Legal
September 25, 2025
Philippines Deports 91 Illegal Chinese POGO Workers
The Philippines has extradited dozens of Chinese natives who had been arrested for involvement in illegal online casino operations. The foreigners were sent back to China, where they will likely face prosecution due to their involvement with the banned industry. The Philippines Continues to Struggle with POGO Remnants The Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines […]
Industry
September 25, 2025
Macau Casinos Reopen as Authorities Lift Typhoon Emergency
Macau’s casinos have opened once again, following their temporary closure due to Super Typhoon Ragasa. In the meantime, authorities encouraged travelers to double-check ferry and flight times, as delays were still possible. Macau’s Casinos Had to Close Due to the Extreme Weather Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) recently held an emergency meeting to […]
Legal
September 24, 2025
Paradise Entertainment to Appeal Macau Court Decision on LT Game IP Patents
Paradise Entertainment Limited is challenging a ruling by Macau’s Judicial Court of First Instance, which invalidated two electronic table game patents owned by its subsidiary, LT Game Limited. The case was brought against the defendants: Shuffle Master Asia Limited (Macau and Australia), Shuffle Master Inc., and SG Jogos Ásia S.A. Although the patents had allegedly […]
Casino
September 24, 2025
Malaysia Urges Meta to Rein in Illegal Online Content or Else
Malaysia‘s communications minister, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, has called on Meta to respect local laws and ensure that illegal online gambling content is not displayed on its platforms. The comments come after a meeting between the minister and representatives of the platform, along with various law enforcement and regulatory agencies, among which were the Royal Malaysian […]
Industry
September 23, 2025
Macau Casinos Shut Down Due to Typhoon Ragasa Signal
Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has held an emergency meeting to prepare for the looming Super Typhoon Ragasa. The meeting was attended by six licensed operators and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and saw participants discuss preparatory measures for the extreme weather. Casinos Halt as the Strom Approaches Among other things, the September […]
Casino
September 23, 2025
Vietnamese Police Save Two Chinese Nationals Kidnapped after Casino Romp
Two Chinese nationals were rescued by Vietnamese police. Officers were responding to the latest incident involving foreign nationals who had been kidnapped from a local casino. According to official reports, the pair of nationals – two men – had racked up a significant debt with one of the luxury casinos in the country, resulting in […]
Industry
September 18, 2025
Indonesia Removes 2.1M Illegal Online Gambling Items
Indonesia’s war on illegal gambling has continued with the removal of millions of online gambling-related pieces of digital media. The government emphasized that this action sought to shield the public rather than to limit freedom of expression. Indonesia Removed Millions of Pieces of Negative Content The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) announced […]
Casino
September 18, 2025
Sri Lanka Moves Forward with Proposal to Increase Betting Levy, Increase Fees for Casinos for Locals
The Sri Lankan government has passed a proposal, tied to its 2025 budget, that will also raise the betting levy and will now ask locals to pay more to access casino floors. The change to the levy is 3%, from 15% presently to 18% after the proposal takes effect. Gambling Levy Goes Up, Along with […]
Casino
September 17, 2025
Japan Reaches Out to Overseas Regulators, Asking for Assistance in Curbing Illegal Gambling
Japan has been adamant in its opposition to online gambling, seeing it as a societal ill, but also as something that undermines its plans for a trio of integrated resorts – the first of which is the MGM Osaka. To curb the reach of illegal operators (i.e., companies not licensed in the country), Japan is […]
Industry
September 16, 2025
South Korea Reports Disconcerting Increase in Adolescent Gambling Harm
South Korea is experiencing serious issues with youth gambling as cases of addiction among adolescents have spiked, leading to astronomical medical costs. South Korea’s Gripes with Adolescent Gambling Increase According to data by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, cases of gambling addiction among adolescents have increased dramatically, soaring from 64 in 2022 to […]
