Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Indonesia Arrests 321 in Jakarta Gambling Raid

Indonesian police arrested 321 foreign nationals in a Jakarta raid targeting over 70 illegal online gambling sites, seizing cash, devices, and immigration documents.
Texas Man Fit for Trial for Shooting 7 at Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Man Accused of Shooting 7, Killing 2 at Casino Ruled Fit to Stand Trial

293rd District Court Judge Maribel Flores this week determined that Jones had completed a psychological exam that greenlighted him for a trial.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thai Navy Detains 14 Chinese Fled Cambodian Scam Crackdown

Thai naval forces detained 14 Chinese nationals crossing illegally from Cambodia, with suspected ties to cyber-scam networks and online gambling operations.
Gavel and legal penalty tiles representing AGCO fines against Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions in Ontario
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

AGCO Fines Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions $40K Each in Ontario

Ontario's AGCO fined Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions $40,000 each after their games were found accessible on unregulated gambling sites in the province.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thai Court Jails Ex-Senator's Son for 132 Years in Gambling Case

A Bangkok court sentenced a former senator's son to 132 years for illegal online gambling. Find out how the network operated and what was seized.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thailand's Major Crackdown on Scams and Illegal Gambling

Thai authorities are cracking down on cyber fraud, illegal gambling, and transnational crime networks in a sweeping multi-front law enforcement campaign.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thai Abbot Sentenced to 50 Years for Temple Gambling Fraud

Thai abbot Tid Yaem was jailed 50 years after embezzling over $79M from one of Thailand's top temples, with most of it funneled into online baccarat gambling.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canada's New Bill Targets Sports Betting Advertising

Bill S-211 has cleared Canada's House of Commons for committee review, marking the first federal push to regulate sports betting advertising since 2021.
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Ontario Moves to Ban Gambling Ads on TV and Social Media

Ontario MPP Lee Fairclough has introduced Bill 107 to ban most online gambling advertising in the province, citing a surge in addiction rates.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Australia’s New AML Rules Increase Pressure on Gambling Operators

Australia’s updated AML rules are now in force, placing greater responsibility on gambling operators to monitor and report risk.