Thailand's Gambling Legalization Journey: From Complete Prohibition to Gradual Opening of the Century's Gamble

I. A Century of Prohibition: Tradition and Legal Persistence (1855-1990)Thailand's gambling policy is rooted in Buddhist cultural traditions, with gambling explicitly prohibited since the era of King Rama IV in 1855. The Gambling Act of 1935 criminalized all forms of gambling except for the state l

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The Dutch Online Gambling Association (NOGA) trade body calls for more advertising opportunities in the new gambling policy.

As part of the new regulatory proposals, the Dutch Licensed Online Gambling Providers (VNLOK) and the Dutch Online Gambling Association (NOGA) trade bodies have urged the government to allow more gambling advertising opportunities among licensed operators.The government will hold a roundtable discus

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Latest Google Advertising Policy Update Analysis

Personalized Advertising Policy Update (March 2025)On March 14, 2025, Google Ads' personalized advertising policy will be updated to allow personalized settings for app advertising campaigns, promoting skill games "Daily Fantasy Sports" and "Rummy" apps to users in India.Starting March 14, 2025, ce

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Which is the municipality in Salta that banned the installation of casinos and gambling machines?

By ordinance, the city of Cachi decided to ban the installation of gambling machines and casinos.Argentina.- The municipality of Cachi, in the province of Salta, approved an ordinance through which the authorities prohibited the installation of gambling machines and casinos throughout the municipal

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The 2024 Responsible Gambling Week will be promoted across the UK, with last year's event reaching an all-time high in participation.

The 8th Annual Responsible Gambling Week will be held from November 18 to 24, 2024, bringing together industry leaders, government officials, and regulatory bodies to advocate for responsible gambling behaviors.This collaborative initiative aims to spark nationwide discussions on safe betting and hi

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Teun Struycken becomes the new Dutch Minister of Gambling

The Netherlands has confirmed the appointment of a new government minister responsible for gambling policy.Secretary of State for Legal Protection Teun Struycken will succeed Franc Weerwind, who has held the position since 2022.Struycken's New Social Contract Party strongly advocates for the prohibi

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Manfred: MLB Concerned About the Threat of Gambling to Players

Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred stated that despite his belief in the league's ability to "catch those who violate the gambling policies," he remains concerned about player safety related to gambling.This statement came after Manfred claimed he was informed that players had been

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Report: Cambodia suspends issuance of gambling licenses

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manit has taken decisive action to stop the expansion of gambling activities in the country, saying it has a harmful impact on the country. Local media reported that Hong Manit announced a moratorium on new licences and the possible revocation of existing one

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