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Investor Sues Former SkyCity Leaders Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures

July 7, 2025

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Eight former senior figures from SkyCity Entertainment Group are facing legal action brought by a shareholder who is seeking to recoup losses tied to a major regulatory penalty. The AU$67 million fine, imposed ...

Philippines Investigates Junket Operators Involved in Money Laundering Linked to Kidnapping Case

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May 13, 2025

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The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is ramping up its investigation into junket operators accused of facilitating the laundering of ransom money associated with the kidnapping of businessman A...

UK Gardener Wins Million-Pound Dispute Against Paddy Power

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March 6, 2025

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When Corrinne Durber, a gardener from Gloucestershire, UK, noticed that her £1 million jackpot win on a Paddy Power game was drastically reduced to just £20,000, she faced a critical decision. Opting not to acc...

Network Ten Breaches Gambling Ad Rules During Australian F1 Grand Prix

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February 19, 2025

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Network Ten, an Australian television broadcaster, has recently come under scrutiny after it was discovered that gambling advertisements were improperly aired during the broadcast of the 2024 Australian Formula...

Poker Pro Ali Imsirovic Banned from Champions Club Event

Vanja Mitic

February 18, 2025

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The poker landscape shifted dramatically at the $1,500 Champions Club Winter Poker Open Main Event in Houston, Texas. Former poker luminary Ali Imsirovic, known for his high-stakes prowess, was ousted and barre...

Merkur Slots UK Fined for Neglecting Duty of Care to Vulnerable Customer

Vanja Mitic

February 13, 2025

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In a significant regulatory action, the UK's Gambling Commission has imposed a £95,450 fine on Merkur Slots UK. This penalty stems from the company's failure to adhere to social responsibility obligations after...

High-Stakes Lawyer Faces Tax Evasion and Gambling Debt Charges

Vanja Mitic

January 22, 2025

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Thomas C. Goldstein, a highly respected Supreme Court lawyer and co-founder of the popular legal blog SCOTUSblog, has been indicted on federal tax evasion charges in Maryland. Goldstein, who is known for his ex...

China’s Supreme Court Cracks Down on Cross-Border Gambling Syndicates

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January 21, 2025

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China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) has reinforced its commitment to combating cross-border gambling, urging stricter penalties for those involved in organizing illicit gambling activities abroad. The court's ...

China Strengthens Cooperation with ASEAN to Combat Online Gambling and Telecom Fraud

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January 17, 2025

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In a strategic effort to address growing regional security concerns, China has pledged to deepen cooperation with the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to combat the rise in on...

Australian Authorities File Legal Action Against Entain Over AML Failures

Vanja Mitic

December 16, 2024

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Australian authorities have initiated legal proceedings against Entain, the global gambling operator behind brands like Ladbrokes and Coral, over alleged non-compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and coun...

Philippines Targets Final Active POGOs for Shutdown

Vanja Mitic

December 5, 2024

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In a significant development, the Philippine government has announced stringent actions against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), signaling a major policy shift aimed at curbing illegal activities a...

Major Money Laundering Crackdown in Singapore Tied to Online Gambling

Vanja Mitic

November 20, 2024

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The genesis of Singapore's most significant money laundering investigation occurred following multiple raids on August 15, 2023, targeting individuals involved in scams and extensive online gambling operations....

UN Report Warns of Rising Cyber Fraud and Illicit Gambling in Southeast Asia

Vanja Mitic

October 9, 2024

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A recent report from the United Nations (U.N.) has raised alarm over the escalating involvement of transnational criminal organizations in Southeast Asia. These groups are capitalizing on underregulated casinos...

Star Entertainment Reports Massive Loss Amid Regulatory Changes

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September 26, 2024

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Australia's Star Entertainment Group has disclosed a significant statutory loss for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The reported loss amounts to AU$1.69 billion (US$1.16 billion). This substantial financi...

Study Exposes As Much As £4.3bn Staked Annually on UK’s Growing Black Market Gambling

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September 19, 2024

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A new study has revealed that up to £4.3 billion is being wagered annually by 1.5 million Brits on the UK’s growing black market for gambling. The research, conducted by Frontier Economics and commissioned by t...

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Investor Sues Former SkyCity Leaders Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures

Philippines Investigates Junket Operators Involved in Money Laundering Linked to Kidnapping Case

UK Gardener Wins Million-Pound Dispute Against Paddy Power

Network Ten Breaches Gambling Ad Rules During Australian F1 Grand Prix

Poker Pro Ali Imsirovic Banned from Champions Club Event

Merkur Slots UK Fined for Neglecting Duty of Care to Vulnerable Customer

High-Stakes Lawyer Faces Tax Evasion and Gambling Debt Charges

China’s Supreme Court Cracks Down on Cross-Border Gambling Syndicates

China Strengthens Cooperation with ASEAN to Combat Online Gambling and Telecom Fraud

Australian Authorities File Legal Action Against Entain Over AML Failures

Philippines Targets Final Active POGOs for Shutdown

Major Money Laundering Crackdown in Singapore Tied to Online Gambling

UN Report Warns of Rising Cyber Fraud and Illicit Gambling in Southeast Asia

Star Entertainment Reports Massive Loss Amid Regulatory Changes

Study Exposes As Much As £4.3bn Staked Annually on UK’s Growing Black Market Gambling

Investor Sues Former SkyCity Leaders Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures

UKGC Fines Fafabet Operator Over Unfair Terms and AML Breaches

Star Brisbane Staff Walk Out Over Pay and Penalty Rate Dispute

Thailand to Withdraw Casino Bill Amid Political Shake-Up

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