Illegal Online Gambling: A Growing Global Threat

Netsweeper: Inside The Sweeps

Netsweeper: Inside The Sweeps
Illegal Online Gambling: A Growing Global Threat
Apr 20, 2026 Episode 29
Netsweeper

Illegal online gambling is rapidly emerging as a complex global challenge; one that extends far beyond what most people perceive as a regulated industry. Beneath the surface lies a vast, unregulated digital ecosystem that is costing governments billions in lost tax revenue, fueling financial crime, and increasing exposure to harm, particularly among vulnerable populations like minors. 

What makes this issue especially difficult to address is its borderless nature. These platforms operate across jurisdictions, evolve quickly with technology, and are designed to evade traditional enforcement methods. As a result, governments and regulators are left grappling with a critical question: how can they effectively monitor, control, and enforce against something that operates at such scale and speed? 

In this episode of Inside the Sweeps, host John Robb is joined by Perry Roach, CEO of Netsweeper, to explore how countries can regain visibility into online activity and take real-time action to combat illegal gambling at a national level.