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Casino “for foreigners only” to appear in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz - A casino for foreigners may appear in the Mangistau region. Citizens of Kazakhstan will be prohibited from entering. This became
20 December 2024
Illegal casinos found in popular children's game Roblox
Tengrinews.kz - The globally popular children's game Roblox has come under scrutiny following an investigation that uncovered illegal online
19 December 2024
Over 160,000 Kazakhstanis have restricted themselves from gambling
Tengrinews.kz - As of October 7, 2024, a total of 161,707 Kazakhstani citizens and residents have filed an application to restrict their participation
10 October 2024
President Tokayev amended the military regulations
Tengrinews.kz - Participation in gambling has been classified as a significant disciplinary offense for military personnel. The corresponding
19 September 2024
Kazakhstan cracks down on gambling ads across the country
Tengrinews.kz - On September 9, Kazakhstan implemented new amendments restricting advertising of bookmakers and betting services in the media.
16 September 2024
New restrictions for public servants take effect in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz - Amendments concerning gambling and lottery activities have officially come into effect in Kazakhstan, introducing a series of
09 September 2024
New committee has established in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz - A new committee has been established within the Ministry of Tourism and Sports in Kazakhstan.
09 September 2024
32 foreigners and 6 Kazakh citizens detained for illegal gambling
Tengrinews.kz - The National Security Committee (NSC) of Kazakhstan, in collaboration with the Financial Monitoring Agency, has shut down eight
02 August 2024
Public servants banned from gambling in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan has introduced a new law aimed at curbing gambling addiction among its citizens. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
09 July 2024
Gambling, IT, booze addictions rife in Japan: study
Nearly five percent of Japanese adults are addicted to gambling, a rate up to five times that of most other nations, according to a study.
21 August 2014
Rothen in dock again over betting
Former France international Jerome Rothen is among 37 players who have been summonsed to appear before the Professional Football League (LFP) for illegal betting on matches in France.
27 June 2014
China student jumps to death after losing World Cup bets
A college student in China leaped to his death after losing more than $3,000 gambling on the World Cup, state media reported.
25 June 2014
A Kazakh wins half a million dollars in one week playing poker
A man from Kazakhstan has won almost $500,000 in two poker tournaments held at the PokerStar website in one week.
10 February 2014
Sydney's 'Asian high-roller' casino wins state backing
Gambling mogul James Packer on Tuesday said international tourists want to see man-made attractions and not spend their holidays "looking at Ayers Rock" as his plan for a $1.5 billion Sydney casino won crucial support.
12 November 2013
Americans spent $2.6 bn gambling online in 2012: study
Americans spent $2.6 billion on gambling websites in 2012, according to a study released Tuesday by the casino industry as it renewed a push for Congress to regulate online betting.
25 September 2013
Restricting gamblers from gambling venues suggested in Kazakhstan
Communist faction of Kazakhstan Majilis applied to the President with a request to introduce limitations on activities of betting shops and online casinos.
14 December 2012
S. Korean Buddhist monks fined for gambling
A South Korean court said Friday it has fined two Buddhist monks for illegal gambling, after video footage of their high-stakes poker game sparked a scandal in religious circles.
10 August 2012
Bishkek gamblers spend $200 thousand a day at Kapshagai
Full ban on casinos does not solve the problems of gambling addiction, but only causes additional money losses: Toichubekov.
16 May 2012