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Govt Finds 3.2 Million Indonesians Engaged in Online Gambling

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Hadi Tjahjanto revealed that some 3.2 million Indonesians are engaged in online gambling activities. Based on the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), 80 percent of these gamblers placed bets under Rp100000. While the individual bet amounts…
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Zelenskyy orders analysis on online casino restrictions following petition

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has directed law enforcement agencies and ministries to conduct an analysis of the issue of online gambling and propose potential solutions in response to a public petition urging restrictions on online casinos due to concerns about their adverse effects on soldiers and society. Responding to a petition…
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Las Vegas becomes a bigger player as federal illegal bookmaking probe widens

High-flying illegal bookmaker Matt Bowyer, who sources say enjoyed high-roller privileges at Resorts World Las Vegas, surfaced this week as a key figure in a multimillion-dollar betting scandal involving the former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. For those following the trial and travails of ousted Resorts World Las…
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Las Vegas becomes a bigger player as federal illegal bookmaking probe widens
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China warns citizens in Singapore to stay away from gambling

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's embassy in Singapore on Monday urged its citizens in the city-state to stay away from all forms of betting, saying gambling overseas violates Chinese laws. The warning comes as Beijing intensifies its efforts to crack down on Chinese citizens gambling across Southeast Asia, a popular tourist destination. In a statement,…
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Beyond the Boardwalk: Evolution of New Jersey's Digital Casinos

This content was produced in partnership with Bazoom Group. New Jersey's casino industry has undergone a significant evolution in recent years, propelled by the emergence of online gambling platforms. While the iconic boardwalks of Atlantic City remain a focal point, the digital domain has become increasingly relevant, offering both challenges and…
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Beyond the Boardwalk: Evolution of New Jersey's Digital Casinos
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Online gambling sites being used by money launderers: financial intelligence agency

OTTAWA - Canada's financial intelligence agency warns that illicit cash is being laundered through online gambling sites that provide a variety of ways to disguise shady funds. In a newly published bulletin, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada highlights the criminal exploitation of legitimate and unlicensed digital…
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Money launderers are using online gambling sites to disguise shady funds

Canada's financial intelligence agency warns that illicit cash is being laundered through online gambling sites that provide a variety of ways to disguise shady funds. Canada's financial intelligence agency warns that illicit cash is being laundered through online gambling sites that provide a variety of ways to disguise shady funds. In a newly…
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Money launderers using online gambling sites, Canada’s Fintrac warns

Canada's financial intelligence agency warns that illicit cash is being laundered through online gambling sites that provide a variety of ways to disguise shady funds. In a newly published bulletin, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada highlights the criminal exploitation of legitimate and unlicensed digital wagering…
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Alabama legislators are discussing gambling legislation. Will it go anywhere?

Once again, Alabama legislators are talking about gambling. And once again, the House and Senate appear to be talking past each other. Legislators are discussing the possibility of addressing the topic, which has defied resolution attempts for decades. No legislation had been filed as of Wednesday afternoon, but a senator said he will file a bill…
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Alabama legislators are discussing gambling legislation. Will it go anywhere?
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Ringing in 2024: Celebrating New Year's Eve in the Las Vegas Valley

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - As locals and visitors ring in 2024 in Las Vegas, Channel 13 has live coverage from the Strip to Fremont and beyond to give you a full snapshot of celebrations in the valley. Here are the following stories we are tracking heading into the New Year: Ringing In The New Year: Where To Celebrate 2024 In Las Vegas With holiday season…
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RM5 billion illegal gambling ban

PETALING JAYA: The government is losing a staggering RM5 billion annually due to illegal gambling activities in the country. According to Ravi Balakrishnan, a chartered accountant, tax consultant and lecturer at a private university, illegal gambling - both physical and online - has many negative effects. "A few countries such as Japan are looking…
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RM5 billion iIlegal gambling bane

PETALING JAYA: The government is losing a staggering RM5 billion annually due to illegal gambling activities in the country. According to Ravi Balakrishnan, a chartered accountant, tax consultant and lecturer at a private university, illegal gambling - both physical and online - has many negative effects. "A few countries such as Japan are looking…
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Quebec City Rebounds from Shooting Shockwave with Surge in Online Casino Activity

