Sherwin Gatchalian has questioned why banks failed to flag PHP7bn in transactions that enabled Alice Guo, the suspended mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, and her cohorts to build an offshore gaming operator hub.The Philippines.- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has pledged to amplify the inquiry into the potential
The event was in commemoration of the Independence Month and gathered hundreds of people.El Salvador.- The National Lottery of Beneficence of El Salvador (LNB) celebrated the overwhelming success of Lotería Run 2024, a flagship event that took place last weekend in commemoration of the Independence
The Ministry of Finance of Brazil has revealed it will suspend all businesses that haven’t applied for licence authorisation by 1 October.It all forms part of the country’s wider strategy for the launch of the market in the new year.Only companies that are already operating and have requested author
Damien Leforbes, a professional poker player, has entered a guilty plea in federal court on charges of operating an illegal sports betting operation and money laundering, according to a SportsHandle report. Leforbes faces legal consequences, including the possibility of up to 15 years in prison, thr
Sportsbet has made a commitment to enhance its measures against money laundering and terrorism financing, according to the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), the country's financial crimes regulator. "The enforceable undertaking is designed to help prevent Sportsbet becomi
After three years of intensive remediation efforts, the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has granted Crown Resorts permission to retain its casino license for its Sydney property. The decision, announced on April 23, marks the conclusion of a period of uncertainty for Crown in NS
Queensland has implemented legislation aimed at curbing money laundering and protecting problem gamblers, which includes restrictions on cash gambling at the state’s casinos, following the passage of the bill in parliament on Wednesday.Under the new laws, Queenslanders will be prohibited from gambli
The former mayor faces 87 money laundering charges.The Philippines.- The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has said that Alice Guo,the suspended mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, and her co-accused could face prison sentences totalling 560 years if found guilty of money laundering charges. Advising the Se
As the Philippines intensifies its efforts to remove itself from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, a roster of jurisdictions at heightened risk for money laundering, the recently announced ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) could help the Asian nation achieve this mi
The Macau government has introduced a new provision to criminalize unlicensed money exchange activities within casino premises, including non-gaming areas. The amendment to theLaw to Combat Gambling Crimes imposes penalties of up to five years ofimprisonment for those convicted. This change in appro
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered SkyCity Entertainment Group to pay AU$67 million ($44.2 million) of civil penalty following a money laundering case.The ruling was in relation to a case brought on by theAustralian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). SkyCity and AUSTRAC agree
Star Entertainment Grouphas switched off all electronic gaming machines and electronic table games in its three casinos as some of the systems were disrupted while being upgraded to prepare for the introduction of cashless gaming. Brisbane’s Treasury Casino, The Star Gold Coast, and The Star Sydney
Some 35 others also face charges.The Philippines.- The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) have filed 87 counts of money laundering charges against Alice Guo,the suspended mayor of Bamban, Tarlac,
As the Philippines continues its clampdown on POGOs, alleged spy and mayor of the POGO sector Alice Guo has been arrested in Indonesia.The allegations aimed at Guo centre around her involvement in safeguarding casinos that had become entangled in human trafficking.She was also amongst 35 other indiv
Philippine authorities say Guo is in the custody of the Indonesian Police.The Philippines.- The Department of Justice (DOJ) has confirmed (September 4) that the Indonesian police have arrested Alice Guo,the suspended mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, in Tangerang City, Jakarta. She is in the custody of the I
Eight officers are accused of alleged involvement in illegal online gambling and money laundering.Thailand.- The Royal Thai Police (RTP) chief has ordered the temporary suspension of eight officers associated with former police general Surachate Hakparn, who is being investigated for alleged involve