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Asia's Most Notorious Gambling Kingpin Arrested
Chinese fugitive Wang Shuiming, touted as Asia’s most wanted gambling kingpin, has been arrested in Montenegro. The arrest of Wang...
Feb 32 min read
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Are POGOs Reopening? PAGCOR Says It's Fake News
POGO scams alert! PAGCOR warns against fake POGO licenses and reopening claims. POGOs remain banned in the Philippines. Protect yourself...
Feb 32 min read
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Civic Group Urges Online Gambling Ban in 2 India Regions
Concern grows in Jammu & Kashmir as youth face financial crisis due to online gambling addiction. JKCSF calls for an immediate ban. The...
Jan 312 min read
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How A POGO-Linked Love Scam Preyed on 5,000 Australians
Over 5,000 Australians, primarily over 50, have fallen victim to a sophisticated romance scam originating from a Philippine POGO hub. An...
Jan 282 min read
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Vietnam Busts Massive $1.2 Billion Money Laundering Ring
A massive $1.2 million money laundering operation was dismantled in Da Nang, Vietnam - the largest ever uncovered in the city....
Jan 242 min read
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Indonesia's War on Online Gambling Shows Major Progress in 2024
Online gambling transactions in Indonesia have significantly decreased in 2024, signaling the effectiveness of government efforts to...
Jan 232 min read
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‘Underground POGOs Threat To Anti-Money Laundering Efforts’
The Philippines may be a step towards exiting the anti-money laundering gray list. But underground offshore gaming could put them two...
Jan 231 min read
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‘Weak Sim Card Law Allows POGOs To Persist’ - Official
A government official linked the continued operation of offshore gaming operations in the Philippines to the ineffectiveness of the SIM...
Jan 222 min read
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China's Top Court Demands Action Vs. Offshore Gambling
Concerned about economic stability and social order, China ramps up its fight against organized gambling, targeting operations worldwide....
Jan 212 min read
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Immigration Believes 11k Workers Left In POGO Purge
The POGO hunt continues with 11k remaining: And now the Philippines is escalating its efforts in purging illegal online gaming workers....
Jan 213 min read
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Thai Lawmaker Urges Referendum On Casino Bill
A legislator requested that the Thai government hold a public vote on the plan to legalize casinos as part of entertainment complexes. A...
Jan 202 min read
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Almost 500 POGO Workers Arrested in 2 Weeks - BI
Nearly 500 foreign POGO workers were arrested in the Philippines as authorities intensified their crackdown on the now-illegal industry....
Jan 202 min read
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UN Expert Worried About Money Laundering in Thai Casinos
A UN expert expressed concerns about potential money laundering risks associated with Thailand's push for legalized casinos. Thailand's...
Jan 202 min read
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Waterfront Manila Casino Set for 2026 Comeback After Fire
Waterfront Manila Hotel & Casino in the Philippines will have its soft opening in the first quarter of 2026, Acesite announced in a PH...
Jan 171 min read
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Taiwan Intelligence: China Uses Illegal Casinos for Espionage
A report by Taiwan’s intelligence forces accused China of using casinos and banks run by shell companies to coerce Taiwanese military...
Jan 172 min read
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China, ASEAN To Team Up Vs. Online Gambling, Telecom Fraud
China pledges to work with ASEAN nations to crack down on cross-border online gambling and telecom fraud. China has announced its...
Jan 173 min read
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Illegal Betting Sites ‘Deepfaking’ Pinoy Celebs: Report
Are your favorite celebs secretly endorsing online gambling? Think again. A new report by Rappler reveals a disturbing trend: online...
Jan 162 min read
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Cavite Resort POGO Busted; 29 Foreigners Nabbed
In the second major raid since the POGO ban, 29 foreign nationals were apprehended at an illegal POGO in a Cavite resort.
Jan 163 min read
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Alice Guo In Hot Water Again For Money Laundering
Former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo faces money laundering charges from the Department of Justice (DOJ) related to a POGO hub in her...
Jan 162 min read
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Cambodian Casino Kingpin Nabbed in Russia
Cambodian casino kingpin Heng Sithy, accused of running the country's largest online gambling network, was arrested in Russia. Heng...
Jan 152 min read
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