The tranquil night was shattered by the sound of gunfire in the bustling city of Quebec. What was initially thought of as a prank had been swiftly identified as a series of targeted shootings, leaving a trail of chaos and fear in their wake. With a rising death toll and the city on high alert, local authorities leaped into action to restore order…
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Canadian Casinos Combat Counterfeit Currency with Online Shift

The kaleidoscope of lights shimmer against the night-time cityscape, reflecting in the eyes of eager patrons lining up, defying the chilliness of the Canadian evening. The chime and jingle of slot machines form an intoxicating symphony, mixing with the low hum of laughter and conversation threading through the expansive casino floor. Yet, behind…
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UN Warns of Growing Money Laundering, Shadow Banking Risk from Mekong Casinos

Transnational criminal gangs are using Southeast Asia's booming and increasingly digital gambling industry as a shadow banking system to covertly move and launder ever more dirty money, United Nations officials have told VOA. Drawing on new research and analysis, including the latest intelligence from local law enforcement, the U.N. Office on Drugs…
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International Espionage Tactics Inspire Reinvention of Online Casino Gaming Experience

The clandestine world of espionage took a sudden leap into the spotlight recently when international law enforcement agencies intercepted a treasure trove of classified documents. Boasting a cache of data with profound geopolitical implications, these agencies stand on the precipice of a significant breakthrough. Through uncanny coordination, they…
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Indonesia takes serious measures to combat online gambling

INDONESIA: As of last Wednesday (18 Oct), the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kemenkominfo) has cracked down on a significant number of online gambling contents, amounting to 425506, in a vigorous effort to combat the widespread issue of online gambling in the country. According to Minister of Communication and…
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Indonesia takes serious measures to combat online gambling
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The Importance of (Eat and Run Police) in Online Gambling Safety

Safety is paramount in online gambling, where players are eager to guarantee fair gameplay and the security of their funds. This is where the Eat and Run Police( 먹튀폴리스) comes in. They are like the guardians of online gambling, ensuring everything is safe and fair. In this article, we will explore the role of the Police in keeping online gambling…
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Measures to Prevent Fraud in the Gambling Industry

A proven online casino, which operates officially under a license, uses a set of measures to prevent fraud. Such clubs use modern technology, do not allow players under 18 to register, and present a lot of rules, and restrictions. They are aimed at combating fraud, which provides players with security. Fraud prevention is an important task of every…
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Top Five USA Betting Sites for UK Players

Should UK online casino players play only at online casinos holding a UGKC license? Can they play for real money at offshore online casinos licensed in remote gambling jurisdictions? Are USA betting sites safe for UK players? In addition to answering these questions in my comprehensive guide on USA betting sites for UK players, I review, list, and…
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Top 5 Live Casinos in the UK for Casino Games

What do you do when you cannot travel to land-based casinos? You play at an online live dealer casino. Live dealer casinos are the next best things to land-based or brick-and-mortar casinos. They enable you to participate in games played in real-time in land-based casinos or game studios on your desktop or smartphone screen. If you live in the UK,…
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It's high time we regulate online gaming, gambling and betting

As Bangladesh embraces the journey towards Smart Bangladesh to reap the benefits of technological advancements, it must also address the challenges that come with it. Two of the most notorious beneficiaries of technological revolution are online "gambling and gaming," reshaping how we engage with games of chance and with games of skill. In the name…
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It's high time we regulate online gaming, gambling and betting
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Three adult arcades raided on Treasure Coast since May.

ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Another adult arcade was raided Tuesday with Sheriff's officials seizing 56 machines and making more than 10 arrests, as part of a gambling bust, Sheriff Ken Mascara said Wednesday. The raid at Treasure Bay Arcade, at the 6600 block of North U.S. 1 in northern St. Lucie County's Lakewood Park, follows a Sept. 14 raid at Rio…
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Three adult arcades raided on Treasure Coast since May.
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Govt must step up oversight against online gambling

MOBILE financial services that have helped people by a great extent to recharge mobile balance, make payment, pay bills and transfer money without having to move out of the comfort of home and round the clock have worryingly come to be used as a means of digital gambling primarily because of oversight failures by both the financial authorities and…
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Govt must step up oversight against online gambling
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Top Five Pay by Phone Casinos Not on GamStop

Are you looking for a non-GamStop online casino that allows you to deposit with pay by phone? Pay by Phone is a convenient casino payment method, which allows you to use your phone bill to make deposits. The deposit amount is either deducted from a prepaid account or added to a postpaid mobile phone account. Non GamStop online casinos offering Pay…
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Digital gambling thru MFS rampant

Gambling on digital platforms has become rampant across the country amid the emergence of mobile financial services as an easy and primary tool to facilitate illicit transactions. Law enforcement agencies have arrested many MFS agents and distribution house officials in recent years for acting as online gambling agents and facilitating illegal…
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Best European Casinos Not on GamStop

Once self-excluded on the GamStop platform, you cannot access any online casino registered with GamStop and play real money casino games. Even if you feel you are no longer vulnerable to gambling-related harm, you cannot gamble until your GamStop self-exclusion term ends. The only solution to the problem is to sign up at European casinos not on…
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India's Gambling Regulation Pros

Online gambling is a controversial topic that has divided opinions among different stakeholders. Some argue that online gambling is a harmful activity that can lead to addiction, fraud, and crime. Others claim that online gambling is a legitimate form of entertainment that can provide economic benefits and social opportunities. In this article, we…
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India's Gambling Regulation Pros
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Las Vegas casino hacks: What tourists should know about MGM cyberattack

A recent cyberattack targeting MGM Resorts has left guests with a losing hand. In addition to a potential breach of personal data, hotel and casino visitors had to contend with widespread interruptions since last week, ranging from inoperable digital keys to blank slot machines. Days after MGM first reported a "cybersecurity issue" on Sept. 11,…
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Man Shot Near New Bally's Casino In River North

RIVER NORTH - A man was shot near Chicago's first casino just two days after its grand opening. A 21-year-old man was shot around 2:47 a.m. Monday in the 600 block of North State Street, police said. The man was walking on a sidewalk when someone fired shots from a silver Dodge pickup truck, police said. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital in…
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Pagcor reaffirms commitment to Casino Filipino privatisation

Alongside this, Pagcor announced it is pushing for an enhanced regulatory function as part of a wider focus on developing the country into a top gaming destination. This reaffirmes a statement the agency made in March, where it said it was "seriously considering" a sole regulatory role. Privatisation has been a project of the organisation's board…
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Pagcor reaffirms commitment to Casino Filipino privatisation
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Gambling Machine Robbers From Joliet, Wilmington Get Sentenced

JOLIET, IL - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Monday that a Joliet man and his friend from Wilmington both pleaded guilty and were sentenced to prison for burglarizing businesses and stealing cash from video poker machines. According to the press release, their plea is part of an ongoing burglary case that Raoul announced in 2022…
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Gambling Machine Robbers From Joliet, Wilmington Get Sentenced
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Powerball winner 'cursed' by £300million jackpot as he suffered family deaths, addiction & wished he’d ‘torn up ticket’

A LOTTERY winner who scooped a whopping £300 million jackpot said he wished he had torn up the ticket. Instead of getting good luck and fortune, Andrew'Jack' Whittaker's life was cursed with family deaths, divorce, and gambling addiction. His Powerball win was the largest jackpot ever won by a single winning ticket in the history of US lottery. On…
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Powerball winner 'cursed' by £300million jackpot as he suffered family deaths, addiction & wished he’d ‘torn up ticket’
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Online Slot Games Inspired by TV Shows

There are plenty of sub-genres when it comes to online slot games. We've got 3-reelers, 5-reelers, classic slots, VR slots, progressive slots, and anything in between, including slot games inspired by TV shows. Although these could effectively be considered a mix of multiple sub-genres, there's so much of them out there that they deserve to have…
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'Skill' games are gambling; regulate them

Gambling is among the most heavily regulated and taxed businesses in Pennsylvania - except for the variety available at the local convenience store. Electronic "skill games" look much like casino slot machines. But skill games require input beyond money - the answer to a trivia question, a quick-reaction challenge or some other "skill" - before…
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'Skill' games are gambling; regulate them
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How will gambling be identified and kept out of online games?

