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Legal
July 15, 2024
Thailand Law Enforcement Takes Decisive Action against Illegal Gambling
In a major crackdown on illegal gambling operations, Thai law enforcement agents have successfully closed more than 200 websites catering to Euro 2024 soccer-related gambling. The operation, aiming to curb the surge in illegal betting activities associated with the wildly popular soccer tournament, uncovered an estimated 2.4 billion baht ($66.3 million) in circulation across black […]
Lottery
July 15, 2024
Record-Breaking 63 Winners Hit Donghang Lottery Jackpot
An all-time high number of players have won the Donghang Lottery jackpot, beating the previous record. For reference, 50 winners guessed all lottery numbers correctly in June 2022, marking a historic moment in the lottery’s history. Now, however, the lottery provided prizes to a whopping 63 jackpot winners. The Korean Lottery Commission confirmed the figure. […]
Business
July 9, 2024
Rummy Leader Passion Gaming Reacquires Shares from Rank Group
Bobby Garg and Priya Kumar, the co-founders of Indian rummy operator Passion Gaming, have re-acquired all company shares from their investors and are back in control of the company. The company’s shareholders included global gambling giant Rank Group. Rank Group, through its Stride Investments subsidiary, had invested $5 million in Passion Gaming shares, comprising of […]
Legal
July 8, 2024
China Cracks Down on Macau Money Exchange Gangs
In a continued effort to dismantle criminal networks, China’s Ministry of Public Security recently convened a critical meeting in Beijing to discuss the persistent issue of Macau’s “money exchange gangs.” Officials emphasized the necessity of maintaining a stringent, high-pressure crackdown on these illicit groups, which have long plagued the region and violate the country’s strict […]
Casino
July 5, 2024
Gambler’s Fury Sparks Chaos at South Korea’s Kangwon Land Casino Hotel
In a stunning occurrence at the Kangwon Land Casino in Gangwon Province, South Korea, a Chinese national in his 50s was arrested for arson after reportedly setting fire to his hotel room following substantial gambling losses. The event took place early on the morning of July 4 when, as authorities suspect, the man lit the […]
Casino
July 5, 2024
Suncity Group’s Alvin Chau Loses Appeal of 18-Year Prison Sentence
Macau’s Court of Final Appeal has upheld a prison sentence for former Suncity Group CEO Alvin Chau of 18 years, rejecting his appeal to shorten the term. This comes at the end of a closely watched case that has had major implications for Macau’s casino industry. Macau Court Denies Appeals by Chau and Eight Other […]
Legal
July 3, 2024
Singapore Bill Would Make It Easier to Prosecute AML Cases
Lawmakers in Singapore have tabled a new bill that would reinforce the country’s anti-money laundering measures. Coming in the wake of a highly controversial online gambling case, the bill would make it easier to sentence wrongdoers. Under the new rules, authorities will no longer be required to catalog evidence overseas. For context, authorities must currently […]
Industry
July 1, 2024
Cross-Border Gambling Ring Dismantled by Joint Operation, $1M Seized
According to the Judiciary Police in Macau, a successful joint operation organized by the authorities in greater China’s special administrative region (SAR), Hong Kong and mainland China has put an end to an illegal gambling ring. The complex operation resulted in 93 arrests, with 11 key figures among them, as well as the seizure of […]
Sports
July 1, 2024
Thailand Continues to Fight Illegal Betting on Euro 2024
In mid-June, Euro 2024 kicked off. As one of the most-anticipated soccer events for the year, the exciting tournament saw millions of fans across the globe tune in for matches that will run through July 14 when the final will be played. While many soccer fans enjoy the activity as it is, others prefer to […]
Industry
June 26, 2024
AIGF Criticizes Google’s Updated PlayStore Policies
The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) has sharply criticized Google’s recent decision to halt the expansion of real-money gaming (RMG) apps on its Play Store. AIGF CEO Roland Landers condemned the move as arbitrary and anti-competitive, reinforcing the urgent for updated legislation in India to ensure fair business practices. Google’s Move Affects Indian Businesses Landers […]
