Another Indonesian influencer charged for promoting online gambling

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Frank Schuengel

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October 22, 2025

Another Indonesian influencer charged for promoting online gambling

Police in the Hulu Sungai Utara (HSU) Regency charged a 22-year-old woman with several offenses related to the promotion of illegal gambling portals. Local outlet Radar Lamongan reported that Nab has admitted to accepting payment in exchange for uploading promotional videos containing links to online casino platforms.

According to investigators, one of the videos included images of online casino games. Nab, who has around 25,400 followers, listed her availability for product endorsements in her Instagram bio. Police said she received gambling-related promotional material via WhatsApp from an individual using the alias “Queen Fanta Slot.”

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Officers from the Criminal Research Unit of the North Hulu Sungai Police Force reportedly searched Nab’s residence, seizing her phone, items of clothing allegedly used for filming, and access to her e-wallet and Instagram account. The e-wallet, operated through local payment app DANA, was allegedly used to receive payments from the intermediary.

Authorities said Nab will be charged under provisions of Indonesia’s gambling and electronic transactions law, which was amended in 2024 to include e-payment channels linked to gambling activity. The promotional posts have since been deleted but were originally uploaded in September. The case follows a series of similar arrests involving young female influencers accused of using their social media profiles to market gambling sites.

Earlier this month, the Denpasar District Court sentenced 19-year-old influencer Vienna Varella Angeli Parinussa to 18 months in prison and fined her IDR30 million ($1,812) after she was found guilty of taking payments to post gambling links on Instagram. The sentencing sparked public outrage after Vienna was photographed making an obscene gesture outside the courtroom.

In August, another influencer, Nia, aged 21, from Buleleng Regency, received a 10-month jail term and fines totaling IDR6 million ($362) for similar offenses. The court cited leniency in her sentencing due to her role as the primary caregiver of a young child.

The new casino will feature a range of slot machines and live table games including roulette, blackjack, and poker. It will also include a bar, buffet restaurant, and lounge areas. According to Palasino, the design is aimed at providing a comfortable, contemporary environment for both regular players and casual visitors.

Mikulov is a small but established tourist destination, known for its historic sites and proximity to major travel routes between Vienna and Brno. The location is expected to attract a mix of Czech and Austrian visitors.

Palasino Group currently operates three casinos in the Czech Republic – Palasino Excalibur City, Palasino Wullowitz, and Palasino Praha – as well as hotels in Germany and Austria.

The group was spun off from Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed Far East Consortium (FEC) in March 2024 and has since focused on strengthening its presence in Central Europe.

The company said the new property will follow the same standards applied across its portfolio, including commitments to fairness, transparency, and responsible gaming.

The Spielbank Rostock officially opened its doors on October 16 with a glamorous celebration that marked a new chapter for premium entertainment in northern Germany. Spielbank Rostock’s pre-opening welcomed media and industry guests for an exclusive tour, with NOVOMATIC’s Stefan Krenn spotlighting the project’s impact on sustainability, regional growth, and entertainment innovation.

With a total investment of around EUR 8.9 million and up to 90 new staff, Spielbank Rostock is not only the largest and most modern casino in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern but also an important tourism and economic catalyst for the region.

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Following a comprehensive construction phase, the new venue at Petridamm stands as an impressive example of contemporary casino design, technological innovation, and first-class entertainment.

An evening full of highlights and entertainment

At 4 p.m., the doors opened to the public for an evening filled with highlights, culinary delights, and premium entertainment. Musical performances by the Rostock band 4FUN and pianist Maximilian Kraft ensured a lively atmosphere and added the perfect finishing touch to a festive night.

_{Thomas Fritz, Managing Director of Spielbanken MV GmbH}

“With the new Spielbank Rostock, we have created an experience that goes far beyond traditional gaming. This project perfectly reflects our philosophy of combining technology, design, and entertainment at the highest level – while embracing responsibility and innovation, all with a regional touch. From the very first night, we wanted to offer our guests an open and welcoming atmosphere that invites interaction, conversation, and celebration,” emphasized Thomas Fritz, Managing Director of Spielbanken MV GmbH & Co. KG.

A special highlight of the evening was the official opening of the new BOLD event area – a spacious club with a contemporary bar and lounge atmosphere designed to host live entertainment, themed evenings, show programs, and poker tournaments with up to ten tables.

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As the only casino in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to combine classic table games and modern electronic gaming, Spielbank Rostock offers a premium gaming experience. Guests can enjoy four Roulette tables, two Blackjack and two Poker tables, as well as a modern gaming floor of more than 1,300 m² featuring around 130 NOVOMATIC electronic gaming terminals of the latest generation.

