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September 18, 2025
Indonesia Removes 2.1M Illegal Online Gambling Items
Indonesia’s war on illegal gambling has continued with the removal of millions of online gambling-related pieces of digital media. The government emphasized that this action sought to shield the public rather than to limit freedom of expression. Indonesia Removed Millions of Pieces of Negative Content The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) announced […]
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September 18, 2025
Sri Lanka Moves Forward with Proposal to Increase Betting Levy, Increase Fees for Casinos for Locals
The Sri Lankan government has passed a proposal, tied to its 2025 budget, that will also raise the betting levy and will now ask locals to pay more to access casino floors. The change to the levy is 3%, from 15% presently to 18% after the proposal takes effect. Gambling Levy Goes Up, Along with […]
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September 17, 2025
Japan Reaches Out to Overseas Regulators, Asking for Assistance in Curbing Illegal Gambling
Japan has been adamant in its opposition to online gambling, seeing it as a societal ill, but also as something that undermines its plans for a trio of integrated resorts – the first of which is the MGM Osaka. To curb the reach of illegal operators (i.e., companies not licensed in the country), Japan is […]
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September 16, 2025
South Korea Reports Disconcerting Increase in Adolescent Gambling Harm
South Korea is experiencing serious issues with youth gambling as cases of addiction among adolescents have spiked, leading to astronomical medical costs. South Korea’s Gripes with Adolescent Gambling Increase According to data by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, cases of gambling addiction among adolescents have increased dramatically, soaring from 64 in 2022 to […]
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September 15, 2025
UNODC Warns of Gambling Scams and Other Illicit Activities in Timor-Leste
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has issued a warning that Timor-Leste, an enclave of East Timor surrounded by Indonesian territory and bordered by the Savu Sea, has emerged as the newest hub for gambling scam center operations affecting Southeast Asia and beyond. UNODC Flags Growing Criminal Activity in Timor-Leste The organized […]
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September 14, 2025
Filipino High-Ranking Politician Under Scrutiny Over Alleged Misappropriation
Senate President Francis Escudero has been removed from his position following public outcry over his suspected involvement in the misallocation of funds intended for flood mitigation efforts. The controversy centers on allegations that Escudero aided in awarding contracts to certain contractors, some of whom were accused of substandard work or, in some cases, not completing […]
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September 11, 2025
Hong Kong Officials Give the Green Light to Basketball Betting
Hong Kong has officially passed legislation that would usher in regulated basketball betting, expanding the territory’s legal betting options. A Historic Moment for the Region Earlier this year, Hong Kong lawmakers put forward a proposal for the legalization of basketball betting. The measure, which has now officially passed, will amend the betting laws to allow […]
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September 11, 2025
South Korean Police Bust $31M Illegal Gambling Ring Operating from Cambodia
According to The Chosun Daily, South Korean police have arrested ten people connected to an illegal online gambling ring that processed approximately KRW 44 billion (approximately $31,6 million) in transactions. The operation was based in Cambodia to evade domestic law enforcement. Police Bust Illegal Korean Gambling Ring On September 10, the Cybercrime Investigation Team of […]
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September 11, 2025
Thailand’s New Prime Minister Appears Gung-ho on Casino Resorts
Anutin Charnvirakul, the newly-appointed Prime Minister of Thailand, has not wasted time mincing his words about how he feels about the introduction of more gambling to the country. Should legislators be looking to pass and introduce casino resorts, for example, as Anutin said, they would be best advised to wait for another prime minister. This […]
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September 10, 2025
Macau Casinos Brace for Record Golden Week
Macau is heading into what analysts expect will be one of its strongest Golden Week holiday periods after the COVID pandemic. Analysts are expecting daily gambling revenue to average MOP 1.05 billion $131 million) throughout the eight-day holiday period. Experts also note that Macau’s diversification efforts appear to be paying off, as the region is […]
