Insider
December 17, 2025
Meta Profits off of China’s Fraudulent Advertisements by Turning a Blind Eye
Meta had to come to terms with the fact that through advertisements on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, China-based bad actors were defrauding their users. Chinese companies are only allowed to advertise abroad; they cannot do it in China. Because of this, Meta has been able to make huge profits off their Chinese users, and thanks […]
Industry
November 20, 2025
Macau to Review Casino Operators’ Investment Commitments
Macau chief executive Sam Hou Fai stated that the government intends to assess the progress made by the city’s six casino operators on the gaming and non-gaming investments they committed to in their concession contracts, with the review covering the period from 2023 to 2025. Macau Wants Updates on Investments Back in December 2022, the […]
Casino
November 19, 2025
Hong Kong Police Score Major Coup Against $142M Illegal Gambling Ring
Investigators in Hong Kong have busted a $142-million criminal ring tied to money laundering and illegal gambling, and allegedly linked to the Sun Yee On triad, one of the largest criminal organizations in the region. Hong Kong Police Bust One of the Largest Illegal Gambling Rings A total of 15 people have been apprehended in […]
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 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 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
September 26, 2025
MGM China Calls Ms. Pansy Video “Entirely Fraudulent”
The developer, owner, and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in Greater China, MGM China Holdings Limited, has recently announced it has fallen victim to a “fraudulent scheme involving the creation and dissemination” of a deepfake video created with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). The video in question, said their statement, “unlawfully impersonated” Ms. […]
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 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 […]
