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The lure of Labubu: How people are potentially breaking the law to get their hands on the popular dolls
Labubu toys have been around for nine years, but only shot to fame a few months ago when K-pop star…
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Macao’s former top judge is elected as the Chinese casino hub’s first leader born in China
MACAO: Macao’s former top judge, Sam Hou Fai, was chosen as the Chinese casino hub’s next leader in a largely…
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Poll shows young men in the US are more at risk for gambling addiction than the general population
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Ten percent of young men in the U.S. show behavior that indicates a gambling problem, compared…
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South Korea’s Son Jun-ho denies Chinese accusations of football match-fixing
The midfielder, who has lost his spot in the South Korean side since the scandal broke, was released and returned…
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China slaps lifetime football bans on 43 over gambling, match-fixing
BEIJING: Chinese football banned 43 people for life on Tuesday (Sep 10) over alleged gambling and match-fixing, including three former China…
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Chips down: Indonesia battles illegal online gambling
CRIME SPREE A spate of murders, suicides and divorces linked to illegal online gambling has further cast a spotlight on…
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Thai PM says legalising casinos good for revenue and jobs, eyes entertainment project
BANGKOK: Thailand’s government is considering drafting a casino bill and if passed by parliament, it would generate more jobs and…
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Analysis: Is it illegal for Chinese nationals to gamble overseas, and how might China’s warning hurt regional casinos?
SINGAPORE: The cards are stacked against China in deterring its citizens from gambling abroad even as fresh pressure is exerted…
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China warns citizens in Singapore to stay away from gambling
BEIJING: China’s embassy in Singapore on Monday (Mar 18) urged its citizens in the city-state to stay away from all…
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Malaysia turns up the heat on slot machine operators, with senior executives questioned in anti-graft probe
Official government estimates put tax collection from gaming activities at over 4.5 billion ringgit ($1.3 billion) annually, with a bulk…
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