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Raid on suspected gambling den in Bang Khen results in 74 arrests

K Morrison
May 25, 2017
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An early morning raid on a gambling den located in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district has resulted in the arrest of 74 people and the seizure of approximately 450,000 baht (USD$12 984,02). The Bangkok Post reports...

Five senior officers from Bangkok police station transferred after gambling bust

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April 10, 2017
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A raid on an illegal gambling den in Chatuchak district in which 65 gamblers were apprehended, has led to the transfer of five senior officers from the Phahon Yothin police station in Bangkok to inactive posts,...

South Korean group arrested for running illegal Thai online gambling operation

Adam Morgan
January 24, 2017
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In Thailand, police reportedly arrested four South Korean men over the weekend for operating an alleged illegal online sportsbetting operation out of a rented house in the resort city of Pattaya. According t...

Thailand could reconsider stance on casino industry after the passing away of King Bhumibol

Renee Kingsley
October 15, 2016
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King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who ruled Thailand for the last 70 years, passed away on October 13 at Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital at the age of 88. Casinos have been forbidden under the king’s reign and now that a new...

UEFA 2016 European Football Championship spurs illegal betting across all of Asia

Renee Kingsley
July 5, 2016
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The 2016 Euro Football Championships has spurred a massive betting craze across Asia as thousands of football fans in China, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand have joined illegal gambling groups to place wagers an...

Finance ministry working on draft bill for online lottery gaming

Marie Kelley
July 3, 2016
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An online lottery looks to be heading to Thailand after the finance ministry announced they are fine-tuning a bill that will set up regulations for such gaming. Thai PBS has reported that the measure will put t...

AEC lottery launch considered by Thailand

K Morrison
January 25, 2016
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Thailand is looking into the possibility of an AEC lottery to aid in the relief of disaster ravaged member countries, according to local sources. Similar to those in western countries the regional lottery wo...

Thai Army, police under fire after gambling raids

Marie Kelley
December 11, 2015
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After conducting raids on illegal gambling dens, the police and military force of Thailand are being criticized after connections were found between the gaming operators and officers. Royal Thai Navy security p...

China’s gov’t revenue hit by online lottery halt

K Morrison
September 10, 2015
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Seventeen Chinese nationals were arrested by Thailand police on Tuesday for the illegal operation of an online lottery. All of the 17 arrested, including 14 men and 3 women, were in Thailand on tourist visas...

Cambodia’s Star Vegas posts heavy VIP profits for FY

K Morrison
July 29, 2015
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The Star Vegas International Resort and Club in Cambodia experienced a substantial increase in revenue during the fiscal year to June 30, seeing an approximate gain of $1.58 billion. Rolling chip turnover for V...

Garborone Sun Re-branded as Avani

Sam Mitchell
July 6, 2015
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Garborone Sun is a well-known name of Gaborone Hotel and Casino that many refer to as G-Sun. However, on July 5, 2015 it was announced that the famous sign, logo, and design is expected to cease to exist on hot...

Sands signals renewed interest in Thailand casino resort

Lars Jones
July 4, 2015
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Las Vegas Sands said Thursday that Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd, Singapore is interested in running a casino and convention complex in Thailand. Asiaone quotes Krist Boo, vice president for communications as saying...

Finance minister wants casino approval in Thailand

Renee Kingsley
June 23, 2015
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Thailand known as the ‘land of smiles’ is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia and one of the reasons why Sommai Phasee, Thailand’s finance minister wants the country’s military government to ap...

Thailand NRC Chair denies casino study; Police chief endorses idea

Lars Jones
June 18, 2015
Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Thailand
Chairman, Thienchay Kiranandana of Thailand’s National Reform Council (NRC) has stated that the NRC has no plans to consider a proposal to legalize casinos in the country. He added that the plan has not been pr...

Thai reform group advocates legalizing casinos

Lars Jones
June 16, 2015
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About a dozen members of Thailand's National Reform Council (NRC) have signed on to an idea to legalize casinos in the predominantly Buddhist country. The news site The Nation reports that Major Arnun Watcharot...
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