Regulators
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) of South Korea serves as the primary governmental body overseeing gambling regulation within its restrictive framework.
The Korea Lottery Commission (KLC), known in Korean as 대한복권위원회 (Daehan Bokgwon Wiwonhoe), was established in 2004 under the National Lottery Control Act.
The Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA) serves as the primary gambling regulator in its jurisdiction, established to oversee casino operations and related
The Pakistan Gaming Authority does not exist as a dedicated national gambling regulator. Pakistan maintains a comprehensive nationwide ban on all forms
The Nepal Government Gaming Authority (NGGA) serves as the primary regulatory body overseeing gambling activities in Nepal. Established under the Gambling
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) was established in 1977 under Presidential Decree No. 1067-B. It serves as the primary regulatory
The primary national‑level authority overseeing gambling‑related matters in Nepal is not a standalone “Nepal Government Gaming Authority,” but rather a
Myanmar’s gambling regulation falls under the Union Government of Myanmar, with no dedicated independent gaming authority established as of 2026.
The Mongolia Gaming Authority (MGA), known locally as Mongol Ulsyn Azyn Nairamdalyn Khyag), was established in 2019 under the Law on Gaming of Mongolia.
The Maldives Gaming Authority (MGA) serves as the primary regulatory body overseeing gambling activities within the Republic of Maldives.