Making a departure from its earlier approach to online gaming, the Ministry of Electronics and and IT (MeitY), on Thursday, announced new regulations for online gaming, that would weed out the element of gambling or betting from the ecosystem. It has distinguished the game of skill from the game of chance, to prevent gamers from psychological harm…
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How will gambling be identified and kept out of online games?
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Tilman Fertitta to buy Hard Rock Lake Tahoe, will convert the casino to a Golden Nugget

The company controlled by Golden Nugget casino owner Tilman Fertitta is acquiring Hard Rock Lake Tahoe from Las Vegas-based Paragon Gaming for an undisclosed price. According to a statement released Friday, privately held Fertitta Entertainment, which is based in Houston, will transform the hotel-casino into a Golden Nugget-branded casino. The…
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Tilman Fertitta to buy Hard Rock Lake Tahoe, will convert the casino to a Golden Nugget
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Has Maryland benefited from increased gambling options?

About 30 years ago when Maryland gambling was largely confined to gaming nights to raise funds for first responders few could have predicted it would turn into a multi-billion dollar industry with six casinos and an aggressively expanding online sports betting market. In FY 2022, casino revenue, which includes slot machines and table games, brought…
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Has Maryland benefited from increased gambling options?
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Pagcor “seriously considering” selling casino business

Tengco said that - under his term of leadership - the business's management intended to spin off the corporation's casino business to a private bidder, lengthen the regulator's reach and continue building on the organisation's nation-building programmes. The Pagcor chief disclosed the organisation's plans at the opening of the ASEAN Gaming Summit…
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Pagcor “seriously considering” selling casino business
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EGBA publishes AML guidelines for online gambling

has published its pan-European anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines to support the online gambling sector in being compliant. Based on the information detailed in the press release, EGBA's new guidelines help strengthen its AML initiative with the introduction of a set of standards that should be applied by online gambling operators to ensure an…
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EGBA publishes AML guidelines for online gambling
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Web3 and Metaverse Gaming Could Open New Doors For Online Casinos In New Jersey

As online gambling and gaming evolve, more players are turning towards Web3 metaverse gaming as it offers incredibly immersive experiences. Therefore, casinos, including New Jersey online casinos, must adapt to this new technology to grow with the changing times and remain in business. Online gambling became legal in New Jersey with the approval of…
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Can I claim bonuses at gambling sites in the UK?

The most popular types of bonus offers at gambling sites in the UK include deposit match bonuses and no deposit welcome bonuses. There are many great things about gambling in the UK, and the most important is playing all your favorite games at Gambling Sites and getting rich! If you are wondering if it's possible to claim bonuses and get some free…
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Gambling-related USDT funds grow as 1k new online gambling websites use Tether

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Indy Gaming: Research gives AGA ammunition in fight with illegal gambling operations

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz American Gaming Association CEO Bill…
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Indy Gaming: Research gives AGA ammunition in fight with illegal gambling operations
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Fact Finders: Are gambling machines in gas stations legal?

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - St. Louis area lawmaker Rasheen Aldridge plans to file a bill to address all the gambling machines you see in gas stations. That's the subject of this week's Fact Finders: Are gambling machines allowed in gas stations? Missouri has 13 regulated casinos. For other situations, The Missouri Highway Patrol considers machines…
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Patrons allege gambling sites are operating in Anchorage

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - According to Alaska statute, all forms of gambling are illegal in the state with the exception of charities, such as pull-tabs and Bingo. However, there has been a buzz on social media about thriving gambling operations happening in Anchorage. One person emailed with a request look into one of them. "I myself attempted to…
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BI deports 21 Chinese nationals involved in illegal online gambling

