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Turkey reviews illegal online betting action plan as enforcement shifts towards AI and financial tracking RegulationTurkey has reviewed progress under its Illegal Virtual Betting and Gambling Action Plan, with Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz calling for stronger use of artificial intelligence, financial monitoring and inter-agency cooperation to disrupt illegal platforms, payment networks and promotional channels.August 21, 2026 -
South Korean police arrest 58 over illegal gambling sites impersonating Kangwon Land RegulationSouth Korean police have arrested 58 people accused of operating illegal gambling websites disguised as official Kangwon Land platforms, in a scheme that allegedly processed around KRW78 billion through borrowed-name bank accounts and attracted more than 40,000 domestic users.August 20, 2026 -
UAE gaming regulator and ADGM financial watchdog sign cooperation agreement RegulationThe General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority and Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing formal channels for information sharing, coordinated supervision and investigative assistance as the UAE’s regulated commercial gaming sector develops.August 20, 2026 -
South Korea teen gambling campaign draws 806 voluntary reports RegulationSouth Korea’s police have received 806 voluntary reports involving teenage cyber gambling during the first two months of a nationwide leniency campaign, as authorities shift greater attention toward early intervention, treatment and prevention rather than punishment alone.August 17, 2026 -
Curaçao investigates consultancy payments linked to gambling reform RegulationCuraçao authorities are examining payments made to Random Consulting Limited, a firm headed by former Malta gaming regulator Mario Galea, after Finance Minister Charles Cooper questioned whether the consultancy was receiving more than €4 million annually. The company strongly disputes that figure.August 16, 2026 -
Cambodia reviews draft measure to strengthen response to illegal gambling RegulationCambodian authorities are reviewing draft legislation aimed at strengthening penalties for illegal gambling and creating a more consistent enforcement framework, with the Justice Ministry, Interior Ministry, police and Commercial Gambling Management Commission taking part in discussions in Phnom Penh.August 14, 2026 -
Indonesia suspends welfare aid for 1.49 million households over online gambling concerns RegulationIndonesia’s Ministry of Social Affairs has temporarily suspended food-assistance payments to nearly 1.5 million beneficiary households after financial intelligence data linked their accounts to suspected online gambling transactions, while authorities carry out a nationwide verification process.August 11, 2026 -
Philippine police arrest 9,401 people in July crackdown on illegal gambling RegulationThe Philippine National Police arrested more than 9,400 people during nationwide anti-illegal gambling operations in July, as authorities intensify enforcement against unauthorised betting networks in both major cities and remote communities.August 11, 2026 -
Sri Lanka blocks 24 unlicensed online gambling and betting sites RegulationSri Lankan authorities have ordered telecommunications providers to block access to 24 online gambling and betting platforms accused of operating without local licences, marking one of the first major enforcement actions under the country’s new gambling regulatory regime.August 9, 2026 -
New Zealand Issues Online Casino Advertising Rules Ahead of 2027 Launch RegulationNew Zealand has released advertising and marketing guidance for future licensed online casino operators, setting strict limits before the regulated market becomes fully operational in 2027.August 5, 2026
