Thai police crackdown on major online gambling network
March 04, 2024 | 14:00
Thailand’s Technology Crime Suppression Bureau police have announced the successful crackdown on a major illegal online gambling network, with more than 200,000 gamblers registered as members. They also seized assets worth about 320 million THB (8.9 million USD).
Indonesia asks social media platform X to remove gambling ads
March 01, 2024 | 11:02
Indonesia’s Communications and Information Ministry (Kominfo) summoned representatives from the Singapore office of social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to address concerns regarding online gambling advertisements on the platform.
SBV combats illegal gambling and betting activities through e-wallets
January 23, 2022 | 09:35
The State Bank of Vietnam is intensifying investigations to fight against illegal gamblings via e-wallets, following recent media reports covering allegations related to MoMo's e-wallet.
Vietnam should develop gambling industry to boost tourism
June 25, 2020 | 08:25
If Vietnam legalises sports betting, billions of dollars could be recouped for the country and help boost tourism post-COVID-19.
Betting through the phone via e-wallets and top-up cards
June 23, 2020 | 10:22
Gamblers will be able to place bets via e-wallets and pre-paid top-up cards via telephone, following the latest draft amendments to Decree No.06/2017/ND-CP.
VAFIE proposes casino investment to buttress tourism growth
May 15, 2020 | 09:21
The establishment of a national council governing casino and prize-winning games opens the doors to promote this entertainment at Vietnam's resorts and hotels.
About 400 Chinese involved in online gambling ring in Hai Phong
July 30, 2019 | 11:33
Police and competent forces in the northern port city of Hai Phong have busted an international online gambling ring involved about 400 Chinese nationals.
Korean-led illegal poker gambling house bust in HCM City
July 05, 2019 | 10:45
Ho Chi Minh City’s police have busted an illegal poker gambling house led by Lee Seong-jin, a Korean citizen.
Prison terms reduced for 13 in major gambling case
March 13, 2019 | 12:13
Hanoi’s High-Level People’s Court has decided to reduce the prison sentences for 13 defendants involved in an online gambling ring, considered the biggest of its kind uncovered in Việt Nam so far.
22 Chinese detained for allegedly organising gambling in Vung Tau
December 22, 2018 | 11:33
Almost two dozen Chinese nationals have been detained for organising gambling and producing fake bank cards in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.
Racetrack is coming back
December 17, 2018 | 17:28
After the initial zeal, most racetracks remain on paper. However, Hanoi is determined to build a racetrack at Soc Son.
MoF tables wide-scale proposal on gambling and casino business
August 20, 2018 | 18:13
The MoF's proposal to cut investment conditions on segments like casino, lottery, and betting, would stimulate investors to implement their projects.
Vietnam’s largest casino to open gates next year
April 30, 2018 | 12:33
Suncity Group is undaunted in its ambition to build Vietnam’s largest casino in Quang Nam. The project is expected to be launched next year.
Another police director general mixed up in Rikvip gambling ring
April 07, 2018 | 10:51
Phan Van Vinh, former director general of MoPS' General Department of Police, is being prosecuted for involvement in the Rikvip online gambling ring.
Three telcos gained $62 million from Vietnam's largest gambling ring
March 19, 2018 | 22:51
MoPS has just announced that Viettel, Vinaphone, and MobileFone $62 million from the gambling ring led by former C50 director general Nguyen Thanh Hoa.
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