Legal
November 11, 2025
Illegal Gambling Boss She Zhijiang to Be Extradited to China, Thai Court Says
A Thai appeals court on Monday approved the extradition of She Zhijiang to China. She, described by Beijing as a key figure in transnational crime, is accused of running more than 200 illegal online gambling operations. She Zhijiang Awaits Extradition to China According to a statement from Thai prosecutors, She will be sent to China […]
Industry
November 10, 2025
Macau Non-Gambling Spending Rises, in Line with Diversification Efforts
Macau’s non-gaming spending by visitors has continued to swell, amid continued efforts to diversify the local tourism industry and end the region’s reliance on casinos. The most recent statistics show that tourists spent 10% more on things other than gaming in the third quarter of 2025. The Non-Gaming Spend Is on the Rise Macau authorities […]
Legal
November 7, 2025
Former Thai Police Chief Says Dozens of Officers Got Bribes from Online Gambling Networks
Former deputy national police chief of Thailand, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, has submitted evidence to a Thai parliamentary committee, alleging that over 30 police officers were paid by online gambling networks. Surachate Submits Details Saying Over 30 Officers Got Paid by Gambling Networks Surachate provided testimony for roughly three hours, with the evidence being submitted […]
Legal
November 6, 2025
Korean Police Bust Illegal Gambling Ring and Arrest 7 Suspects
The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency in Korea has announced the arrest of seven individuals accused of running a large-scale illegal gambling operation. The group allegedly used a counterfeit home trading system (HTS) to imitate overseas futures trading. South Korean Police Arrest Suspected Creators of Illegal Gambling Ring According to authorities, the suspects include a man […]
Legal
November 6, 2025
South Korean Police Bust $3.8B Illegal Gambling Syndicate
The Criminal Investigation Unit of South Korea’s Gangwon Provincial Police Agency confirmed the arrest of 14 individuals linked to a major illegal gambling syndicate. The group is alleged to have managed more than KRW 5.3 trillion ($3.8 billion) in transactions via casino-connected online platforms based in the Philippines. Gangwon Police Dismantle Illegal Gambling Ring Worth […]
Legal
November 5, 2025
China Sentences Five High-Ranking Bai Syndicate Gambling Kingpins to Death
A Chinese court has sentenced five senior figures of a notorious Myanmar mafia, the Bai family, to death as Beijing intensifies its crackdown on scam operations across Southeast Asia. The syndicate was involved in a range of crimes, including telecom fraud, illicit gambling, kidnapping, extortion, and forced prostitution. Five Bai Family Gangsters Sentenced to Death […]
Casino
November 4, 2025
Solaire Resort Steps Up Its Game with Aristocrat-Powered Dragon Room
Solaire Resort Entertainment City, a luxury integrated resort in the Philippines, has enhanced its offering with the addition of the Aristocrat Gaming-powered Dragon Room. The new hall is the first exclusive themed space by the provider in the country and will dazzle visitors with luxurious gaming experiences. Dragon Room to Enhance the Solaire Experience According […]
Casino
November 4, 2025
Cambodia Shutters Casino Tied to Cybercrime Operations
Cambodia’s law enforcement has targeted the Silver Star Casino in Svay Rieng province in a recent raid, alleging that the casino has been involved in large-scale cybersecurity fraud. The Secretariat of the Commission for Combating Cybercrime coordinated the operation on November 1 and worked with the National Police General Directorate, the Svay Rieng Provincial Court […]
Casino
November 3, 2025
Thailand’s PM: Casino Legalization to Be Put on Hold
During a sideline bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reaffirmed his strong opposition to gambling and vowed to halt any initiatives aimed at legalizing casinos in Thailand. Thai PM Anutin Reassures President Xi of Thailand’s New Stance on Casinos Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has returned from a key diplomatic […]
Casino
October 31, 2025
Macau Arrests 4 in Massive Casino Fraud Scam
Four people have been arrested in Cotai on Monday, local police authorities announced, with the people suspected of conducting large-scale fraud against local casinos. According to authorities, the four people defrauded two casinos of approximately $2.4 million. Two Macau Casinos on the Hook, Chips Missing The Macau Judiciary Police said during a Thursday briefing on […]
