10/22/24 Philippine police investigate kidnapping of man allegedly linked to offshore gaming A ransom was reportedly paid in cryptocurrency, but the victim remains missing.
10/15/24 Crown Melbourne hit with US$1.34m fine for breaching self-exclusion rules The company was fined for allowing 242 people who had self-excluded from gambling to place bets.
10/15/24 Philippines PAOCC says only 100 offshore gaming operators still being monitored The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission has reported a large decrease in the number of operators.
10/07/24 Online gambling regulation in Australia: customer identification procedures tightened All online gambling service providers are now required to complete applicable customer identification procedures (ACIP).
09/26/24 New gambling measures in New South Wales see 93% compliance L&GNSW inspectors visited 528 hotels and clubs across the state in July and August.
09/23/24 Gambling ads in Australia: reports suggest partial ban on the way Reports suggest there will be a total ban on digital ads and a ban on TV ads for one hour on either side of sports broadcasts.
09/20/24 Gambling ads in Australia: PM says blanket ban is not the solution Anthony Albanese says a blanket ban is not the ‘bold’ move others claim it is.
09/19/24 Video games in Australia: new classifications for gambling-like content Loot boxes will be rated M and simulated casino games R 18+.
