Published 1 year ago

Macao jails 'junket king' Alvin Chau for 18 years

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Alvin Chau, founder of Suncity Group, found guilty of fraud, running a criminal syndicate and operating illegal bets. The 48-year-old pioneered the junket industry that brought high rollers from mainland China to gamble in Macau. The junket operators extended credit to wealthy mainland gamblers and collected their debt on behalf of casinos.

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Times of India

Macau convicts 'junket king' Alvin Chau

China News: The 48-year-old founder of Suncity Group pioneered the junket industry that brought high rollers from mainland China to gamble in Macau, the only plac

1 year ago·India

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BBC News

Alvin Chau: Macau gambling kingpin jailed for 18 years

Chau, a prominent figure in Macau's casino industry, was found guilty of illegal gambling.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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CNN

Macao gambling promoter Alvin Chau sentenced to 18 years - public broadcaster

Alvin Chau, one of Macao's high-profile gambling promoters, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for racketeering and illegal gambling activities, the city's public broadcaster TDM reported Wednesday.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Macau convicts 'junket king' Alvin Chau

MACAU (AFP): Macau's former 'junket king' Alvin Chau was found guilty of running an illegal gambling empire on Wednesday (Jan 18), ending a criminal trial that shocked the casino hub and toppled one of its highest-profile gaming tycoons.

1 year ago·Malaysia

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Sydney Morning Herald

Ex-Suncity boss Alvin Chau jailed for 18 years in Macau

Macau’s ex-junket king Alvin Chau, who once had branded Suncity high-roller rooms at Crown in Melbourne and Star in Sydney, has been found guilty of charges including criminal association, illicit gambling and fraud.

1 year ago·Sydney, Australia

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South China Morning Post

Macau ‘junket king’ Alvin Chau sentenced to 18 years in jail

Sun sets on former Suncity CEO after court sentences Chau and 12 others over handling almost HK$824 billion in illegal bets, unlawful gains of HK$21.5 billion.

1 year ago·Hong Kong

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