MANILA, Philippines - Twenty-one Chinese nationals previously involved in illegal online gambling-related activities have been deported back to their homeland, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Thursday. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the deported foreigners boarded a Philippine Airlines flight to Wuhan, China, on Wednesday…
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BI deports 21 Chinese nationals involved in illegal online gambling
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Money laundering: EU ups online gambling risk to highest level

The European Commission carries out periodic supra-national risk assessments, determining the risk of money laundering and terrorist financing across the European Union in various sectors. The 2022 edition is the third such risk assessment, after previous versions in 2017 and 2019. "As with the previous reports, this third edition analyses the…
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Money laundering: EU ups online gambling risk to highest level
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Cambodian Authorities to Continue with Gambling Crackdown

Cambodia authorities are adamant that the crackdown on illegal gambling should continue, confirmed Minister of Interior Sar Kheng, who also warning law enforcement officers to avoid getting involved with these crimes. Kheng addressed the issue of online gambling alongside drug offenses while speaking at the inauguration of a new school building in…
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Philippines included in China’s overseas gambling blacklist, Zubiri says

ONLINE GABMLING. File photo of PAGE 2019 (the Phil-Asian Gaming Expo) at SMX Convention Center in Pasay on July 12 to 14, 2019. Photo by Rappler (1st UPDATE) Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri says Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian shared the information with him during a courtesy call on October 10 MANILA, Philippines - Senate President Juan Miguel…
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Philippines included in China’s overseas gambling blacklist, Zubiri says
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Michigan investigators seize gaming machines and cash in raids

Raids took place in Redford Township, Taylor and Allen Park gas stations, as well as at a Flint-area store, on September 28 and 29. The raids were associated with joint investigations led by the Michigan Department of Attorney General and the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). Investigators removed one gaming machine from each gas station and 53…
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Michigan investigators seize gaming machines and cash in raids
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State investigators seize 56 alleged gambling machines from Redford Township, Taylor and Allen Park gas stations, Flint area storefront

Detroit, Oct. 4, 2022 - State investigators seized 56 gaming machines and more than $12700 in alleged illegal gambling profits during raids Sept. 28 and 29 at Redford Township, Taylor and Allen Park gas stations and a Flint-area store. The four raids were associated with several joint investigations led by the Michigan Department of Attorney…
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Michigan Continues Raids Of Gambling Storefronts

Michigan continues its crackdown on illegal gambling. The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced that state investigators seized 56 gaming machines and more than $12700 in alleged illegal gambling profits during raids Sept. 28 and 29 at Redford Township, Taylor and Allen Park gas stations and a Flint-area store. The four raids were associated with…
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Michigan Investigators Seize 56 Gambling Machines, $12,700+

The Michigan Gaming Control Board is working closely with the Michigan Department of Attorney General in identifying and promptly reacting to signals of illegal gambling throughout the Great Lakes State. The increasing number of establishments that install illegal gambling machines is worrying, as, without regulation, it's said that it can be more…
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56 alleged gambling machines siezed during raids by state investigators

DETROIT (CBS DETROIT) - Raids by state investigators netted 56 gaming machines and more than $12700 in alleged illegal gambling profits from gas stations in Wayne county and a storefront in the Flint-area. State investigators raided gas stations in Redford Township, Taylor and Allen Park gas stations and a Flint-area store on September 28 and 29.…
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56 alleged gambling machines siezed during raids by state investigators
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Alachua man charged in internet casino armed robbery

An Alachua man has been identified as the one suspect charged so far in an armed robbery at a Columbia County internet casino early Monday. Deputies say Caleb Na'shon Bowers, 19, and at least two other people entered the Vegas One Casino, 4201 N. U.S. 441, at about 5 a.m., according to a Columbia County Sheriff's Office warrant. Public Information…
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Alachua man charged in internet casino armed robbery
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Philippines online gambling at risk as senator calls for ban

Online gambling in the Philippines may be at risk after a leading senator introduced a bill on Monday seeking an outright ban following a rise in kidnappings and violent crime. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva's Bill 1281 would outlaw all forms of online gambling, with a jail term of up to six months and a fine of up to PHP500000, local media…
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Philippines online gambling at risk as senator calls for ban
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Is gambling with Bitcoin a good idea?

