Indonesia’s Minister of Digital Communications, Meutya Hafid, has called for more action against illegal gambling in the country. First speaking at the 2024 Komdigi Journalism Awards Summit (AJK) in Jakarta, Hafid – a former newscaster, took time to praise President Prabowo Subianto’s efforts to push gambling out of the country, and to invite journalists to a deepen discussions that increase …
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Siege of igaming-linked bank accounts begins in Indonesia
Indonesia’s newly-introduced gambling task force is already rolling its sleeves with plans to ban all access to igaming platforms. Hadi Tjahjanto, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, commented that suspicious bank accounts have been placed under surveillance to detect any potential online gambling transactions. Under current legislation, all types of gambling are strictly prohibited for both local residents …
Read More »Indonesia takes additional measures against online gambling
Indonesia is ramping up its efforts to stop online gambling in the country with the creation of a new task force. All types of gambling in Indonesia are currently illegal for both local residents and foreigners. At a meeting in Jakarta hosted by President Joko Widodo, a new special task force created by the government was announced that will implement …
Read More »AC Milan reveals first Asian regional partner
Italian football giants AC Milan has announced a new sponsorship deal with Vwin, which marks the clubs first regional partner in Asia. The Philippine licensed Asian online betting firm has signed a multi year official partnership with the Serie A side, and are set to work with the club in Asian regions to launch customised marketing campaigns. It has also …
Read More »Juventus tie up F66.com partnership
Italian football giants Juventus, the 35 time champions of Italy, has agreed a regional sponsorship deal with Asian online betting firm F66.com. The three year deal will run until 2020, with part of the agreement giving F66.com use of the Turin club’s brand and image for the promotion of its services in Asia, with the exception of China, Vietnam and …
Read More »SafeCharge targets Asia with 2C2P link up
Payment technology firm SafeCharge has agreed to enter into a strategic partnership with South East Asia-focused payment services company 2C2P. The strategic partnership is expected to extend SafeCharge’s technology product offering to 2C2P’s merchants being, mainly, travel businesses and retailers in South East Asia. Separately, the company has completed a minority investment in 2C2P. The Group has begun the process to connect …
Read More »Mobile gaming firm raided by Indonesian police
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 …
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