By Mike Johnson

Legal

China Seeks to Stem $146bn Annual Outflow to Foreign Gambling Operators

September 27, 2020

China continues to clamp down in a bid to stem the outflow of $146 billion annually to foreign gambling operators. Ministry of Public Security Rolls Sleeves Up to Clamp Down on Gambling A new report by the Ministry of Public Security claims that Chinese gamblers remit $146 billion a year to cross-border operators. Liao Jinrong, […]

By Fiona Simmons

Legal

PAGCOR Asks Social Media to Act Against Illegal Gambling

September 26, 2020

The gambling regulator in the Philippines, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) urged social platforms to help combat illegal gambling in the country. Citing reports that online activities of unlicensed operators have increased since the beginning of the health crisis induced by the coronavirus, the regulatory body claimed social media such as Facebook are […]

By Jerome García

Cryptocurrency

China Busts a USDT Gambling Ring Facilitating Payments Abroad

September 20, 2020

Chinese authorities have cracked down on an illegal gambling facilitator, arresting 76 suspects and cutting access to over 120 online gambling websites based outside of the country. China Hunts Down an Illegal USDT Gambling Operation China continues with its crackdown on unauthorized gambling operations. In the latest bust, the Public Security Bureau in Huizhou City […]

By Jerome García

Legal

Father and Son Plead Guilty in Illegal Gambling Ring in PA

September 19, 2020

After pleading guilty for running an illegal gambling ring in Pennsylvania, Robert “Bobby I” Iannelli and his son Robert “Rusty” Iannelli entered into a plea agreement. They were sentenced to 10-year probation and a fine of $225,000 each. Father and Son Plead Guilty After pleading guilty for running an illegal gambling ring in Western Pennsylvania, […]

By Mike Johnson

Legal

High Rank Prosecutor and Head of National Police Branch Arrested in Ukraine

September 12, 2020

Ukranian Security Services (SBU) arrested officials in the Smila region of the country for alleged corruption related to illegal gambling. A local prosecutor and a high rank policeman were detained after being discovered to have accepted bribes. Head of Police and High Rank Local Prosecutor The head of one of the branches of the National […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

Animated Series Aim to Inform Chinese on Dangers of Gambling

August 21, 2020

In a string of animated anti-gambling videos, Chinese authorities have sought to educate citizens about the dangers of participating in illegal gambling operations, from identity theft to being kidnapped abroad. Anti-Gambling Campaign by Chinese Authorities Features Cartoon Videos Chinese authorities continue with the crackdown on illegal gambling with the most recent bust of a cargo […]

By Fiona Simmons

Legal

ACMA Continues to Block Illegal Gambling Websites

August 18, 2020

8 illegal offshore gambling websites are on the chopping block, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced today. The media and communications regulatory body in the country pointed out it would ask internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to them. Customers Are Strongly Advised to Withdraw Funds Now ACMA urged customers of Planet […]

By Fiona Simmons

Press

Illegal Gambling on the Rise in Austria

July 28, 2020

Austria’s Financial Police continues the fight against illegal gambling activities. A recent report by the Financial Police outlined that illegal gambling is concentrated around large cities. The report also outlined that so far this year, there have been 660 illegal gambling machines confiscated.  Austria’s Financial Police Fights the Illegal Gambling in the Country Illegal gambling […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

ACMA’s Enforcement Actions Continue, New Websites Blocked

July 17, 2020

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced today it is about to ask Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the country to block more illegal gambling websites. The independent Commonwealth statutory body posted a list of 11 offshore gaming operators, advising their customers to undertake step towards withdrawing funds from them. Blocking Websites to Enforce […]

By Mike Johnson

Sports

Aurora Bookie’s $600,000 Illegal Gambling Ring Busted

July 10, 2020

A 46-year-old man from Aurora, Ohio, has been sentenced to three years of probation after authorities busted a $600,000 illicit gambling ring, he had been running for close to five years. Local Bookie’s Large-Scale Gambling Ring Busted A bookmaker from Aurora, Cleveland, Ohio will have to forfeit over $600,000 back to authorities after a district […]