Gambling on Bitcoin can result in higher costs for operators due to how transactions are processed. With traditional online gambling transactions, a credit card company provides the player with a confirmation that their payment has been accepted and provides them with a receipt for tax purposes as well as documentation for any chargebacks that…
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Police Nabs Four Who Stole $400K from Gambling Machines

Four individuals are facing charges over their alleged participation in a statewide video gaming burglary ring. On Thursday, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released details regarding the recent arrests of three individuals believed to be involved in a burglary ring that operated in multiple Illinois counties. The Attorney General…
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Police Nabs Four Who Stole $400K from Gambling Machines
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Online gaming platforms treated as illegal when game of chance is involved: MoS IT

Betting and gambling are unlawful in most parts of the country and online gaming platforms are treated as illegal when a game of chance is involved in those platforms, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, said all forms of gambling and betting come…
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Online gaming platforms treated as illegal when game of chance is involved: MoS IT
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TDS Deduction on Online Gambling: How is TDS deducted on Online Gambling Sites?

TDS Deduction on Online Gambling Sites: Online gambling sites have to deduct TDS for payment of any amount over Rs 10000. Currently, there is no specific classification of assessees and codes for online gambling sites under the Income Tax Act. Therefore, activity-wise granular data in respect of taxes paid is not maintained by the Central Board of…
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The gambling industry in Canada: legalisation, online casinos and more

Even though Canada is not among the world's gambling capitals, this business thrives there. Canadian authorities are very flexible in regulating the industry. Therefore, gambling in this country is becoming more and more popular. The foremost trending sorts of the sector in Canada incorporate sports wagering, lotteries, bingo, and slot machines,…
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The gambling industry in Canada: legalisation, online casinos and more
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Newsom's OK leaves casino project with Legislature

The Tejon Indian Tribe casino proposal that won Gov. Gavin Newsom's approval this week faces a potentially higher hurdle next as local lawmakers look to revive an earlier effort to get the project through the state Legislature amid expectations other tribal governments might oppose it. Hopes for winning final approval of the $600 million casino now…
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Newsom's OK leaves casino project with Legislature
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'Future of online gaming depends on Marcos admin'

ONLINE gaming or online gambling is still in limbo but revenue figures show that this should be looked at as a viable source of income, a ranking Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) official said on Tuesday. "These figures will probably be considered by the next administration [of President Ferdinand'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.] and looked at…
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Florida Gambling Watchdog Urged to Take Action against Gray Slots

Founded last year in May, the Gaming Control Commission (GCC) in Florida is planned to take over the responsibilities of the Pari-mutuel Wagering Division (PWD) which is a part of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Currently, the PWD is in charge of gambling operators, however, the GCC will take over effective from July 1 this…
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ICasino Player Stole IDs To Create 187 Phony Accounts, Claim Bonuses

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How regulators will try to ensure Chicago’s first-ever casino is free of corruption

CHICAGO - A decade ago, Chicago was on the verge of getting its first-ever casino, a controversial idea that nevertheless received legislative approval before it was vetoed by then-Gov. Pat Quinn because, in his words, the bill contained "loopholes for mobsters." Quinn, a self-styled outsider among Illinois Democrats, was by no means the first to…
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How regulators will try to ensure Chicago’s first-ever casino is free of corruption
St. Louis Today

Letter: Missouri needs to crack down on illegal slot machines

I represent the Missouri Home Dock Cities Association. Regarding "Casino cities in Missouri call for crackdown on illegal gambling" (Feb. 24): Backers of the illegal slot machines that have flooded Missouri convenience stores, truck stops and bars are asking Missouri lawmakers to approve legislation enabling the Missouri Lottery Commission to…
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Gambling Games, Money Seized during Raids in Lansing, Michigan

The gaming regulator in Michigan released details regarding two raids against alleged storefront casinos in Lansing. During the raids, more than $90000 in cash was seized as well as a total of 82 gambling machines. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) released details Tuesday regarding two raids done in Lansing, Michigan recently. Under a…
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Gambling Games, Money Seized during Raids in Lansing, Michigan
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Casino cities in Missouri call for crackdown on illegal gambling

