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TN Governor Ravi Grants Assent to Bill Banning Online Gambling

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  Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Monday, April 10, 2023, granted his assent to the re-adopted Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, 2022 (L.A. Bill No. 53 of 2022). Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said the assent was a “good consequence” of the resolution on the Governor adopted by…

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Singapore Gambling Regulatory Authority to Crack Down on Use of Crypto Assets

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  Singapore’s new gambling regulator, the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), announced it has no plans to legalise the use of cryptocurrency within its land-based gaming industry as it continues to explore the use of crypto across video game and social gaming platforms. In what appears to be a continuation of Singapore’s general opposition to the…

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India: 89 Booked for Gambling in Paldi

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  As many as 89 people were booked by the Ahmedabad police late Monday night for gambling in Paldi area of Ahmedabad with more than Rs 1.58 crore of muddamal (property seized in connection with a criminal case) and cash. “The people got together for a wedding engagement ceremony to be held Tuesday. As a…

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China to Help Cambodia in Cracking Down on Cross-Border and Online Gambling

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  China has promised to help Cambodia crack down on illegal online gambling and illegal cross-border gambling as part of efforts to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two Asian nations. Tackling transnational crime, specifically illegal gambling, human trafficking and drugs, was among the key topics outlined by Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian during…

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Prosecutors Aim to Increase Alvin Chau Prison Sentence

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  The Public Prosecutions Office in Macau is seeking to increase the prison sentence for Alvin Chau Cheok Wa by three-and-a-half years. In its appeal, it will push for 21.5 years for the former Suncity junket boss. Chau was given 18 years on the conclusion of his trial last month. Both the prosecution and defence…

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India: MNS General Secretary Manoj Chavan Writes to State Govt to Implement Casinos Act

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  Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) general secretary Manoj Chavan has addressed a letter to the state government requesting it to formulate a gaming policy for revenue generation and allowing gaming zones in the state. In the letter, Chavan emphasised that allowing gaming zones will lead to revenue and employment generation in the state. He stated…

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