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Gambling rackets cracked down in Indian city

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1 year ago

September 11, 2018

Gambling rackets cracked down in Indian city

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The police in the city of Bhubaneswar, the capital of the Indian state of Odisha have busted illegal gambling units that were functioning in the city.

The city’s deputy commissioner of police, Anup Kumar Sahoo, has said the combing operations regarding illegal gambling units were sent to all police stations, ahead of the upcoming festival season in these parts. “We have asked police stations concerned to keep a watch on such activities within their jurisdiction. We will also launch a special drive in the festive season to crack down on gambling units,” he said.

Gambling dens continue to thrive in the city despite the police cracking down on such units. This year, the cops have busted around a dozen such rackets in Bhubaneswar and the outskirts.

Residents apprehend that gambling units were likely to increase from the festive season starting from Ganesh Puja this month. “Earlier, the units used to operate clandestinely at night, but now they are not hesitant to run their business even in the morning. The police must intensify patrolling in the morning,” said a shop owner near Bhubaneswar station.

The police said these gambling dens not only attracted illiterate persons, but also petty businessman in the hope of earning quick bucks. Sources said a number of such rackets were operating at Malisahi, Bhubaneswar railway station, Baramunda bus terminal, Unit-I and Unit-II.

Most of the rackets target passengers arriving in trains and buses as victims are in a hurry and often reluctant to lodge police complaints, the police said. In 2017, the cops busted 18 rackets in Bhubaneswar, a figure far below compared to the number of units operating.

“The unit members deliberately ensure that the victims initially win some money and later entice them to invest huge sums. Once the pump in huge cash, the gamblers make him lose and if the victims demand their money back, the gang members threaten them,” said a police officer.

Source: Telegraph India

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Deltin Group Launches Deltin Casino in Nepal

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11 hours ago

February 19, 2020

Niji Narayan

Deltin Group Launches Deltin Casino in Nepal

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Deltin Group has launched Deltin Casino at The Marriot Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal. This is the group’s first casino outside of India. The new venture is a result of the company’s agreement with Everest Hospitality and Hotel Pvt. Ltd.

“We believe that compliance and ethics is an integral aspect to our business and so we are happy to join hands with Everest Hospitality and Hotel Pvt Ltd owners of the Marriott Hotel, as both our companies share common values professionalism and excellence in service; our shared values and parallel vision reassures that our business is in safe hands here in Nepal,” Anil Malani, President and CEO of Deltin Group, said.

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Macau Casinos to Resume Operations from February 20

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13 hours ago

February 19, 2020

Niji Narayan

Macau Casinos to Resume Operations from February 20

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The casinos in Macau are going to resume their operations from February 20 after the authorities imposed a two-week suspension to keep the coronavirus in check. The halt in gaming operations started on February 5.

Macau has not reported any new cases of the virus since February 4. There have been 10 confirmed cases of the virus in total.

Macau government has told casino operators, which include Sands China, Wynn Macau, SJM Holdings, MGM China, Galaxy Entertainment and Melco Resorts, they have 30 days to go back to full business.

While casinos have been given permission to operate, business is likely to be limited, say executives, due to Macau’s strict controls on visitor entry and curtailed transport links, including the suspension of ferry services from neighbouring special administrative region Hong Kong.

Nearly 30 hotels, mostly joined to casinos, have been shuttered for the last two weeks due to the suspension. It was not immediately clear how quickly those operations, as well as other non-gaming amenities, would resume.

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V9BET Announces Diego Forlán As Its First Ever Brand Ambassador

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2 days ago

February 18, 2020

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Today, one of the leading international online gaming company in Asia, V9BET, announced former Manchester United striker Diego Forlán as its first ever brand ambassador.

As V9BET’s first brand ambassador, Forlán will assist in promoting the brand across the Asia region through a series of branded content that comprises of him sharing his thoughts on the V9BET’s products and invaluable insights ahead of UEFA Euro 2020. Furthermore, Forlán will join V9BET members at the Euro 2020 Final in July this year.

“V9BET represents a young and lively brand in the market, and it is the leader on sports gaming. It is my pleasure and honour to be the ambassador of V9BET, to represent their brand, image and spirit”, said Forlán, the two-time winner of both the Pichichi Trophy and European Golden Shoe.

In the 2010 Fifa World Cup, he was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player. Arguably one of the best strikers of all time, Diego Forlán is currently the manager of Club Atlético Peñarol. The Uruguayan professional football manager is also a former player of numerous top football clubs in Europe in his early football career – Manchester United, Villareal, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan.

A spokesperson for V9BET added: “We are proud to announce Diego Forlán as our 2020 Official Brand Ambassador for V9BET. We hope this partnership brings more trust and assurance to our valued members”.

Mediapro Asia’s Managing Director, Lars Heidenreich, commented that, “We are always pleased to present great opportunities to both parties, bringing greater focus for the brand and delivering memorable moments to Diego Forlán’s fans around the world”.