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Indonesia Orders Banks to Block 31,000 Gambling Accounts
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority has instructed banks to block over 31,000 accounts tied to illegal online gambling, expanding investigations and due diligence requirements to disrupt gambling-linked payment networks and strengthen financial system safeguards.
South Korea Warns Casinos Becoming Money Laundering Hubs
South Korean authorities warn that criminal networks are shifting from cryptocurrencies to casino junkets and chip-cash cycles to launder illicit funds, exposing enforcement gaps and renewed AML risks across foreigner-only casinos.
Taiwan Charges 35 in NT$30bn Illegal Gambling Network
Taiwan has charged 35 suspects linked to an illegal gambling and money laundering network that allegedly processed NT$30.6bn via bespoke payment platforms, as authorities intensify enforcement against unlicensed betting and financial crime.
Penang Real Estate Agent Loses RM760K in Online Casino Scam
A Penang real estate agent fell victim to an online gambling scam, losing nearly RM760,000 through Casino Marina Bay. The case illustrates the increasing sophistication of investment frauds targeting local residents in Malaysia.
Macau Jewellery Store Busted for Illegal Money Exchange
Macau authorities shut down a jewellery store in Cotai that was secretly running an illegal money exchange, arresting two employees and seizing HK$60 million in unlicensed transactions linked to gambling.
Myanmar Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Networks
Myanmar authorities have destroyed hundreds of illegal buildings in border regions, including KK Park and Shwe Kokko, in a national crackdown targeting online scams and unregulated gambling networks.
Vietnam authorities shut down illegal online gambling rings
Khanh Hoa police dismantled multiple illegal online gambling operations in Nha Trang, detaining 31 suspects, including foreign nationals, and confiscating 40 laptops and 112 mobile devices used to run and promote the illicit networks.
Bulgaria Launches AML Taskforce to Exit FATF Grey List
Bulgaria has formed a specialised AML taskforce within its National Police to improve coordination against financial crime, tighten gambling oversight and accelerate reforms aimed at exiting the FATF grey list.
Hyogo Police Referred Over Illegal Online Casino Use
Nine police officers in Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture face prosecution after internal investigations found they accessed illegal online casino sites, prompting suspensions, fines, and renewed focus on ethics and internal oversight.
FBI Warns US Players on Risks of Illegal Gambling
The FBI has issued a warning against illegal gambling in the US, highlighting links to organised crime, lack of consumer protections, and threats to sports integrity, urging players to use only licensed and regulated operators.
Philippines Targets POGO Escape Routes After Ban
Philippine authorities have intensified coastal and maritime surveillance to prevent illegal offshore gaming syndicates from relocating after the POGO ban, targeting backdoor routes and strengthening cross-border law enforcement cooperation.
Turkey Jails Football Figures in Expanding Betting Probe
Turkish authorities have arrested 20 individuals, including Super Lig players and a former club president, as a sweeping illegal betting investigation widens across multiple football divisions. The case has triggered suspensions, bans, and growing concerns over league integrity.