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The Matviyenko review on online gambling services' integrity
Russian senator Valentina Matviyenko called for an assessment of online gambling services, advocating for legal regulation to ensure they operate within the law instead of lawlessly.
Banks in Hungary crack down on illicit online casinos
Hungary's financial institutions are on a mission to combat illegal gambling operators, as they pose a significant threat to the nation, depriving it of tax revenue needed for societal development. Starting this month, accounts linked to unlicensed gambling platforms will be blocked, and illicit sites may eventually face blocking and fines to protect players as well.
Bookmakers lose their "fast games" privileges
A new law tightening gambling equipment requirements for bookmakers also brought a ban on "fast games" technology, including slot machines and gaming tables, both online and offline.
In addition, tax rates, registration fees for mobile devices, and other areas have seen an increase to balance the budget and fund essential services. Time will tell if this step proves justified.
Gambling licenses to support education in Ukraine
Revenue from gambling licenses and lottery operations in Ukraine is earmarked for educational activities, offering financial support to higher and professional education institutions. Over 76 million UAH has already been allocated to higher education institutions for urgent facility repairs.
Special gambling domains under consideration
Parliamentarian Ivan Sukharev is pushing for the development of a unique subdomain for the placement of legal gambling websites in Russia, aiming to shut down unregulated online resources operating as bookmaker offices and casinos without legal supervision.
Court overturns Joker online casino license revocation
Last year, the license of the Joker online casino was revoked by the KRAIL. The decision was appealed in court, and the court sided with LLC "DZOKER.YU.A," recognizing the KRAIL's decision as unlawful and reversing the action to revoke the Joker's license. KRAIL will now have to pay a court fee to the state.
Former footballer Alexander Bukharov’s gambling addiction confession
During a broadcast, former Rubin, Zenit, and Rostov forward Alexander Bukharov admitted to his gambling addiction, which began when he moved to Saint Petersburg in 2010. He won $20,000 by participating in the Pokerstars Sunday Million online tournament, spending over 11 hours playing.
Swindlers and unscrupulous individuals in the gambling scene
The allure of quick money draws scoundrels and swindlers to the gambling world, lured by the promise of illicit gains.
Stores' money lost to casino gambling
A saleswoman from a Mogilev store was suspected of stealing money and using it to gamble in casinos. Her motive? The need for cash for online gambling. An investigation is underway, and she may face imprisonment ranging from 2 to 5 years.
Gambling in prison and extortion of inmates
Law enforcement recently dismantled a criminal group that organized gambling within detention facilities, extorting money from inmates for their personal enrichment.
All-in from the organizers of an illegal casino
Despite the state's efforts to curb the underground gambling business, it remains attractive to those seeking quick money. In Norilsk, organizers held gambling in uninhabited apartments, raided by law enforcement in May 2023.
Passwords obtained, credit taken out, and prison time
In the Sumy region, a gambling addict conned his friends into giving him their bank account passwords and took out loans, using the funds to bet on Parimatch. He was sentenced to six years in prison for his actions.
Resort in Karaganda – not a place for gambling
Illegal poker games for money were organized at the "Baiterek Resort" near Karaganda, despite gambling being prohibited there. The organizer was fined, and the illegal activities have been stopped.
Illegal gambling business halted in Maykopsky District
A criminal quartet was arrested for organizing and conducting illegal gambling in the Maykopsky District of Russia. Their illegal activities have been dismantled with the help of law enforcement. Searches revealed various electronic devices, tablets, phones, bank cards, documents, draft notes, and cash funds.
China shuts down online casino, arrests over 90 individuals
In the city of Zhao Tun in Yunnan province, police arrested 93 individuals and shut down an online gambling platform following an almost two-year investigation. Over 900 million yuan (approximately 124.6 million USD) was seized from the group, and the platform was shut down.
Illegal casino discovered in Novosibirsk
Law enforcement uncovered another illegal casino operating in Novosibirsk. An abandoned building was used for the illegal gambling, and a criminal case has been initiated for further investigation.
Siberian duo runs illegal casino
Two women in Novosibirsk organized an illegal gambling club, installing over 30 gaming machines and operating for eight months. The organizers were sentenced, but it remains to be seen if this will deter other criminals from engaging in similar activities.
Vladivostok Casino Group receives fitting punishment
A criminal group that operated illegal gambling, bribery, and other crimes in Vladivostok for over two and a half years received their sentences. The organizers of the illegal gambling business received the punishment they deserved, but it remains unclear if this will deter others from engaging in such activities. 🚀
- Hungary is cracking down on illegal gambling operators, aiming to protect the nation from a significant threat that deprives it of tax revenue for societal development. Starting this month, they will block accounts linked to unlicensed gambling platforms and potentially impose blocking and fines.
- In addition to regulating online gambling services, Russian senator Matviyenko is pushing for a unique subdomain for the placement of legal gambling websites, aiming to shut down unregulated online resources operating illegally as bookmaker offices and casinos.
- Although he won a substantial amount by participating in the Pokerstars Sunday Million online tournament, former footballer Alexander Bukharov admitted to his gambling addiction, which started in 2010 and led to him spending over 11 hours playing.
