Timor-Leste legislators recently voted to pass a resolution that completely bans the online gambling industry and revokes all existing licenses. This decision was made after police raids in August in the Oecusse-Ambeno special administrative region uncovered evidence of fraudulent activities, follow
The Gaming Inspection Authority of Timor-Leste (IGJ) recently clarified that the online gambling activities conducted in the Oecusse region are illegal operations. The Chief Inspector of IGJ stated that the involved company has not yet obtained the official licenses from the Gaming Inspection Author
Timor-Leste, as a young country in Southeast Asia, still has an online gambling regulatory system in its early stages of development. Due to its relatively simple economic structure and high dependence on oil and natural gas revenues, the government has begun to explore diversified development paths
Timor-Leste, a young Southeast Asian nation that officially gained independence in 2002, is exploring new paths for economic development in its unique way. Facing a single economic structure heavily reliant on oil revenue, the Timor-Leste government has recently turned its attention to the online ga
The subsidiary of the online lottery operator GD Lotto has obtained a license to operate on an island within the Malay Archipelago.The newly established company Golden River Universe (GRU) aims to position East Timor as "the Malta of Asia," making it a reliable offshore center for digital gaming, in
Timor-Leste has recently taken a significant step in the gambling sector by planning to issue its first offshore gambling license, aimed at attracting international investment and promoting economic development.Government Support for the Development of Online Gambling IndustryPresident José Ramos-Ho
Timor-Leste Takes a Key Step in the Gaming Industry: The First Offshore Gaming License Officially IssuedThe government of Timor-Leste has recently taken an important step in opening up the gaming industry by officially issuing the first offshore gaming operation license, marking the country's entry
BackgroundThe Philippine government once implemented the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) policy, allowing domestically licensed companies to operate online gambling businesses targeting overseas markets (mainly China). This model flourished during Duterte's administration, forming concen
The proposal seeks to bring the annual total to USD 500,000. Additionally, the racetrack was urged to pay its debt and it is proposed to establish severe fines should this occur again.Puerto Rico.- Representative José Aponte Hernández announced that he will present a project in the next legislative
The Philippines has issued a warning to East Timor about the potential risks associated with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). During a state visit, Philippine Justice Minister Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remull conveyed a message from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., urging East Timor Preside
The Philippines has issued a warning to East Timor about the potential risks associated with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). During a state visit, Philippine Justice Minister Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla conveyed a message from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., urging East Timor's Pres
Foreign offshore gaming workers have until October 15 to voluntarily downgrade their visas.The Philippines.- The Bureau of Immigration (BI)reported on Monday (October 7) that over 10,000 foreign workers employed byoffshore gaming operatorshave filed for a downgrade of their visas. The deadline to do
The Philippines Department of Justice has formally warned the government of Timor-Leste about threats posed by offshore gaming operators amid reports that the Southeast Asian nation could become a preferred destination of former POGOs.In an announcement, the DOJ confirmed discussions had taken place
The Philippine government has warned Timor Leste of the potential security challenges.The Philippines.- in a state visit, justice secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and officials from the Department of Justice (DOJ) warned about reports suggesting that Timor Leste could be a destinations for gambling o
