Thai Government Reveals $591M Sports Betting Crackdown, Arrests
A Thai sports-betting crackdown has led the government to shut down 4,576 World Cup-themed soccer gambling websites.
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Chinese Police Crack Down on Forest Gambling Rings
Chinese police are cracking down on illegal gambling activities in remote mountains and forests, where gamblers are gathering to play card games and mahjong.
UK Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Partnerships with Local Sports
The UK government is looking for more ways to exert pressure on what it sees as illegal gambling operators, and the latest such move is directed at operators that are not licensed in the country but still have partnerships running with sports clubs locally.
ACMA Takes Swift Action Against Illegal Gambling in Australia
Illegal gambling is back in the headlines in Australia, with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) keeping itself busy over the last few days.
South Korean Prosecutors to Try $3.5B Illegal Gambling Site
South Korean prosecutors will try two men accused of running illegal gambling platforms after extraditing the duo from the UAE.
Illegal Gambling Thrives in South Korean Fishing Communities
South Korean island communities and famous fishing towns have become a hotbed of illegal gambling activity, police have warned.
Russian Teen Arrested for Running Illegal Betting Den near Train
Russian police have arrested a 19-year-old resident of Kirov, accusing him of running an illegal gambling den in the public square outside the city’s main train station.
Illegal Soccer Gambling on the Rise in Indonesia
Indonesian authorities are ready to respond to a rise in illegal soccer betting games over the weekend as World Cup betting fever sweeps the country.
UK Betting and Gaming Council Defends Members Against Illegal Market
The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has sternly defended its members amid a report accusing them of black market activity.
Florida Officials Crack Down on Illegal Gambling
Florida is taking an aggressive stance against illegal gambling with new large-scale enforcement efforts.
Chinese Court Issues Public Warning Over Go Gambling
A Chinese court has warned citizens they could face lengthy jail sentences and heavy fines if they are found gambling on the board game Go.
Embassies Warn Chinese Tourists After Citizens Arrested in Illegal
Chinese embassies have warned overseas tourists to stay away from illegal betting dens after Israeli and Thai police raided dens that allegedly catered to Chinese speakers.