Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) has blocked five thousand bank accounts, both individual and group, linked to online gambling cases. Public relations group coordinator for PPATK, Natsir Kongah, said on Saturday that he could not confirm the exact value of transactions made via the bank accounts. “So far, we...
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Indonesia launches massive crackdown on online gambling, blocks nearly three million sites
JAKARTA (Bernama): Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has launched a sweeping campaign against online gambling, blocking a staggering 2,945,150 gambling sites from July 2023 to June 13, 2024. The ministry also addressed 16,596 instances of gambling content infiltrating educational platforms and 18,974 on government websites, while pressing for the closure of 555 e-wallet...
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Indonesia urges Telegram to crack down on online gambling content
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Communication and Informatics urged the messaging service Telegram to put a halt to the spread of online gambling-related content on its platform. Director General of Informatics Applications Semuel Abrijani Pangerapan stated that the ministry had sent a second letter to Telegram and sought a response within a week. “We...
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Online gambling ‘self-exclusion standards’ project seeks broader industry input | City, University of London
The Self-exclusion Standards project aims to identify the best practices in online gambling self-exclusion to help maximise the level of player protection, help build a robust process of self-exclusion, and become an effective barrier between players who struggle with controlling their gambling habits and online gambling in general. It is an initiative led by Dr...
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Ga. Woman Wants ‘Illegal’ Online Gambling Suit In State Court – Law360
By Elaine Briseño (June 14, 2024, 6:45 PM EDT) — A Georgia woman wants her suit accusing an online operator of hosting illegal gambling on sites disguised as game arcades sent back to state court, arguing she cannot verify without discovery whether the case meets the $5 million, 100-member class threshold required for federal cases…....
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Entain Facing £100M Class Action Lawuit Over Turkish Bribery Probe
Posted on: June 14, 2024, 03:59h. Last updated on: June 14, 2024, 03:59h. UK online gambling giant Entain is facing a class-action lawsuit from investors that could see it on the hook for £100 million (US$118 million.) Entain’s Turkish arm, Headlong, was so poorly overseen that employees were bribing Turkish officials and embezzling money from...
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Olympic Gold Kayaker Alwyn Morris Faces Legal Battle Over Offshore Gambling Operations
In the summer of 1984, Canadian kayaker Alwyn Morris carved a dash through the waters of California to win a gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics. It wasn’t just his victory that made headlines, but his significant act of raising an eagle feather salute on the podium to honor his Indigenous Mohawk Nation roots....
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Govt devising regulation on tracing accounts linked to online gambling
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Director general of informatics applications at the Communication and Informatics Ministry, Semuel Abrijani Pangerapan, said that a new regulation will authorize the ministry to trace financial accounts linked to online gambling and propose to block them. The draft of Government Regulation Number 71 of 2019 concerning the Implementation of Electronic Systems and...
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BetMGM Michigan Reports $1 Million Winner From Online Slots
BetMGM, the online sportsbook and iGaming platform for MGM Resorts International, is reporting a $1 million progressive jackpot winner from Michigan, where the company’s iCasino boasts over 2,700 casino gaming options and remains a huge player in the broader iCasino industry. It’s no wonder such a large-scale provider is one of our best sports betting sites....
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7 Best Tron (TRX) Casinos in 2024 | CoinCodex
The Tron blockchain has seen immense growth in recent years, establishing itself as one of the top platforms for decentralized applications and as a widely used cryptocurrency for funding online transactions. With the rising popularity of Tron came the emergence of numerous Tron casinos, providing crypto-gambling enthusiasts with a fun and rewarding way to put...
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Google’s Algorithm Tweaks Are Present Challenge, Future Chance For Gambling.com
Strong demand across all of its markets drives sales of digital marketing services provider Gambling.com (GAMB) to a Q1 record and sets it up for even stronger results despite a temporary search-engine headwind. NurPhoto via Getty Images The first thing you need to know about Gambling.com (GAMB) is that, contrary to its name, it’s not...
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Alberta’s Gambling Reforms — and What it Means for Online Poker Players
Key Takeaways Alberta has reformed its igaming laws to potentially allow third party operators to offer real money online poker. Alberta’s official provincial igaming site, PlayAlberta, does not currently offer poker. Alberta may share liquidity with Ontario, enabling operators to tap into a larger player pool. BetMGM and PokerStars have already started lobbying for Alberta...