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South Korean police record 1,777 youth online gambling reports
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
South Korea’s National Police Agency recorded reports concerning 1,777 young people during a reporting programme running from 18 May to the end of August, iGaming Today reported. Police referred 1,430 young people for specialist treatment after initial interviews. They also sought blocking or deletion of 464 illegal gambling website addresses identified through interviews.
Why it matters
South Korea’s reporting programme led to specialist treatment referrals and requests to block or delete 464 illegal gambling website addresses.