Search Results for: illegal gambling
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Japanese badminton ace Kento Momota ‘positive’ about Games debut after several career mishaps
July 9, 2021
World number one Momota was banned from Japan's Rio Games team in 2016 for illegal gambling, and was almost forced to retire last...
Manila Police to Look into Raps vs Audience at Viral Street Boxing in Tondo
May 20, 2021
Manila police filed charges for a street boxing event against a barangay official and two others for violating quarantine protoco...
New Survey Shows Vietnam Among Highest in Online Piracy in Southeast Asia
May 18, 2021
72% of popular piracy sites in Vietnam contain high risk advertising such as illegal gambling ads and fraud/malware ads. The stud...
Brazil: The SPA will start suspending unlicensed betting businesses in October
September 18, 2024
For betting organizations wishing to operate in Brazil, the Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) has established a deadline for ob...
Singapore Introduces Cashless Bets and Tougher Casino Regulations
September 12, 2024
Singapore’s parliament has passed significant updates to the Casino Control Act, introducing new measures aimed at modernizing t...
Congressman calls for faster shutdown of remaining POGOs
September 10, 2024
Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Representative Rufus Rodriguez has called on Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos to expedite the closure ...
Thailand Moves Forward with Casino Plans After Getting Strong Public Support
September 6, 2024
Thailand's new government is set to advance its plan to legalize casinos, following strong public backing for the proposal. The mo...
PH Police Raid Chinese-Run Scam Center That Forced Employees to Engage in “Lascivious Conduct”
August 28, 2024
Philippine authorities conducted a major raid on August 22, 2024, targeting a Chinese-operated scam center in Manila. During the p...
Alice Guo Risks Prosecution in China Over POGO Allegations, Says Senator Gatchalian
August 21, 2024
Alice Guo could face legal repercussions if she returns to China, according to Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. Guo, who was...
Singapore Proposes Bill to Tighten Casino Regulations
August 7, 2024
Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) introduced a Casino Control (Amendment) Bill to parliament on Tuesday. The bill aims ...