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Preston Hotel found guilty of allowing a minor to gamble

A Magistrate has ordered the Preston Hotel to pay a total of AU$25,300 ($16,600) for allowing a 16-year-old to access betting terminals and gamble at the Hotel on six occasions between May and September 2022.

Tabcorp and eight venues charged by Victorian regulator for allowing minor to gamble

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has charged Tabcorp along with eight venues for allegedly allowing a minor to gamble, in breach of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003. Tabcorp faces a total of 54 charges, including 27 counts of allowing a minor to gamble and failing to reasonably supervise its electronic betting terminals.

VGCCC bans bets on sports with minors

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) will ban betting on all under-19 sports competitions and any betting on the performance of individual players under 18 in junior and senior sport.

Scientific Games plans to only retain minority interest in lottery business if divested

Scientific Games on Thursday said it expects to hold no more than a minority equity interest in the entity that owns SG Lottery, should the company go ahead with an IPO of its lottery business. 

Korea clamps down on gambling businesses exploiting legal loophole

The South Korean government recently announced the implementation of new guidelines to address businesses engaging in what officials call "pseudo-casino operations."

Japan’s top law firms assist Osaka IR’s with $3.4B loan from bank consortium

Osaka's integrated resort developer consortium has secured a $3.4 billion loan from a bank consortium, to further the development of the country's first casino.

Philippine senator calls for POGO ban due to fugitive concerns

The Philippine Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros is urging for an immediate halt to the operation of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) within the country, citing concerns that human trafficking is intertwined with its business operations.

Playson grants clown unlimited powers in Energy Joker: Hold and Win

Playson, the fast-growing digital entertainment supplier, has combined the striking themes of its most successful games in its latest title Energy Joker: Hold and Win.

Macau illegal gambling law imposes fines for gambling in public places

Macau's new illegal gambling bill aims to impose fines for gambling activities in parks and other public places.

Thai casino legalization study at cabinet meeting next week: report 

The study results to legalize casinos and entertainment complexes in Thailand are set to be presented at the upcoming cabinet meeting next week, according to the report from the Bangkok Post.