Hong Kong's ICAC and police arrested 19 people, including footballers and coaches, for illegal bookmaking and match-fixing. A 24-year-old player faces charges for both offenses, with the syndicate fixing local matches and betting on local and overseas games, including the World Cup.
Adult film actress So was arrested in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, for allegedly promoting an illegal online betting website. The site, which claims to be a popular Asian gaming brand since 2018, offers various forms of gambling and had hired local personalities as brand ambassadors. So was released on bail.
Social media platforms, particularly Telegram groups, are luring Hong Kong's youth into illegal betting activities, offering tips and higher odds than legal channels. Ken Chan's experience highlights how these platforms encourage increased gambling.
An operation was launched in 11 provinces against 9 illegal betting sites that processed 15 billion TL between 2023-2025. 44 suspects were identified, and 29 assets were seized.
An investigation has been launched by the Serik Chief Public Prosecutor's Office into illegal betting operations. 84 suspects across 27 provinces are facing detention, with a 1-year transaction volume of 8 billion lira identified in 84 bank accounts.
An investigation into illegal betting sites has led to detention orders for 44 suspects. Their accounts processed 15 billion Turkish Lira between 2023-2025. Assets including 29 properties and 362 bank accounts were seized.
An operation targeting an illegal betting site in 28 provinces resulted in the arrest of 93 suspects. 79 have been jailed, 5 released under judicial control, and 14 remain at large. The site had 50,000 users and attempted to launder 10 billion lira.
An operation targeting an illegal online betting ring in 28 Turkish provinces has led to the detention of 34 suspects. The ring allegedly facilitated transactions totaling approximately 10 billion Turkish Liras, moving funds to offshore crypto wallets.
Selçuk Yılmaz, the owner of the illegal sports broadcast platform Selçuksports, was arrested in Denizli and sent to prison in Istanbul. The platform was found to be directing users to illegal betting sites during live broadcasts of Süper Lig matches.
Antalya prosecutors issued arrest warrants for 189 suspects in 20 provinces for operating illegal betting sites. 121 were detained, 59 arrested, and 51 placed under judicial control. The suspects allegedly established 10 illegal betting offices in Antalya, with transactions totaling 11.4 billion lira.
Adana prosecutors launched an investigation into an organization involved in illegal betting, fraud, bribery, and money laundering. Approximately 200 billion Turkish lira in suspicious financial activity was detected. 135 suspects, including prominent figures, have been arrested.
An operation targeting illegal betting, fraud, bribery, and money laundering across 21 provinces resulted in the detention of 161 suspects. 154 of them were referred to court, including journalist Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı and alleged crime boss Selahattin Akın Uzun. The investigation uncovered billions of lira in suspicious financial activities.
A popular YouTuber's lavish lifestyle, including a Dubai cruise wedding, has drawn the Enforcement Directorate's attention. Investigators allege his empire was built on illegal betting promotions and money laundering. The case highlights the blurred lines between fantasy sports and betting, and the regulatory gaps exploited by online platforms.
Top prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket, are rushing to offer highly leveraged crypto derivatives at the exact moment state and federal authorities are clashing in court over whether the industry’s core products constitute illegal betting or legitimate financial instruments. Over the past year, these companies have gained national prominence by facilitating wagers on […] The post New York demands $3.4B in crypto fines: Inside the fight to turn prediction apps into nonstop leverage casinos appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Khanna police in Punjab have frozen bank accounts containing Rs 42.3 lakh allegedly linked to an IPL betting racket, with four individuals arrested on April 12. The accused — Dinesh Chhabra, Karan Chhabra, Mahinder Singh and Naresh Kumar — allegedly ran the illegal operation using multiple bank accounts and digital platforms to launder money. Police initially seized Rs 44,000 cash, 11 mobile phones and a laptop. A Khanna native believed to be hiding in Dubai has emerged as the suspected kingpin. This is the first time Section 112 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, dealing with petty organized crime, has been applied in an IPL betting case in the region.
