Nearly 4,000 Arrested for Illegal Betting During EURO 2024 in Thailand

^{Pictured: Equipment seized by Thai police from an illegal betting network}

Thai police have made over 3,800 arrests related to illegal betting during the UEFA EURO 2024 tournament, according to the Bangkok Post. 

Among those arrested at illegal land-based betting locations were:

• 2,944 alleged gamblers
• 50 alleged betting agents

In addition, Thai police successfully shut down 224 websites that were facilitating bets on EURO 2024, effectively putting a stop to their operations.

These illegal betting platforms had a combined turnover of approximately $66.3 million. As part of the arrests made in connection with illegal online betting, the breakdown includes:

• 145 individuals allegedly managing the sites
• 701 alleged gamblers

As of July 1st, Thai authorities had reported 2,600 arrests for illegal betting on EURO 2024 and the closure of 142 illegal betting websites with a turnover exceeding $49 million.

It’s important to note that gambling in Thailand, with the exception of horse racing bets and government-sponsored lotteries, is strictly prohibited.