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Turkey: Fenerbahçe President sentenced in illegal betting advertising case

Sadettin Saran was sentenced to two years and six months in prison over charges of promoting illegal betting advertising during football broadcasts.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Marieta Lezaic

South Korea launches first probe into local Polymarket users

It is understood to be the first probe of its kind in South Korea and covers individuals who placed bets with Polymarket nationwide.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Online

Turkey targets $4.2bn illegal gambling network

Turkish authorities identified approximately TL 193.37bn ($4.2bn) in transaction volumes linked to suspected illegal gambling activity.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Marieta Lezaic

Financial Land Based + 2 more

GKL reports 41% surge in May casino sales as table gaming drives growth

South Korean casino operator Grand Korea Leisure recorded strong year-on-year growth in May, with gains across both table and machine gaming contributing to higher revenues at its foreigner-only Seven Luck casinos.

2 min read • Jun 5 • By Jack Found

Conferences & Exhibitions Land Based + 1 more

Manila delivers: Highlights from SiGMA Asia 2026

Not even the sporadic showers over the last few days could dampen the mood here in Manila.

6 min read • Jun 5 • By Eddie Overs

Financial Land Based + 2 more

MGM takeover talk puts Macau and Japan stakes under the microscope

A potential takeover of MGM Resorts by Barry Diller's People Incorporated has prompted analysts to consider what a new owner might do with the operator's significant international assets – and who might want to buy them.

2 min read • Jun 4 • By Jack Found