Legal
July 25, 2025
Philippine Police Arrest Over 2,500 Individuals Involved in Illegal Gambling
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) reported that it had arrested 2,573 individuals for illegal gambling over the past two months and confiscated bets amounting to PHP 568,992 (approximately $9,800). Philippine Police Report Successful End to Anti-Illegal Gambling Operations According to a statement from the regional police, the arrests and seizures resulted from 1,119 […]
Casino
July 25, 2025
South Korea Continues Crackdown on Illegal Gambling, Targets Payment Firms
South Korean authorities have recently finalized a probe into six local payment gateway firms, which now stand accused of having facilitated illegal gambling transactions. The firms may have done so unwittingly but are still subject to the country’s strict gambling laws. Payment Firms Targeted in Latest Bust on Illegal Gambling The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), […]
Sports
July 24, 2025
Kleber Koike vs. Mikuru Asakura Super RIZIN 4 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Kleber Koike Erbst (34-8-2) is a former RIZIN Featherweight titleholder who lost his championship belt in May. Fast-forward to July 27, and his road to reclaiming the title begins. The first obstacle on that road comes in the form of Mikuru Asakura (18-5-1). Based on Super Rizin 4 odds, Kleber Koike is likely to win, […]
Casino
July 24, 2025
Philippines Gambling Operators Say Ban Could Wipe Out 50,000 Jobs
Gambling industry representatives have warned the government and advised it to show restraint in the matter of banning online gambling completely. The industry has skin in the game, but it similarly argues that the knock-on economic impact would be significant, as reported by the Philippine Star, a local media outlet. As many as 50,000 jobs […]
Casino
July 23, 2025
Filipino Online Casino Players Are Sticklers for Safety
As the Philippines is in the throes of a heated debate over whether to outlaw online casinos entirely, local consumers are increasingly concerned about the legitimacy of Internet websites they visit to play games of chance. Filipinos Want to Play at Safe and Regulated Gambling Sites A new survey that interviewed more than 1,000 Filipinos […]
Industry
July 22, 2025
Catholic Church in the Philippines Wants Online Gambling Banned
The Catholic Church of the Philippines, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), has become the latest critic of online gambling in the country, calling for its complete ban at a time when the government has been asked to consider a blanket prohibition on the activity. The Church Weighs in on Gambling Debate in […]
Casino
July 21, 2025
Lawmaker Warns of Unintended Consequences if Online Gambling Is Banned
The Philippines has been through all the stages of gambling regulation. Opposing proposals are flying around with the country not yet agreed on a single best course of action. However, more pragmatic lawmakers have called for a moderate approach rather than some of the extreme proposals introduced over the past weeks. Gambling Will Exist with […]
Industry
July 21, 2025
Meta Cracks Down on Filipino Influencers Promoting Gambling
As a result of an official request issued by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), social media platform Facebook has taken down 20 pages belonging to Filipino influencers accused of promoting illegal online gambling. “We’re Serious, and More Will Follow” The removal of the accounts was confirmed by Digital Pinoys, the digital advocates network […]
Casino
July 18, 2025
Philippine Senator Submits New Bill to Ban Online Gambling
The Philippines has been in the flurry of gambling re-regulation, but with no specific measures and a ton of speculation. The latest move comes from Senator Christopher Go, who has proposed a complete ban on online gambling through Senate Bill 686, referred locally as the Anti-Online Gambling Act 2025. Senator Calls for Ban on Online […]
Industry
July 17, 2025
Singapore Targets Law Firms Linked to Billion-Dollar Money Laundering Ring
Singapore authorities have begun tightening the noose around companies linked to the country’s largest-ever money laundering case. Several law firms accused of facilitating suspicious property transactions faced substantial financial penalties, reaffirming the government’s ongoing efforts to curb illegal gambling and its related crimes. Two Dozen Legal Practices Are Under Investigation Following months of regulatory scrutiny, […]
