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Will Thailand’s New Prime Minister Pursue Her Predecessor’s Plan to Legalize Casinos?
August 21, 2024
Thailand’s new Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is expected to continue pursuing the legalization of casino gaming, a pla...
Resorts World Las Vegas facing millions in fines for violating anti-money laundering laws
August 16, 2024
Nevada's gaming industry has been rocked by a 12-count disciplinary complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas, with regulators all...
Duterte’s executive order about POGOs scrutinized for “encroaching” on Congress
August 9, 2024
A recent House committee hearing has brought former President Rodrigo Duterte's Executive Order No. 13 under scrutiny, with claims...
Lawmakers Reject Revival of E-Sabong Amid POGO Ban Fallout
August 8, 2024
Pro-administration members of the House of Representatives have expressed strong opposition to the revival of online cockfighting,...
PCSO Urged to Consider Using e-Sabong to Offset Revenue Loss from POGO Ban
August 7, 2024
In light of the government's decision to ban Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), a new proposal has emerged to tap into ...
Macau Court Upholds 18-Year Sentence for Ex-Suncity CEO Alvin Chau
July 4, 2024
Macau’s Court of Final Appeal has dismissed the appeal of former Suncity Group CEO Alvin Chau, affirming his original 18-year pr...
WPT Vietnam Event Cancelled Amid Government Approval Concerns
May 15, 2024
Due to a lack of government permissions, a World Poker Tour event that was set to start today in Hanoi, Vietnam, has been abruptly...
Thai Government Greenlights Casino Entertainment Complexes
April 11, 2024
Given the economic forecast, the Thai government is pushing forward with its proposal for casino entertainment complexes.
The T...
6 Chinese POGO workers found in scam hub, revealed as fugitives facing charges in China
April 4, 2024
Six Chinese employees of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO), who were previously apprehended in a scam hotspot in Bamb...
Experts say unresolved issues to affect Thailand’s potential casino legislation
March 21, 2024
A number of unresolved issues around potential future casino legislation in Thailand, according to industry observers, are expecte...