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Macau Authorities and Casinos Prepare for Super Typhoon Ragasa The Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), in collaboration with six licensed casino operators and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), convened an emergency session to plan for the approaching Super Typhoon Ragasa. This meeting aimed to organize precautionary actions ahead of the severe weather conditions […]

Background of the Lawsuit RWV LLC, a marketing agency specializing in mobile gaming, has initiated legal action against the casino operator Horseplay. The dispute centers around allegations that Horseplay improperly used RWV’s confidential information to gain a competitive advantage, securing a lucrative partnership without providing the agency any financial compensation. Details of the Partnership and […]

Rescue of Two Chinese Nationals in Vietnam Vietnamese authorities recently intervened to save two Chinese men who were kidnapped following a gambling-related dispute at a local casino. This incident highlights the risks faced by foreign nationals involved in gambling abroad. Background of the Incident The two men had accumulated a large gambling debt at a […]

Former State Department Employee Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison for Embezzlement A former employee of the US State Department has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for illegally taking more than $650,000 from government funds to support her gambling addiction. Judge Christopher R. Cooper presided over the case and […]

Local Advisory Committee Rejects Manhattan Casino Proposal Manhattan’s hopes of hosting its first casino have been dashed after a key community group voted against the latest casino proposal for the borough. This decision effectively ends years of discussions about introducing a Las Vegas-style resort to one of New York City’s busiest business and tourist hubs. […]

Background of the Charity and Embezzlement Discovery Gateshead Access Panel, a charitable organization in North East England dedicated to assisting disabled individuals and their caregivers with funding applications, training, and managing carers’ payments and taxes, was compelled to shut down after significant financial theft was uncovered. The charity’s finance officer, S.H., repeatedly misappropriated funds to […]

Background of the Incident A 41-year-old man from Singapore admitted in court that he sent fake bomb threats following losses of approximately SGD 2,000 (about $1,559) while gambling on a cruise ship. These threats caused significant disruption, prompting extensive security checks on the vessel. Details of the Incident Neo Hui Ghim pleaded guilty to one […]

HMRC Secures Key Victory on Free Spins Taxation HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has achieved a major win in its efforts to enforce tax compliance within the online gambling industry. A recent tribunal ruling confirmed that free spins given as promotional incentives fall under the scope of remote gaming duty (RGD). This decision resolves longstanding […]

The Michigan Lottery has recently celebrated two players who have each taken home impressive cash prizes. One winner found success through an instant scratch ticket, while the other hit a substantial amount playing Powerball. Instant Ticket Wins $500,000 for Macomb County Resident A 69-year-old man from Macomb County struck it rich by winning a $500,000 […]

Introduction to the Fraud Investigation The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) alongside the Enforcement Bureau have charged two men from Northern Ontario, Joshua Silver, 36, and Montgomery McMahon, 45, following a detailed investigation into suspicious betting conduct connected to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). Details of the Betting Fraud Scheme Both individuals, based in […]