09/06/22 Philippines: two arrested during anti-gambling raids in Zamboanga Police in Zamboanga del Sur have arrested two people in anti-gambling raids.
09/05/22 JCRC requests FY2023 budget increase of nearly 10% The Japan Casino Regulatory Commission has requested the government increase its annual budget by JPY0.35bn.
09/05/22 Alvin Chau trial postponed to September 19 Chau’s trial has been postponed to September 19, because 11 of the 21 defendants were absent at the first scheduled hearing.
09/02/22 VGCC starts third disciplinary process against Crown Melbourne Crown Melbourne has been sanctioned by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) for its bank and blank cheques practices.
09/02/22 Alvin Chau trial starts today The charges against Alvin Chau Cheok Wa include founding and leading a criminal organisation, crimes punishable by a minimum of eight years in prison.
09/01/22 Madhya Pradesh High Court calls for decision on gambling regulation in three months The court has asked the state government to take steps on the regulation of online gaming.
08/31/22 Queensland refuses to extend Star inquiry to other casinos Attorney-general Shannon Fentiman has noted that the inquiry is already broader than the Bell inquiry, which looked into the Star Entertainment in New South Wales.
08/31/22 India: 4 arrested over illegal cricket betting Police in Panchkula have arrested four five people who were allegedly involved in illegal cricket betting.
08/30/22 Philip Crawford named to lead the NSW Independent Casino Commission Philip Crawford has been appointed as chief commissioner of the NSW Independent Casino Commission.
08/29/22 71% of Australians agree that TV gambling ads should be banned The Australia Institute has carried out a survey on whether television advertising for certain products should be allowed.
08/29/22 Queensland urged to extend Star inquiry to other casinos The Queensland Government is investigating “serious” allegations about junket operations at The Ville Casino and Resort.
08/29/22 Macau announces new numbers for tables and slot machines from 2023 An executive order published in the Official Gazette imposes new limits for casinos from next year.
08/26/22 Australia’s Northern Territory plans to regulate crypto gambling The Northern Territory Racing Commission has opened a public consultation on the use of cryptocurrencies as a payment and betting option.
