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Ireland Reviews Polymarket Betting Activity
Irish authorities are reviewing unusual betting activity on Polymarket amid concerns over cryptocurrency transactions, money laundering risks, and the regulatory status of prediction market platforms in Europe.
Turkey Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Gambling
Turkish authorities expanded their crackdown on illegal gambling networks with coordinated raids, hundreds of arrests, asset seizures, and investigations into money laundering and unauthorized betting operations.
India Police Bust ₹1,500 Crore Betting Network
Indian police arrested 24 suspects connected to a large-scale online betting operation spanning multiple states and involving extensive digital transactions.
Indonesia arrests 300+ in Jakarta gambling raid
Indonesian authorities detained more than 300 foreign nationals in Jakarta during a major raid on an illegal online gambling operation. The crackdown targets a cross-border network allegedly involved in betting and money laundering activities across Southeast Asia.
Hyderabad Police Remove 184 Betting Scam Accounts
Hyderabad Cyber Crime police removed 184 social media accounts linked to illegal betting and fraudulent investment schemes, as part of ongoing enforcement targeting online gambling networks and misleading advertisements across digital platforms.
Cambodia Suspends Casino Licence Over Online Scam
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Norsk Rikstoto Glitch Allows Unpaid Betting
A system failure at Norsk Rikstoto allowed thousands of unpaid bets, triggering regulatory scrutiny and raising concerns over financial losses, compliance breaches and the impact on Norway’s regulated betting market.
30 Arrested in Philippines e-Sabong Crackdown
Philippine authorities arrested 30 individuals in a raid on an illegal e-sabong operation in Negros Occidental, seizing equipment and fighting roosters as part of intensified efforts against online gambling activities.
Philippines Strengthens POGO Ban Enforcement
The Philippine government has introduced a unified enforcement framework to strengthen its nationwide POGO ban, enhancing inter-agency coordination, legal processes, asset seizure and victim support in efforts to dismantle illegal operations.
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.