02/19/24 Sri Lanka: committee questions delay in forming gambling regulator The Sri Lanka Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance expects legislation to be finalised by March 31.
02/14/24 Cambodia’s prime minister orders crackdown on gambling venues Hun Manet has ordered provincial governors to close any unauthorised venues.
02/14/24 Crown Resorts dealers caught working in illegal venues Three Crown Perth casino employees have lost their licences.
02/14/24 Madhya Pradesh legislators criticise 28% GST on online gaming Several legislators staged a walkout against proposed amendments to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill 2023.
02/13/24 Philippine House panel approves POGOs ban A panel of the House of Representatives has approved House Bill 5082 and House Resolution 1197.
02/13/24 Queensland report recommends review of harm minimisation programmes A Queensland Audit Office report says spending on harm minimisation programmes has remained stagnant.
02/13/24 Cambodia: Kampong Speu governor bans opening of new lotteries The governor’s directive aims to curb negative social impacts.
02/12/24 Australian study raises concerns over use of influencers in gambling ads A study has found that children influenced by celebrity gambling ads perceive gambling as safe and attractive.
02/12/24 India: 11 arrested for alleged illegal gambling Police raided a house belonging to the family of actress Sonia Balani.