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Indonesian police have raided the local branch of mobile gaming giant Gameloft after it was mistaken for an online gaming den by nearby residents. A report on local news site Tribun Jogja said that police first entered the studio without a warrant and attempted to ‘force their way past security’ before returning with a warrant. Reports also state a policeman …

Next week sees Sports Betting Community Asia and Asia Gaming Brief host the Official MGS iGaming Networking Party at SPLASH at the Four Seasons Macao. The networking evening, which is being held on 18 November, is promising to be one of the most entertaining evenings on the calendar, with plenty of business to be conducted in a relaxed, social atmosphere. …

Chinese sports lottery operator 500.com limited issued a corporate statement on the sale of company shares by one of its Directors Qi Li under the ‘pseudonyms’ Lionel Rim and John Richard. The operator issued the statement to address concerns reported by investment research firm Muddy Waters, who tweeted on the validity of the share sales conducted by Qi Li. The Muddy …

Igaming technology and services provider EveryMatrix has published an industry white paper on the proposed casino gambling bill for Japan – ‘Integrated Resort Promotion Bill’. EveryMatrix gives readers insight into current market conditions, and regulatory/political landscape of Japanese gambling. The white paper further asserts a number of market blocks and intricacies that potential Japanese license holders may have to anticipate …

Further investor concerns have arisen over Chinese sports lottery provider 500.com’s operating viability. Bloomberg News reported that hedge fund Prime Capital Management Co. had scaled back its investment in the Chinese operator from $93m to $27 million. Prime Capital Co. controlled by Chinese investor Liu Yijun has shrunk its stake in 500.com’s Wall Street traded shares to less than 5%, …

William Hill’s Manila operations are under investigation by the Philippines National Bureau of Investigation, in regards to allegations of illegal gambling activities in the Philippines. William Hill has temporarily suspended its Manila service-centre operations, in order to assist the Bureau with its investigation. In a corporate statement, the operator commented that it did not believe there were any unlawful activities …

  With just a few weeks remaining until the opening of the second Macao Gaming Show, the event’s co-organisers – Macau Jockey Club, Macau Slot and Macau Yat Yuen Canidrome – have reiterated their ongoing support and investment in the show, taking place at the Venetian Macao (November 18-20). Discussing the Asian event, billed as ‘By Asia For The World’, …

Malaysian Attorney General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail, has stated that his Chamber is set to submit a proposal to amend and update Malaysian laws with regards to online gambling. Gani Patail made the statement whilst addressing an audience at the Malaysia Legal Training Institute. Current Malaysia regulations sees all forms of gambling being governed by the Common Gaming House …

The spectacular Splash at the Four Seasons Macao has been confirmed as the venue for next month’s MGS iGaming Networking Party, brought to you by SBC Asia and Asia Gaming Brief. The Official iGaming Networking Party of the Macao Gaming Summit is being held on the evening of Tuesday 18 November, and the fun kicks off at 6.30pm. Attendance is …

The international gambling trade association The Gaming Standards Association (GSA) has added eight new member companies, Joining the GSA as a Silver Member is eBet Gaming Systems Pty Ltd. of Australia. Joining the GSA as Bronze Members are Amtek Corporation Pty Ltd., Australia; APOLLO SOFT k.a., Czech Republic; Greentube I.E.S. GmbH, Austria; Interblock-USA; LT Game, USA; and Reel Time Gaming, Australia. …