Casino
October 15, 2025
Indonesia Makes Headway Towards A Future Free of Online Gambling
In Indonesia, over 27,000 bank accounts have been suspended due to Indonesia’s crackdown on online gambling. The crackdown has been spearheaded by Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK). Dian Ediana Rae, the OJK’s Chief Executive of Banking Supervision, noted that the number of accounts that had been linked with illegal activities last month had been over […]
Business
October 14, 2025
Galaxy Entertainment Group Brings in Thomas Arasi as New CFO
Galaxy Entertainment Group has appointed Thomas Arasi as its new chief financial officer. This is an important hire that demonstrates the company’s commitment to strengthening its C-suite and bringing talented individuals on board. Arasi is no chance hire as he previously served as the president and chief operating officer at Blombery Resorts Corp and has […]
Business
October 14, 2025
Genting Wants Full Control of Genting Malaysia in Recent Takeover Bid
Malaysian conglomerate Genting Bhd has revealed its plan to buy the remaining 50.64% stake in its listed subsidiary Genting Malaysia Bhd for MYR 6.74 billion ($1.6 billion). This move aims to consolidate control over its casino and hospitality operations before making potential big investments in the United States. Genting Suggests MYR 6.3 Billion-Backed Takeover to […]
Casino
October 10, 2025
Gregorio Araneta Sells Majority Stake in PhilWeb
Gregorio Ma. Araneta III’s investment company, Gregorio Araneta Inc., has completed the sale of its controlling 57% share in PhilWeb Corp. The buyers, two local holding companies named Nexora Holdings, Inc. and Velora Holdings, Inc., paid a total of PHP 1.8 billion ($30.9 million) for the stake. This deal signals Araneta’s complete departure from the […]
Industry
October 9, 2025
Japanese Minor Referred to Treatment after Gambling for Months
A young Japanese boy has been referred to a child guidance center after gambling for months with his parents’ money. Officials said they were concerned by the growing problem of offshore casinos that don’t carry out proper ID checks. Offshore Websites Remain Dangerous The regulated gambling industry has become synonymous with customer protections. Gamblers who […]
Sports
October 9, 2025
Thailand Arrests 18 Sports Commentators over Ties to Illegal Gambling
Sports commentators and online streamers have fallen into the wide net of law enforcement in the kingdom of Thailand, following an investigation into their alleged involvement and promotion of illegal gambling platforms. Thailand Cracks Down on Promoters of Illegal Gambling Led by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Social Listening and Monitoring Center, investigators […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
Jewellery Store in Cotai Exposed as Front for Gambling Cash Network
Macau law enforcement has exposed a jewelry store in Cotai that served as a cover for unlawful currency exchange and loansharking activities connected to gambling. The crackdown resulted in the capture of four people, including the store’s manager, two staff members, and a mainland Chinese individual suspected of enabling illegal loans. Macau Police Raid Reveals […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
Ex-Banker Jailed for Stealing $2.6M to Cover Gambling Debt
A Tokyo court has sentenced a former bank manager to nine years in prison after she was found guilty of stealing gold bars and cash worth nearly $2.6 million (SGD 3.36 million) from one of Japan’s largest financial institutions. An Attempt to Cover Gambling Debt Y.Y., 47, a former deputy branch manager at Mitsubishi UFJ […]
Sports
October 8, 2025
Taiwan Baseball League Suspends Three Pitchers over Gambling Violations
Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) has penalized three TSG Hawks pitchers after an internal probe uncovered that they participated in online poker games. Taiwan is famous for its harsh gambling regulations, as gambling using offshore platforms is considered illegal. This strict ruling underscores the league’s zero-tolerance stance toward gambling violations among players. The Instigating […]
Casino
October 8, 2025
Macau Launches First Medical Resort to Attract Tourists
Macau has unveiled a new medical facility within Studio City, marking the debut of the world’s first hospital featuring MRI and CT scan machines inside an integrated resort. Spanning 15,000 square feet, the iRad Hospital is run by Hong Kong-based iRad Medical and was developed by Lawrence Ho’s Black Spade Capital. Macau Bets on Medical […]
