FIFA Faces Challenges in Securing Broadcast Deals for 2026 World Cup
FIFA is racing the clock to secure broadcast deals in India and China as valuation gaps and weak broadcaster appetite threaten global reach just weeks before the 2026 World Cup.
China
Chinese Gamblers Head to Countryside Amid Crackdown on Betting Rings
Chinese gamblers are heading to remote countryside areas to escape police scrutiny, but detectives are continuing their pursuit, shutting down scores of outdoor betting rings nationwide.
$73M Cross-Border Gambling Ring ‘Mastermind’ Repatriated to China
Police in China have repatriated a man suspected of orchestrating a $73 million illegal online sports betting platform.