01/18/23 Australian PM rejects a nationwide gambling reform Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stressed protections around poker machines are a matter for the states.
01/18/23 Philippines: 6 charged with kidnapping in connection with cockfighting players disappearances The Department of Justice said all remain at large and encouraged law enforcement agencies to keep a look out for these people.
01/18/23 Alvin Chau sentenced to 18 years in prison Suncity Group’s founder, Alvin Chau Cheok Wa, and 20 other people were indicted for illegal gaming, criminal association, fraud, and money laundering.
01/16/23 Local mayor in Victoria faces criticism for banning gambling ads at local sports events Tina Samardzija, the mayor of the City of Monash, is encouraging other councils to take similar actions and to protect young people from being exposed to gambling.
01/16/23 Thailand moves toward the legalisation of casinos The House of Representatives has approved a report proposing the legalisation of casinos in the country.
12/19/22 NSW plans to bring casino poker machine tax in line with hotels and clubs The government of the Australian state wants to raise the tax on casino poker machines to the top rate of 60.67 per cent.
12/16/22 Madhya Pradesh creates task force to discuss ban on online gambling The government has formed a task force headed by the additional chief secretary of the home department.
12/16/22 Thailand: 31 arrested in operation against illegal online gambling Police have seized more than 50 computers, 21 bank books and three cars.
12/15/22 Macau’s Legislative Assembly approves junket bill The legislation will enter force in time for Macau’s new gaming concessions on January 1.
