Sports
December 8, 2022
We1Win Appoints Ronnie O’Sullivan as Its New Brand Ambassador for 2022/2023
Trusted online casino and sports betting platform We1Win which caters to the needs of players in Malaysia and parts of Southeast Asia has inked a brand ambassador agreement with seven-time World Snooker Champion Ronnie O’Sullivan. The deal has been confirmed via Ronnie’s official Twitter account and We1Win’s Instagram account. Ronnie Invites Sports Aficionados to Stay […]
Sports
December 8, 2022
Malaysia Arrests 46 People Linked to Illegal World Cup Betting
The World Cup in Qatar is one of the most controversial ones in terms of the choice of a venue, but it has not failed to attract a big number of sports bettors. Many, though, have been betting illegally. This is where the Malaysian police come in, having arrested 46 people who are suspected of […]
Industry
December 5, 2022
Malaysian Elections Funded by Gambling, Says Report
The best possible way gambling taxes can be used is for funding educational projects, treating gambling harm or providing funding for different community organizations. But while gambling taxes can be allocated to organizations that need funding, when it comes to elections, the use of funds from gambling operators raises concerns. According to a new report […]
Sports
December 2, 2022
BetMakers Taps Selangor Turf Club Content for UK and Ireland
BetMakers Technology Group’s subsidiary Global Racing Network has signed a deal extending the company the rights to broadcast content from Selangor Turf Club, a Malaysia thoroughbred racing venue. BetMakers Accesses Selangor Turf Club Content for UK and Irish Markets The content is distributed for fixed odds, booked bets, and various exchanges in both the United […]
Legal
November 25, 2022
Malaysia Police Arrests Illegal Betting Suspects
The FIFA World Cup is the most popular and beloved event in professional soccer. As such it always attracts fans and bettors from all over the world. Unfortunately, some of these punters are not all that willing to follow the rules. The police in Malaysia, for example, just busted an alleged illegal gambling scheme. 10 […]
Casino
August 26, 2022
Genting Malaysia Reports Improved Performance in Q22022
Genting Malaysia posted strong results during the second quarter of the year ended on June 30, 2022. The company reported $478 million (MYR2.18 billion) in revenue or a five-fold increase. The key driver of this revenue was the Malaysian Integrated Resort. Genting Malaysia Marks Strong Recovery in Q2022 Resorts World Genting managed to pull in […]
Casino
April 13, 2022
Alleged Broken Tooth Leader Surrenders in Malaysia, Goes Free on Bail
The Broken Tooth Triad was until recently one of the most feared organizations in Asia and one of its alleged leaders, Nicky Liow Soon Hee, is a man you would not want to cross. He went into hiding a year ago but has now surprisingly resurfaced in Malaysia and turned himself to local authorities. Liow’s […]
Industry
March 10, 2022
Malaysian Man’s Gambling Debt Gets Him in Prison in Singapore
A Malaysian man who lives and resides in Singapore – a country that is known for its tough stance on illegal gambling – has got himself in a lot of trouble over a gambling debt he thought he could cover by committing a crime, The Straits Times reported. Lim Cheng Siang, a construction foreman, ended […]
Casino
February 18, 2022
Omicron Surge Unlikely to Dissuade Gambling In Malaysia
According to a note issued by Malaysia’s Maybank Investment Bank Research, the sudden rise in the number of COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant is not likely to trigger a drop in the number of gamblers or result in additional lockdown scenarios. Low Risk of Health Complications Brings Optimism to Gamblers According to analyst […]
Casino
December 10, 2021
Malaysia Apprehends Five Gambling Syndicate Members in Raid
While many countries around the world still may lack a clear-cut way of regulating their gambling industries, the majority is unequivocal when it comes to enforcing the law in the case of illegal gambling. Malaysia is one such place where underhand operators are not treated kindly by authorities. In a recent ride in Taman Ungku […]