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PH Anti-Money Laundering Council announces commitment to bolstering country’s AML/CFT regime
February 21, 2024
The Philippines' Anti-Money Laundering Council has said that it wants to strengthen the country's anti-money laundering and counte...
Kangwon Land eyes Taiwan, Philippine clients
February 21, 2024
In an attempt to draw in customers from outside, Kangwon Land Inc., the owner of the only casino in South Korea open to locals, ha...
PAGCOR cracks down unlicensed online gambling services
February 19, 2024
As part of a crackdown on illegal online gambling firms operating in the country, a senior official with the Philippine Gaming Aut...
SC upholds accountability of former PAGCOR chair for org’s disallowed donations
February 16, 2024
The Supreme Court upheld the guilt of former Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) Chair Efraim Genuino for the organizat...
Experts highlight need for strict regulations as Thailand plans to legalize gambling
February 16, 2024
Thoughtful laws must be enacted to control the potential gaming sector, experts say, as Thai authorities contemplate legalizing ga...
PAGCOR head calls for investors amid growth in online gaming activities
February 15, 2024
Speaking with Asia Gaming Brief at the International Casino Exhibition in London, PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro Tengco highlighted the...
Trading of HK-listed LET Group, Summit Ascent halted on February 14
February 15, 2024
The trading of Summit Ascent and LET Group, both listed in Hong Kong, has been suspended since 9 a.m. on February 14.
According...
Jueteng middleman accuses Albay gov of accepting bribes from illicit gambling operators
February 15, 2024
A self-proclaimed intermediary for unlawful gambling, known as "jueteng," has filed a lawsuit against Albay Governor Edcel Greco "...
PH house committee approves bills prohibiting POGOs from operating within country
February 14, 2024
Two legislation intended to prevent all Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs), previously known as POGOs, from functioning in the count...
PH gov’t to introduce new “layover tour” for tourists transiting through NAIA
February 13, 2024
The four integrated resorts in Entertainment City and other neighboring areas of interest will be accessible to visitors passing t...