From 1 September, the National Police Agency of Japan (NPA) will initiate its new ‘strategy of enforcement’ against unlicensed online casinos. The campaign runs parallel to new laws implemented by …
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The environment for gambling in the Philippines could be about to become more hostile as the Central Bank is eyeing tighter restrictions for players in the country. A draft circular …
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Questions raised as new child gambling cases emerge in Victoria
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThree Australian hotels have been found guilty by Victoria’s gambling authority of allowing minors to gamble on their premises. An investigation into events spanning across four dates in 2024, and …
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A move to alter Australia’s TV advertising code for M-rated content, including gambling, has been vetoed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Free TV Australia, a body representing …
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Tokyo’s Police Department has confirmed the arrest of a senior TV personality over allegations of illegal gambling. In a move that underpins the country’s zero tolerance approach to the illegal …
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Waiting game continues in Thailand as public still not fully behind legislation
2 minutes readDespite the buoyant efforts of the Government, trepidation seemingly lingers in Thailand over the legislation of land-based gambling. The latest data from the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) found …
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The Government of New Zealand has outlined its new strategy to prevent and minimise gambling harm, which will involve investing more than NZ$81m in various components of the services available …
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Four Australian operators slammed for self-exclusion failures
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readFour Australian betting operators have breached rules around continuing to engage with consumers registered with BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register (NSER). Buddybet, Ultrabet, VicBet and Topbet were each investigated by …
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The publication of a draft bill to establish a Gambling Regulatory Authority is pushing Sri Lanka towards a significant shift in its gambling framework. Published under the directive of President …
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Authorities in Bangladesh have renewed a campaign against online gaming following the passing of a new law. The initiative forms part of a crackdown on online gambling platforms in the …
