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Fugitive mastermind behind illegal gambling ring repatriated to South Korea

Police arrest 43 associates and uncover large-scale Sports Toto and casino operation active for four years.

3 min read • Feb 9 • By Keih Ma

Thailand reports steep decline in online scam losses after freezing accounts

Digital ministry cites faster intervention and widespread URL blocks as reported losses fall year-on-year.

3 min read • Feb 9 • By Keih Ma

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Bali police arrest 39 Indian nationals in alleged online gambling syndicate

Raids on two villas uncover operation generating up to RP 8bn (US$474,000) per month.

3 min read • Feb 9 • By Keih Ma

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Will prediction markets outperform sportsbooks for Super Bowl LX?

Ahead of Super Bowl LX on February 8, the rapid expansion of prediction markets has many wondering if the NFL’s most popular event could offer a preview into the future of sports betting.

7 min read • Feb 6 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Anti-sweepstakes legislation unanimously passed by Mississippi Senate

If approved by Governor Tate Reeves, the sweepstakes ban would go into effect on July 1, but must first pass through the House of Representatives prior to reaching the Governor’s desk.

3 min read • Feb 6 • By Kirk Geller

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Illinois regulator issues over 60 cease-and-desist orders to sweepstakes operators

The cease-and-desist orders were sent in coordination with the state’s Attorney General’s office, demanding operators ‘immediately block’ Illinois residents from accessing its platforms.

3 min read • Feb 6 • By Kirk Geller

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KSA addresses prohibited under-21 betting offers by One Casino and bet365

The Dutch gambling regulator has held discussions with One Casino and bet365 after both operators were found to have offered bets on football matches involving under-21 players.

3 min read • Feb 6 • By Shaan Khan

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Isle of Man regulator fines Shelgeyr £200,000 following AML investigation

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission found multiple anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing failings at the owner of Maverick Games.

3 min read • Feb 6 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Argentina: Necochea institutions back casino auction

Business, professional and labor groups argue that halting the auction would stall investment, jobs and urban recovery in the coastal city.

3 min read • Feb 6 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Finland’s €780m gambling leak: Offshore operators seize half of online spend

Approximately 50% of Finnish online gambling expenditure now flows to international instant casino operators, representing an estimated €780m in annual offshore spending, as Finland prepares to dismantle its century-old state gambling monopoly.

3 min read • Feb 6 • By Jack Found