07/18/22 NSW launches new gambling harm support programme The campaign aims to support people experiencing gambling harm in Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic and Hindi communities.
07/15/22 Macau’s gaming law aligns with China’s security concerns, analysts say MdME Lawyers, a Macau law firm, says the new legislation aligns with China’s concerns about national security and illegal cross-border capital flows.
07/14/22 Cambodia: Chinese Embassy warns citizens about online gambling syndicates The Chinese Embassy has released a statement after Chinese citizens were detained and held for ransom by online gambling syndicates.
07/14/22 ClubsNSW proposes new code of practice to tackle gambling-related harm ClubsNSW proposes that family members be able to ban people who suffer from gambling harm.
07/14/22 Queensland gaming revenue up 17.3% in June According to analysts, the majority of revenue came from the hotel sector. Clubs represented only 41.7 per cent of the market.
07/12/22 India: police bust fake cricket league betting racket Police discovered an illegal gambling hub that faked cricket matches that were broadcast online.
07/11/22 CEO admits Star committed “a number of minor breaches” Geoff Hogg, the Star Entertainment Group’s acting chief executive officer, has begun giving testimony to Queenland’s inquiry into the casino operator’s suitability.
07/11/22 Osaka: pro-IR parties win parliamentary seats in Japan’s elections The Japan Restoration Party has won two seats while the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its national-level coalition partner Komeito each won one.
07/08/22 Malaysia: police cut electricity supply to 11 illegal gambling operations Police officers cut the electricity supply of three commercial premises and eight residential houses in Kuching.
07/08/22 Thailand: poll finds 80% are in favour of casinos The committee analysing a possible legalisation of casinos has noted the favourable response.
07/08/22 Sri Lanka to issue casino licences to boost tax collection The Cabinet of Ministers of Sri Lanka has approved the issuance of casino licences to existing gaming operators.
07/07/22 India: consideration of 28% tax on gambling postponed Plans to introduce a GST of 28 per cent for online gaming, racecourses, and casinos have been delayed.
