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India: 89 Booked for Gambling in Paldi

The HALLO ECHO

  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

The HALLO ECHO

  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

The HALLO ECHO

  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

The HALLO ECHO

  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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India Govt Blocks 138 Betting Apps with Chinese Links

The HALLO ECHO

  The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has started blocking around 138 betting apps with China links for their alleged involvement in money laundering, and posing threat to India’s financial security. The crackdown on these platforms began after the government received an alert from a nodal officer of the Ministry of Home Affairs.…

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Cambodian Casinos Urged to Settle Non-Gambling Taxes

The HALLO ECHO

  The General Department of Taxation (GDT) reminded the directors of all enterprises engaged in commercial gambling to declare and pay taxes on all business activities other than gambling. In a February 2 notice, GDT director-general Kong Vibol said that they must fulfill their tax obligations for gambling in accordance with the Prakas on the…

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