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me88 Becomes First Online Casino Malaysia to Secure Gaming Curacao License

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   me88, the powerhouse of online casino Malaysia, has been granted a master license of gaming service provider by the Government of Curacao, also known as Curacao Gaming. This sees me88 as one of the few online casinos in Asia to be recognised by not only international gambling regulators and game…

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Kazakhstan President Directs Govt Agencies to Limit Gambling for Certain Individuals

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes   Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on September 4 addressed the increasing issue of gambling in the country. As it has caused tragedy for some families, particularly young people at a higher risk, President Tokayev has instructed state authorities to establish restrictions on gambling for certain citizens. He stressed the importance…

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PAGCor Issues Stern Warning to Offshore Gaming Licensees and Service Providers Engaged in Illegal Activities

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  The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCor) issued a stern warning to its offshore gaming licensees and accredited service providers to abide by the Philippine laws and strictly comply with PAGCor’s rules and regulations. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for PAGCor, Alejandro Tengco, enjoined all licensees and service providers to operate only within…

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Macau Junket Boss Jailed for Illegal Gambling, Money Laundering

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  Macau’s second-biggest junket boss was jailed for 14 years on Friday for running an illegal multi-billion-dollar gambling ring. The high-profile arrests and prosecution of Macau’s big junket bosses have coincided with Chinese President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive, which includes closer scrutiny of corrupt officials who might travel to Macau to place bets and launder…

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Casino Management Companies No Longer Allowed to Extend Credit Under New Amendment to Macau Gaming Laws

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  The Macau Executive Council has announced new amendments to the legal regime for the gaming industry which would prohibit management companies from extending credit to players. The Secretary for Administration and Justice, Cheong Weng Chon, and Director of the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), Adriano Marques Ho, announced the new law at the…

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Japanese Government Approves Osaka Plan

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  The Japanese government has approved the nation’s first integrated resort plan, equipped with a casino – to be located in Osaka. An expert panel selected to evaluate the proposal from Osaka City and the prefectural governments found the application to have met all requirements. The Osaka IR is set to be developed by a…

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