TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) has revealed a shocking trend in children involved in online gambling transactions. According to PPATK Head, Ivan Yustiavandana, the involvement of children in such activities is connected to online games “There are 197,054 children aged between 11 and 19 [have engaged in online gambling], with...
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A nation bet big on online casinos. It didn’t go well.
While the players are in China, the croupiers on their screens are often far away in studios in the Philippine capital Manila. Filipino officials say many of these operations are also run and staffed by Chinese nationals. Now, the Southeast Asian nation is shutting them down, concerned that the businesses have become fronts for a...
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Myths About Online Gambling
With online gambling growing rapidly in popularity, there’s also a lot of misinformation out there about what it entails. Between shady offshore sites and sensationalized media coverage, it’s easy to get the wrong idea about internet betting and gaming on trustworthy sites, such as Roll XO. To separate fact from fiction, let’s take a closer...
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Philippine President Announces Ban on Online Gambling Operations
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced a ban on online gambling operations, accusing them of connection to a variety of crimes, including murder, kidnapping, online scams, human trafficking, and torture. In this annual State of the Nation address, Marcos said that the ban would take effect immediately, but that he had given the country’s...
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US legislators crafting model legislation to create pathway to legal igaming
In an effort to better prepare lawmakers to carry legal online gambling bills in US states, the National Council of Legislators (NCLGS) from Gaming States is crafting model legislation. The initiative will put a framework in the hands of any legislator anywhere in the US who chooses to move forward with an online gambling bill...
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BRI Blocks 1,049 Accounts Linked to Online Gambling
Jakarta. The state-run Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) has blocked at least a thousand accounts linked to online gambling. According to BRI’s risk management director Agus Sudiarto, the bank actively browses various online gambling websites to look for BRI accounts that gamblers might use to make their deposits. Once identified, BRI immediately blocks these accounts. This strategy...
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PPATK: Online Gamblers Are Mainly From the Lower-Middle Class
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – When Ivan Yustiavandana came to the meeting with the Legal Commission at the House of Representatives (DPR) on Wednesday, June 6, he came with piles of comprehensive data on online gambling players. So, the Chief of the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) held nothing back when he was asked about the...
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10 best-rated South African online casinos
Tips for gambling at SA’s top sites, with the best variety of games and promotions South African players are constantly looking for new opportunities to deposit their funds and gamble. That is why we decided to create a guide to help you find the best South Africa online casino for you. Our top 10 list...
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Ex-senator’s son held over online gambling
Officers question Narote Piriyarangsan, 33, the son of former senator Sangsit, about his alleged links to an online gambling network. (Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham) The son of a former senator known for his academic expertise in gambling has been arrested on charges of owning an online gambling network and its payment system. Narote Piriyarangsan, 33, was...
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The Ministry Of Transportation Threatens To Fire Employees If They Are Involved In Online Gambling
JAKARTA – The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) has warned employees within the ministry not to get involved with online gambling. Because, if proven to be involved, there will be sanctions up to termination of employment (PHK). The Ministry of Transportation has also issued Circular No. SE-MHB 3 of 2024 concerning Prevention and Control of Online...
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Silver trader held at gunpoint after losing 1.3cr in online gambling | Rajkot News – Times of India
Rajkot: A silver trader and his father were held at gunpoint after the trader incurred huge losses in online gambling and was unable to repay his debt. The Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) filed a complaint against three persons — Uttam Viradiya, Smit Sakhiya, and Ravi Vekariya — under IPC Sections 386, 506 (2) and...
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Online Casino Legalization Considered In Ohio
Could online casino gaming and poker be coming to Ohio? Some lawmakers in the state are considering just that after a small panel of legislators met last week to study the issue. Online lottery sales were also included in the discussion as well, and some consider adding online gaming as just another option for players...