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 […]
Industry
September 15, 2025
UNODC Warns of Gambling Scams and Other Illicit Activities in Timor-Leste
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has issued a warning that Timor-Leste, an enclave of East Timor surrounded by Indonesian territory and bordered by the Savu Sea, has emerged as the newest hub for gambling scam center operations affecting Southeast Asia and beyond. UNODC Flags Growing Criminal Activity in Timor-Leste The organized […]
Casino
September 14, 2025
Filipino High-Ranking Politician Under Scrutiny Over Alleged Misappropriation
Senate President Francis Escudero has been removed from his position following public outcry over his suspected involvement in the misallocation of funds intended for flood mitigation efforts. The controversy centers on allegations that Escudero aided in awarding contracts to certain contractors, some of whom were accused of substandard work or, in some cases, not completing […]
Industry
September 11, 2025
Hong Kong Officials Give the Green Light to Basketball Betting
Hong Kong has officially passed legislation that would usher in regulated basketball betting, expanding the territory’s legal betting options. A Historic Moment for the Region Earlier this year, Hong Kong lawmakers put forward a proposal for the legalization of basketball betting. The measure, which has now officially passed, will amend the betting laws to allow […]
Legal
September 11, 2025
South Korean Police Bust $31M Illegal Gambling Ring Operating from Cambodia
According to The Chosun Daily, South Korean police have arrested ten people connected to an illegal online gambling ring that processed approximately KRW 44 billion (approximately $31,6 million) in transactions. The operation was based in Cambodia to evade domestic law enforcement. Police Bust Illegal Korean Gambling Ring On September 10, the Cybercrime Investigation Team of […]
