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South Korea pays citizens to report illegal bookmakers ahead of World Cup 2026

South Korea will pay citizens up to KRW 600K ($436) to report illegal betting sites before the 2026 World Cup. Blask data shows offshore brands already hold 83% of search demand. The payment and data collection program will run until July 31. During this period, citizens and industry participants can report illegal sites through the […]

Thailand’s iGaming URL crackdown leaves demand intact

Thai police blocked more than 717K gambling URLs ahead of the 2026 World Cup, targeting social media and gambling websites. Blask data shows the campaign changed brand-level demand, while overall market CEB stayed broadly intact.

Malaysia cuts ads but demand remains offshore

Malaysia’s new ad verification rules target paid social media campaigns used by offshore gambling operators. Blask data shows demand remains resilient, with offshore brands still controlling the market despite years of blocking and content removals.

India’s RMG ban starts in a crowded market

India’s real-money gaming ban entered enforcement on 1 May in Blask’s #2 market globally by tracked brands. Blask data shows 482 offshore operators were visible before the ban, while India’s iGaming CEB has grown roughly 370% since 2021.

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