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There's a lot more going on in La Jolla than beautiful beaches, historic homes, and hotels. Of course, there's a big military connection and a Bronze Star from Vietnam for one former resident, Allen R. Glick, a businessman who got tangled up with mobsters. Glick died at the age of 79, in August 2021, after a long fight with cancer, at his La Jolla…

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Though online casinos are becoming more and more popular, there is something different about walking into a physical casino that can't be gotten online. There is something unique about it. The glamor, vendors, and the whole ambiance combine to provide an unforgettable experience. This is also not to ignore that you get to stare into the eyes of…

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Macau used to be China's 'good kid', but as Beijing turns on its gambling industry, everything might change

Unlike Hong Kong, Macau has long been nicknamed "the good kid" by Beijing. It was a playground for high rollers from the mainland, who turned this semi-autonomous port city into the world's richest gambling hub. Macau lived under the same "one country, two systems" political model as Hong Kong, just 62 kilometres away, allowing it to also operate a…

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China arrests Macau casino chief in crackdown on cross-border gambling

Macau's Suncity casino operator has shut down its VIP rooms following the arrest of CEO Alvin Chau on suspicion of cross-border gambling and money-laundering, Reuters reported on Wednesday, as the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) seeks to curb what it sees as a dangerous outflow of capital from mainland China. The move will slash the number of…

Incidents ・ 01 December 2021

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14 fugitives with Red Notice from Interpol suspected of cross-border gambling and telecommunication fraud repatriated to China

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Trust and Safety ・ 29 November 2021

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Wanted Chinese Kingpin Owns Casino With Cambodian Senator's Son-in-Law

Political connections in Cambodia have allowed a major Chinese fugitive to elude jail while building a business empire, an investigation by RFA has found. Xu Aimin was sentenced to 10 years in a Chinese prison in 2013 for masterminding an illicit international gambling ring with an estimated turnover of $1.75 billion. Rather than do the time for…

Law ・ 23 June 2021

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Illegal Gambling Mastermind Supposedly Linked to Canada's Prime Minister

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau might be linked to an individual that is closely involved with the daily operation of a high-roller casino mansion near Toronto. York Regional Police recently arrested Wei Wei, a 52-year-old man who has allegedly been involved in the illegal gambling den's management. Prime Minister Trudeau avoided the questions…

Law ・ 19 January 2021

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Chinese gamblers defying a ban at home are powering the Philippines' casino boom

Nearby, rows of Chinese nationals sit at desks chatting on cellphones with potential clients back in China.This is what a typical POGO -- or a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator -- looks like, according to descriptions provided to CNN by several gaming experts. Some are based in abandoned malls, while others are found in converted parking lots or…

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