Thai casinos plan to set a $1.5 million entry threshold, raising industry concerns about "excluding locals" and impacting investment.
At the Thailand Entertainment Complex Roundtable (TECR) held last week, a controversial regulation sparked intense debate: local residents must have a bank deposit of $1.5 million to enter casinos. This clause is seen by industry insiders as a "significant barrier" that could stifle foreign investme
Philippine Immigration Bureau Scandal: Bureau Chief Joel Anthony Viado Exposed for Allegedly Sheltering POGO, Engaging in Visa Trading, and Assisting Human Trafficking
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) of the Philippines has recently been exposed to a crisis of trust. Several internal staff members jointly submitted a signed complaint letter to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., directly accusing the current Director, Joel Anthony Viado, of serious dereliction of duty,
"Gambling Island" Plan Restart: Monaco + Hong Kong Capital Invests 140 Billion in Phuket Casino Resort, Royal Racing Club Bets on Thailand's Legalization of Gambling
The Royal Bangkok Sports Club in Thailand is rebooting a major comprehensive entertainment project that has been suspended for many years, planning to invest a total of 260 billion Thai Baht (approximately 51.5 billion RMB) in Bangkok and Phuket. The core of the project includes a legal casino, inte
ASA Ruling: LiveScore Bet Ad Violates Regulations by Targeting Gambling Content to Users Under 18
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) recently ruled that two in-app advertisements by LiveScore Betting & Gaming (Gibraltar) under its LiveScore Bet brand violated regulations concerning advertising content for minors. Despite the platform implementing certain age verification measures, the
Global Online Gambling Regulations Panorama: Which Markets Are "Golden Opportunities" for Operators?
Thailand's casino legislation debate escalates: Former Prime Minister and ministers to speak in the Senate
As the debate over the legalization of casinos in Thailand continues to heat up, former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat will attend a Senate committee meeting this week to express their views on the clauses related to casino projects in the Entertainme
The Cebu "romance scam" hub was busted, with 2 Taiwanese and 29 Filipino suspects arrested.
Authorities in the Philippines have confirmed that a suspected online scam den was busted in a residential area of Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Province, arresting over 30 suspects, including 2 Taiwanese citizens and 29 Filipinos.This operation was initiated by the Central Visayas Office of the National Bur
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SCCG Market Research: Financial Innovation or Disguised Gambling? Regulatory Grey Areas Spark Controversy
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
Why do international operators flock to Panama? Unveiling the three major competitive advantages of its gambling regulation!
Hong Kong Government Plans to Promote Basketball Betting: 94% of Citizens Support, Suggests Levying 50% Gambling Tax
The Hong Kong government recently completed a public consultation on the legalization of basketball betting, with results showing that over ninety percent (94%) of respondents support the establishment of basketball betting and suggest that 50% of the net betting amount be used as the gambling tax r
The Central Bank of the Philippines authorizes banks to temporarily freeze suspicious funds to strengthen measures against financial fraud.
To effectively curb financial fraud and illegal capital flows, the Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP) has recently authorized regulated financial institutions to temporarily freeze suspicious funds for up to 30 days under specific circumstances. This key measure is introduced to implement the "An
"Trading Prodigy" Caught in Ponzi Scheme Storm: Filipino-Chinese Businesswoman Mica Tan Suspected of Fleeing to the US with a Large Sum of Money
Once hailed as a "trading prodigy," Chinese-American entrepreneur Mica Tan has recently been exposed for alleged illegal fundraising and is suspected of fleeing to the United States. Her founded MFT Group is facing a Ponzi scheme investigation, causing strong concern among investors, and the Philipp
India's Supreme Court considers banning illegal gambling and establishing fantasy sports regulations!
"One Year Anniversary of 'Lucky South 99' Sweep: The Philippine POGO Crackdown Continues"
The Philippines marks the first anniversary of the crackdown on the transnational criminal group "Lucky South 99". This criminal network, operating under the guise of offshore gaming (POGO), secretly engages in large-scale telecommunications fraud, human trafficking, and other illegal activities.Fro
