The entity will provide its support for the eighteenth edition of the premier basketball tournament in El Salvador.
El Salvador.- In a press conference, Yamil Bukele, Honorary President of the National Institute of Sports (INDES) and the Salvadoran Basketball Federation (FESABAL), presented the details of the 2024 Closing Tournament of the Tigo Sport Cup. During the event, it was highlighted that the National Lottery of Beneficence of El Salvador (LNB) became the new sponsor of the tournament. The season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in the history of the Major Basketball League (LMB).
«At the Lottery, we are proud and feel a great responsibility in supporting this tournament, which not only serves as a showcase for local talent, but also as a crucial platform for the training and development of our athletes. Basketball, like all sports, has the power to transform lives and reflect the values we want to promote in our society, such as teamwork, perseverance, and personal improvement,» the entity explained in a statement.
Javier Milián, president of the LNB, shared his enthusiasm: “The path to success is full of challenges, but each obstacle you overcome brings you one step closer to your goals. I encourage you to make every game, every training session, and every moment on the court an opportunity to grow, learn, and give your best. At the Lottery, we remain committed to promoting sports and supporting spaces where our athletes can shine. We are excited to see what this new edition of the Major Basketball League will bring. I wish everyone a tournament full of success, excitement, and great achievements.”
The 2024 Closing Tournament will start today, Thursday, August 29, with the opening match between Metapán and Santa Ana. This first encounter will mark the beginning of a competition in which ten teams will fight to win the title.
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Since its inception in 2015, the Salvadoran Basketball Federation has organized a total of 17 tournaments, with Santa Tecla BC being the most successful team with five titles, followed by Metapán with two consecutive championships.
The ministry has issued a circular warning of strict disciplinary measures.
Indonesia.- Abdullah Azwar Anas, the Indonesian state minister for Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reforms, has issued a circular on the prevention and handling of online gambling in government Institutions. Circular number 5/2024 warns of strict disciplinary measures.
Anas said state employees involved in online gambling activities could face penalties ranging from warnings to suspension or dismissal, depending on the severity of the offence.
Anas urged government institutions to launch campaigns and initiatives to support the prevention of gambling. Central and regional governments are expected to conduct educational activities for state employees and non-state employees regarding the negative impacts of online gambling. Heads of government institutions will have to conduct periodic monitoring and evaluations of efforts to prevent online gambling. Institutions have been advised to report actions to the Head of the State Civil Service Agency (BKN).
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Budie Arie Setiadi, Indonesia’s communication and informatics minister, previously announced that between July 17, 2023 and September 17, 2024, his ministry removed 3,383,000 pieces of online gambling content. The ministry also submitted 20,842 keywords related to online gambling to Google from November 7, 2023 to August 8, 2024 and 5,173 to Meta from December 15, 2023 to August 8, 2024.