Officials in Missouri's 13 cities that have casinos called Wednesday for a stronger crackdown on illegal gambling machines that have flooded the state in recent years. Members of the Missouri Home Dock City Association said Attorney General Eric Schmitt, county prosecutors and law enforcement agencies should move aggressively to enforce laws…
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Casino cities in Missouri call for crackdown on illegal gambling
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Covid Fraudster Returned to Custody Following Discovery of Las Vegas Casino Activities

RALEIGH, N.C. - A Greenville man was returned to custody after violating the terms of release pending service of his prison sentence. In May of 2021, Shawn Allen Farmer, 53, of Greenville, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining Covid-19 disaster loans, and for engaging in bank fraud using stolen Social Security numbers.…
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Pa.’s Alcohol Licensees Grapple With Allowing Gaming Machines on Their Premises

The gambling industry in Pennsylvania has grown considerably since slot machines were first legalized here in 2004. While the number of options for licensed gambling has grown, there has also been a proliferation of unlicensed "skill games" throughout Pennsylvania. These skill games are not like the slot machines or video poker machines of old;…
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My Top Online Casino Tips To Help You Win In The Game

One of the most popular pastimes in our society is gambling. As a matter of fact, according to New Oxford American Dictionary, gambling is defined as "the act or practice of betting something (as money) on a game, race, or other event with the expectation of winning something" This definition may seem simple enough but it can be much more…
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My Top Online Casino Tips To Help You Win In The Game
Newsgram

The origins & history of gambling in India

The Public Gambling Act is a central law that was introduced before the British in 1867. Gambling has been practiced in India for much longer than is commonly believed. It is mentioned in the Ramayana, which is believed to date from 7300 BC, although it is mentioned only in 430 BC.Both gambling boards, thought by some to be the game of chess, and…
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Honolulu Civil Beat

Illegal Gambling Rooms Keep Springing Up But Police Have Few Tools To Shut Them Down

This is the second installment in a new series, " Rolling the Dice," which is taking a deeper look at the perennial question of whether gambling should be legalized in Hawaii. On any given night on Oahu, the Honolulu Police Department's Narcotics and Vice Division is keeping tabs on dozens of illicit gambling rooms scattered across the island in…
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Illegal Gambling Rooms Keep Springing Up But Police Have Few Tools To Shut Them Down
Gambling News

AGA Calls on the Justice Department to Stop Illegal Gambling Machines

The American Gaming Association has urged the federal government not to allow illegal gambling machines to be manufactured. In a letter to the Justice Department, Bill Miller, AGA President, and CEO wrote that "support and resources from the Department of Justice and federal law enforcement agencies are critical to eliminating illegal gambling…
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AGA Calls on the Justice Department to Stop Illegal Gambling Machines
Global Times

14 fugitives with Red Notice from Interpol suspected of cross-border gambling and telecommunication fraud repatriated to China

14 fugitives with Red Notice from Interpol suspected of cross-border gambling and telecommunication fraud repatriated to China criminal Photo: VCG A total of 14 Chinese nationals with Red Notice from Interpol for suspected cross-border gambling and telecommunication fraud were escorted and repatriated to China thanks to the close cooperation…
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14 fugitives with Red Notice from Interpol suspected of cross-border gambling and telecommunication fraud repatriated to China
The Sentinel Colorado

STAFFORD: Colorado casino community system works for everyone

We're lucky in Colorado to have so many natural and manmade wonders to escape to when we need to just get away. From some of the most popular hiking trails in the country to hidden micro-breweries, there's always something to do. That explains why so many people move here to improve their quality of living. Maintaining our quality of life is a big…
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STAFFORD: Colorado casino community system works for everyone
The Sydney Morning Herald

Star casino linked to organised crime, money laundering, foreign influence

Listed gaming giant Star Entertainment has been enabling suspected money laundering, organised crime, large-scale fraud and foreign interference within its Australian casinos for years, even though its board was warned its anti-money-laundering controls were failing. Between 2014 and 2021, Star cultivated high-roller gamblers who are allegedly…
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Star casino linked to organised crime, money laundering, foreign influence
NC Policy Watch

