Gambling

‘Biggest circus in town’ the World Cup set for betting frenzy

Supporters watch Curacao's players practising during a training session.

Police raid Batam online gambling centre earning $717k per month

Batam, Rempang and Galang Police chief Anggoro Wicaksono reads a statement on May 25, 2026, during a press conference in Batam on a raid that dismantled the Indonesian branch of an multinational gambling network in the Riau Islands city.

69 arrested for suspected involvement in illegal horse betting activities

More than $50,000 in cash and several mobile devices were seized.

Indonesia to review visa waivers after foreign scammers’ arrests

Indonesian police escorting a group of foreign suspects before authorities hold a press conference on an online fraud case in Surabaya, Indonesia, on May 8.

Jakarta raid on foreign nationals raises questions over gambling ring financiers

Suspected online gambling operators (in orange) walk towards buses for transfer after a police raid at the Hayam Wuruk Plaza office building in Jakarta on May 10.

Indonesia detains over 300 foreigners in gambling crackdown

Preliminary investigations suggested that the ring, which started operations about two months ago, targeted victims outside Indonesia, a police official said, without specifying where.

No intention to ban blind boxes: Shanmugam

Blind boxes are sealed packages that contain random collectibles from a stated series, such as trading cards, figurines, toys or accessories.

Toto jackpot of nearly $13 million won by one ticket

The Group 1 prize money of $12,813,283 was won by a single ticket bought using the Singapore Pools account betting service.

Thai court jails ex-senator’s son for 132 years in online gambling and money laundering case

Under Thai law, however, the defendant's effective prison term is capped at 20 years.

Toto top prize snowballs to $10m, cascade draw to be held on May 4

A ticket must have all six winning numbers to win the top prize.

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