This is the 10th online gambling syndicate bust nationwide announced by the police this year alone, and the largest group arrested in Penang on record. In a separate operation at 1.30am on the same day, police busted another online gambling ring at two condominium units in Jelutong. Meanwhile, a gambling addiction help centre reported that the number of gamblers seeking counselling had risen after a few quiet months of the movement control order (MCO). Gamblers Rehab Centre (GRC) president Wawa Lim said the centre saw a drop in the number of phone calls during the MCO period, but it returned to normal once gambling activities resumed. Those struggling with gambling addiction can call GRC’s hotline at 017-238 1900.

Source: The Star September 01, 2020 23:03 UTC