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.
08/26/21 Hong Kong: 5 arrested for cross-border money laundering Five people have been arrested for alleged cross border operations between Hong Kong and Macau.
08/26/21 Former IPI chairwoman in contempt of court again Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona has found Cui Li Jie, former IPI chairwoman, in contempt of court again. She could face a penalty of $1,000 per day or even jail.
08/26/21 Singapore: 21 arrested for illegal gambling Police have arrested 21 people for illegal gambling.
08/24/21 Former IPI chairwoman accused of failing to comply with court order Attorney Aaron Halegua, who represents seven Chinese construction workers suing IPI, has accused Cui Li Jie of not complying with a preservation order.
