In April this year, Chinese-Filipino businessman Guo Congyuan and his driver were kidnapped and murdered in the Philippines, despite the family paying a ransom of 26 million yuan. As the investigation deepened, cryptocurrency became a key clue for the police to trace the flow of the ransom.The Binan
To address the cross-border crimes and security threats posed by illegal offshore gambling operators (POGOs), the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is deepening cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, promoting intelligence sharing and joint law enforcement.A delegatio
As tensions escalate along the border between Thailand and Cambodia, the Thai government has ordered all its citizens working in casinos in Cambodia to stay at home and prohibited them from going to casinos on the other side of the border for work or entertainment. This measure is a precaution amids
Online gambling operator BetMGM has announced an increase in its financial forecast for fiscal year 2025, benefiting from the continued growth of online sports betting and iGaming businesses. The company expects its annual net revenue to reach at least $2.6 billion, up from the previous estimate of
In the midst of ongoing external doubts about corruption within the Philippine Bureau of Immigration, Director Joel Anthony Viado responded publicly for the first time on Wednesday, stating that he will fully cooperate with the investigation led by the Senate and promises to provide all necessary do
In late May, the case involving foreign workers at the Philippine DITO Telecommunications Company caught attention, where 39 Chinese technicians detained by the Bureau of Immigration were released on June 9. Notably, the release order was signed by Joel Anthony Viado, the current head of the Philipp
Carrom, a tabletop game well-known in the South Asian region, is undergoing an unprecedented digital transformation. Originally a staple at family gatherings and community competitions, players would sit around a square board, flicking circular pieces with their fingers to skillfully and strategical
In the highly saturated iGaming market, influencer marketing is shifting from hype to effectiveness. Game providers are increasingly realizing that simply launching new games is not enough to attract attention; the key is how to use online influencers to truly convert "visibility" into user growth a
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) officially launched the new "Pagcor Guarantee" platform on June 19, aimed at helping the public identify legal online gaming sites, preventing player fraud, and enhancing consumer rights protection.PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco stat
The Philippine Department of Justice announced that the preliminary investigation into the case involving Chinese citizen Gong (also known as "Kelly"), suspected of kidnapping and causing the death of Chinese businessman Guo, has been completed. Sufficient evidence has been gathered to support prose
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