Although the Philippines has issued a POGO ban, a cat-and-mouse game against the underground gambling network continues. The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recently targeted more covert illegal operations—secret casinos disguised as business process outsourcing (BPO) or information technology
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration recently collaborated with Chinese police to successfully apprehend two main suspects of an online gambling case in Parañaque City, Manila. This operation not only exposed a gambling scheme that cheated players using "dark box rules" but also brought to the foref
Recently, the Philippine Bureau of Immigration took action on November 21, deporting 23 Chinese nationals accused of participating in illegal offshore gambling and cyber fraud. This action, based on the newly enacted anti-POGO law, highlights the government's determination to combat transnational cr
Recently, Thai police revealed that Chinese fugitive She She Zhi Jiang, after being arrested, claimed to have Cambodian nationality and expressed a preference to be deported to Cambodia rather than China for trial. This incident highlights the progress in Sino-Thai law enforcement cooperation in com
The French Casino Association recently opposed the view that the legalization of online casinos could reduce illegal activities and increase tax revenue, pointing out that it may cause public financial losses and emphasizing the employment and social value of physical casinos. The association refute
Philippine Chinese businessman Yang Jianxin was arrested in July 2025 for alleged involvement in illegal activities related to offshore gaming (POGO), money laundering, and transnational fraud, and his bail application was denied by the court. The immigration bureau highlighted his high risk of absc
On October 17, Jiuding Group from the Philippines announced that it will officially cease all business operations starting October 31, 2025, and requested customers to retrieve their account balances before the deadline. The group had previously announced on May 6 that it would exit the Philippine m
Philippine Senator Raffy Tulfo criticized Cebu BPO companies for forcing employees to work during an earthquake at a labor committee hearing, and announced the elimination of illegal POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) activities in the BPO industry. The President's Anti-Organized Crime Comm
After the President of the Philippines, Marcos, issued a directive to completely halt offshore gambling operations (POGO), the country's anti-organized crime agency admitted that underground illegal operations still exist. The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) recently stated that a
On the early morning of September 19, Philippine law enforcement agencies took action and deported 91 Chinese nationals back to Shanghai. According to official information, these individuals were suspected of involvement in illegal POGO gambling operations, cross-border fraud, and related criminal a
As the UEFA Champions League officially kicks off, the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) recently issued a warning to bettors to identify legitimate operating platforms. The agency pointed out that there are currently only 34 licensed sports betting websites in the German market, while the nu
The Colombian government has decided to maintain a 19% VAT rate on online gambling and set it as a permanent policy. This measure, included in the latest tax reform bill, has sparked strong opposition from domestic gambling operators.Industry Association Criticism: Fundamental Error in Tax Base Sele
The German Federal Joint Gambling Authority (GGL) recently issued a notice, explicitly warning the public to refrain from participating in, promoting, or organizing social betting activities, and emphasized that such betting is considered illegal under German law.Why Social Betting is BannedGGL poin
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
The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has appointed Sophie Namer as the head of the newly established Enforcement Office. The Enforcement Office was officially established on July 11 and is part of the recent organizational restructuring of the ANJ, aimed at strengthening enforcement efforts an
To ensure the fairness of the upcoming 2025/26 Premier League season, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is working closely with the Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to combat illegal betting and protect legitimate wagers.GFA President Kurt Simeon-Okraku met with CID Director Lydia D
