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Tag Archives: Illegal casino

France – Illegal poker tables closed in Cannes

The judicial police of Nice has closed an underground gaming circle offering illegal poker tables in Cannes. Three people were arrested, two in their forties and one in their fifties who were presented to the Criminal Court on August 2. They are being prosecuted for ‘running an organised casino.’ The case has been postponed to…

Russia – Moscow authorities close down 15 illegals including North Korean embassy casino

Russian police have closed down an underground casino being run within the confines of the North Korean embassy. The authorities in Moscow shut down 15 illegal casinos or slot halls last week alone following a crackdown from the city’s Investigative Committee. Around 100 people were arrested with over 80 homes being raided. The Committee confirmed:…

Bolivia – WhatsApp the route for illegal operators to promote in Bolivia

According to The Authority of Taxation and Social Control over Gaming (AJ) illegal gaming operators are using WhatsApp in order to avoid detection after the government launched its crackdown on illegal gaming. The messenger app for Smartphones is now the most widely used method in order to attract customers and has been growing over the…

Vietnam – Only eight of Vietnam’s casinos are legal

Vietnam’s eight licensed casinos, catering only to foreigners, generated gaming revenues of US$61.56m in 2014. The Institute of Regional Sustainable Development said that Vietnam’s legal gaming sector was made up of 64 lottery firms, eight legal casinos, and two sports betting company’s, who collectively contributed $15.13m to the stage budget. It conceded though that a…

Paraguay – New regulations in Paraguay to curb illegal gambling

The Executive branch of the Paraguayan government has established new rules in order to reduce the rise of illegal gambling. The new laws give the Paraguayan Gaming Commission (CONAJZAR) more power when it comes to closing gaming halls and sets a number of minimum requirements that gaming halls must meet in order to be provided…

India – Police close down illegal casino in India

Police in the Indian city of Gurgaon have closed down an illegal casino in the upmarket region of DLF Phase-II, arresting 43 people, including five Nepalese women. The casino was being operated from the basement of the three-storey building which had bene fitted with CCTV cameras throughout. Deputy Commissioner of Police Deepak Saharan said: “The…