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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 -
Bangladesh prepares nationwide crackdown on gambling and online betting after parliament session RegulationBangladesh’s government says it will launch a coordinated nationwide drive against gambling, online gambling and related criminal activity after the current parliamentary session, signalling a tougher enforcement phase aimed especially at protecting young people.May 5, 2026 -
Japan panel backs website blocking as online casino enforcement hits multi-year high RegulationAn expert panel under Japan’s communications ministry has endorsed website blocking as a potentially effective tool against illegal online casinos, as police data shows enforcement against online gambling reached its highest level since 2018 in 2025.April 28, 2026 -
Cambodia deepens cyber scam crackdown with closure of 91 casino-linked locations RegulationCambodia has intensified its anti-cyberscam campaign, with the government saying enforcement over the past nine months has included the closure of 91 casino locations tied to online scam activity as authorities push a broader effort to dismantle the country’s scam infrastructure.April 28, 2026 -
Macau police break up cross-border laundering gang tied to illegal casino money exchange RegulationMacau’s Judiciary Police say they have dismantled a cross-border criminal network that laundered at least CNY45.6m through underground currency exchange operations linked to casino gamblers, in a case that highlights the continuing overlap between illicit gambling channels and wider fraud proceeds in the city’s gaming economy.April 20, 2026
