Casino
September 22, 2022
MGM Confident It Will Get New Casino License in Macau
MGM Resorts International, which has held a Macau casino license for the past 20 years, is confident it will acquire a license again in the new tender for casino concessions, which will be valid for the next 10 years. The Macao SAR Government announced the new tender at the end of July. MGM Is Among […]
Casino
September 20, 2022
95% of Human Trafficking Complaints in Cambodia Are True
A total of 176 suspects have been arrested in relation to various human trafficking offenses and crimes. A total of 300 complaints have been responded to as the country is subject to international scrutiny with embassies and organizations joining in the call and urging the country to better address human trafficking. Cambodia Continues to Crack […]
Casino
September 20, 2022
The Philippines Prepares to Ax Online Gambling
Philippines senator Joel Villanueva introduced a new bill that would effectively ban all forms of online gambling in the country. The new Anti-Online Gambling Act aims to impose strict penalties on all individuals who use the internet for betting and wagering. Villanueva justified the loss of revenue with the rising social cost of gambling, drawing […]
Casino
September 19, 2022
Chau Knew of Multiplier Bet Schemes but Did not Participate
The first day of the trial against Alvin Chau at Macau’s Court of First Instance saw the former boss and founder of the Suncity Group deny any allegations of participating in multiplier bet schemes at casinos in Macau. Iceberg-Type Scheme to Hide GGR, Avoid Tax The trial against Chau and 20 other people was initially […]
Sports
September 19, 2022
Pau FC Becomes a Key Partner of Mansion Sports
Mansion Sports and Entertainment, an online casino and sports betting operator, has named the French soccer club Pau FC as its new key partner. Mansion Sports’ will have its branding featured on the players’ jerseys and will promote the team in Asia. Mansion Sports Teams Up with Pau FC As per the agreement, the soccer […]
Industry
September 19, 2022
PM Modi Proposes Regulating Online Skill-Based Games
A 108-page report by PM Narendra Modi’s top officials proposes the creation of a national online gambling regulator in India. The regulator’s job will be to discern chance games from skill-based games and govern the sector. An Online Skill-Based Games Regulator Is Needed Modi and his associates have been working on the regulations for months. […]
Casino
September 19, 2022
The Philippines Shuts Two POGOs, Rescues Hundreds of Employees
The Philippines is, similarly to other nations in the region, looking to act against its illegal gambling industry. Over the weekend, the national regulator, PAGCOR, conducted an enforcement action that resulted in the closure of two Philippine Offshore Operators, commonly known as POGOs. More than 140 foreign workers were rescued from slave-like work conditions, and […]
Casino
September 19, 2022
Thailand Cracks Down on 2,819 Illegal Gambling Websites
The Thai government continues to respond to sprawling online gambling, with the country’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society so far having successfully shut down 2,800 online gambling websites in the last 12 months alone. These numbers reflect an increased interest by Thailand to ensure that citizens are protected from pernicious unregulated websites and businesses […]
Casino
September 19, 2022
Cambodian Prime Minister Launches New Volley Against Illegal Gambling
After rumors surfaced that Cambodia would crack down on illegal casinos and the other criminal activity surrounding it, an order finally came on Saturday signed by the country’s prime minister, Hun Sen. The order essentially tells authorities and police to look into any officials that may have been complicit or failed to act in the […]
Legal
September 16, 2022
HK Policemen Jailed for Helping an Illegal Casino
Three Hong Kong police members faked a raid to protect an actual unlicensed casino. An undercover cop reported their actions to the police, leading to their arrest. The trio was eventually sentenced to several months in prison. Three Policemen Helped Stage a Fake Raid The three convicts are the 56-years-old sergeant Chiu Kwong-lam, the 38-years-old […]
