Recently, the Brazilian Senate has been facing a wave of opposition, with some senators strongly opposing the bill to legalize physical casinos, arguing that this move would open the door to money laundering and organized crime. Among them, Senator Eduardo Girão has been outspoken, warning that the
At Terminal 1 of Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, a flight to Shanghai slowly ascended, carrying 100 Chinese citizens involved in illegal gambling and cyber fraud. This marks the Philippine government's largest recent mass deportation. The scene was moving, with many Filipino spouses t
Recently, the Chinese community in the Philippines was rocked by a sudden immigration policy: even if you have a legal work visa and a valid residence card, you must leave the country if you have been working there continuously for more than 5 years, otherwise you will face forced deportation or eve
The Sports Betting Intelligence Unit (SBIU) of the UK Gambling Commission recently completed an investigation into six former British Basketball League (BBL) players who faced severe sanctions for allegedly participating in match-fixing, with some potentially banned from playing for life.The investi
Despite the legalization of online gambling in multiple states across the US, illegal gambling still dominates. According to a new report by the "Gambling Total Revenue Movement" (CFG) and data agency Yield Sec, by 2024, only 26% of the total gambling revenue (GGR) will come from legal platforms, w
The Philippine online gambling industry continues to develop, with domestic gambling operators (PIGO) striving to bridge the gap between physical and digital channels to fully unleash brand potential. Veteran in the gambling industry, Joe Pisano, noted that although online channels have broken geogr
Sri Lankan police recently froze the assets of 88 individuals suspected of drug smuggling, money laundering, financial fraud, and organized crime, following a court order. The total value of the frozen assets exceeds 4 billion rupees (approximately 100 million yuan), marking one of the country's mos
In the southern part of Brazil, the police recently launched a large-scale raid operation, codenamed "Red Card Operation", successfully seizing about 30 million reais (approximately 5.4 million US dollars) in assets from illegal gambling syndicates, including real estate, luxury cars, and financial
Google has officially announced that it will allow licensed gambling companies to list their official gambling and casino apps on the Play Store in Brazil and to conduct local advertising campaigns. This move signifies Google's full integration with the regulated gambling market in Brazil, opening u
The Philippines has recently been removed from the EU's "high-risk money laundering countries" list, but there has been a renewed call for stringent regulation of cryptocurrencies and online gambling to prevent money laundering and cross-border financial crimes. Global rating agency Moody's and the
As the number of South Korean citizens participating in overseas gambling increases, the Korean tourism sector and regulatory bodies are calling on the government to establish a dedicated task force to systematically address this escalating trend. This suggestion was jointly proposed by the Tourism