Industry
October 24, 2024
India Cracks Down on Influencers Who Promote “Illegal” Gambling
With India’s state of gambling regulation being a hot mess, a thriving black market has proliferated, mostly related to online casino operators, which are still unregulated in the country and enjoying a “grey area status”, and unlikely to be regulated on a federal level for many years to come. Indian Ministry Wants to See Influencers […]
Industry
October 22, 2024
Police Question Comedian Lee Jin Ho on Gambling, Fraud Allegations
Illegal gambling operators in South Korea constantly reach new customers. This puts them at risk of prosecution while exposing them to potential gambling harm. In one recent case, a famous South Korean comedian accumulated a significant gambling debt due to a crippling addiction. Lee Jin Ho Summoned by Police The case involved the comedian who […]
Industry
October 22, 2024
Man Who Ran Illegal Blackjack Tries to Evade Police, Jumps Off a Balcony
A Malaysian man was injured when he tried to evade police officers who had raided the site of an illegal gambling ring in the country. Man Tries to Evade Capture in Illegal Gambling Case The person jumped off the second story of a building and broke his ankle as he tried to evade officers of […]
Industry
October 21, 2024
Illegal Online Gambling in South Korea Soars Since COVID
As South Korea continues to combat illegal gambling, a newly released report sounds the alarm about the exponential growth of such activities over the last few years. Data from the country’s National Gambling Control Commission highlights that the number of illegal gambling cases soared when compared to pre-pandemic data from 2019, as announced by The […]
Industry
October 18, 2024
Police in South Korea Busts Ring Luring Teens to Illegal Gambling Sites
South Korea is stepping up its efforts against illegal gambling after taking down a gambling ring that targeted teenagers. Nine People Were Charged, Close to 200 Teenagers Gambled Online An extensive investigation by the Daejeon Metropolitan Police Agency resulted in the arrest of nearly a dozen people, suspected of operating illegal gambling websites, local media […]
Industry
October 17, 2024
New Macau Legislation Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling
The new law targeting illegal gambling operations received unanimous approval in Macau’s Legislative Assembly. This effort represents the latest attempt by the city to reorganize its gaming industry. All 32 legislators voted in favor of the “Law to Combat Crimes of Illegal Gambling” in the Wednesday plenary session, targeting unauthorized online gambling, the running of […]
Industry
October 16, 2024
Vietnam: $70M Illegal Gambling Ring Results in Dozen Arrests
Gambling remains prohibited in many countries across Asia and while in some jurisdictions it is completely banned, others permit it under strict rules. Despite the tough laws that in some cases carry lengthy prison sentences, illegal gambling remains a challenge for countries in the region. Police Seize Cash, Electronic Devices and Jewelry In one operation […]
Industry
October 16, 2024
IGT Wins $5.3M Tender to Supply Tech to LET’s Manila Project
Gaming tech & content leader International Game Technology (IGT) has won a $5.3 million tender to supply its cutting-edge gaming equipment to LET Group Holdings’ new casino project in Manila. The former company’s experience and rich suite of products were major factors in the successful tender. The Supplier Will Empower the New Casino As per […]
Industry
October 14, 2024
Macau’s First Mainland China-Born Hub Leader to Taper Off Gambling
Amid last week’s news of Macau hitting a record 1.1 million visitors during Golden Week, which commemorates the anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the largest gambling hub in the world now has a new leader in the person of Sam Hou Fai. The 62-year-old, who is one of the province’s […]
Legal
October 11, 2024
Philippine Authorities Arrest POGO Kingpin as Crackdown Continues
Philippine authorities reported a major development, saying that the so-called Godfather of the local Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) sector, Lyu Dong, has been arrested. The man is suspected of organizing gambling throughout the country since 2016. Dong Is Believed to Be a POGO Kingpin Dong is a Chinese national who has been involved in […]
