market analysisIndonesian authorities are warning of another likely rise in online gambling deposits after Eid, as suspicious transaction reports picked up in early March and officials say the Lebaran period repeatedly creates fresh momentum for illegal betting platforms.March 31, 2026 -
Macau sets Lunar New Year tourism high, February casino revenue hits about US$2.56bn Market analysisMGTO data show roughly 1.55m arrivals during the mainland’s 9-day holiday, with a record daily peak; DICJ reports February GGR of MOP 20.62bn (≈US$2.56bn), up 4.5% year-on-year.March 7, 2026
