Macau’s Legislative Assembly has unanimously voted in favor of a final reading of a new bill to tackle crimes associated with gambling. All 32 members of the assembly passed the “Law to Combat Crimes of Illegal Gambling” bill, which was initially proposed by the government in December 2023. highest potential sentence is a significant increase…
Month: October 2024
50 Cent Announces First-Ever Las Vegas Residency at Planet Hollywood
Six shows announced 50 Cent has announced his first ever Las Vegas residency, playing six shows from December to January 2025. 50 will perform the shows at PH Live at Planet Hollywood for the 50 Cent: In Da Club experience, with the shows slated around the new year celebrations on December 27-31 and January 3-4….
Case Collapses Against Teacher Accused of Running Betting Syndicate With Students
Magistrate withdraws A hearing into an Australian teacher accused of running a gambling syndicate with his students has collapsed after the sitting magistrate was heard to have said he “could not wait” to find him guilty. Wollongong High teacher Phil Saunders is accused of indecent assault of a person under his authority, indecent assault of…
Fintan Gavin: Future of Irish Poker Tournaments in Jeopardy
Fintan Gavin is a legend of Irish poker, both as a player and tournament organizer. Equally adept at running small events as major ones, such as hosting the first ever UK and Ireland Poker Tour in his home country, Gavin has ensured that tournament poker continues to go from strength to strength on the Emerald…
Archaeology Charity Scraps Projects After Great-Grandmother Steals £115k to Pay Gambling Debts
A great-grandmother in the UK stole £115,000 ($150,000) from the region’s biggest independent archaeology charity, which caused the organization to call off some of its major projects. avoiding prison time due to her poor health Pamela Bent used the money to deal with her gambling debts, taking it from the Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research…
Gambling Addiction Among South Korean Teens Doubles as Online Casino Use Skyrockets
The Korea Times has cited data from the Korea Center on Gambling Problems (KCGP) revealing that the number of teenagers in South Korea receiving gambling addiction counseling has doubled over the past four years. teens are also finding it harder to give up gambling The numbers rose from 1,286 in 2020 to 2,665 “by the…
Crown Resorts Hit with AU$2m Fine After Letting 242 Self-Excluded Gamblers Place Bets
Crown Resorts is in hot water again after letting 242 self-excluded gamblers enter its casino in Melbourne, Victoria and gamble. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined the company AU$2m (US$1.3m) for its transgressions from October 2023 to May 2024. It is illegal in the state for a casino to let self-excluded…
IGT Wins $5.3m Tender for Ex-Alvin Chau-Owned Firm’s Hotel Casino in Manila
IGT wins Manila tender International Game Technology (IGT) has won a $5.3m tender to supply and service gaming equipment for a new-build hotel casino owned by Macau-based LET Group Holdings Ltd in the Philippine capital Manila. LET confirmed the IGT deal backdated to Friday Formerly owned by imprisoned Macau gambling maven Alvin Chau, LET confirmed…
Pennsylvania Beginning Process to Join Multi-State Online Poker Compact
Governor tells regulator to get going It looks as if Pennsylvania poker players may get an exciting gift this holiday season. Late last week, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) began negotiations to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA). It would become the sixth state in the interstate online poker consortium. According to PlayPennsylvania,…
BTS’ Jimin Defrauded by Comedian Lee Jin Ho Over Illegal Gambling Debts
South Korean comedian Lee Jin Ho has admitted to suffering from gambling addiction after reports emerged that he had taken money from a host of celebrities, including BTS’ Jimin. Lee Jin Ho came clean in a post on his Instagram account after music agency BIGHIT revealed that Jimin had loaned him 100 KRW ($73,600) in…