The venue also sets new standards in sustainability and technology. In addition to the advanced thermal insulation, the waste warmth generated by the gaming terminals is used to heat the building, while a state-of-the-art photovoltaic system on the roof contributes to its overall energy efficiency.

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The innovative NOVOVISION casino management system was implemented as the new operational business backbone that ensures the highest security standards in the areas of player protection and compliance, including automated checks against the nationwide OASIS exclusion database.

All 130 electronic gaming machines and jackpots, the cash handling via TITO, the access system and player management as well as all business processes and the entire AML monitoring are centrally managed via NOVOVISION.

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The partnership marks another milestone in Slotegrator’s ongoing global expansion strategy, reinforcing its commitment to connecting operators with high-quality, certified content that engages players and drives long-term success.

“We’re thrilled to welcome InOut Games to our portfolio. Their dynamic and modern game design philosophy perfectly matches what our partners and their players are looking for. Together, we’re ready to bring even more excitement to the iGaming market,” added Yelyzaveta Kundel, Partner Relationship Manager at Slotegrator.

JCM Global is boosting security and streamlining operations at Seven Feathers Casino—Oregon’s premier gaming and entertainment destination—by upgrading the entire casino floor to the advanced iVIZION bill validator and enhancing the ICB Intelligent Cash Box system to the superior ICB 3.0 with web-based reporting.

Including Seven Feathers Casino, JCM’s ICB system is now active on nearly 300,000 EGMs in North America, making it one of the most widely used systems in the gaming industry.

JCM’s iVIZION is the leading bill validator in its class, unmatched in both security and performance. Its advanced Contact Image Sensor (CIS) technology enhances security by scanning 75 times more data points than any bill validator, capturing the full image of both sides of a banknote or ticket, all while maintaining the fastest and highest acceptance rate.

Marty Sauvage, Seven Feathers Director of Slots, said, “As a long-time JCM partner, we were impressed with the JCM team and its commitment to a successful deployment of the iVIZION bill validator and the latest in ICB technology to our casino floor

Dave Kubajak, JCM Global - SVP – Sales, Marketing & Operations — _{Dave Kubajak, JCM’s SVP of Sales, Marketing & Operations}

JCM’s ICB Intelligent Cash Box system streamlines the entire drop process, eliminating human error, enhancing accuracy, and boosting compliance. The ICB 3.0 system offers customizable web-based reporting for intelligence-driven floor drops and decision-making.and soft count operations.

Underscoring its reliability, JCM Global’s ICB system was recently awarded Gold for Top Productivity Enhancement Technology at the GGB iGB Gaming Technology Awards.

Dave Kubajak, JCM SVP – Sales, Marketing & Operations, added, “We are grateful to the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians and the staff at Seven Feathers Casino for continuing to put their trust in JCM. JCM has partnered with the casino since it opened in 1992, and we are very pleased to be a part of this upgrade to our latest innovative solutions, adding further protections and system intelligence to the casino floor.”

SJM’s booths featured interactive games, lucky draws, and photo opportunities with its mascot ‘Sam the Rooster’. The company also offered hotel packages combining luxury stays, fine dining, family ‘edu-tainment’ activities, golf access and art exhibitions to promote Macau’s ‘Tourism+’ concept of cross-sector experiences.

As part of the initiative, SJM hosted two luncheons for travel industry professionals — one at The Westin Jakarta and another at the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur — bringing together more than 80 representatives from airlines, travel agencies and MICE planners.

The sessions included presentations on SJM’s latest developments, quizzes with prizes, and discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation and tailoring travel products for Southeast Asian markets.

SJM said the events helped deepen understanding of regional travelers’ preferences and reinforced Macau’s image as a ‘World Centre of Tourism and Leisure’, in line with the Macao SAR Government’s strategy to diversify its tourism sources.

‘Through these engagements, SJM continues to build stronger connections with the Southeast Asian travel trade and promote Macau’s world-class hospitality offerings,’ the company said in a statement.

As the Asian gaming hub continues to be heavily dependent on the mainland Chinese market, the Macau government has been pushing efforts to increase the share of non-Chinese tourists in the city, with local gaming operators now regularly participating in international promotional events with the city’s tourism authorities.

Macau sets monthly tourism record with over 4.2M visitors in August 2025 — _{Macau visitor arrivals JAN-AUG 2025}

Despite these efforts, international visitors represented only 7 percent of the total 19.2 million tourists that came to Macau in the first half of this year, the same percentage reported by the same period of last year, with the majority hailing from mainland China or Hong Kong.

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The platform launch builds on FlexPlay’s existing casino aggregation offering, which includes over 15,000 casino games from more than 230 providers, all available through a single, seamless integration.

