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Google Blocks 270M Gambling Ads in 2025
Google has blocked or removed hundreds of millions of gambling ads in 2025 using AI systems, as global regulators increase pressure on Big Tech to curb illegal betting promotions and strengthen online advertising compliance.
Macau Police Bust CNY45.6M Laundering Ring
Macau authorities have dismantled a cross-border criminal network that laundered CNY45.6 million through illegal currency exchanges, arresting 65 suspects and exposing links between telecom fraud operations and casino-related financial activity.
Philippines Weighs Telegram Ban Over Illegal Gambling
Philippine regulators are evaluating a potential Telegram ban as officials cite illegal gambling, cybercrime, and child exploitation concerns. The DICT says action may follow if compliance and cooperation with authorities remain insufficient.
Greece Moves to Tackle €1.67bn Illegal Gambling
Greece has introduced legislation to combat illegal gambling, granting broader digital powers to the regulator, increasing enforcement resources and imposing stricter penalties on unlicensed operators and promoters.
Turkey Freezes TL5bn in Crackdown on Illegal Betting
Turkey’s MASAK blocked TL5bn (€100m) in funds linked to illegal betting, dismantling proxy accounts, corporate shells, and crypto channels. New regulations reinforce oversight, restricting transactions to state-approved operators and penalizing facilitators.
Gatchalian Urges Stronger Action vs Illegal Online Gambling
Philippine senator Sherwin Gatchalian calls for stronger cross-border enforcement against illegal online gambling, saying site blocking alone is insufficient, as cybercrime officials report tens of thousands of mostly offshore betting domains restricted.
Indonesia Police Warn Online Gambling Targets Students
Indonesian National Police says students form the largest share of online gambling users, highlighting underage risks while reporting hundreds of cases, mass site takedowns, and account blocks alongside wider prevention and education cooperation.
Turkey Blocks ₺5B in Illegal Betting Funds in 2025 Crackdown
Turkey intensified its anti-illegal betting campaign in 2025, blocking ₺5 billion in suspect funds and targeting payment providers, crypto channels, and account mules as regulators tightened financial system controls nationwide.
FreeKassa Offline After Probe Into Illegal Casino Payments
FreeKassa has gone offline following an investigation linking it to illegal casino transactions in Russia. Authorities and media reports point to grey-market payment flows, while Kassa.AI is flagged as a possible replacement processor.
Isle of Man GSC Fines Shelgeyr £200K Over AML Failures
Isle of Man regulators issued a £200,000 penalty to Shelgeyr Limited after an AML/CFT inspection uncovered serious compliance gaps, including due diligence failures, weak monitoring, and incomplete risk controls, despite the operator’s cooperation and licence surrender.
Cambodia Cracks Down on Nationwide Telecom Fraud
Cambodia intensifies its fight against telecom and online fraud, inspecting 190 sites, arresting over 2,500 suspects, and coordinating internationally to dismantle scam networks, aiming for complete closure of operations by the end of April.
Bali Police Bust Villa-Based Online Gambling Hub
Bali authorities raided two villas and arrested 39 Indian nationals over an alleged online gambling operation promoted via social media, seizing dozens of devices and filing cybercrime charges under Indonesia’s electronic transactions law.