Legal
September 18, 2024
PAOCC Re-Evaluates Witness Statements in Mass Grave Discovery Case
The Department of Justice (DoJ) in the Philippines has started an official investigation into the alleged mass graves that were revealed as a result of a raid at Lucky South 99, a Philippines Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) located in Porac, Pampanga. The discovery was possible with help from prosecutors, Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and […]
Legal
September 16, 2024
Osaka Police Arrest Men Who Laundered Money for Offshore Operator
The Osaka police have arrested three people suspected of involvement in an illegal gambling-related money laundering operation. Authorities believe that the trio has laundered dozens of millions of dollars for black market companies. The Men Were Involved with an Offshore Operator The three arrestees include Hatsuyo Kinoshita, 40, Yukiko Han, 41, and Yuya Santanda, 40. […]
Industry
August 7, 2024
Philippines Considers Regulated Alternatives Following POGO Ban
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is exploring implementing an improved and regulated version of online gaming following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to impose a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOS). Rebuilding the sector could bring significant employment opportunities and create new revenue streams for the government. Lawmakers Remain Optimistic In […]
Industry
July 18, 2024
ACMA Bans Two More Offshore Operators
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued blocking orders against more illegal gambling operators, asking internet service providers (ISPs) to cut access to their domains. After thorough investigations, the Australian regulatory body learned that Richard Casino and Wanted Win offered services that violated the country’s Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The ACMA issued a […]
Industry
July 3, 2024
Are Offshore Bookmakers Losing the Battle Against the Regulated Sector in the US?
The writing is on the wall. Yet neither party is quite satisfied. Since the overturning of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018 by the Supreme Court of the United States, the country has become a fertile ground for sports betting operations. Fast forward to 2024, and the debate about whether this […]
Industry
June 20, 2024
ACMA Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling, Blocks 3 Offshore Sites
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it had requested the blocking of more illegal offshore gambling websites. Internet service providers have thus been required to stop access to the sites’ associated domains. According to the authority, the sires in question operated in violation of Australia’s Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The media regulator […]
Sports
March 11, 2024
A-Leagues Brandish Offshore Operator’s Logo in Overseas Broadcasts
The Australian Professional Leagues, which feature teams that had previously vowed to never take money from gambling operators, have digitally injected ads for 8XBet into international broadcasts of A-League games. This has raised some eyebrows considering the operator’s lack of an Australian license and history of operating illegally. 8XBet is not a legal bookmaker in […]
Industry
October 23, 2023
Norway Proceeds with DNS Blocking Plans
Norway continues its efforts to protect its gambling monopoly from foreign competition. To that end, the government has now proposed legislation that would introduce DNS blocking. Norway is one of the few European countries that have yet to introduce a licensing model. Instead, the Nordic state continues to maintain its gambling monopoly, only allowing Norsk […]
Legal
August 18, 2023
PAGCOR to Take 33 Offshore Operators to Court over Unpaid Fees
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that it will be taking legal action against 33 offshore gambling operators. According to Alejandro Tengco, PAGCOR’s chief executive officer and chair, the companies in question have failed to pay billions of pesos in fees. Tengco noted that the 33 gambling companies include companies that have since […]
Legal
May 24, 2023
Malta Introduces New Legislation to Safeguard Operators from Foreign Liability
An increase in the number of lawsuits levied abroad against Malta-based operators has prompted the government to consider introducing additional legal protections. The proposed amendment aims to shield businesses from potential liability arising from legal actions initiated in foreign jurisdictions. However, European lawyers heavily criticized the new measures, arguing Malta was trying to circumvent local […]
