Casino
October 3, 2022
Cambodian Illegal Gambling Scene Almost Completely Shut Down
Cambodia is on a full-on large-scale war against illegal gambling nationwide. The police have reportedly been conducting an operation throughout the entire country for more than a week now, and the results are astounding, at least according to reports citing local authorities. No matter how successful these operations may sound, it still leaves a bitter-sweet […]
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 […]
Casino
September 29, 2022
Arrests for Illegal Gambling Not Tied to POGO, Claims PAGCOR
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, PAGCOR, released a new statement in light of the recently reported rise in crimes believed to be related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). Operators without License Aren’t Automatically POGO PAGCOR’s statement was released on Thursday and points out that the recent arrests of Chinese and foreign nationals that were reportedly involved […]
Legal
September 28, 2022
Luxor Casino Bomber Escapes from Custody
43-year-old Porfirio Duarte-Herrera was given a life sentence in 2009 for killing Willebaldo Dorantes Antonio, a former employee at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs eatery at the Luxor Hotel & Casino on the Vegas Strip. As prosecutors on the case managed to prove, Duarte-Herrera used Omar Rueda-Denvers as an accomplice. Dorantes was Rueda-Denvers’ ex-girlfriend’s new partner. […]
Legal
September 28, 2022
Sheriff Who Took Loans to Cover Gaming Debt Faces Decades in Prison
A former Alabama Sheriff lied in applications to get approved for loans needed to cover his gambling debt. His offense may cost him a fine of up to $1 million and up to three decades in prison. Norris Lied in His Loan Applications William Norris, 44, served as sheriff of Clarke County. When not fighting […]
Business
September 28, 2022
Germany’s DSWV Urges for Action against Black Market Operators
A new report released by the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV), calls for prompt action against black market operators. More than 400 Black Market Websites Operate in Germany The report was released in light of Germany’s Gambling Addiction Action Day 2022, on September 27, and acknowledges that protection of the gamblers and sports bettors from illegal, unlicensed operators is […]
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
Danish Regulator Unleashed Its Biggest Ban Wave Yet
Frederiksberg court has greenlit a huge hit against the black gaming market. As a result, Spillemyndigheden, Denmark’s gambling regulator, will be allowed to bar 82 unlicensed gambling websites from offering their products in the country. Spillemyndigheden Bans 82 Sites As the battle between legal and illegal gambling rages on, the Danish regulator has been allowed […]
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 […]
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 […]
