A Thai sports-betting crackdown has led the government to shut down 4,576 World Cup-themed soccer gambling websites.
The crackdown in Thailand resulted in the closure of 4,576 soccer gambling websites with a World Cup theme, which collectively amassed around 20 billion baht ($591 million) in gambling transactions, according to an official government statement. Following the conclusion of the World Cup, authorities plan to shift their focus to other sports while continuing their efforts to curb illegal gambling activities.