Video gambling legislation advances as GOP softens its stance

Sheriffs and advocates remain opposed, but the party of Donald Trump is no longer a roadblock Video gambling is a long-time target of laws and law enforcement in North Carolina. State legislators are now considering a bill that would make video lottery games legal and use some of the gamblers' money for community college student loans. House Bill…
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Video gambling legislation advances as GOP softens its stance
Times Of Casino

Keep the Casino Floor Safe

Forget Harry Potter, we're talking real wizards here - or maybe even angels? - of the gambling kind. Have you ever wondered whether there's anyone out there who can really beat the bricks and mortar casinos? And beat them every time? Well we wondered the same thing so we've done our research. Here's what we found: some of the movers and shakers,…
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Keep the Casino Floor Safe
New Age

Gambling must also be fought on socio-cultural fronts

THE spread of gambling, mostly taking place online under the guise of online gaming, from urban to rural areas, as New Age reported on Friday, is worrying as many young people are getting addicted to gambling. The issue warrants an early intervention, legal, political and social. What remains further worrying is the presence of gambling rackets,…
Sports
Gambling must also be fought on socio-cultural fronts
World Boxing News

Gacha. Why are "internal casinos" often banned?

The gambling business has always been and will be renowned all over the world. For owners of establishments, this is an opportunity to make money for their clients, and for visitors, it is an opportunity to feel excitement, adrenaline and even test their task. But domestic and underground illegal casinos are very often banned. Gacha and games like…
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Gacha. Why are "internal casinos" often banned?
Malta Independent

Malta's relationship with gambling

The Malta Gaming Authority acts in a similar way as any other national gambling regulator, by overseeing the activity of licensed casinos and gambling websites since 2001. Its stated goal is to ensure that gamblers are able to access safe and regulated playing options while protecting vulnerable members of society and preventing the financial…
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Malta's relationship with gambling
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China Reports Increase in Gambling-Related Crimes During First Half Of 2021

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021David Walker China has recorded a 27.7 percent rise in the number of gambling related prosecutions in the country for the first half of 2021. According to the Supreme People's Procuratorate, the top national agency in China responsible for legal prosecution and investigation, a total of 46575 people were prosecuted so far…
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China Reports Increase in Gambling-Related Crimes During First Half Of 2021
Review Observer

Raising awareness on illegal gambling

The Limpopo Gambling Board (LGB) and the Limpopo Economic Development Environment and Tourism (Ledet) department hosted a webinar on Wednesday, 30 June to raise awareness against illegal gambling. The objectives of LGB are to license, regulate and monitor gambling activities in the province in terms of the Gambling Act with two core business units,…
Law
Raising awareness on illegal gambling
Toronto Star

Police inaction towards illegal online casino sites in Quebec

MONTREAL - Online casinos are being hosted by businesspeople from Quebec City, Montreal and Toronto areas, despite Canada's Criminal Code prohibiting organized betting unless supervised by organizations like Loto-Québec. The police, however, do not seem to be interested in the virtual gambling sites, or even know who should investigate them. Quebec…
Incidents
Police inaction towards illegal online casino sites in Quebec
Denton Record - Chronicle

Denton police launch crackdown on illegal gambling machines

The Denton Police Department has begun a crackdown on gambling machines in the city where operators are paying out more than what is legal. Fifty such machines have already been seized. An "eight-liner" is a video slot machine that resembles an old arcade game. Robert Frey, a prosecutor with the Denton County District Attorney's Office, said there…
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Denton police launch crackdown on illegal gambling machines
Deseret News

Online gambling has exploded, but what does it mean for Utah?

Restrictions wrought by COVID-19 have busted income streams for casinos in Las Vegas and around the world, but amid limitations on in-person betting, online gambling is hitting new revenue jackpots. And experts warn that for those with a penchant for exceeding the limits of responsible gambling, pandemic conditions have created a perfect setting…
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Online gambling has exploded, but what does it mean for Utah?
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