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Crown Perth players threatened by loan sharks, inquiry hears

The Financial Counselling Australia (FCA) has told the Western Australian Royal Commission into Crown Resorts that several players were approached by loan sharks they met on the casino floor.

09/27/21

Singapore: 7 arrested for illegal horse race betting

Police have arrested seven people for illegal gambling, including five customers.

09/24/21

Philippines: 29 arrested for illegal gambling

Authorities have arrested 29 people for llegal gambling during a series of raids in Gerona town in Tarlac province.

09/20/21

Okada appeal dismissed by Supreme Court in Japan

Former Universal Entertainment Corp chairman Kazuo Okada’s final appeal has been dismissed by the Supreme Court.

09/16/21

Macau: woman arrested for US$12m junket theft

Police in Macau have arrested a woman that worked at a VIP casino venue for the heft of nearly MOP95.5m (US$11.9m) in deposits from over 70 clients.

09/15/21

Philippines: 11 arrested for illegal online e-sabong betting

Policehave arrested 11 people over illegal e-sabong operations in Bamban town. People were also breaching Covid-19 lockdown rules.

09/15/21

Australia: ACMA raps Foxtel for breaching ad rules

ACMA has found that Foxtel breached broadcasting rules after airing a betting service ad during the live broadcast of an AFL match.

09/15/21

China fines 10 people for cross border gambling activities

China’s foreign exchange regulator has revealed that 10 people have been fined for currency trades related to cross border gambling activities totalling US$6.6m.

09/13/21

Cambodia: Police raided a casino building for illegal gambling

Police have raided a venue in Preah Sihanouk over allegations of cryptocurrency dealing, illegal gambling and other related crimes.

09/13/21

Malaysia: 10 arrested for illegal gambling

Ten people have been arrested while another 10 were issued compound notices for spectating in illegal mahjong and poker games.

09/07/21

Japan: Akimoto sentenced to four years in prison

Tsukasa Akimoto has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of attempting to bribe two people connected to the Chinese gaming company 500.com.

09/06/21

India: 115 arrested for illegal gambling

Police in Kochi, Kerala, have arrested 115 people for alleged involvement in illegal gambling.

09/03/21

NSW appoints Gillian Eldershaw to ILGA board

The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority has announced the appointment of Gillian Eldershaw as a new member of the board.

08/31/21

Crown Resorts bans 250 VIP players in bid to keep gaming licences

Crown Resorts has announced it has banned 250 high rollers who couldn’t explain where their money came from or raised other probity concerns.

08/30/21

Philippines: 14 arrested for illegal gambling

Police in Angeles City have arrested 14 Chinese citizens for alleged involvement in illegal gambling.

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Crown Perth players threatened by loan sharks, inquiry hears

Singapore: 7 arrested for illegal horse race betting

Philippines: 29 arrested for illegal gambling

Okada appeal dismissed by Supreme Court in Japan

Macau: woman arrested for US$12m junket theft

Philippines: 11 arrested for illegal online e-sabong betting

Australia: ACMA raps Foxtel for breaching ad rules

China fines 10 people for cross border gambling activities

Cambodia: Police raided a casino building for illegal gambling

Malaysia: 10 arrested for illegal gambling

Japan: Akimoto sentenced to four years in prison

India: 115 arrested for illegal gambling

NSW appoints Gillian Eldershaw to ILGA board

Crown Resorts bans 250 VIP players in bid to keep gaming licences

Philippines: 14 arrested for illegal gambling

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Philippines central bank proposes stricter payment rules for casino operators

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Singapore probes Indonesian man over fake S$10,000 notes at Resorts World Casino

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Macau premium-mass wagers down 45% year-on-year in September, Citi survey finds

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Lawrence Ho transfers 26.44 million Melco Resorts shares to irrevocable trust