Douyin Reveals Details of Gambling Crackdown
Douyin, the Mainland Chinese version of TikTok, says its crackdown on illegal gambling-related accounts and content is already bearing fruit.
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Texas Authorities Execute 21 Warrants in Houston Area Illegal Gambling
The Galveston County Organized Crime Task Force carried out 21 warrants related to suspected organized criminal activity and money laundering connected to the gambling rooms in Houston, Texas.
Florida Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Gambling, Seize 69 Machines
The Florida Gaming Control Commission and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office collaborate to crack down on illegal gambling, seizing 69 unlicensed slot machines.
Thai Police Crack Down on Illegal Poker Den in Pattaya
Police in the Thai tourism hotspot of Pattaya arrested seven individuals in a raid on a nail salon where illegal gambling activities were taking place.
Iowa Approves Bill to Crack Down on Sweepstakes Casinos
Iowa has approved legislation that targets sweepstakes casinos and other forms of illegal gambling.
Sportradar Shareholder Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Illegal Gambling
A Sportradar shareholder has filed a lawsuit against the company over its alleged ties to illegal gambling.
Police Arrest 83 in Raid on Gambling Den in Thai Coconut Plantation
Police have arrested 83 people in a raid on a suspected gambling den hidden in a Thai coconut plantation.
Chinese Man Lands in Jail for Reporting Gamblers
A Chinese man ends up in jail after trying to report his fellow gamblers for cheating during an illegal gaming session.
22 Defendants Plead Not Guilty in Indiana Gambling Ring Case
This Thursday, 22 defendants tied to a sprawling illegal gambling case in northwest Indiana entered not guilty pleas.
UK Regulator to Tighten Gaming Machine Rules and Crack Down on Illegal
The UK Gambling Commission is set to tighten rules on non-compliant gaming machines and step up enforcement against illegal land-based gambling.
Chinese Police Uncover Additional Gambling Dens in Deserted Structures
Chinese police continue to hunt groups of gamblers who congregate in abandoned buildings, fields, and forests in an attempt to evade detection.
Illegal Gambling Market in UK Surges to GBP 16.6 Billion
The scale of illegal gambling in the UK has reached a new high. According to new research carried out by H2 Gambling Capital and shared by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), offshore betting has grown from around GBP 5 billion ($6.79 billion) in 2019 to GBP 16.6 billion ($22.5 billion).