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Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong Step Up Action Against Illegal World Cup Betting RegulationAuthorities in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong are tightening enforcement against illegal online gambling as the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, with regulators warning that offshore betting sites, social media promotions and digital payments could drive a surge in unlawful wagering.June 13, 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 -
Play971 Launches UAE’s First Licensed World Cup Betting Campaign RegulationPlay971 has rolled out its first World Cup-focused campaign, marking a new stage for regulated sports wagering in the United Arab Emirates as football fans prepare for the biggest tournament in the sport.June 9, 2026 -
Singapore police investigate 30 people in illegal online gambling and bank account misuse case RegulationSingapore police are investigating 30 individuals suspected of involvement in illegal online gambling and related financial crimes, after an enforcement operation led to the freezing of more than S$19,000 in suspected criminal proceeds.June 8, 2026 -
Malaysia begins enforcing under-16 social media restrictions under Online Safety Act RegulationMalaysia has started enforcing new online safety rules that bar children under 16 from registering social media accounts on major platforms, as the government tightens protection against harmful content, scams, cyberbullying and illegal gambling promotion.June 6, 2026 -
Panama enacts Law 527 to strengthen problem gambling controls RegulationPanama has published Law 527 in the Official Gazette, creating a new responsible gambling framework for casinos, online betting platforms and gambling operators, while treating gambling addiction as a public health and consumer-protection issue.June 5, 2026 -
Hanoi-linked tech CEO arrested as police raid alleged gambling SEO front RegulationVietnamese authorities have arrested a technology executive and seized assets worth about US$383,000 in a case that highlights how illegal betting networks use SEO, sports content and digital advertising to drive traffic to gambling platforms.June 5, 2026 -
Argentina sends new online betting reform bill to Congress Latin America RegulationPresident Javier Milei’s government has introduced a broad bill to tighten controls on online betting, block illegal platforms and treat problem gambling as a nationwide public health issue.June 3, 2026 -
Indonesia blocks Polymarket as South Korea reviews prediction markets under gambling rules RegulationRegulatory pressure on prediction markets is spreading across Asia, with Indonesia blocking Polymarket as part of its online gambling crackdown and South Korea opening a review into whether the platform should be treated as illegal gambling.May 31, 2026 -
Malaysia warns Meta over illegal gambling ads and scam content on Facebook RegulationMalaysia is increasing pressure on Meta to remove illegal gambling advertisements and fraudulent content from Facebook, with Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil warning that legal action could be considered if cooperation does not improve.May 29, 2026
