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July 3, 2025
Japanese Baseballers Who Self-Reported Illegal Gambling Dodge Charges
Japanese authorities have been determined to uproot illegal gambling in the country by first focusing on their citizens. While most jurisdictions have formal laws against illegal gambling and even explicitly prohibit participation in gambling activities that are not regulated, the majority of countries have chosen not to enforce those laws against ordinary people or even […]
Industry
July 1, 2025
PAGCOR Approves PHP 50M Grant to Deport POGO Workers
As the US grapples with immigration-related issues and serious controversies surrounding the government’s handling of the matter, the Philippines faces its own set of deportation problems. Despite dismantling the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) sector a few months ago, the country continues to struggle with remaining operators that have migrated to the black market and […]
Casino
June 30, 2025
Vietnam Greenlights $2B Van Don Casino Resort
The central government of Vietnam has formally approved the long-awaited development of an integrated resort in the Van Don Special Economic Zone, part of Quang Ninh province. The project aims to attract foreign and domestic tourists, bolster the local economy, and elevate Vietnam’s profile in the regional casino and luxury tourism landscape. The Resort Marks […]
Casino
June 27, 2025
Thailand Seeks Public Clarity on Entertainment Complex Plans Before Proceeding
The Thai government has sent a clear message – entertainment complexes will be happening, and they are supposedly good for the economy. However, the message has not reached everyone. Academics and ordinary citizens have cited multiple concerns about the proposed plans, arguing that a string of casinos would only serve to entrench shadowy financial interests […]
Casino
June 27, 2025
The Philippines Wants to Block E-Wallets for Purposes of Online Gambling
The Philippines may outlaw the use of e-wallets for online gambling if a lawmaker has his way. According to local media outlets, House of Representatives member Jonathan Keith Flores has said that these accounts allowed players to keep gambling beyond their means. Lawmaker Argues E-Wallets May Be Adding to Problem Gambling E-wallets create conditions in […]
Casino
June 26, 2025
Japan Signals New Expansion Phase for Casino Resorts
Japan is moving ahead with the development of its land-based casino sector, as high-level government representatives confirmed that the national government is gearing up to launch a second round of applications for integrated resort (IR) development. The project could potentially result in up to two new high-profile casino projects by the end of 2027, significantly […]
Industry
June 25, 2025
Japan Appoints Toshiyuki Shimada as Secretary General of Casino Regulator
Japan’s Casino Regulatory Commission has appointed Toshiyuki Shimada as its new Secretary General, effective from July 1. He will succeed Takuya Sakaguchi, who has held the position since July 2023. Japan Appoints Toshiyuki Shimada Casino Regulatory Commission Secretary General Shimada previously served as the regulator’s Deputy Secretary General and also has experience in Japan’s Ministry of Finance. […]
Legal
June 25, 2025
Singapore Man Jailed After Stealing and Gambling Away S$50K
Lee Yi Wei, 36, from Singapore, was sentenced to 12 months in jail after admitting to stealing S$50,000 ($39,000 USD) worth of red packets from a wedding at the JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach and engaging in gambling through an unlicensed service provider. The Man Was Sentenced to 12 Months in Jail On June […]
Casino
June 24, 2025
South Korean Convenience Store Owner Booked Over Installing Gambling Machine
Police in South Korea have arrested an anonymous convenience store owner after authorities received a tip that the person had installed a gambling machine on the premises of the venue. The convenience store’s name was not specified, but official reports indicate that it was based near an elementary school, the Bukbu Police Precinct in Ulsan […]
Industry
June 23, 2025
Survey in Thailand Shows Decreased Opposition to Casinos
According to a recent survey by the Thailand National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), fewer Thais are opposing the idea of casino resorts in the country, despite the majority still being against. Public Resistance to Casinos Remains Strong Despite but Lower than Before The survey, carried out between June 16 and 18, 2025, gathered responses […]