With an elevated turnkey solution that allows online casinos to launch, scale and grow efficiently, FlexPlay has bold ambitions to expand globally with interest already high amongst operators of all sizes.

Alexandra Artemova, CEO of FlexPlay, said: “FlexPlay was created to simplify the launch and growth of online casinos, especially in emerging markets across the globe. We offer more than just platform technology – we firmly believe in developing strategic partnerships that are driven by flexibility, scalability, and expert support at every stage. When our clients grow, we grow with them. Through our easy-to-navigate control centre casino platform, we have developed a turnkey solution that is hugely suitable for operators launching a casino from scratch, as well as existing brands looking to scale quickly and migrate onto modern software.”

The fourth edition of the leading industry playbook, developed in partnership with NEXT.io, brings together quantitative research by independent analytics agency Kantar, qualified opinions from over 350 iGaming experts, and AI analysis of more than 120,000 media headlines to outline the key discussions shaping the future of the iGaming industry. Powered by real cases, market analytics, and authoritative views, the report shares credible, data-backed forecasts for 2026.

Valentina Bagniya, CMO, Softswiss — _{Valentina Bagniya, CMO at SOFTSWISS}

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The 2026 iGaming Trends Report, created by SOFTSWISS in partnership with NEXT.io, will be presented live during the 2026 iGaming Trends Marathon at the SiGMA Central Europe Summit on 5 November. The Marathon will unveil the new edition live on stage through a high-impact programme packed with expert talks and industry insights.

During the 2026 iGaming Trends Marathon, leading iGaming experts will share their perspectives on key industry areas, including cybersecurity, brand management, responsible gaming and, of course, AI integration. The programme will also cover discussions on the future of iGaming in Latin America and Africa.

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Aristocrat Interactive, a leading global real money gaming (RMG) supplier, will add Simulate to its iGaming platform offering, allowing more sports fans real-time betting experiences. This follows the previous successful integration of Zoom Soccer, another of Logifuture’s industry-defining virtual sports products.

Niccolo Cassettari, Chief Business Development Officer at Logifuture, said: “Expanding our relationship with Aristocrat Interactive marks an exciting step forward for Simulate – and reinforces our mission to build next-generation betting experiences. Their decision to adopt multiple products from our portfolio is a strong signal that we’re on the right path. We’re seeing a growing appetite for fresh, innovative sports entertainment – and for operators, it’s a chance to showcase innovation and position themselves ahead of the curve – offering users a fresh, engaging experience that sets them apart from the competition.”

Nir Hakarmeli, Managing Director at Aristocrat Interactive iGaming & Sports, added: “We’re constantly striving to add cutting-edge products that can enhance the experience for our partners and their players in a responsible and sustainable way. Simulate is an exciting addition to our portfolio – a fast, engaging and highly original concept that fits perfectly with the demand we’re seeing in key growth markets while aligning with our commitment to delivering safe and enjoyable play. As part of our extended agreement with Logifuture, we’re pleased to bring Simulate to a wider audience through this latest integration.”

Another Indonesian influencer charged for promoting online gambling

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Indonesian authorities have arrested another social media influencer accused of promoting online gambling sites, marking the latest in a growing number of prosecutions targeting digital content creators involved in the country’s ongoing online gambling crackdown.

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Palasino Group is expanding its footprint in the Czech Republic with a new property in the South Moravian town of Mikulov, close to the Austrian border.

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An evening full of highlights and entertainment

Modern gaming at the highest level

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Slotegrator, a leading iGaming content aggregator and solution provider for online casinos and sportsbooks, continues strengthening its global presence, this time with a new strategic partnership with InOut Games, an innovative B2B game developer with a rapidly growing international portfolio.

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Macau casino operator SJM Resorts has stepped up efforts to attract Southeast Asian tourists, after taking part in the ‘Experience Macao Mega Sale’ events in Indonesia and Malaysia earlier this month, amongst a government-led push to expand Macau’s tourism reach.

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the National Privacy Commission (NPC) have signed a deal to strengthen data privacy safeguards and regulatory compliance across the country’s gaming industry.

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FlexPlay has rolled out a new casino platform to complement its existing game aggregator, providing the global iGaming industry with a comprehensive turnkey solution to help launch and manage online casinos with confidence and flexibility.

Operators have all the features and tools needed to hit the ground running, including core components such as:

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SOFTSWISS has announced the opening of the waitlist for early access to its 2026 iGaming Trends Report — a comprehensive playbook designed to equip business leaders with data-driven insights into the industry’s evolving landscape.

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Logifuture, a leading supplier of iGaming products, has expanded its relationship with Aristocrat Interactive with the integration of its unique virtual sports product, Simulate.

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