Gambling News Across Asia
News on laws, licenses, venues, lotteries, racing and enforcement in 12 countries, with every story citing its sources.
BAOO Takasaki to reopen at new location
Japan Racing Service will reopen BAOO Takasaki at a new Gunma address on September 28, 2026, after closing the current facility on September 23, and will open two new betting sites in September.
Haronz Kushiro scheduled to close
Haronz Kushiro, a facility connected to Japanese draft-horse racing, is scheduled to end business on 28 September 2026, according to a Japanese Wikipedia entry on the sport.
Investigation into Prince Group financial network expands
Cambodia is expanding its investigation into the financial network of Prince Group, the conglomerate the US alleges was a front for multi-billion-dollar online fraud, as its anti-scam minister says cases against masterminds need time and evidence.
Amendment S 635/2026 takes effect
Singapore's Casino Control (Conduct of Casino Gambling) Regulations 2009 were amended by S 635/2026 with effect from 21 September 2026, deleting some definitions in regulation 2 and revising others.
Amendments by Act 29 of 2024 take effect
Amendments to Singapore's Casino Control Act made by the Casino Control (Amendment) Act 2024, covering self-exclusion and remote gambling bans, took effect on 21 September 2026.
Amendments from Act 29 of 2024 take effect for section 18(1)
Amendments made by Act 29 of 2024 to section 18(1) of Singapore's Gambling Control Act 2022 took effect on 21 September 2026, according to the official statute page.
Problem gambling saving and transitional provisions come into operation
Singapore's Casino Control (Problem Gambling, Saving and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026 took effect on 21 September 2026, carrying existing exclusion orders, visit limits, pending applications and appeals into the amended casino law.
Second tranche of Casino Control (Amendment) Act 2024 amendments takes effect in Singapore
Singapore's second tranche of Casino Control (Amendment) Act 2024 amendments took effect on 21 September 2026, widening the Gambling Regulatory Authority's powers and tightening casino offenses and exclusion rules.
Cambodia has deported 72,426 foreigners since September 2023
Cambodia's General Department of Immigration deported 72,426 illegally residing foreigners from 96 nationalities between September 2023 and September 2026, as the government said its ban on online gambling is permanent.
Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay to have soft opening
Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay, the first Pagcor-licensed casino-hotel on the Philippine resort island, was to hold a soft opening on September 16, with a formal launch set for October.
Bets.io publishes Version 5.0 of its Terms and Conditions
Bets.io has published Version 5.0 of its Terms and Conditions, effective 14 September 2026, setting out restricted countries, deposit limits, withdrawal rules and Costa Rica as the governing law.
CTBC payment channels suspended
Taiwanese online game platform 滿貫大亨 suspended deposits through CTBC Web ATM, CTBC SmartPay and CTBC-issued debit cards for seven and a half hours on 6 September 2026.
Thai Royal Gazette publishes gambling notification
Thailand's Royal Gazette has published a notification permitting gambling at a designated site in Sa Kaeo province, alongside a separate regulation on suppressing illegal and online gambling.
Royal Gazette publishes royal decree in book 143, part 58 ข
Thailand's Royal Gazette has published a royal decree, issued under several enabling acts, appointing members to two national anti-money laundering bodies.
ED files sixth prosecution complaint in Mahadev app case
India's Enforcement Directorate has filed a sixth charge sheet in the Mahadev betting app case, naming 42 accused and alleging the platform generated Rs 94,400 crore in proceeds of crime.
New Lô tô 3 cặp số prize structure takes effect
Xổ số Thủ Đô has published a new prize structure for its Lô tô 3 cặp số game, applied from 01/9/2026, with the top prize at 60 times the ticket price.
ACT briefing reports 793 sites inspected and major scam centers cleared
Cambodia's ACT told nearly 50 foreign diplomatic staff that 793 locations were inspected, 624 acted against, and nearly 30,000 suspects detained from July 2025 through August 20, 2026.
PAGCOR publishes list of gaming venue licensees
PAGCOR has published a list of 259 licensees for domestic gaming venue operations as of August 31, 2026, and a separate list of accredited gaming affiliates dated August 27, 2026.
Ministry of Public Security warns of technology-driven online gambling methods
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security warned that online gambling rings are automating football betting and lottery sales through Telegram bots, websites and apps, after a large network was dismantled.
PAGCOR tells House committee it will launch player protection app
PAGCOR told a House budget hearing it will launch an app before the end of the year that steers online players to licensed platforms, citing illegal sites at around half of traffic.
Royal decree published in the Royal Gazette
Thailand's Ministry of Finance published a royal decree in the Royal Gazette on 20 August 2026 setting the minimum age for entry to legal gambling venues at 20.
Six criminal cases prosecuted, 40 defendants detained in online gambling case
Ho Chi Minh City Police said they prosecuted six criminal cases and detained 40 defendants over an online betting network whose bank accounts handled nearly 560 billion dong.
WINS Yatsushiro reopens with limited hours
The JRA's WINS Yatsushiro betting office reopened on August 15, 2026 with opening hours cut to 9:10 to 16:50, one of several operational changes to Japanese racing this year.
Lottery Committee approves amended lottery guidelines
South Korea's Lottery Committee approved amended lottery guidelines on August 11, 2026, adding automatic prize payout through the Payco app, map listings for retailers and a corporate prize annuity lottery.
National Police directs anti-gambling and online scam operations
Cambodia's National Police has ordered its commercial gambling crimes department to step up crackdowns on illegal sissang gambling and online scams, bar officers from illegal gambling and summon social-media promoters.
Singapore Pools Jalan Batu Branch closes
Singapore Pools closed its Jalan Batu Branch after trading for the last time on Sunday 2 August 2026, and named two nearby outlets as the nearest alternatives for customers.
New Full Membership fees take effect
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has raised the entrance fee for Full Membership to HK$1,050,000 and set the Full Membership (S) entrance fee at HK$525,000, both effective from 1 August 2026.
Ho Chi Minh City Police prosecute 35 suspects in Bong88.com gambling ring
Ho Chi Minh City police have prosecuted 35 suspects over a Bong88.com betting ring that took more than VND500 billion in wagers on World Cup 2026 and other international football.
Police raid gambling ring, summon 30 people and search 11 locations
Vietnam's Criminal Police Department summoned 30 suspects and searched 11 locations in Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho and An Giang over an online football betting and lottery ring.
Quick One set-purchase guarantee claim corrected for Draws 167 and 168
Japan's official lottery site has apologized that Quick One sets sold from August 1 for Draws 167 and 168 may contain no winning ticket, contrary to its stated guarantee.