Laos deported 41 Thai nationals who ran three online gambling websites from Vientiane, part of a regional crackdown that detained over 1,000 suspects in 2026.
China will launch an anti-fraud enforcement alliance in September with 40+ countries, targeting the Southeast Asian scam compounds tied to illegal online gambling.
Macau police arrested a man over HK$500,000 entrusted for proxy betting, alleging he kept the money and gambled it away. He faces an abuse of trust charge.
Indonesia has blocked 3.7m gambling sites since Oct 2024, but its minister says blocking alone fails. The crackdown now targets mule accounts and cash flows.
Macau police have arrested two more mainland men over proxy betting, livestreaming baccarat for HK$300 a trip while handling five-figure sums for remote gamblers.
ICE 2027 launches a dedicated Indie Game Zone in Hall 7. Studios operating for 10 years or less can lease modular pods from €12,500. Applications are open.
A Turkish study of 22,000 helpline calls links frictionless payments and targeted platform design to rising gambling harm. It calls for deposit limits and tighter ad rules.
Reno's gaming market grew 7% to $825 million in gross gaming revenue last fiscal year, with August up 15%. Meruelo's 10,000-seat arena is now under construction.
PASINO.ch will add CreedRoomz live dealer blackjack, roulette and baccarat tables on the platform in Q1 2027, pending approval by Switzerland's ESBK for Swiss players.