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Casino
July 7, 2025
Philippines Eyes Online Gambling Ban Amid Regulatory Push
At the end of June, we reported on the intention of House of Representatives member Jonathan Keith Flores to outlaw e-wallets for online gambling companies operating under licenses from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), as a way of encouraging players to limit their betting and gambling spending. On Friday, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian put […]
Industry
July 6, 2025
Macau Contemplates Axing Gambling Ads
Macau continues its efforts to diversify its industry and end its historic dependence on gambling. As these efforts progress, lawmakers are considering a ban on gambling ads. Macau Wants to See How the Public Feels Macau’s Economic and Technological Development Bureau has launched a formal public consultation into the matter to see how the public […]
Sports
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 […]
