Online Gambling Occurs Over 'COVID-19 Case Numbers' in Some Southeast Asian Countries
[Asia Economy Reporter Sung Ki-ho] As the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) spreads worldwide, it has been reported that illegal online gambling involving betting on the number of confirmed cases is taking place in some Southeast Asian countries.
A Singaporean media outlet reported on the 16th that it discovered at least five such illegal online gambling sites.
These sites allow people to bet on what the last digit of the daily new confirmed cases announced in Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia will be.
They also reportedly allow betting on whether the number of confirmed cases will be even or odd, or whether the number of confirmed cases announced by each country will have increased compared to the previous day.
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In response, the Singapore Police stated that since online gambling is regulated in Singapore, they will take firm action against those involved in illegal gambling.
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