Casino
February 12, 2026
Cambodia Busts 200 Scam Centers Involved in Gambling, and More
Cambodia has shuttered nearly 200 scam centers in recent weeks, based on reporting by Reuters. This is part of an ongoing effort to stamp out criminal activity involving thousands of foreign nationals who work at call centers and other venues to scam overseas victims. The crackdown follows intensified international pressure, including a US indictment and […]
Sports
February 11, 2026
Vietnam Busts Multi-Million Soccer Betting Ring
Police around the world have some success to show for their efforts in cracking down on illegal betting organizations that accept wagers on soccer. The latest operation took place in Vietnam, where the country’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) cracked down on a $34.6-million soccer betting ring. Authorities were able to apprehend 19 people in total, […]
Casino
February 11, 2026
Macau Police Shut Down $5M Illegal Casino Money Exchange
Macau authorities have dismantled an illegal money exchange operation that was running out of a jewelry store inside a Cotai casino. A local female employee linked to the scheme has been arrested. Over $5M in Unregulated Exchanges The Macau Daily reported that the unnamed sales assistant allegedly facilitated nearly HK$40 million, or about $5.1 million, […]
Esports
February 3, 2026
2% of Elementary School Children in South Korea Gambling, Police Says
Children in South Korea may be exposed to the harms of gambling at a very early age, according to a new survey, which indicates that 2% of elementary school children have experienced gambling in some form. Youths in South Korea are Increasingly Gambling, Peer Pressure a Factor The percentage is a 0.6% increase from last […]
Industry
January 28, 2026
Shattering of POGOs Leads to Drop in Chinese Nationals Kidnappings
The Philippines and China were at each other’s throats over whether the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) must go. China fulminated against kidnappings that were perpetuated by POGOs who were ostensibly offering job-seekers cushy positions in the industry, but who in many cases turned out to be fronts for various illegal activities, including pig-butchering scams, […]
Industry
January 22, 2026
Macau’s Casino Industry Shifts to a More Mature Era of Growth
Macau’s gambling sector is facing a new reality. After years defined by explosive growth, abrupt collapse during the pandemic, and gradual recovery once borders reopened, the region’s industry may be entering a more mature phase. Operators must now adapt to slower revenue growth, tighter regulation, and a shifting customer base. Macau Now Relies on High-Spending […]
Casino
January 22, 2026
Brain Implant Study in China Linked to Rise in Gambling Addiction
A medical test in China examining brain implants as a way to treat opioid addiction has come under fire after multiple participants reported big changes in how they act, with uncontrollable gambling showing up as one of the most harmful results. Patients Report Gambling Addiction After China’s Brain Stimulation Trial The nationwide experiment conducted from […]
Casino
January 9, 2026
Cambodia Extradites Crypto Scam Kingpin to China
Cambodia has extradited Chen Zhi, a billionaire businessman accused of running a massive cryptocurrency scam, to China. Authorities say his schemes involved luring trafficked workers into forced labor camps to defraud victims around the world. Lengthy Transnational Crime Investigation Chen was one of three Chinese nationals arrested on January 6 after a months-long joint investigation […]
Casino
January 6, 2026
Taiwan Busts Record Illegal Gambling Ring Worth Close to $1B
Taiwan has busted the largest illegal gambling ring tied to money laundering to date, which supposedly generated $975 million in revenue. The operation built custom payment options that enabled players to place wagers on unlicensed platforms all over East Asia. Taiwan-Based Gambling Ring Busted by Prosecutors The activity was based on a local business owner, […]
Industry
January 5, 2026
Japan Turns to UK App to Fight Gambling Addiction Rise
Last January, The Japan Times painted a concerning picture regarding the situation of online gambling addiction in the country. Then, the Society Concerned about Gambling Addiction signaled a massive 11-fold rise in consultation requests for the 12 months ending in December 2024. One year later, things haven’t evolved in a positive direction in East Asia’s […]
