Myanmar authorities detained 52 people in two raids targeting alleged online gambling and telecom fraud operations in Tachilek Township, Shan State (East). Officials said investigations are continuing to identify organisers, and those detained will be processed under Myanmar law.
The arrests and ongoing investigations signal enforcement action against alleged illegal gambling operations in Myanmar.
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Italian authorities uncovered six illegal gambling venues in Prato during a series of raids from 2 to 23 October. The operation involved the Customs and Monopolies Agency, local police, the Finance Police and Carabinieri; officers seized cash, premises and computers, and reported four people in connection with one venue. The Prato prosecutor’s office said it would continue efforts against illegal gambling despite investigative resource limits.
Authorities in Prato uncovered six illegal gambling venues during a series of raids between 2 and 23 October, according to a statement from the Prato public prosecutor's office. The operation was carried out jointly by the Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM), local police, the Finance Police and the Carabinieri. Officers seized premises, cash and computers, and reported four people in connection with one venue.
Authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia seized illegal gambling machines at premises in Harsewinkel and Soest. Controls on 16 October found three illegal machines and unassigned cash in a Harsewinkel pub and four more in a café, while a 9 October operation in Soest closed and sealed a tea house holding four machines.
Authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia seized illegal gambling machines at premises in Harsewinkel and Soest, according to a police press release. The controls took place on 16 October in Harsewinkel and on 9 October in Soest.
Philippine authorities arrested 244 foreign nationals in raids on two sites on 2 October 2026, the Philippine Immigration Bureau reported. The operations targeted illegal gambling activity; authorities also seized phones, SIM cards, laptops and computers.
Philippine authorities arrested more than 200 foreign workers in raids on two facilities in Mindanao on Friday, reportedly. At one site, officers detained 110 Chinese nationals, two Cambodians and a Hong Kong resident. The operations targeted networks linked to illegal online gambling; the Philippines banned Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators in 2024.
The UK Advertising Standards Authority banned a Casumo digital advert after finding that it breached social responsibility rules. The advert encouraged consumers to increase their participation in gambling, the ASA said.
The ASA banned a Casumo ad that encouraged “socially irresponsible” behaviour. The advertising watchdog’s AI monitoring system detected the advert.