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China promises tough action on online gambling platforms

Miao Shengming, head of the first prosecutor’s office at the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, has said the country will take strong measures against online gambling platforms offering products to Chinese citizens.

11/30/21

China: 14 repatriated for cross-border gambling crimes

The Chinese citizens, who were suspected of cross-border gambling and telecommunication fraud, have been arrested and sent back to the country.

11/29/21

Over US$710m laundered through slot machines in Australia

Australian media have reported that a criminal group laundered over AU$1bn (US$710m) through poker machines in Australia’s clubs, pubs and casinos.

11/29/21

Police rescue 2 Thai citizens from gambling ring in Cambodia

Officers in Cambodia have rescued two teens in another operation to free trafficked Thais from gambling rings.

11/26/21

China investigated 30,000 cross-border gambling cases since 2020

According to local media reports, authorities in China have investigated more than 30,000 cross-border gambling cases since the start of last year.

11/25/21

Lotto NZ seeks new supplier for Instant Kiwi scratch tickets

Lotto NZ has launched a Request for Proposal (RFP) to seek a new partner as its contract with Scientific Games ends next year.

11/24/21

Philippines: 130 arrested for illegal online gambling

Police have dismantled an illegal gambling ring that operated a website targeting South Koreans and generated US$1.09bn in bets over 30 months.

11/19/21

WA has lowest proportion of problem gamblers in Australia

According to a report ordered by the WA Royal Commission, the state has a high proportion of gamblers but a low level of gambling-related harm due to fewer electronic gaming machines.

11/19/21

Malaysian minister opposes Kedah gambling ban

Datuk Seri M. Saravanan, Malaysia’s human resources minister, said the measure would lead to job losses and an increase in illegal gambling.

11/17/21

Karnataka High Court hearing on gambling ban set for tomorrow

The Karnataka High Court has announced that a new hearing on the petition of gaming companies who have challenged the banning of online gambling will be held on November 18.

11/16/21

Australia: Concerns over Facebook data selling to gambling apps

The lobby group Reset Australia said Facebook is selling teenagers’ data to gambling, alcohol and dating apps advertisers.

11/16/21

Cambodia: authorities blocked 79 illegal online gambling websites

Authorities in Cambodia have blocked more illegal online gambling websites.

11/12/21

Money-laundering risk has increased in Cambodian casinos, the U.S. says

Authorities in the US say the surge in Cambodian casino licences has increased the risk of money laundering and other financial crimes in the country.

11/11/21

India: 10 arrested for illegal gambling

Police in Rajkot have arrested 10 people during a raid at a hotel where an illegal casino was running.

11/11/21

Philippines: 9 arrested for illegal cockfight betting

Police have arrested nine people over illegal cockfighting operations in Barangay Santo Rosario, Ajuy, Iloilo.

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China promises tough action on online gambling platforms

China: 14 repatriated for cross-border gambling crimes

Over US$710m laundered through slot machines in Australia

Police rescue 2 Thai citizens from gambling ring in Cambodia

China investigated 30,000 cross-border gambling cases since 2020

Lotto NZ seeks new supplier for Instant Kiwi scratch tickets

Philippines: 130 arrested for illegal online gambling

WA has lowest proportion of problem gamblers in Australia

Malaysian minister opposes Kedah gambling ban

Karnataka High Court hearing on gambling ban set for tomorrow

Australia: Concerns over Facebook data selling to gambling apps

Cambodia: authorities blocked 79 illegal online gambling websites

Money-laundering risk has increased in Cambodian casinos, the U.S. says

India: 10 arrested for illegal gambling

Philippines: 9 arrested for illegal cockfight betting

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