Korean police uncover 18 online casinos with $3.3 billion turnover promoted through porn sites

Korean police have uncovered a network of 18 online casinos with a reported $3.3 billion turnover, according to koreajoongangdaily.com. For PSPs, acquirers, and banks, the point is simple: traffic sources and distribution channels can be as important as the gambling site itself.

1. Police in Korea said the network included 18 online casinos. The reported turnover was $3.3 billion, which puts the operation in the category where payment flows, not just the storefront, become the real risk signal.
2. The casinos were promoted through porn sites. That matters because affiliate traffic, referral funnels, and content distribution channels are exactly where high-risk merchants can create exposure for payment providers before the transaction volume even shows up in a dashboard.
3. The only source cited in the original item is koreajoongangdaily.com. No further details were provided in the source text about arrests, jurisdictions outside Korea, or the payment methods involved.