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Thailand’s Cyber Police Take Down Online Gambling Syndicate
July 14, 2021
Thailand’s Cyber Police have arrested 18 people in a raided two houses being used as bases for an online gambling syndicate in ...
Scholars: China’s crackdown on online gambling is not aimed at Macau
March 23, 2021
He pointed out that the country’s crackdown on online gambling is not aimed at Macau, but the rapid development of the Internet...
Macau lawmakers call for clarity on illegal mahjong operation
June 27, 2024
Macau lawmakers are urging the government to further clarify its stance on illegal mahjong operations, according to lawmaker Chan ...
Macau proposes 1 to 5-year jail terms for individuals providing “illegal loans”
February 20, 2024
A draft "Law to Combat Gambling Crimes" created by the Macau government suggests prison terms of one to five years for those convi...
Woman jailed over stealing $60k from her date at casino hotel
October 23, 2023
A 27-year-old woman, only identified as H.M., was arrested and charged with theft and grand larceny after allegedly stealing $60,0...
Suncity Operative ‘Mentally Tortured’ by Chinese Authorities
November 23, 2022
A low-level frontline worker in Suncity is Market Development Department was “mentally tortured” by authorities in mainland Ch...
Vietnam Battling Illegal Sports Betting, Calls for Full Legalization Resurface
August 12, 2022
During a Q&A part of the 14th session of 15th National Assembly Standing Committee, the Minister of Public Security was asked ...
Japan PM says online casinos to remain illegal, promises further crackdowns
June 3, 2022
Japanese Prime Minister Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s has promised to crack down on the use of online casinos, reiterating tha...
Palace Orders Deportation of 42 Foreigners in Bagac POGO Raid
November 14, 2024
Malacañang Palace has ordered the deportation of 42 foreigners arrested during a controversial anti-POGO raid in Bagac, Bataan.
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PH POGO Ban Leads to Global Spread of Illegal Betting
November 13, 2024
A recent study highlights how the POGO ban in the Philippines has led to the spread of illegal betting operations to new regions.
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