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Philippine Senator Files Proposal to Ban POGOs over Human Trafficking Concerns

Radosav Milutinovic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casinos of the Philippines, Money Laundering, Asian Casino News, Online Gambling News, Conspiracy, Crime, Philippines
Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on the country's legislature to immediately ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations, known as POGOs, over human trafficking concerns allegedly raised after the re...

VGCCC Deems Crown Resorts Suitable to Continue to Hold its Melbourne Casino License

Marija Malenovic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Licenses, Oceania Casino News, Conspiracy, Crime, Licensing
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC), Victoria's gambling regulatory body, has regarded Crown Resort Ltd., Australia’s largest gaming and entertainment group, eligible to maintain its ga...

Star Entertainment CEO Resigns As NSW Commission Extends License Considerations

Radosav Milutinovic
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As the New South Wales authorities continue to monitor the implementation of the cultural change within Star Entertainment Group requested after non-compliance allegations, Robby Cooke, the chief executive offi...

Curaçao Issues Licensee Registration Guidelines; Sets the 31 March 2024 Milestone to Enforce New Legislation

Radosav Milutinovic
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A set of guidelines recently issued by the Curaçao's Gaming Control Board requires applicants for gaming licenses to register by 31 March 2024 to align with both the current and the incoming legislation. After ...

AUSTRAC Opens Investigation Into Bet365 For Potential Breaches of AML/CTF Laws

Marija Malenovic
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The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (AUSTRAC), Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulator, has started an inquiry into Bet365, an online gambling firm based i...

Sydney’s Star Casino To Undergo Second Investigation Into Its Suitability To Hold a Casino License

Marija Malenovic
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Star Sydney's appropriateness to own a casino license will return into focus following the announcement of the New South Wales Independent Commission (NICC) on February 19 that it'd launch a 2nd investigation f...

WA Authorities Busted Underground Gaming Houses in Perth to Seize Almost $190,000 in Cash

Radosav Milutinovic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Money Laundering, Unlicensed Operation, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Oceania Casino News, Crime, Labor Relations
In 2023, Perth authorities carried out two major raids on underground gambling operations in suburban areas to seize almost $190,000 in cash, casino-style gaming chips, and playing cards. The organi...

Sky City Facing Up to AU$8Million Fine on Non-Compliance Allegations

Radosav Milutinovic
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Following the recent problem gambling and money laundering allegations that costed SkyCity Entertainment Group millions of dollars, a leading casino corporation in Oceania is facing legal consequences again. Th...

Svenska Spel Plans To Permanently Close Casino Cosmopol Venues In Gothenburg and Malmö

Marija Malenovic
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Svenska Spel plans to officially close the Casino Cosmopol facilities in Malmö and Gothenburg. The main reason for this decision is the limited profitability of the facilities, the firm revealed on January 24. ...

Money Launderers Are Utilizing Online Gambling Sites To Launder Illegal Money, FINTRAC Warns

Marija Malenovic
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The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), Canada’s financial intelligence agency, has issued a warning that illegal money is being laundered via iGaming sites that offer many d...

Number of Suspicious Transaction Records in Macau Breaks the Records

Vanja Mitic
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The illegal transactions in the Macau casino industry are thriving, and the data that the Macau’s Financial Intelligence Office is concerning. The body released the data from 2023, and the suspicious transactio...

Gamesys Operations Ltd. Receives a Sanction Fee From UK Regulator

Marija Malenovic
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Gamesys Operations Limited, which manages 16 online gambling websites involving doublebubblebingo.com, ballycasino.co.uk, megawayscasino.com and jackpotjoy.com, must pay a fine of £6 million to the UK Gambling ...

Authorities Arrest New Suspects in High-Profile Criminal Case Mahadev Book

Vanja Mitic
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Progress has been made in the high-profile criminal case that is currently under investigation in India. The case is related to an illegal betting app that was launched in the country recently. The big case: ...

New Regulations in Australia, Setting Loss Limits for Time and Money Required in Crown Melbourne

Vanja Mitic
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Australia continues with the gambling reforms and taking the safety and security of the players to the next level. The newest changes are related to gaming machines at Melbourne’s Crown Casino. All players will...