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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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
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 16, 2022
Falsification Lawsuit Against Okada Dismissed by Philippine Court
The court battle between the two factions fighting over the control of the Okada Manila Casino Resort continues at full steam. Following a series of lawsuits filed by both sides in this conflict, the court has made a decision on one of them. TRLEI Motion Against Kazuo Okada Was Rejected On September 8, 2022, the […]
Casino
September 13, 2022
Philippine Police Vows to Do More to Tackle POGO Worker Exploitation, Crime
The Philippine National Police wants more to be done when it comes to gaining control over the regulated Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators sector and the inflow of foreign workers who come to work in the gambling industry. In fact, the police wants to create a detailed list that keeps track of workers and can assist […]
Legal
September 12, 2022
TRAL Takes Okada to Court over Okada Manila Takeover
The saga surrounding the Philippine casino resort Okada Manila continues as Tiger Resorts Asia Limited (TRAL) sues Kazuo Okada for fraud and violence. In May, Okada forcefully took over the resort after he returned to the company thanks to a status quo ante order by the Supreme Court of the Philippines. TRAL and Okada have […]
Industry
September 12, 2022
Philippines: Banning E-sabong Brings Financial Hardships
Online betting on cockfights or the activity also referred to as e-sabong was incredibly popular in the Philippines. E-sabong helped generate invaluable revenue for different institutions including banks such as the Philippine Business Bank (PBP). However, after information regarding e-sabong-related crimes emerged, the Philippines lawmakers decided to outlaw the activity earlier this year. Now, a […]
