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The Ministry of Public Security in China investigated over 17,000 cases of cross-border gambling last year. There were over 80,000 arrests as a result of the investigations, as well as the closure of more than 2,200 illegal online gambling operations and more than 1,600 illegal payment platforms.

made it illegal for people to take part in cross-border gambling

Over 1,100 suspects also voluntarily surrendered both domestically and overseas last year. People who had involvement in cross-border gambling crimes were given the chance to hand themselves over to the autho

A group in Florida working to expand gaming in the Sunshine State is inching closer to forcing a ballot referendum in November. But the state’s chief legal advisor believes the initiative might run afoul of the law.

When it comes to changing the status quo of gaming in Florida, nothing is easy. “Florida Vo

Back at the end of November here on the forum on Casinomeister, our player arbitration manager Max Drayman mentioned the demise of 1xCorp the parent company of the Curacao based operator 1xBet. News that we also reported  here on Casinomeister News on the 9th December. However, according to reports, the winner of Casinomeister’s 2017 Worst […]

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Mobile sports wagering finally launched in New York on Saturday, and analysts are already identifying winners, with one singling out Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR).

After a long wait, mobile sports betting commenced in the fourth-largest state on Saturday, Jan. 8, and the debut was unlike anything previously seen in terms of state launches. GeoComply, a provider of geolocating services for sportsbook operators, said 5.8 million

The Philippines Court of Appeals has quashed fraud charges against the Japanese gaming billionaire Kazuo Okada. In the same breath, it overturned a lower court ruling that found he should stand trial for allegedly misappropriating more than US$3 million from his former company, Tiger Resorts, operator of the Okada Manila integrated resort.

The order was given on Dec. 9 but has onl

Two criminals from South Korea wanted on charges of illegal gambling and other crimes thought they could hide out in the Philippines. They thought wrong, and both have now been taken into custody.

The Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration (BI) has tracked down two fugitives on the run in the country. Media outlet Philippines Lifestyle reports that there

Video game producer Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:TTWO) is acquiring mobile games maker Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ:ZNGA) in a transaction carrying an enterprise value of $12.7 billion.

The cash and equity deal values the “FarmVille” producer at $9.86 a share — a more than 64 percent premium to where the stock closed on Jan. 7.

Under the terms and subject to the conditions of the agreement, Zynga stockholders will receive $3.50 in cash and $6.36

The Georgia Bulldogs enter tonight’s College Football Playoff National Championship as the favorite. But the smart money might be on the Alabama Crimson Tide.

The SEC showdown rematches Georgia and Alabama, following the Crimson Tide upsetting the Bulldogs in the conference championship 41-24 on December 4. Georgia was favored in that game as well.

The UK is going to update some of its gambling laws this year. The outcome has professional gambler Neil Channing concerned about the future of horse racing in the country.

The review took over a year to complete. But, in the weeks ahead, the gambling review’s results should be released. Industry insiders remain cautious over what may be presen

Eddie Jordan and JKO Play have found a source of funds to help with a potential bid for Playtech. The cofounder of PartyGaming, Vikrant Bhargava, has stepped up to support the potential acquisition of the gaming company.

Aristocrat was seen as the only legitimate bidder for Playtech, putting $2.9 billion on the table. JKO Play, a co