State Minister for Finance Wasika Ayesha Khan said that the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has suspended 48,586 personal Mobile Financial Services (MFS) accounts on charges of involvement in online gambling, betting, and hundi. She said this while replying to a tabled question from Treasury Bench Lawmaker M Abdul Latif on behalf of Finance Minister...
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TIB for banning ads on online gambling
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed concern over the increased promotion of online gambling across traditional broadcast and social media platforms. In a press statement released on Thursday, the anti-corruption watchdog urged for the immediate restriction of gambling-related advertisements, enforcement of the Gambling Prevention Act, and proactive measures by relevant law enforcement agencies. “Despite clear...
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Finance Minister sees online gambling, hundi behind increasing money laundering
Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on Thursday said money laundering is increasing due to online gambling, gaming and hundi. The minister said this in response to a question of Awami League MP M Abdul Latif from Chattogram-11. The finance minister in a written answer said that the level of transactions through Mobile Financial Services...
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Odisha man kills self after murdering wife, daughter amid online gambling loss
Bhubaneswar: The bodies of a man, his wife and their 12-year-old daughter were found inside a car in Odisha’s Jharsuguda on Thursday morning, police said. The deceased have been identified as Sujit Ray, his wife Khusbu, and their daughter Arpita. Their bodies, bearing gunshot wounds, were discovered inside a car parked at a playground near...
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Danish gambling revenue up 5 per cent in March
Spillemyndigheden has published its latest revenue figures. Denmark.- The Danish gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden has published market figures for March 2024. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) was up by 5 per cent year-on-year at DKK 627m ($84.1m). Online casino contributed DKK 310m (up 20 per cent) and land-based casinos DKK 28m (up 14 per cent). Betting revenue...
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Zeal Network revenue up 35.2 per cent in Q1
Revenue was boosted by its lottery business in Germany. Germany.- Zeal Network has reported revenue of €36.1m for the first quarter, a rise of 35.2 per cent year-on-year. Zeal attributed the growth to its core lottery business in Germany and the launch of its online games division in June 2023. Revenue from the German business...
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Olga Hlukhovskaya: “1spin4win will keep launching standard network and individual Cash & Drops campaigns”
Olga Hlukhovskaya, Head of Account Management at 1spin4win, talks about the success behind the company’s ‘Treasure Hunt’ network promotion for online casinos launching June 1st. Exclusive Interview.- 1spin4win, an online slot provider, is launching ‘Treasure Hunt’ network promotion for online casinos, scheduled to run from June 1st to June 9th. Focus Gaming News discussed with Olga Hlukhovskaya, head of...
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The China-Philippines united front on online gambling
While the mainstream view in the Philippines is that China is to blame for the flourishing Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) industry, both countries have common cause in rooting out the ills of POGOs. People walk in the Chinatown section of Manila on 9 February 2024. (Jam Sta Rosa/AFP) Much has been said in the...
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KSA to fine Sarah Eternal €280,000 a week until it stops unlicensed offering
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the gambling regulator in the Netherlands, has issued Sarah Eternal with a weekly fine of €280,000 (£240,866/$300,506) for operating without a licence. Sarah Eternal has been offering games of chance on the casinosky.com website without holding the necessary licence. If Sarah Eternal fails to halt the violations, the KSA will fine the...
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South African online casino player strikes gold with R189,000 win at Tusk Casino
This remarkable achievement underscores the high-stakes excitement that Tusk Casino offers to its players. Adelheid’s journey to this significant win was facilitated by his engagement with SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za, the premier online casino and gambling guide specifically designed for South African players. Since its inception in 2003, SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za has been a cornerstone in the online gambling community,...
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REEVO Partners with OnlineCasinoReports to Enhance Online Gaming Discovery Experience
Reading Time: 2 minutes Zitro has made its mark at the Feria Internacional del Juego de Madrid (FIJMA 24), presenting an exciting range of products designed to captivate Spanish players. Under the slogan “Each Game, A Story”, Zitro has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence in the gaming industry in Spain. At the recent...
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Maine Sports Betting 2024: Best ME Online Sportsbooks
Whether you want to bet on the NFL or European soccer leagues – the best Maine sports betting sites come packed with top odds and low juice for every sporting event under the sun. For your convenience, we’ve listed the top 10 right here in this guide – starting with none other than Bovada as...