Thai authorities investigated 956 online gambling cases and reported 1,003 arrests between 1 October and 18 November 2025, according to the report. They also reported 75,250 illegal URLs through the AFC system, including websites, social media pages and accounts.
The reported investigations, arrests and blocked URLs show the scale of Thailand’s online gambling enforcement activity.
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Turkish security forces conducted an operation concerning alleged illegal betting and money laundering across eight provinces. The report identified 177 people under investigation and named the Gendarmerie General Command, MASAK and public prosecutors as coordinating authorities.
Turkish security forces carried out an operation against alleged illegal betting and money laundering across eight provinces, according to a report. The operation was coordinated by the Gendarmerie General Command, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) and public prosecutors. The report said 177 people are under judicial investigation.
Moroccan authorities opened an investigation into suspected money laundering through casinos in Morocco and Spain, reportedly after compliance officers at three casinos flagged irregular transactions to Morocco’s National Financial Intelligence Authority. Investigators are examining alleged false poker winnings, transfers and possible casino-system or staff involvement; Moroccan customs and foreign-exchange authorities have introduced tighter currency checks at major ports and airports.
Judicial authorities are investigating a US$300.000 casino chip operation in Buenos Aires province from May 2025. According to the reconstruction incorporated into the court case, customers purchased chips at Casino Central de Mar del Plata and redeemed them at Casino Trilenium in Tigre. IPLyC said it submitted a suspicious transaction report to UIF.
Chinese public security authorities uncovered an alleged gambling operation at Vanuatu’s Consulate General in Guangzhou, which the cited diplomatic letter said ran from January to April 2025. Vanuatu’s opposition reported the matter to the Ombudsman; its office confirmed receipt and said it was assessing whether to make further inquiries. Vanuatu’s foreign ministry said the matter had been resolved in 2025.
Brazil’s National Monetary Council adopted a resolution excluding sporting, gaming and other event outcomes from permitted derivatives underlying assets, officials said. The National Telecommunications Agency has blocked 28 platforms offering event contracts, and Finance Minister Dario Durigan said further sites would also face blocking.