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Eswatini National Police Commissioner Vusi Manoma Masango has said no one will be spared in the investigation into an alleged online gambling syndicate, adding that even senior politicians and government officials would face consequences if implicated. Responding to claims that the probe had slowed because influential figures were allegedly connected to the syndicate, Masango insisted […]
In just four years, the ownership of Milestone Games Ltd, the holding company that operates the SportPesa brand in Kenya, has shifted from being dominated by a handful of Kenyan tycoons to being led by a UAE-registered company. The dramatic ownership changes have also seen little-known Commtech Consortium Ltd acquire a 25 percent stake in […]
The dismantling of an alleged illegal online gambling syndicate is a strong example of what can be achieved through the combined efforts of all parties involved in the investigations. This is according to National Commissioner of Police Manoma Vusi Masango. In comments made in an interview with the Times of Eswatini, Masango said the international […]
The South African Bookmakers Association (SABA) has renewed its call for tougher enforcement against illegal online gambling operators, warning that unlicensed offshore platforms continue to undermine South Africa’s regulated betting market. The association said stronger cooperation between gambling regulators, financial institutions, internet service providers, telecommunications companies, and law enforcement agencies is needed to curb the […]
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital has blocked 3.7 million websites and online content linked to illegal gambling since Oct. 20, 2024, while thousands of bank accounts have been shut as authorities intensify enforcement. “During that period, the ministry took down 3.7 million websites and pieces of content,” Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid said. […]
The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS) is set to meet Brazilian investigators over the ongoing probe into an alleged transnational illegal online gambling network. National Commissioner of Police Vusi Mamba Masango confirmed the development. He said local investigators would engage their Brazilian counterparts as part of efforts to dismantle what authorities believe is a sophisticated […]
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South Africa Online Gambling industry is once again under the spotlight as policymakers consider adjustments to the country’s tax regime. With the rapid growth of online betting and iGaming, regulators are exploring ways to modernize taxation, increase revenue and align with global best practices. South Africa is considering a 20% national tax on gross gambling […]
Vietnam police have dismantled a massive online gambling and fraud ring. Authorities arrested 35 people accused of stealing $350 million from victims. According to police in Hung Yen province, the raids took place on December 31. Officers targeted five northern municipalities, including the capital, Hanoi. How the Scam Worked Police stated that the suspects used […]
South Africa’s National Treasury is considering a major policy shift that would introduce a 20% national tax on online and interactive gambling, responding to mounting social concerns and unprecedented wagering volumes driven by digital betting platforms. Recent data shows that gambling activity in the country has escalated sharply. A previous IOL report revealed that South […]
