Kazakh regulators blocked more than 9,000 online gambling websites during the first half of 2026. Authorities also identified 36 drop networks used to process player transactions across the region.
Financial Tracking and Network Identification
The enforcement campaign targeted unlicensed betting platforms operating within the country. Financial monitoring revealed that $236.6 million moved through the accounts of the identified drop networks during the six-month period. These intermediary accounts facilitate deposits and withdrawals for operators lacking local licensing.Earlier regulatory measures focused on licensing compliance and cross-border payment routing. The current data reflects the first complete six-month reporting cycle under the updated oversight framework.