Heads of service bureaus express concern about illegal gambling during the World Cup


A file image of a website where gamblers can gets odds for betting on World Cup matches. With resources like this online, people can easily be their own bookies among their friends.

THE World Cup is upon us again but John (not his real name) is worried rather than excited by the “greatest show on Earth”.

The Ipoh-born engineer, in his mid 30s and working in Singapore, said he fears that he will be unable to stop himself from placing bets on the football matches.

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