The Philippine Senate Blue Ribbon Committee held a hearing on September 23, with Bryce Hernandez, the former Assistant Engineer of the First District of the Department of Public Works in Wu Liu Gan Province, in attendance to testify. The hearing mainly revolved around discussions on alleged improper
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) of the Philippines recently announced the results of an investigation, which drew regulatory attention to Jaypee "Peejay" De Leon Mendoza, the former head of the First Engineering District of Bulacan Province under the Department of Public Works and Highways
Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) recently collaborated in a joint operation in Chiang Mai, successfully dismantling a large criminal network that used illegal English Premier League streaming services linked to online gambling platforms
Have you ever noticed that whenever the economy is in a downturn, certain industries actually thrive against the trend? Especially gambling and the adult industry, these two "stress outlet" industries always manage to grow during recessions.The reasons are as follows: First, psychological pressure p
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is set to summon a prominent individual with the title "Tan Sri" for questioning regarding the suspected misappropriation of Islamic bond funds intended for infrastructure development. Investigations have revealed that funds meant for the Klang Valley
SCCG Research has provided its latest research excerpt, focusing on an increasingly controversial topic: Are prediction markets legitimate financial instruments, or merely a form of disguised gambling?In this gray area at the intersection of law and ethics, the ambiguity of boundaries is prompting r
The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) stated in the Supreme Court that activities involved in online gaming platforms are equivalent to gambling, and the money invested by players on the platform should be subject to a 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST).Deputy Attorney
Just after six in the evening, the setting sun burns at the horizon, dyeing the streets a shade of orange-red. The air still holds the heat of the day, with the noise of cars, people, and motorcycles intermingling loudly. Yet, in front of a lottery station at a street corner, there is an unexpectedl
Recently, the Thai government has been continuously active in combating telecommunications fraud, striving to thoroughly rectify the domestic criminal chain of fraud. In the latest cabinet meeting, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced a series of tough measures, demanding strengthened bor
The 2025 legislative session started at noon today, and one of the first orders of business was for the Alabama Senate to elect a new leader.The senators elected Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, as president pro tem. The vote was 33-0.Gudger replaces Greg Reed of Jasper, who left the Senate to lead th
A casino recently opened on North Carolina’s northern border but folks might not realize a casino has been running for years on the state’s border with South Carolina.The casino operation runs just off the North Carolina coast — which is forecast to have warm temps this week in the mid-60s.Other gam
Bahia Sports Club announced this Thursday (23) its new master sponsor. It is Viva Sorte Bet, which comes with a two-year contract, the largest agreement signed in the club's history. The Squad also announced an agreement with Viva Sorte, a capitalization titles company, which takes over the ownershi
After a weekend of working furiously through the nights to open up a gambling operation in a trailer parked in a muddy construction zone, the Village of Eklutna says it now has gambling up and running near Peters Creek, in the city of Anchorage. The action was taken quickly to prevent the new Trump
On March 25, 2022, the first American drama series invested by Apple, "Pachinko," premiered on Apple TV, setting a new record for subscription to a new drama in the same time slot on its first day.After three episodes, it scored a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. The original novel was even selected
On December 23, 2024, a shocking incident occurred at a cockfighting arena in Phutthamonthon, Thailand.It was reported that after losing about 100 million Thai baht in bets at the cockfight, the situation quickly escalated into a violent conflict. This incident has attracted significant social atte
The City of Lipscomb will be able to make payroll this week, according to court records. The Alabama Attorney General’s Office froze Lipscomb’s assets last week through a temporary restraining order over what it calls illegal gambling in the city.This week, the AGO and the city attorney agreed to wo
