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 […]
Industry
April 18, 2025
Timor-Leste Issues Inaugural Offshore Gaming License to GRU
Timor-Leste, an Asian country comprising the eastern half of the Island of Timor, just issued its very first offshore gaming license. According to experts and industry stakeholders, the country can become a major licensing hub. Timor-Leste Hands Its First Offshore License Timor-Leste’s first gaming license was handed to Golden River Universe (GRU), a subsidiary of […]
Industry
November 21, 2023
VGA Seeks to Set up Timor-Leste as the Next Big iGaming Hub
Timor-Leste might be the next global hub for online gaming licensing and professional support services. According to reports, the small island country is keen on tapping into what the sector has to offer. For reference, Timor-Leste is an island nation mostly situated in the eastern part of Timor Island. Neighboring Australia and Indonesia, the small […]