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Singapore police arrest six in nationwide crackdown on illegal remote gambling RegulationSingapore’s police have arrested six people and seized more than S$70,000 in cash during coordinated raids against an alleged illegal horse and lottery betting syndicate operating across multiple neighbourhoods.January 21, 2026 -
Myanmar steps up arrests and deportations of foreign nationals tied to online scams and gambling RegulationMyanmar’s Ministry of Information has announced intensified efforts to track, detain and deport foreign nationals involved in online fraud and illegal gambling in border areas, positioning mass removals as a key tool to dismantle cross-border criminal networks.January 20, 2026 -
Indonesia dismantles “international-scale” online gambling ring spanning multiple regions RegulationIndonesia’s National Police say they have broken up a cross-border online gambling syndicate that operated via major betting brands across the country, arresting dozens of suspects and blocking hundreds of bank accounts after months of intelligence-led investigations.January 16, 2026 -
Taiwan charges 35 over NT$30.6bn gambling and money-laundering ring built on custom payment tech RegulationTaiwanese prosecutors have filed charges against 35 suspects accused of running a NT$30.6bn (US$975m) illegal gambling and money-laundering syndicate that used bespoke payment platforms to disguise betting flows across East Asia.January 14, 2026 -
Buenos Aires horse racing agencies cleared to register online bettors in landmark omnichannel shift Latin America RegulationThe Province of Buenos Aires has authorised horse racing agencies to register bettors for licensed online gaming platforms, marking a key step in integrating traditional turf shops into Argentina’s regulated digital betting ecosystem.January 14, 2026 -
Indonesia orders banks to shut down over 31,000 gambling-linked accounts as crackdown escalates RegulationIndonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has ordered banks to block 31,382 accounts suspected of facilitating illegal online gambling and to close other accounts tied to the same ID numbers, signalling a tougher, system-wide effort to cut betting networks off from the country’s financial system.January 14, 2026 -
Macau winter security sweep sees 606 people intercepted across key gaming districts RegulationMacau authorities have intensified year-end policing, intercepting 606 people during a coordinated winter security operation targeting public-order risks and gambling-linked crime across the city’s main tourism and casino zones.January 10, 2026 -
Curaçao regulator keeps provisional licensees operating as final decisions are delayed RegulationThe Curaçao Gaming Authority has confirmed that operators nearing the end of their second provisional licence period will continue to operate under their current status, as the regulator works through a heavy due-diligence workload before deciding on indefinite licences.January 9, 2026 -
Turkey’s gambling tax revenue surpasses TRY 50bn on surge in betting demand RegulationTurkey’s gambling tax receipts have jumped to TRY 50.2bn (around US$1.18bn) in the first eleven months of 2025, already exceeding the full-year 2024 total – a spike officials link to stronger enforcement against parallel betting structures and a sustained boom in wagering.January 7, 2026 -
New Zealand to ban credit card payments for online casinos under new bill RegulationNew Zealand’s Government has confirmed that licensed online casinos will be barred from accepting deposits made with credit cards, a move Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden describes as a “key safeguard” in the country’s forthcoming Online Casino Gambling Bill.January 6, 2026
