Casino
January 21, 2025
China Sentences Man to Six Years for Organizing Illegal Gambling in Macau
China’s Supreme People’s Court has handed down a six-year sentence to a man who has been suspected and subsequently convicted of running an organized criminal enterprise in Macau. The criminal group would see people from mainland China visit the Special Administrative Region for the purposes of gambling at unlicensed venues and under the radar. Large-Scale […]
Industry
January 20, 2025
Thailand’s Mulled iGaming Foray Might Attract Crime Syndicates
Experts are wary about Thailand’s rapid foray into the world of gambling, arguing that it may provide criminal groups with an outlet to launder money. Such cases wouldn’t be without precedent either, considering the Philippines’ recent gripes with gambling-related crime. Thailand Wants to Expand Its Gaming Thailand is currently working hard to legalize integrated […]
Legal
January 20, 2025
Vietnamese Man Murdered, Dumped into River over Gambling Debt
Vietnam’s struggles with illegal gambling continued as authorities identified the body of a man believed to have been murdered over a gambling debt. The authorities have since arrested several men in relation to the incident. The Man Took a Loan from a Shady Group The body of a man identified as “Hoan” was discovered on […]
Industry
January 17, 2025
Asia Gaming Brief to Host Its Seventh ASEAN Gaming Summit
Asia Gaming Brief has unveiled the next edition of its annual ASEAN Gaming Summit gaming conference. Set to take place in March, the event will welcome many industry stakeholders who will discuss the future of the sector. The Seventh Edition of the Conference Looms According to Asia Gaming Brief, the new edition of its ASEAN […]
Legal
January 16, 2025
Former Philippine Mayor Alice Guo Faces Money Laundering Charges
Philippine authorities have recommended the filing of 62 counts of money laundering charges against former Bamban mayor Alice Guo, signifying a significant escalation in this high-profile case that encompasses online gambling, human trafficking, and investment scams. Guo is also facing an investigation in Singapore, where she briefly stayed after fleeing the Philippines in the wake […]
Industry
January 16, 2025
Analysts Predict Limited Market Shifts in Macau Despite Gaming Revenue Surge
The Macau gaming market posted its strongest quarterly performance in a long time, with gaming revenue in Q4 2024 reaching a 20-quarter high. However, JP Morgan analysts note that such positive financials may not be enough to offset investor skepticism and reignite interest in concessionaire stocks. However, the uptick in revenue should be welcome news […]
Industry
January 15, 2025
Thailand PM Outlines Casino Interest from Six Operators
Thailand’s casino legislation efforts continue as everything points to the imminent legalization of integrated resorts. As the process moves forward, international communities continue to closely follow the developments. Big Companies Are Eyeing Thailand Prime Minister Prommin Lertsuridej recently addressed the matter, saying that six international operators, in particular, seem very interested in bidding for a […]
Sports
January 14, 2025
Hong Kong Soccer Boss Mulls Legalizing Betting on Local Games
In an interview for the South China Morning Post, the Chairman of the Football Association of Hong Kong, China, Eric Fok has said that the special administrative region (SAR) can benefit from rolling out an expanded regulated gambling framework that will allow residents and visitors to place a bet on the outcome of local soccer […]
Blockchain
January 13, 2025
Singapore Claims Polymarket Is Illegal, Blocks Access to the Platform
Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority has forced the country’s ISPs to block Polymarket over unlicensed gambling concerns. Polymarket is a decentralized prediction market platform, and although it claims to be different from traditional gambling, it has ruffled regulatory feathers in the city-state, prompting a crackdown. Singapore’s GRA Blocks Polymarket On January 12, users in Singapore who […]
Industry
January 13, 2025
Melco Resorts Predicts Tourism Boost in Thailand as The White Lotus Season 3 Looms
Melco Resorts, one of Asia’s leading gaming companies, has addressed the upcoming third season of The White Lotus, predicting that it would encourage more people to visit Thailand. This could potentially benefit gambling operators as the country prepares to give casino gaming a go. The White Lotus May Popularize Thailand The White Lotus is a […]
