The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA), the body tasked with overhauling the island’s gambling sector, is now under criminal investigation. What was supposed to be the beginning of a cleaner, more credible gambling regime has quickly turned into a crisis. The Public Prosecutor’s Office is now looking into alleged irregularities inside the regulator itself — a […]
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Japan Tightens Grip on Offshore Gambling with New Law and Global Push
Japan is stepping up its fight against illegal online gambling by urging eight jurisdictions to block access to casino sites targeting Japanese users. The move follows a wave of high-profile arrests involving celebrities and athletes, and mounting concerns over the massive scale of the country’s illicit online betting market. The request, made via diplomatic channels, […]
Curaçao Gaming Control Board Defends Its Licensing Integrity Amidst Far-Reaching Corruption Claims
The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) has issued a forceful rebuttal to sweeping allegations of misconduct surrounding its recent gambling licensing reforms. The accusations, spearheaded by prominent opposition politician Dr. Luigi Faneyte, emerged from a comprehensive 400-page report that has sent shockwaves through the island’s gaming industry. The report meticulously details alleged improprieties in the […]
Australia and Curacao Near Breakthrough in Combat Against Illegal Online Gambling
Australia’s battle against illegal online gambling is taking a turn, with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) spearheading this effort beyond its borders. The ACMA has been vocal about needing more support from the Curacao Gaming Control Board (CGCB) to curb the influx of illegal gambling sites targeting Australians. Efforts so far have led […]
