Combined trading volume on Polymarket and Kalshi for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has crossed $2 billion as the tournament's group stage gets underway, according to figures from both platforms and tracking data published by DeFi Rate.

Alice Guo is charged under the Philippine tax code for attempting to evade tax and failing to file returns, owing an estimated $16.3M.

Cambodia’s anti-scam commission gave the FBI access to raided compounds, supporting probes into fraud networks targeting Americans.

Prediction markets exchange Kalshi has rolled out a suite of market integrity measures, including a risk scoring framework and mandatory employer verification for high-risk...

The Royal Malaysia Police have launched a nationwide crackdown on illegal gambling ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, activating Op Soga XI across all state contingents as authorities anticipate a significant surge in sports betting activity during the tournament.

Macau’s DICJ again dismissed electronic card shoe manipulation claims, warning that fake refund posts may be part of a scam.

Macau’s Tourism Office reminds residents heading to North America for the World Cup to stay alert to safety risks.

Macau collected $948 million in gaming taxes in May, down 15.6 percent month-on-month, according to Financial Services Bureau data.

South Korea's Gambling Control Commission has launched a targeted crackdown on illegal online betting ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, introducing a financial incentive program that pays ordinary citizens to report illegal gambling websites to authorities.

Hong Kong police have warned football fans that using overseas betting websites during the upcoming FIFA World Cup could violate local gambling laws, even if operators claim to be licensed or legally registered in other jurisdictions.