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Expert: MCMC's move to remove 3R content, online gambling ads within reason

KUALA LUMPUR: The decision by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok to remove content related to race, religion, and royalty (3R), online gambling advertisements and offensive statements is within reason to safeguard sensitivity, security and national…

Law ・ 15 December 2023

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Singapore’s New Gambling Regulatory Authority Is Cracking Down On Lootboxes

Another country is taking a stand against lootboxes in games with Singapore's newly-created Gambling Regulatory Authority looking to enact stricter regulations to combat what it believes to be a "blurring of the lines between gambling and gaming." The GRA will be taking over the regulation of casinos and gambling services, including lootboxes, from…

Law ・ 20 August 2022

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Singapore sets up a new central body to regulate gambling, including loot boxes in online video games

Singapore recently inaugurated a new central body to regulate a sweeping range of gambling services, including loot boxes in online video games. Called the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), the central body seeks to stay ahead amidst shifting trends and a blurring of the line between gambling and gaming. As reported by the Straits Times, GRA…

Games ・ 19 August 2022

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Singapore Gambling Regulatory Authority Officially Inaugurated

Singapore officially inaugurated its new gambling regulator - the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) - on August 16. GRA aims to stay ahead of new and global trends in the gambling industry and aims to respond more effectively to emerging gambling culture and products, particularly the lines between gambling and gaming are blurring. "The gambling…

Law ・ 19 August 2022

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Gambling Regulatory Authority watchdog launched in Singapore

Some five months after ratifying new regulatory legislation and the government of Singapore has reportedly inaugurated its new Gambling Regulatory Authority watchdog as a direct replacement for its former Casino Regulatory Authority body. According to a report from GGRAsia, the official appearance of the new watchdog follows the previous British…

Law ・ 18 August 2022

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Singapore holds inauguration ceremony for new gambling regulator

During an inauguration ceremony on Monday attended by executives and Singapore officials, the country inaugurated its new gambling regulator. Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore (GRA) is the result of extensive work to overhaul the country's gambling laws and modernize them in a way that properly reflects consumer and business demands, while…

Law ・ 18 August 2022

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Asia round-up: Okada goes to High Court, Suncity to become LET, AS Monaco learns Casino Secret

Okada Manila heads up high to resolve ownership Universal Entertainment Corp (UEC) has announced that its motion to reconsider the Status Que Ante Order (SQAO) of the Okada Manila resort is now going to the High Court. Ousted former chairman and founder of UEC, Kazuo Okada, took control of the casino resort in May, after the SQAO was issued - and…

Law ・ 17 August 2022

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Singapore Inaugurates New Regulator to Get Ahead of New Gambling Trends

On August 16, Singapore inaugurated its new Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), which will take over from the Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA) and will aim to practice a holistic approach toward the whole of the gambling industry, encompassing all new gambling products that are available on the market. The GRA inauguration ceremony took place on…

Travel ・ 17 August 2022

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Singapore appoints new regulator to broaden gambling scope

Singapore has officially brought together and inaugurated its new Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), which will take over from the old Casino Regulatory Authority. The new regulator will now have control over a range of gambling services within the island nation - including lotteries, casinos, sport betting and loot boxes in online video…

Law ・ 16 August 2022

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Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority inaugurated

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore (GRA) was inaugurated at a ceremony on Tuesday. The new body - taking on the work of the former Casino Regulatory Authority and adding some new responsibilities - is led by a chief executive, Teo Chun Ching. He held the same rank at the predecessor entity. The ceremony was attended by Josephine Teo,…

Law ・ 16 August 2022

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Gambling Regulatory Authority inaugurated in S'pore as new products emerge

SINGAPORE - A central body that aims to stay ahead of new and global trends, and respond more adequately to emerging gambling products, was inaugurated on Tuesday (Aug 16). The Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) will regulate a sweeping range of gambling services, including those offered in casinos and lotteries, as well as sports betting and loot…

Law ・ 16 August 2022

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Krokop man to face jail after failing to pay fine for online gambling

MIRI (Nov 9): The Magistrates' Court here today fined a man RM2000 in default one month in prison after he pleaded guilty to running online gambling activities. Burat Mail, 24, of Krokop here failed to pay the fine. He was charged under Section 7 (2) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953, which provides for a maximum fine of RM5000, or up to six…

Incidents ・ 09 November 2021

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