Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) blocked 13,888 online gambling links, websites, URLs, and social media pages between June 1 and June 18 as authorities intensified efforts to combat illegal betting during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Hong Kong police have dismantled an alleged illegal sports betting operation accused of processing more than HKD 320 million ($40.8 million) in wagers, following a major enforcement operation during the FIFA Club World Cup.
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.
The soccer World Cup will trigger an “explosion” of online gambling in Indonesia, police in the country have warned.
