RegulationCasinoBeats · 2h ago
Indonesians Spent $57M on Illegal Bets During the World Cup, Says Government
By Tim Alper•August 6, 2026
The brief
Indonesians placed over 6 million bets worth around $57 million during the World Cup despite a nationwide crackdown, say government officials. The claims come from the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), which claimed online gambling networks had “exploited excitement” surrounding the soccer tou…
Original report
CasinoBeats
Summary is editorial. Full reporting, images and rights belong to the source.
Advertisement
Get the news by email
A digest of the day's top iGaming stories, straight to your inbox.