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ASCI Signs MoU with FIFS, AIGF and EGF

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Reading Time: 3 minutes   The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS), the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) and the E-Gaming Federation (EGF). The MoU between ASCI and the online gaming industry federations establishes a framework to address these challenges…

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Former Thai Police Chief Torsak Faces Investigation for Bribery

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has initiated an investigation into former Royal Thai Police commissioner-general Pol General Torsak Sukvimol and seven others for alleged bribery linked to illegal gambling operations. According to Thai media, this decision follows accusations that Torsak demanded money and assets from 18 gambling websites and…

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India Investigates Google Over Policies for Real-money Games

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   India’s competition oversight body has ordered a probe into Google over its policies for real-money games on its platform The investigation comes after a complaint by online gaming group WinZO that called Google’s policies restrictive. WinZO contacted India’s Competition Commission (CCI) back in 2022, after it was excluded from…

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AFC signs MoU with IBIA to strengthen fight against match-fixing

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s resolve to protect and safeguard the beautiful game in Asia was further underlined today through the signing of a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). Moving forward, the AFC and IBIA will work closely to detect irregular betting patterns…

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Philippine Senator Pushes for Inquiry into Banks’ Role in Pogo Funding

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has proposed Senate Resolution 1193 to investigate the failure of local banks to detect POGO-related suspicious transactions tied to criminal activities, following the case of former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo. Gatchalian, in his resolution, highlighted bank transactions involving Guo’s companies, which amounted to hundreds…

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Chinese Football Bans 43 for Life Over Gambling and Match-Fixing Scandal

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Chinese football authorities have banned 43 individuals for life due to their involvement in gambling and match-fixing scandals. The list includes three former China international footballers and South Korean World Cup player Son Jun-ho. China’s extensive football corruption crackdown campaign has been ongoing since 2022. The National Sports General…

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