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Online Gambling in Cambodia Thrives Despite Ban, Raises Concerns
July 8, 2024
Thriving Online Gambling in Cambodia Despite Legal Ban Raises Concerns
Despite gambling being illegal for Cambodians, online bett...
Singapore, Malaysia Dismantle Illegal Betting Syndicate, 43 Arrested
July 3, 2024
In a joint transnational operation, Singapore and Malaysian police dismantled a criminal group linked to illegal remote betting. C...
PAGCOR’s Tengco to name ex-govt official linked to illegal POGOs
July 1, 2024
The head of PAGCOR, the Philippine gambling regulator, claims he will soon identify a "former high-ranking government official" wh...
Macau lawmakers call for clarity on illegal mahjong operation
June 27, 2024
Macau lawmakers are urging the government to further clarify its stance on illegal mahjong operations, according to lawmaker Chan ...
Whitepaper links illegal gaming to national security in India
June 25, 2024
The worrying link between illegal gaming businesses and dangers to national security is highlighted in a thorough whitepaper on il...
Indonesia targets Philippines, Cambodia to curb online gambling
June 24, 2024
Indonesia mandates network access point (NAP) providers to block internet lines originating from the Philippines and Cambodia alle...
Thai PM suggests legalizing casinos to curb underground gambling
June 24, 2024
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin proposed legalizing casino gambling as a measure to reduce illegal gambling dens, emp...
Online gambling poses greater money laundering threat than casinos
June 24, 2024
Singapore authorities have rated the threat of money laundering in the nation’s land-based casinos as “moderately high,” but...
Singapore Clamps Down on Illegal Betting as Euro 2024 Heats Up
June 13, 2024
Singaporean officials are gearing up to tackle illicit and problem gambling during the 2024 European Championship.
Underscoring S...
Euro 2024 Sparks Hong Kong Illegal Betting Fears
June 11, 2024
When the UEFA European Championship (Euro 2024) gets underway, Hong Kong authorities anticipate a rise in illegal football betting...