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Philippine lawmaker proposes nationwide ban on online gambling advertising RegulationCebu Third District Representative Karen Hope Garcia has introduced House Bill 10982, which would prohibit online gambling advertising, sponsorships, endorsements and promotions across traditional and digital media while imposing new obligations on operators, influencers and advertising platforms.September 4, 2026 -
African iGaming Alliance launches first Africa Safer Gambling Week for September RegulationThe African iGaming Alliance will host the inaugural Africa Safer Gambling Week from September 7 to 11, bringing regulators, licensed operators, industry associations and other stakeholders together around player protection, responsible gambling and public education across African markets.August 29, 2026 -
South Korean police dismantle Vietnam-based gambling ring that handled $45.6 million in bets RegulationSouth Korean police have referred 118 people to prosecutors over an alleged illegal gambling operation based in Vietnam that processed KRW63 billion ($45.6 million) in wagers and attracted more than 3,500 users.August 28, 2026 -
Facebook accounts for 78% of online gambling content flagged in Malaysia RegulationFacebook was responsible for 78% of online gambling content identified by Malaysia’s communications regulator for takedown between January 1 and August 17, as authorities increase pressure on major social media platforms to detect and remove gambling-related material proactively.August 25, 2026 -
Police trace alleged $43 million online gambling network from YouTube streams to Thailand RegulationSouth Korean police have referred 12 suspects to prosecutors over an alleged illegal gambling operation that handled around KRW60 billion ($43.4 million) in stakes, while five additional members believed to be in Thailand have been placed on Interpol Red Notice lists.August 24, 2026 -
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
