China: Military warns soldiers against online casinos

In China, members of the military were recently officially warned against participating in online gambling. Online gambling is strictly prohibited in the People's Republic, which has a population of around 1.4 billion. Nevertheless, illegal gambling providers are constantly vying for the favour of Chinese players. But why does the military now have to warn its own soldiers about online casinos?

Just last month, we at GambleJoe reported on 43 lifetime bans in Chinese football for match-fixing. Now the Chinese People's Liberation Army is showing concern for the safety of its soldiers. In a WeChat channel, the military is warning soldiers and officers against participating in online gambling. Specifically, military personnel were told that online gambling could jeopardise the social and financial security of the Chinese population.

Younger soldiers and officers particularly at risk

Online gambling is completely banned in China, meaning that there are no licensed online casinos or online betting providers. Nevertheless, a number of illegal providers continue to advertise on the Chinese market and try to persuade users to register on their platforms and deposit money. Young soldiers and officers are particularly tempted.

For this reason, the Chinese People's Liberation Army is warning its military personnel not to participate in illegal online gambling. Specifically, they are warned against offers with a seemingly secure VPN connection. According to the military leadership, these offers could jeopardise cyber security in the country. The same applies to so-called phishing emails and Trojan apps, which appear to be particularly common in the area of online gambling in China. We already reported in the middle of last year that casinos in Asia are not glamorous, but rather a pragmatic matter of course.

Military personnel should not disclose any personal data

The leadership has also instructed soldiers not to disclose their personal data, such as their name and home address, on the internet. Overall, soldiers should always be vigilant and exercise caution and restraint not only with online gambling offers, but also with dating apps.

Conclusion

China's military is warning its soldiers and officers not to take part in online gambling. Apparently, the leadership sees cyber security in particular at risk and also fears that the mostly young military personnel could run into financial problems.

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