Legal
September 30, 2022
Cambodia Identifies 1,700 Illegal Gaming Hubs
Cambodia’s prime minister provided an update on the war against illegal gambling, noting that law enforcement has identified over 1,700 illegal gambling facilities in Phnom Penh and Kandal. Cambodia Identifies Hundreds of Illegal Facilities Cambodia is experiencing some serious difficulties with illegal gambling and gambling-related crime. Illegal activities range from unauthorized casino gaming to straight-up […]
Industry
September 29, 2022
GKJC Launches Jockey Club Long COVID Rehabilitation Program
After expanding its board of stewards with new deputy chairman Eric Cheung and new chairman Michael Lee at the beginning of the month and announcing an impressive turnover of HKD 140 billion ($17.8 billion) for 2021-2022 in mid-July in spite of COVID restrictions, the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has fresh news. The club has […]
Legal
September 29, 2022
Defendant Admits He Helped Suncity Customers Open Online Gambling Accounts
The court proceedings against a group of former Suncity Group employees continue with full force after Chinese authorities cracked down on the junket operator uncovering illegal gambling activities, side-betting operations, fraud, and other violations. Another Defendant Accused of Manipulation of Funds Was Heard by the Court In the course of the hearings, which have been […]
Industry
September 28, 2022
Philippines: Data Showed POGO-Related Kidnappings Rising
Updated figures released by the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday revealed the dark side of the POGO industry as the number of cases of kidnapping linked to the industry rose year over year. Increase in Kidnapping Cases Linked to POGOs The PNP data showed that, out of 31 cases of kidnapping in the Philippines […]
Industry
September 27, 2022
Thailand and Cambodia Continue Crackdown on Illegal Gambling
Authorities in the ASEAN region continue to show their resolve against illegal gambling by shutting down operations and arresting illegal immigrants, 550 in Cambodia and 40 suspects in Thailand according to the latest crackdown as reported by Asia Gaming Brief. Thailand’s Coordinated Raids The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) in Thailand has reportedly seized more than […]
Industry
September 26, 2022
Philippines: POGO Shutdowns, Deportations of Chinese Workers
The Philippines government is determined to deliver on its plans to address organized crime related to the POGO industry and will shut down 175 offshore gambling firms, a justice ministry official said on Monday. Deportations to Begin Next Month Jose Dominic Clavano, a justice ministry spokesperson, said that the crackdown on the Philippines online gambling […]
Casino
September 26, 2022
Macau Casino Stocks Surge After Macau Announces It Will Relax COVID Measures
Macau casino shares experienced a positive boost after the chief executive of Macau, Ho Lat-Seng, announced that Macau is going to accept tourist groups from mainland China again starting in November. Macau Casino Stocks Surge as COVID Travel Restrictions Are Relaxed Bloomberg reported that its Intelligence gauge tracking Macau’s six casino operators that have casino […]
Casino
September 23, 2022
Junket Agent Reveals He Ran Side-Betting System at Suncity VIP Room
The trial involving Macau’s junket operator Suncity continues with new revelations on side-betting practices. Cheong Chi Kin, who was close to former Suncity Group CEO Alvin Chau, has admitted to setting up a system for side-betting transactions. 21 Defendants, Including Alvin Chau, Are Answering Before the Macau Court 21 defendants along with Suncity Group founder […]
Legal
September 23, 2022
Cambodia Arrests 150 Individuals Linked to Illegal Gambling Crimes
Cambodia is serious about bringing unregulated gambling under control, efforts that directly correspond to the country becoming a bigger pariah on traveling itineraries and being pressured by China, a trade partner, and local political hegemon, to clean up its act. Cambodia Puts the Crack on Illegal Gambling Operators and Human Traffickers As such, Prime Minister […]
Legal
September 22, 2022
Crimes Related to POGOs Impact China’s Relations with Philippines
China’s fight against the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) continues. Joining forces with Philippine law enforcement, Chinese authorities reaffirmed their commitment to ending illegal gambling and fighting POGOs-related crimes. Now, a new report reveals that China’s relations with the Philippines may be harmed by crimes related to illegal gambling. Chinese Ambassador Warns about Impact of POGO-Related Crimes […]
