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Aug 143 min read

South Africa Introduces New Regulations to Enhance Gambling Safety and Consumer Protection

South Africa has introduced new regulations aimed at ensuring safer gambling practices, focusing on both consumer protection and the...

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Prominent Australians Demand Comprehensive Ban on Gambling Advertisements

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Aug 122 min read

Prominent Australians Demand Comprehensive Ban on Gambling Advertisements

A collective of prominent Australians is urging the government to enforce a total ban on gambling advertisements across the nation. With...

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UNODC Alarms on Growing Cyber Fraud in Southeast Asia Linked to Gaming Industry

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Aug 92 min read

UNODC Alarms on Growing Cyber Fraud in Southeast Asia Linked to Gaming Industry

In a recent meeting in Bangkok, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) raised alarms about the convergence of...

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Singapore Introduces Amendments to Casino Control Bill to Tighten Regulations and Enhance Oversight

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Aug 83 min read

Singapore Introduces Amendments to Casino Control Bill to Tighten Regulations and Enhance Oversight

Singapore has introduced an amendment to its Casino Control Bill, which underwent its first reading in Parliament on Tuesday. The bill...

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Thailand Considers 30-Year Casino Permits to Boost Tourism

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Aug 72 min read

Thailand Considers 30-Year Casino Permits to Boost Tourism

Thailand may grant 30-year permits to casino operators if the country formally approves casino resorts. This detail was included in...

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Offshore Gaming Ban Could Help Philippines Exit Money Laundering Grey List

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Aug 73 min read

Offshore Gaming Ban Could Help Philippines Exit Money Laundering Grey List

The Philippines could potentially remove itself from the “grey list” of jurisdictions at risk for money laundering through a new ban on...

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Ugandan Diplomats Under Investigation for Operating Illegal Casino in Dubai Consulate

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Aug 62 min read

Ugandan Diplomats Under Investigation for Operating Illegal Casino in Dubai Consulate

Uganda’s foreign spy agency is investigating how diplomats representing the East African country in the United Arab Emirates managed to...

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Australian Financial Watchdog Intensifies Oversight on Money Laundering in Pubs and Clubs

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Aug 53 min read

Australian Financial Watchdog Intensifies Oversight on Money Laundering in Pubs and Clubs

Authorities in Australia are intensifying efforts to identify operators cutting corners, extending their scrutiny to the pubs and clubs...

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Public Urged to Report Foreign POGO Workers for Deportation

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Aug 22 min read

Public Urged to Report Foreign POGO Workers for Deportation

Authorities in the Philippines are calling on the public to provide information on POGO firms that have gone "underground" following the...

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Goa to Target Unauthorized Ads Promoting Sri Lankan Online Casinos

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Aug 12 min read

Goa to Target Unauthorized Ads Promoting Sri Lankan Online Casinos

The government of Goa has committed to taking action against unauthorized advertisements for Sri Lankan casinos promoting online gaming...

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Dutch Regulator Reprimands Holland Casinos for Inadequate AML Controls

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Aug 11 min read

Dutch Regulator Reprimands Holland Casinos for Inadequate AML Controls

Holland Casinos, the state-owned gambling chain in the Netherlands, has been reprimanded by the Dutch gaming regulator,...

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Thailand Set to Rival Macau with Casino Legalization, Promises a $15.1 Billion Market: CLSA

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Jul 313 min read

Thailand Set to Rival Macau with Casino Legalization, Promises a $15.1 Billion Market: CLSA

Thailand is on the brink of transforming its gaming landscape with the potential legalization of casinos, a move that could open a...

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Chinese Cybercrime Syndicate Linked to European Sports Sponsorships Continues Operations

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Jul 305 min read

Chinese Cybercrime Syndicate Linked to European Sports Sponsorships Continues Operations

A comprehensive report from cybersecurity firm Infoblox has unveiled the operations of an extensive Chinese cybercrime network, which...

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Vietnam’s Integrated Resort Ambitions Face Significant Hurdles

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Jul 294 min read

Vietnam’s Integrated Resort Ambitions Face Significant Hurdles

Vietnam’s ambitious plans to develop a thriving integrated resort (IR) sector have hit several obstacles, with the Phu Quoc pilot project...

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Malaysian Gambling Outlets Overturn Kedah State Ban in High Court Ruling

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Jul 261 min read

Malaysian Gambling Outlets Overturn Kedah State Ban in High Court Ruling

Several gambling outlets in the Malaysian state of Kedah have successfully overturned the local government’s ban on their operations. On...

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China's Supreme Court Enforces Strict Penalties for Cross-Border Gambling Crimes

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Jul 251 min read

China's Supreme Court Enforces Strict Penalties for Cross-Border Gambling Crimes

China’s Supreme Court has mandated courts nationwide to continue imposing severe penalties on individuals involved in cross-border...

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POGO Ban Expected to Hit Philippine Economy, Impacting Employment and Businesses

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Jul 243 min read

POGO Ban Expected to Hit Philippine Economy, Impacting Employment and Businesses

The recently announced ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) is anticipated to negatively impact sales, earnings, and stock...

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Philippine President Marcos Jr. Announces Ban on Offshore Gaming Operators

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Jul 231 min read

Philippine President Marcos Jr. Announces Ban on Offshore Gaming Operators

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), set to begin at the end of...

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Philippine Police Boost Security Amid POGO Probe as Senate Asserts Independence

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Jul 222 min read

Philippine Police Boost Security Amid POGO Probe as Senate Asserts Independence

In the midst of POGO probe threats, police in the Philippines have ramped up security while the Senate reinforces its legislative...

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The Flourishing iGaming Market in the Philippines: Opportunities and Trends

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Jul 193 min read

The Flourishing iGaming Market in the Philippines: Opportunities and Trends

The Philippines is widely acknowledged as the most open gaming market in Asia, with its supportive stance towards iGaming fostering a...

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