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Poker
May 28, 2024
WPT Cancels Its Historic Poker Tournament in Macau
The World Poker Tour announced that its WPT Macau event, set to take place in June, will not move forward. The poker company couldn’t provide an exact reason for the sudden cancelation but said that it is looking forward to hosting other events in the region. The official announcement was shared by the WPT’s official […]
Industry
May 21, 2024
Macau Study Suggests Casino Employees Fail to Address Harm
A recent academic study by the Macao Polytechnic University has highlighted a number of reasons why casino employees are not always able to effectively mitigate gambling harm. The study was compiled by the university’s Centre for Gaming and Tourism Studies and sheds light on the setbacks casino staff faces when dealing with problem players. After […]
Industry
May 7, 2024
Counterfeiter Flees Australian Justice after Using Fake Chips
A Chinese national made a daring escape from Sydney’s The Star casino after attempting to use $34,000 worth of counterfeit casino chips, according to police reports. The perpetrator was reportedly testing the waters in preparation for a more ambitious defrauding attempt. This incident matches other recent counterfeit chip sightings in high-profile establishments, hinting at the […]
Casino
May 3, 2024
Macau Police Arrest 5 Casino Fraudsters, Seize Fake Chips
The Macau Judiciary Police have arrested five Chinese nationals suspected to be related to a cross-border criminal syndicate. The criminal organization, according to the authorities, uses counterfeit chips in casinos in Macau. The arrests followed a recent report from a casino in the Cotai area where a customer exchanged fake chips for money. After the […]
Industry
April 22, 2024
China Repatriates Nearly 700 Fraud and Gambling Suspects from Cambodia
At the start of the year, Cambodia announced it cracked down on illegal gambling after authorities closed down 231 illegal gambling companies and completed 606 arrests in the process. On Sunday, the Ministry of Public Security announced that Chinese authorities have successfully completed the repatriation procedure for more than 680 Chinese gambling and scam suspects […]
Industry
April 18, 2024
Chinese Embassy Backs the Philippines’ Crackdown on Offshore Gambling
The Chinese Embassy in Manila has voiced its support for the Philippines’ endeavors to tackle issues associated with offshore gambling operations. This statement comes in the wake of recent arrests of Chinese nationals linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), involving possession of high-powered firearms and attempted bribery. Illegal Gambling Remains a Pressing Concern The […]
Industry
March 29, 2024
MGM Resorts CEO Hornbuckle Met with President Xi Jinping
MGM Resorts chief executive officer and president Bill Hornbuckle was one of the US business leaders who met with China’s President Xi Jinping at Wednesday’s official meeting in Beijing. The meeting, which took place in the East Hall of the Great Hall of the People, was meant to sweeten the relations between the two global […]
Industry
March 18, 2024
Singapore: China’s Embassy Encourages Its Nationals to Avoid Gambling
Currently, China has strict laws when it comes to gambling. Besides official lotteries, activities such as iGaming, betting on sports and land-based casino gambling are prohibited. But considering the millions of Chinese people who want to gamble, illegal gambling is not uncommon in the country. While some people use the services of illegal gambling operators, […]
Poker
March 13, 2024
World Poker Tour Announces Historic Event in Macau
The World Poker Tour (WPT) prepares to make history with its inaugural event in the People’s Republic of China. In partnership with Allied Gaming & Entertainment (AGAE) and Wynn Macau, the prestigious WPT Macau festival will take place from 18 June to 24 June, marking a significant milestone for the global poker community. Macau’s central […]
Industry
March 12, 2024
Tourist from China Faces Charges for Alleged Staged Kidnapping
People affected by at-risk or problem gambling may engage in different illegal activities, including robberies or scams. However, it is not uncommon that gamblers may attempt to defraud others to gain access to more money. In an interesting case, a Chinese tourist attempted to fake his own kidnapping while allegedly seeking to recoup gambling losses. […]
