Casino
March 25, 2026
Philippines Steps Up Action Against Online Gaming Crime
Authorities in the Philippines are intensifying efforts to combat illegal activity linked to online gaming platforms with a particular focus on protecting minors in digital spaces. PNP Boosts Online Gaming Surveillance Over Child Safety Fears The Philippine National Police (PNP) has instructed its Anti-Cybercrime Group to expand monitoring and enforcement measures targeting crimes carried out […]
Legal
March 24, 2026
Taiwan Busts Money-Laundering Operation That Took Advantage of Macau’s Casinos
Taiwan has successfully busted a multi-billion-dollar crime ring that used casinos in Macau to launder illicit proceeds. A total of 10 people have been indicted for operating the scheme and violating Taiwan’s law. The Operation Laundered Money via Macau’s Casinos Taiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau announced that it has put an end to the scheme, which […]
Casino
March 18, 2026
Kazakhstan Prepares to Add Tourist-Only Casinos in Key Areas
Kazakhstan’s government has approved the establishment of new tourist-only casinos areas across the country. The new gambling zones will be created in four regions in an attempt to bolster tourism rates. The Head of State Signed Key Amendments to the Gaming Law According to the Qazinform News Agency, a Kazakh news outlet, the government has […]
Business
March 16, 2026
MGM Resorts Says Osaka Casino Could Challenge Marina Bay Sands
MGM Resorts International executives said that they are highly optimistic about the company’s new casino in Osaka. They believe that the upcoming casino resort could challenge some of the long-established powerhouses in Asia, such as Las Vegas Sands’ Marina Bay Sands property. MGM Osaka Is Poised to Compete with Marina Bay Sands & Macau Speaking […]
Casino
March 3, 2026
2026 Chinese New Year Boosts Macau’s Visitor Numbers
Macau saw robust tourist arrivals during the 2026 Chinese New Year holiday, driven by promotional campaigns, celebratory events, and a rise in gaming activity. Initial data indicate that approximately 1.554 million visitors came to the city from February 15 to 23 for the Spring Festival Golden Week. Macau Sees Substantial Increase in Visitors in February […]
Industry
February 27, 2026
Singapore to Regulate Blind Box Card Sales
Trading card packs currently sold in Singapore are set to come under new rules, as the government is moving to address gambling-related risks linked to so-called blind boxes. A spokesman for the Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed the plans to The Straits Times on February 26, saying regulations are now being drafted. More details will […]
Industry
February 27, 2026
Mobile Betting Boom in the Philippines Triggers Calls for Public Awareness
Online gambling in the Philippines has expanded at a striking pace, causing renewed concern among policymakers, analysts, and media observers about its social and economic consequences. What once required a trip to a casino or betting shop is now accessible within seconds through mobile apps, turning wagering into an everyday digital activity. Pandemic-Era Shift Fuels […]
Casino
February 23, 2026
Macau Allows Three Concessionaires to Offer Currency Exchange Services
Macau has allowed three of its concessionaires to offer currency exchange services per a new order. This decision means that visitors will now experience less hassle and more gaming. More Than a Dozen Casinos Will Be Allowed to Exchange Currencies On Monday, the government of the special administrative region of Macau confirmed that it has […]
Prediction Markets
February 19, 2026
Polymarket Still Cares about Chinese Customer Base
China is among the countries to have turfed out Polymarket, deeming the company to be offering a product that is too closely aligned with traditional gambling. Polymarket Not Backing Down from China Now, though, Polymarket’s Justin Wang has confirmed that the company is still taking care of registered Chinese customers and maintaining services for the […]
Casino
February 18, 2026
Interpol Seeks Philippine Gambling Magnate Charlie Ang
Philippine authorities are stepping up the search for a high-profile businessman, Charlie “Atong” Ang, who is now the subject of an Interpol Red Notice. International Alert The 68-year-old gambling magnate is the primary suspect in the disappearance of at least 34 people between 2021 and 2022, all of whom were allegedly involved in cockfighting, known […]
