Gambling

Thrice Major champion Jordan Spieth believes betting a root cause of fan behaviour issues

CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 26: Jordan Spieth of the United States plays a shot from the first tee during the second round of the Travelers Championship 2026 at TPC River Highlands on June 26, 2026 in Cromwell, Connecticut. Andrew Redington/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Andrew Redington / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted on gambling-related charges

Mar 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) reacts during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Bumper World Cup tipped to smash betting records

The Angel of Independence is seen as Mexico fans celebrate in the rain after the Czech Republic v Mexico match REUTERS/Luis Cortes

World Cup exposes growing global rift over prediction markets

11 suspects under probe for illegal online gambling and misuse of bank accounts

The police noted that major international sporting events such as the upcoming FIFA World Cup often lead to an increase in gambling activity, including illegal betting.

Singapore to ramp up efforts against illegal and problem gambling during World Cup 2026

These efforts were announced by MHA and the Ministry of Social and Family Development in a statement on June 9, ahead of the World Cup from June 11 to July 19.

‘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.

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