A LANDMARK ruling by Malaysia’s Federal Court has led to a tour agent’s unsuccessful attempt to recover RM6.7 million (approximately US$1.5 million) in gambling-related debt from a businessman, affirming that gambling debts cannot be enforced under the country’s laws. New Straits Times reported today, in a unanimous decision, a three-judge panel at the Federal Court,…
Governor JB Pritzker, along with other healthcare professionals and advocates, gathered at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine to reveal a new round of medical debt relief for families across Illinois Wednesday. WGN’s Andrea Medina reports on the story. Read the original article here
Federal Court rules gambling debts unenforceable, tour agent unable to reclaim RM6.7mil New Straits Times Read the original article here
SPRINGFIELD (25News Now) – Gov. JB Pritzker said since the Medical Debt Relief Program began last July, it has erased $345 million in medical debt for 270,000 people, with the goal of erasing $1 billion of debt. Residents with a household income at or below 400% of the federal poverty level, or those with medical…
Australia’s biggest listed casino operator, Star Entertainment Group Ltd., once had it all. Its gaming licenses stretched out for centuries. The domestic market was home to the planet’s most prolific gamblers. The company’s harborside resort in Sydney drew a constant flow of high-rollers from China. Now Star is bleeding cash, desperate for funding and —…
Report: Hong Kong considers legalising basketball betting to tackle debt crisis EGR Global Read the original article here
Conor Benn has suggested that Chris Eubank Jr.’s motivation behind accepting a fight against him is due to him owing a large gambling debt to none other than football mega-star Neymar Jr., who currently plays for Santos F.C. in Brazil. Eubank Jr. and Neymar have become good friends, with the pair both passionate poker players.…
PUTRAJAYA (Feb 27): There is nothing good or beneficial for the public if gambling activities are to be encouraged, said Federal Court judge Datuk Nordin Hassan. The Federal Court judge said this in his judgement on Wednesday (Feb 26), allowing the appeal by Bintulu businessman Datuk Ting Ching Lee against promoter or junket tour agent…
Medical debt relief program update 25 News Now Read the original article here
Pritzker announces round 3 of medical debt relief program at University of Chicago AOL Read the original article here