China detected 37,000 cross-border gambling cases in 2022
China detected 37,000 cross-border gambling cases in 2022. The number does not include cases of gambling at land-based casinos against frequent Macau closures driven by the Covid-19 waves.
The Chinese Police have busted more than 2,600 alleged online platforms since the beginning of the year 2022. At the national level, police operations detected more more. than 1,100 illegal casinos and 2.500 allegedly illegal payment platforms and underground banks this year. China detected 37,000 cross-border gambling cases in 2022, according to the ministry.
China detected 37,000 cross-border gambling cases in 2022. 1,200 technical support teams and 1.600 platforms promoting gambling were detected and halted by the Police across mainland China in that year. The Police also revealed 19 major cases after a three-month search focused on illegal gambling activities committed on the territory of mainland Chinese.
Macau is the only place in China where casinos and casino gambling is legal. The region is facing another wave of Covid-19 infections. Many casinos are dealing with either closures or suspensions of a part of operations due to the absence of staff caused by the contagious wave.
The latest closures represent another series of 2022 restrictions in the only Chinese region allowing gambling.
The Ministry of Public Security will cooperate with other government departments to join intensified efforts to create a healthy social atmosphere that opposes gambling. In the past, the Chinese authorities reported interceptions of some citizens attempting to leave the country and explained that they were bound for gambling trips abroad.