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India: 16 arrested for illegal gambling

Police have raided a farmhouse where an illegal casino was operating.

Malaysia: 7,755 arrested for illegal gambling between January to August

Datuk Jonathan bin Yasin, deputy minister of home affairs, has revealed that police arrested 7,755 people between January to August 2021 for involvement in illegal gambling activities.

10/01/21

IPI’s CEO hopes the CCC will not revoke its gaming licence

Ray N. Yumul, IPI’s chief executive officer, has said that the casino operator is willing to modify its conditions in order not to lose its gaming licence.

10/01/21

Macau’s gaming law consultation sessions to continue as scheduled

Lei Wai Nong, secretary for economy and finance, has said that the first session being cancelled, the consultation will run until October 29 as was planned.

10/01/21

Australia: Westpac updates digital gambling block

Westpac Group, an Australian bank, has revealed it has added new functionalities to its revamped digital gambling block app that prevent customers from making deposits to online gambling platforms.

09/30/21

CCC seeks immediate revocation of IPI casino licence

Andrew Yeom, Commonwealth Casino Commission executive director, has filed four complaints against IPI and demanded the immediate and final revocation of the casino operator’s gaming licence.

09/30/21

Philippines: 7 police officers arrested for illegal gambling

Seven police officers have been removed from their roles in Quezon City due to alleged involvement in illegal gambling.

09/29/21

Malaysia: 5 arrested for illegal gambling

Five people have been arrested during a series of raids carried out by police in the Padawan District.

09/28/21

India: Kerala High Court rejects online rummy ban

The Kerala High Court has struck down the bill that would have banned online rummy in the state following a petition brought by gaming operators.

09/27/21

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

CCC crisis continues as it loses another commissioner

Diego M. Songao has stepped down as a member of the Commonwealth Casino Commission due to health reasons.

09/27/21

Analysts warn caution amid Macau’s proposed new gaming laws

Brokerage JP Morgan has warned that Macau’s gaming sector could be “un-investable” due to the possibility of increased oversight of gaming concessionaires and junket operations.

09/24/21

India: more criticism of Karnataka ban on online gambling

Industry players believe the banning of online gambling in Karnataka would be a boost for illegal offshore betting apps.

09/24/21

Australia: criticism of gambling ads ahead of AFL Grand Final

Some government MPs, athletes and AFL clubs have complained of gambling companies piling ads into pre-game coverage for Saturday’s AFL Grand Final in Perth.

09/23/21

POGO tax signed into law by Philippine president

POGOs will have to pay 5 per cent on gross gaming revenue under the new law.

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India: 16 arrested for illegal gambling

Malaysia: 7,755 arrested for illegal gambling between January to August

IPI’s CEO hopes the CCC will not revoke its gaming licence

Macau’s gaming law consultation sessions to continue as scheduled

Australia: Westpac updates digital gambling block

CCC seeks immediate revocation of IPI casino licence

Philippines: 7 police officers arrested for illegal gambling

Malaysia: 5 arrested for illegal gambling

India: Kerala High Court rejects online rummy ban

Crown Perth players threatened by loan sharks, inquiry hears

CCC crisis continues as it loses another commissioner

Analysts warn caution amid Macau’s proposed new gaming laws

India: more criticism of Karnataka ban on online gambling

Australia: criticism of gambling ads ahead of AFL Grand Final

POGO tax signed into law by Philippine president

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