Recently, Thai police launched a crackdown on online gambling, targeting the well-known illegal platform "VIPGAME66". They conducted simultaneous raids on three residences in the city of Ubon Ratchathani, successfully arresting three main suspects and seizing a total of 17 items of related assets, v
Facing the increasingly high calls for a "total ban on online gambling" in Philippine society, the three major casino resorts in Manila—Solaire, Newport World Resorts, and OKADA Manila—issued a rare joint statement on July 12, firmly opposing the "one-size-fits-all" policy. The three companies empha
Malta and the European Commission have clashed over Amendment 56A to the "Gaming Law". In June, the EU issued a formal warning to Malta, stating that this provision prevents the recognition and enforcement of judgments made by courts in other EU member states against Maltese gaming operators, allege
A study supported by the Irish Gambling Regulatory Authority recently indicated that promotions such as bonuses and free bets offered by gambling operators may encourage players to increase their betting amounts, especially for those with gambling problems, where this "incentive" effect is more pron
The bill to introduce casino resorts in Thailand has once again encountered significant resistance. Due to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra being embroiled in a political scandal, the bill has been removed from this week's parliamentary agenda, leaving its reform prospects unclear.On July 1, th
To commend the heroic performance of Filipino rescuers during the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar in March 2025, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) awarded a total of 6.9 million pesos (approximately $123,000) in cash rewards to 138 personnel involved in the humanitarian mi
Japanese technology company Mixi has officially received approval from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation in Canada, advancing its acquisition of Australian gambling company PointsBet. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and its subsidiary iGaming Ontario (iGO) have both conf
The Brazilian Senate will convene tomorrow to discuss a highly anticipated new bill that covers comprehensive regulation of physical casinos, bingo games, and horse racing activities. This marks a further step towards the full institutional development of Brazil's gambling industry, building on the
South Korean securities company KB Securities recently commented that if South Korea's visa exemption policy for tourists from mainland China continues to be implemented or even "extended indefinitely," the most direct beneficiaries may be the local casinos dedicated to foreigners. This news was dis
Recently, Cambodia's visa policy for Chinese citizens has continued to tighten, attracting the attention of many travelers and Chinese residents in Cambodia. According to feedback from several locals, the immigration and customs have become stricter in reviewing entry materials. Incomplete documents
Thailand is fully launching a transnational campaign against fraud. Recently, the Royal Thai Police announced that the "Anti-Fraud and Anti-Human Trafficking War Room" will be officially established within July, and will cooperate deeply with Interpol, targeting cross-border fraud and human traffick
Another scandal erupts in Thai politics! On July 11, the opposition People's Power Party criticized the government, claiming that a member of parliament known as the "Online 888 MP," despite being closely associated with online gambling platforms, was appointed to a parliamentary special committee i
The Italian Customs and Monopoly Agency (ADM) recently announced a list of 46 operators qualified to enter the next phase of the remote gambling license application process, marking a critical stage in the restructuring of the country's gambling regulation.This announcement was made by the Remote Ga