(AsiaGameHub) – By: Elena Rostova
South Korea blocks 1,280 illegal betting sites ahead of World Cup 2026. Regulators fear unlicensed ops target fans. Jan-June 8 saw 5,279 correction cases. World Cup runs June 11 to July 19. Blocked sites cover more than football. Live betting a key concern. Unlicensed sites steal funds. Case numbers climb. 2024 had 69,350 cases. Korea’s strict gambling rules stay.
Author bio: Elena Rostova, public policy expert specializing in compliance assessments for governments or sovereign wealth funds