On June 14, the Thailand Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau raided a luxury apartment in Pattaya, Chonburi Province, dismantling an illegal online gambling platform named "FAST24H". Two men were arrested at the scene, and computer equipment, bank account information, and two modified handguns were sei
At the IAGA conference held in Berlin, the three major global gambling industry organizations—the American Gaming Association (AGA), the European Casino Association (ECA), and the British Gambling and Gaming Council (BGC)—gathered at a roundtable and issued a unanimous call: Illegal gambling is beco
Small bets for pleasure, big bets for financial loss? The Hong Kong government is pushing a key "upgrade" in the gambling industry—the legalization of basketball betting, not only to challenge the underground kingdom of illegal betting on basketball but also to snatch gold from the jaws of Southeas
In recent years, the Slovak online gambling market has experienced rapid growth, but the accompanying compliance regulations, social responsibilities, and risks of illegal operations have also raised widespread concerns.Market Size and TrendsBy 2024, the total gambling amount is expected to reach 24
After the New York City Council approved a crucial rezoning proposal on Wednesday, Bally’s Corp.'s plan to build a casino in the Bronx was able to move forward, providing a significant boost in its bid for a downstate casino license in New York. The proposal narrowly passed in committee earlier and
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) of the Philippines recently raided a high-end residential area in Angeles City, Pampanga, successfully dismantling a telecommunications fraud hub and arresting five Chinese suspects. The city, known for its vibrant nightlife and nicknamed "Angel City," has
The emerging slot game developer Celestar has officially obtained a B2B license from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), marking its formal entry into the regulated European market and further expanding its global strategic map.Based in Malta, Celestar was founded by a core team with over 20 years of
Maine legislators will reconsider a bill authorizing online casinos at the upcoming special legislative session, despite the proposal being previously shelved.The bill, known as LD 1164, was introduced by Representative Ambureen Rana and was originally scheduled for review in April, but was temporar
The Allahabad High Court in India recently called on the government of Uttar Pradesh to establish a senior committee to study and formulate new laws in response to the rapid development of online gambling and gaming.The court pointed out that the current Public Gambling Act of 1867 is no longer appl
The Philippine government continues to crack down on illegal offshore gambling (POGO), but faces significant obstacles in deporting foreign illegal workers. Deputy Minister Gilbert Cruz of the President's Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) recently revealed in a congressional hearing that despi
Despite Sri Lanka's preparations to implement stricter gambling regulations, officials warn that gambling intermediaries active in casino promotion (i.e., "gambling agents") may still operate outside the regulatory and tax systems, becoming a potential legal gray area.According to the Sunday Times,
