The legal question was whether an online computer gambling premise without any physical equipment falls under the definition of a Common Gaming House under Section 2 of the said act. — AFP picPUTRAJAYA, Oct 18 — The Court of Appeal today ruled that online gambling is an offence under the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953.
Justice Vazeer also dismissed the appeal of the two appellants to set aside their convictions and sentences. The Melaka High Court upheld Roseaini’s five-month prison sentence but reduced her fine to RM5,000, while Rashid’s one-month prison sentence was set aside, and his fine was increased to RM5,000.
“What’s more, in this case, computers and laptops are considered ‘gaming machines.’ Even though technology is advancing, Act 289 is applicable to any form of more sophisticated equipment in line with technological progress.
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