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‘Weak Sim Card Law Allows POGOs To Persist’ - Official
A government official linked the continued operation of offshore gaming operations in the Philippines to the ineffectiveness of the SIM...
Jan 22, 20252 min read


China's Top Court Demands Action Vs. Offshore Gambling
Concerned about economic stability and social order, China ramps up its fight against organized gambling, targeting operations worldwide....
Jan 21, 20252 min read


Immigration Believes 11k Workers Left In POGO Purge
The POGO hunt continues with 11k remaining: And now the Philippines is escalating its efforts in purging illegal online gaming workers....
Jan 21, 20253 min read


Thai Lawmaker Urges Referendum On Casino Bill
A legislator requested that the Thai government hold a public vote on the plan to legalize casinos as part of entertainment complexes. A...
Jan 20, 20252 min read


Almost 500 POGO Workers Arrested in 2 Weeks - BI
Nearly 500 foreign POGO workers were arrested in the Philippines as authorities intensified their crackdown on the now-illegal industry....
Jan 20, 20252 min read


UN Expert Worried About Money Laundering in Thai Casinos
A UN expert expressed concerns about potential money laundering risks associated with Thailand's push for legalized casinos. Thailand's...
Jan 20, 20252 min read


Waterfront Manila Casino Set for 2026 Comeback After Fire
Waterfront Manila Hotel & Casino in the Philippines will have its soft opening in the first quarter of 2026, Acesite announced in a PH...
Jan 17, 20251 min read


Taiwan Intelligence: China Uses Illegal Casinos for Espionage
A report by Taiwan’s intelligence forces accused China of using casinos and banks run by shell companies to coerce Taiwanese military...
Jan 17, 20252 min read


China, ASEAN To Team Up Vs. Online Gambling, Telecom Fraud
China pledges to work with ASEAN nations to crack down on cross-border online gambling and telecom fraud. China has announced its...
Jan 17, 20253 min read


Illegal Betting Sites ‘Deepfaking’ Pinoy Celebs: Report
Are your favorite celebs secretly endorsing online gambling? Think again. A new report by Rappler reveals a disturbing trend: online...
Jan 16, 20252 min read


Cavite Resort POGO Busted; 29 Foreigners Nabbed
In the second major raid since the POGO ban, 29 foreign nationals were apprehended at an illegal POGO in a Cavite resort.
Jan 16, 20253 min read


Alice Guo In Hot Water Again For Money Laundering
Former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo faces money laundering charges from the Department of Justice (DOJ) related to a POGO hub in her...
Jan 16, 20252 min read


Cambodian Casino Kingpin Nabbed in Russia
Cambodian casino kingpin Heng Sithy, accused of running the country's largest online gambling network, was arrested in Russia. Heng...
Jan 15, 20252 min read


PH Government Uncovers New Hideout Schemes Of Illegal POGOs
Illegal POGOs are renting resorts, subdivisions, & apartments to operate secretly, PAOCC Chair Cruz reveals. The Presidential...
Jan 14, 20252 min read


PH Workers Drowning in Debt from Online Gambling Addiction
The proliferation of online casinos in the Philippines has led to a surge in online gambling addiction, particularly among private sector...
Jan 14, 20252 min read


PH Senator Wants Banks Probed For Alleged POGO Links
Senator Win Gatchalian intensified the probe into banks' role in POGO-linked money laundering, questioning how P7B transactions for a...
Jan 13, 20252 min read


Cambodia Gambling Rings Trafficking Educated Workers - Report
Cambodian online gambling rings are increasingly targeting educated individuals, exploiting their digital skills for illegal operations....
Jan 13, 20252 min read


Thailand Council of State to oppose Integrated Resort bill
Thailand's Council of State is opposing legalizing casinos in Integrated Resorts, citing breaches of government policy. Thailand's...
Jan 13, 20252 min read


Asia Remains a Match-Fixing Hotspot Despite Global Decline
While global incidents decreased, a report said Asia remains a hotspot for matchfixing accounting for 50 % of suspicious matches....
Jan 10, 20252 min read


Singapore Blocks 3,800 Gambling Sites, $37M in Transactions
Singapore has blocked 3,800 illegal gambling sites & $37M in transactions as of Dec 31, 2024. Singapore has blocked over 3,800 illegal...
Jan 9, 20251 min read
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