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New Zealand: Christchurch will not relax gambling rules

The city of Christchurch on New Zealand’s South Island has decided not to relax its current gambling and TAB regulation policies after protests from anti-gambling campaigners.

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.

09/10/21

Australian senators hear submissions on credit card ban

Gambling reform groups and financial advisers have appeared in front of Australian senators to request a ban on the use of credit cards for online gambling transactions.

09/10/21

CNMI Governor willing to revise new e-gaming licence fee

Gov Ralph DLG Torres has said he is willing to form a working group in order to revise the new law that doubles the Northern Mariana Islands’ e-gaming licence fee.

09/09/21

Tabcorp calls for tougher restrictions on TV gambling ads

David Attenborough, Tabcorp chief executive, has said the government should impose restrictions for TV gambling ads during prime-time to protect children and teenagers.

09/08/21

New Zealand casinos: temporary changes amid Covid-19 measures

Authorities have allowed SkyCityHamilton Casino and Christchurch Casino to establish temporary cashiering facilities in their venues to comply with the Covid-19 social distancing measures.

09/07/21

GWC prioritised Crown Perth’s financial interests, inquiry hears

The Royal Commission into Crown Perth has heard that Western Australia’s Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) put Crown Perth’s financial interest before public interest.

09/07/21

CNMI Governor in favour of allowing online gambling

Governor Ralph DLG Torres has said he will support online gaming in the Northern Mariana Islands.

09/06/21

WA authorities question differences between pokies and EGMs

The Perth Casino Royal Commission has started to question whether there is any difference between pokies and electronic gaming machines (EGMs) as the former are banned in WA but EGMs are allowed in Crown Perth.

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.

09/03/21

Tabcorp wants banks to be responsible for credit card ban

Tabcorp has said it will support a ban on credit card use for gambling but that banks should be responsible for enforcing it.

09/02/21

South Korea gaming tax revenue down 82.4% in 2020

South Korea’s government collected KRW81.8bn (US$70.5m) in tax revenue from the gaming industry in 2020.

09/02/21

Australia: ACMA orders blocking of 5 offshore gambling platforms

The ACMA has told Australian internet service providers to block five illegal offshore gambling websites.

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New Zealand: Christchurch will not relax gambling rules

Cambodia: Police raided a casino building for illegal gambling

Malaysia: 10 arrested for illegal gambling

Australian senators hear submissions on credit card ban

CNMI Governor willing to revise new e-gaming licence fee

Tabcorp calls for tougher restrictions on TV gambling ads

New Zealand casinos: temporary changes amid Covid-19 measures

GWC prioritised Crown Perth’s financial interests, inquiry hears

CNMI Governor in favour of allowing online gambling

WA authorities question differences between pokies and EGMs

India: 115 arrested for illegal gambling

NSW appoints Gillian Eldershaw to ILGA board

Tabcorp wants banks to be responsible for credit card ban

South Korea gaming tax revenue down 82.4% in 2020

Australia: ACMA orders blocking of 5 offshore gambling platforms

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