09/13/22 Three firms get temporary licences to operate casinos in Meghalaya Minister James P K Sangma said the government had issued temporary casino licences to three applicants.
09/09/22 Malaysia: man fined US$444 for illegal gambling A magistrates’ court has issued the fine in default of two months in jail for illegal gambling in public in Piasau Utara.
09/07/22 Australia: police bust money laundering scheme involving pokies A greyhound track in Melbourne was raided by police for allegedly laundering AU$4.7m through pokie machines.
09/06/22 India: GoM to submit final report on gambling taxes in 7-10 days The Group of Ministers (GoM) stresses that it is taking the opinion of stakeholders in account before submitting its final report.
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.
