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  1. Korea: 172 arrested in multi-million-dollar illegal gambling probe

    Police uncovered a large-scale two-way betting operation that allegedly used bank accounts obtained from deaf individuals.

    27 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Keih Ma
  2. Korean casino operators push back on proposed fund hike amid Osaka rivalry

    South Korea's foreigners-only casino sector has voiced concerns over plans to increase its tourism fund contribution, arguing the move could reduce investment capacity just as regional competition intensifies ahead of Japan's Osaka integrated resort.

    23 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Jack Found
  3. Sports Toto launches gambling prevention competition

    The initiative invites adults and young people to create content focused on gambling risks and prevention.

    23 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Keih Ma
  4. Faker appointed honorary police officer in Korea youth cyber gambling campaign

    The esports star will support a police campaign encouraging teenagers involved in cyber gambling to seek help.

    23 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Keih Ma
  5. Peak Moments, Lasting Patterns: What WCMUC 2026 Taught Affiliates — Insights from 1xBet

    Long-term value matters more than short-term spikes: Affiliates that focus only on emotional moments risk attracting low-retention users, while those building lasting audiences create more sustainable growth.

    22 Jul 2026 · 4 min read · By Marieta Lezaic
  6. Google to allow gambling ads across 35 more countries

    An AdSense policy update taking effect on August 10 will let Authorized Buyers place gambling ads in newly eligible markets without individually certifying each advertiser with Google.

    21 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  7. ITIA match alerts fall 52% as 11 sanctions issued in Q2

    Anti-doping sample collection increased to 2,225 during the quarter, while lower-level men’s events accounted for seven of the 10 betting alerts received.

    21 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  8. South Korea receives over 800 youth cyber gambling reports in two months

    The cases reported highlighted the growing scale of online gambling among minors.

    20 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Keih Ma
  9. Digitain appoints Terry Lee to lead Asian expansion

    Lee joins from Oddin.gg after an 11-year tenure at Sportradar, adding regional experience as the supplier builds a market-specific commercial structure.

    14 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  10. Inbound tourism from China boosts Korean casino visitation

    Analytical reports suggest a H2 surge in Chinese group travel to South Korea could boost casino revenues in the nation.

    13 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Will Underwood