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South Korea Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Online Gambling
South Korea has escalated its campaign against illegal online gambling, detaining more than 5,000 people and dismantling offshore operations. Authorities seized over KRW123.5bn and plan to extend the crackdown through 2026 as cybercrime threats increase.
Europe’s Illegal Online Gambling Surges in 2024
A new ECA and YieldSec study reveals illegal online gambling now controls 71% of Europe’s digital market, generating €80.6B and leaving regulators scrambling to protect players and licensed operators.
Montevideo Debates Future of Casino Parque Hotel
Montevideo’s Casino Parque Hotel is at the center of an escalating political dispute, as opposition leaders demand its closure over mounting losses while city officials push to transfer control to national authorities, leaving the casino’s future uncertain.
Chile Orders ISPs to Block Illegal Gambling Sites
Chile has intensified its stance on illegal online gambling, with the Supreme Court ordering leading ISPs to block unlicensed platforms and report enforcement methods. The ruling reinforces state-regulated operators and increases pressure for formal digital gambling legislation.
Casino Parque Hotel Clash Escalates in Montevideo
Tensions are intensifying in Montevideo over the future of Casino Parque Hotel, with opposition parties demanding its closure while government officials pursue a national transfer. Mounting financial losses and political gridlock continue to stall a definitive outcome.
Myanmar Dismantles Illegal Gambling and Fraud Networks
Myanmar has intensified efforts against online telecom fraud and illegal gambling, dismantling illicit hubs in KK Park and Shwe Kokko, detaining foreign nationals, and reinforcing regional security through coordinated multi-agency operations.
UK Prize Draw Sector Adopts First Voluntary Protection Code
The UK’s rapidly expanding prize draws sector is adopting its first voluntary code, with 23 operators agreeing to age checks, spending caps and clearer protections. The framework aims to introduce consistency ahead of potential future regulation.
Slovakia Orders Sports to Cut Ties with Unlicensed Operators
Slovakia’s Gambling Regulation Office has issued a strict warning to sports organisations, ordering them to remove all sponsorships linked to unlicensed operators. The move marks a new compliance era as lawmakers debate future gambling reforms.
AUSTRAC Launches Upgraded Online Platform for Compliance
AUSTRAC has upgraded its Online platform to provide Australian gaming operators and financial institutions with improved usability, security, and self-service features, helping businesses meet AML/CTF obligations efficiently and enhancing regulatory oversight.
Brazil Advances Bill to Strengthen Gambling Harm Controls
Brazil’s Bill 5,817/2025 introduces a national strategy to identify and prevent gambling harm, expanding operator duties, strengthening limits and exclusion tools, and aligning protections with SPA rules as the country’s regulated betting market continues to grow.
Sri Lanka Activates New Gambling Regulatory Authority
Sri Lanka will activate the Gambling Regulatory Authority on 1 December, consolidating decades of fragmented laws into a single modern regulator overseeing licensing, online gambling, offshore activity, and responsible gaming standards for a rapidly evolving market.
Austria Nears Breakthrough on Online Gambling Reform
Austria is finalizing a major gambling reform that could overhaul online licensing, tackle the growing grey market, and introduce stronger player protection tools. Lawmakers aim to implement the new framework ahead of key licence expiries in 2027.