Sports
August 14, 2025
E-Sabong Continues to Be a Driver of Online Gambling in the Philippines
E-sabong may be alive and well in the Philippines, despite a nationwide ban that was issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr in 2022. The ban followed a number of controversies, including the disappearance of 34 workers involved in the organization of such games. Ban on E-Sabong Contests Fails to Curb the Activity They are presumed […]
Sports
August 14, 2025
Johnny Walker vs. Zhang Mingyang UFC Shanghai Odds, Time, and Prediction
The UFC Light Heavyweight Division is arguably the most balanced division in Dana White’s organization at the moment, with most of the ranked fighters having the right to dream of the championship belt. This includes both Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang, who are 13th and 14th in the division, respectively. Johnny Walker vs. Zhang Mingyang […]
Legal
August 13, 2025
Eight Arrested in Macau Casino Card-Tampering Fraud Scheme
According to Teledifusão de Macau, a public broadcasting service provider in Macau, eight residents of the city have been detained on suspicion of conspiring to defraud a casino by tampering with poker cards to rig game outcomes. Macau Card Tempering Ring Busted According to police, the card manipulation enabled accomplices posing as gamblers to anticipate […]
Industry
August 13, 2025
Mongolia Outlaws Most Forms of Gambling in Sweeping Legal Overhaul
Mongolia’s Parliament has officially passed sweeping revisions to the Law on Licensing that will prohibit almost all forms of gambling in the country. While severe, authorities hope this crackdown will be another step towards bolstering the country’s economic position. It remains unclear how the government will enforce these restrictions when it comes to online operators […]
Casino
August 12, 2025
Investment Banks See Stronger 2025 for Macau Casinos
Macau’s casino industry is experiencing a boost in activity. Several investment banks have raised their revenue and earnings projections after seeing better-than-expected results through mid-2025. Rich Chinese tourists are responsible for this comeback. Their renewed ability to spend has gotten a lift from recent economic and financial changes in the area. JP Morgan Raises Macau […]
Legal
August 11, 2025
South Korean Police Bust Crime Ring Extorting Patrons Through Rigged Casinos
South Korean authorities have arrested 12 members of a sophisticated criminal organization that targeted wealthy individuals by inviting them on overseas golf trips, then scammed them out of approximately $850,000 through rigged casino games and extortion schemes. Crime Ring Busted by South Korean Police Identified only as “Mr. A” by the Gyeonggi Southern Police Agency’s […]
Industry
August 11, 2025
Philippines to Launch Probe into the Adverse Effects of iGaming
As lawmakers in the Philippines continue to mull over a potential ban on online gambling, the Senate Committee on Games and Amusement unveiled a probe into the industry’s negative impact. This inquiry will determine the outcome of several bills that could change the future of the sector. Philippine Online Gambling Could Be in Trouble The […]
Casino
August 8, 2025
Philippine Online Gambling Operators Join Forces to Create PlaySafe Alliance
A group of authorized online gambling companies in the Philippines has started a new industry effort, the PlaySafe Alliance of the Philippines, to enhance responsible practices, strengthen supervision, and protect players. This action happens as the industry faces increasing examination from politicians and regulators during broader talks about its future in the nation. DigiPlus Interactive […]
Industry
August 7, 2025
Philippine Central Bank Eyes Stringent Rules on Gambling Transactions
As the Philippines’ fight against illegal gambling and gambling harm continues, the Philippine Central Bank (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas/BSP) has decided to introduce more stringent rules on gambling-related transactions. BSP Is Considering New Rules to Shield the Public According to a report by The Inquirer, the BSP is currently working on a new pack of […]
Legal
August 7, 2025
Thailand Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Operation
Thailand has cracked down on an illegal gambling operation, seizing hundreds of thousands of dollars and arresting the operation’s treasurer. The scheme in question had a hub in Khlong Luang and operated online. Authorities Seized Thousands of Dollars in Cash and Assets Thai authorities said that they raided the illegal website’s hub, a residential property […]
