The government of Kazakhstan says banks have blocked more than $21 million in transactions linked to illegal casino platforms over six months.
Prime Minister Oljas Bektenov announced that second-tier banks in Kazakhstan prevented over $21 million in transactions associated with illegal casino activities from October 2025 to March 2026. Approximately 402,000 gambling-related payment transactions were canceled during this period.
Bektenov revealed these details while addressing the issue of financial institutions taking action against illicit gambling operations in the country.
