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Scam networks add urgency to Sri Lanka’s gambling regulation push RegulationSri Lanka is preparing to make its new Gambling Regulatory Authority fully operational by 30 June 2026, as concerns grow that foreign cybercrime and scam networks could exploit gaps in the country’s gaming, payments and compliance systems.May 25, 2026 -
Dominican Republic bill would turn National Lottery into autonomous gambling regulator Lottery RegulationThe Dominican Republic is considering a Senate bill that would transform the National Lottery from a traditional lottery administrator into an autonomous state body with broad powers over gambling, betting, casinos and gaming venues.May 24, 2026 -
Indonesia tightens foreign surveillance after massive online gambling raid RegulationIndonesia’s immigration authorities are increasing surveillance of foreign nationals after police uncovered a major online gambling syndicate in Jakarta involving 320 foreign suspects and one Indonesian citizen.May 24, 2026 -
Costa Rica’s JPS reviews lottery controls after audit flags irregularities Lottery RegulationCosta Rica’s Junta de Protección Social is reviewing and strengthening its procedures for unsold and returned lottery tickets after the Comptroller General found weaknesses in traceability, destruction records and prize-payment controls.May 19, 2026 -
South Korea’s Prime Minister calls for stronger action on youth gambling RegulationPrime Minister Kim Min-seok has urged South Korea’s gambling regulator to strengthen prevention measures and build a broader safety net for young people as concerns grow over youth exposure to illegal and digital gambling.May 14, 2026 -
Indonesia arrests 321 foreign nationals in major illegal online gambling raid RegulationIndonesian police have detained hundreds of foreign nationals in Jakarta after uncovering an alleged international online gambling hub linked to dozens of betting websites targeting users outside the country.May 14, 2026 -
Hong Kong moves to regulate claw machine boom as gambling concerns grow RegulationHong Kong authorities are preparing tighter rules for claw machine shops and other prize-based amusement venues after a rapid expansion of the sector raised concerns over addiction, youth participation and gambling-like business models.May 13, 2026 -
Dominican authorities seize illegal slot machines in Santo Domingo and Monte Plata RegulationPolice officers and intelligence agents in the Dominican Republic have confiscated eight illegal slot machines during operations in Santo Domingo Norte and Monte Plata, as the country continues its broader crackdown on unlicensed gambling devices.May 12, 2026 -
Cambodia revokes Sihanoukville casino licence after online scam enforcement action RegulationCambodia’s Commercial Gambling Management Commission has cancelled the operating licence of Zhong Huawei Golden Sand International Entertainment in Sihanoukville after investigators concluded the casino had been involved in online scam activity uncovered during a joint April enforcement raid.May 6, 2026 -
South Korea launches new crackdown on unlicensed gambling venues from May 1 RegulationSouth Korea’s National Police Agency is starting a fresh nationwide enforcement campaign against unlicensed gambling venues from May 1 to August 31, with a particular focus on hold’em pubs and similar establishments that disguise illegal betting activity behind gaming or entertainment formats.May 6, 2026
