Jakarta (ANTARA) – With the number of online gambling victims continuing to mount, the Indonesian government has officially declared war against the practice. Considering the detrimental effect of online gambling on the community, the government has prepared a special weapon to eradicate it, namely Presidential Decree Number 21 of 2024 on the Online Gambling Eradication...
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Indonesia to block access to online gambling platforms
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Hadi Tjahjanto announced on Friday that the online gambling task force will cut off people’s access to online gambling platforms. The task force will also involve village-affiliated non-commissioned officers (Babinsa) of the National Armed Forces (TNI) and security and public order officers (Bhabinkamtibnas) of...
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MGM Resorts and Playtech Partner to Launch New Live Casino Platform
Casino giant MGM Resorts International and one of the biggest iGaming software developers Playtech announced a new strategic partnership between the two companies on June 20. The partnership will result in the creation of a brand new product branded as “MGM Live” which will include access to a live dealer casino experience hosted in two...
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Indonesia gambling task force unveils action plan
Chief security minister Hadi Tjahjanto said the newly formed task force will initiate three immediate lines of action. Indonesia.- Hadi Tjahjanto, Indonesia’s chief security minister, held a press conference on Thursday (June 20) to announce the work of the country’s newly created task force to tackle online gambling. He said there will be three main...
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ACMA blocks more illegal gambling websites
The blocked sites include A Big Candy, Jackpoty and John Vegas Casino. By Gambling Insider The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has recently blocked more illegal offshore gambling websites with the help of local Australian ISPs. Among the sites blocked are A Big Candy, Jackpoty and John Vegas Casino, where investigations have shown them...
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INDONESIAN POLICE UNCOVER 318 ONLINE GAMBLING CASES, ARREST 464 SUSPECTS
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, June 21 (Bernama) — Indonesian police have uncovered 318 cases of online gambling and arrested 464 suspects in a major crackdown over the past three months, a senior police official reported. The operations, conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department’s Online Gambling Eradication Task Force, took place between April 23 and...
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Australia blocks more offshore gambling sites to protect consumers
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has instructed internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to additional offshore gambling websites operating in violation of Australian regulations. The ACMA announced that the latest sites targeted for blocking include A Big Candy, Jackpoty, and John Vegas Casino. This is a part of the regulator’s ongoing efforts...
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Biggest Wins in Japanese Gambling History – About Manchester
Although online gambling is not permitted to be offered within the country of Japan, off-shore online gambling sites are still accessible to players and have provided many with remarkable wins. The wins discussed here did not only make headlines but also changed the lives of the lucky winners. Here we will discuss the most astounding...
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Svenska Spel to report on “revenue health”
The Swedish gambling operator says it will report on the portion of revenue generated by lower-risk players. Sweden.- State-controlled Svenska Spel says it has begun analysing and reporting on ‘revenue health’, specifying the portion of revenue generated by lower-risk players. It expects to release the first report in August corresponding to the second quarter of...
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Alberta to follow Ontario roadmap in launching commercial online gambling market
Alberta’s administration is to follow fellow Canadian province Ontario’s blueprint by launching a regulated online gambling market. Alberta, which includes the cities of Calgary and Edmonton, would open up its market in line with Ontario’s launch in 2022. Commercial online gambling has since contributed CA$2.7bn (US$1.97m) to Ontario’s GDP, according to figures released this week....
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1Win is Changing Online Gambling in 2024 – New Telegraph
1Win Nigeria is the most popular betting site, with various sports betting options. This platform is the leading platform among its packs, and it is loved by most bettors due to the presence of mobile applications that are highly smooth and optimized, offering the users an enriching experience. If you are new to sports betting...
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ACMA Blocks More Illegal Offshore Gambling Websites
Reading Time: 3 minutes National Rugby League (NRL) club Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks recently announced that the exclusive naming rights to their stadium will be up for grabs at the end of the year. The stadium is currently named after PointsBet, but the sports betting company has confirmed they will not be extending their sponsorship when it...