Welcome to the Weekend Report, where iGB looks at the news that you may have missed across Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This week: Bet365 launches in Peru, a Pakistan cricket legend is under fire for new ambassador role and South Korean celebrities are swept up in illegal gambling.
Pakistan cricket legend faces backlash over betting ambassador role
Starting in Asia, Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram has come under fire for taking on a new betting ambassador role with Baji.
India-facing Baji offers online sports betting and casino and has enlisted several celebrities to help promote its services. Akram is among those to come on board despite Pakistan having placed restrictions on promoting gambling.
Fans took to social media to criticise Akram after he shared a promotional video on social media. Questions were also raised as to why Akram is working with an operator that is not licensed in Pakistan.
Bet365 makes Peru move
Meanwhile, in South America, Bet365 has announced the launc..
