At a meeting of the Standing Committee on Sports Betting Regulation, government officials and representatives of the sports betting industry discussed combating the illegal betting market. The meeting focused on reviewing the Bill No. 2842/2023 proposed by Federal Congressman Ricardo Aires (Republic
After the Indian Parliament passed the "Online Gaming Promotion and Regulation Act" and completely banned all forms of real money online gambling, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) recently conducted raids on several buildings associated with Karnataka Congress MP KC Veerendra "Puppy". This action is
Substantial progress has been made in the legislation of online gambling regulation in Chile. Recently, the Finance Committee of the Chilean Senate unanimously approved a bill draft aimed at regulating online gambling platforms, paving the way for comprehensive legislation. The bill is now submitted
Philippines Immigration Bureau Caught in Another Scandal, Backdoor Dealings ExposedRecently, the Philippines Immigration Bureau issued a statement that four Chinese citizens attempting to "bypass border checks" were apprehended at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. Three of them were deta
Paraguay's gambling industry welcomes a major transformation. In May 2025, with the official signing of Law No. 7348/2025, the Paraguayan government took an important step towards breaking the gambling monopoly and establishing an open market.The new law amends and expands the gambling regulations o
1. Legal Framework and Regulatory BodiesThe gambling industry in Poland is regulated by the 2017 Gambling Act, enforced by the Ministry of Finance's Gambling Regulatory Authority (MISL). The regulations specify:Online Casinos: Only the state-owned company Totalizator Sportowy is allowed to operate
The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) revealed that since the launch of the operation against illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in 2023, the agency has spent approximately 210 million pesos over the past two years on the accommodation of arrested POGO workers.PAOCC
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) officially revoked the licenses of 42 online gaming operators and cancelled the business permits of 18 authorized providers on December 15, 2024, marking the complete shutdown of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) industry.This ac
Recently, a company in Parañaque City was raided for allegedly providing support to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). This incident prompted the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to intensify actions, urging Local Chief Executives (LCE) to actively assist in clearing
Netizen submission:A friend's brother was arrested across provinces upon returning to the country, identified by peers as having been involved in gambling in the Philippines.Those about to return to the country should be cautious about what they say, otherwise many could be implicated.I know of seve
Recently, a kidnapper stronghold in the Myawaddy region of Myanmar was severely hit, successfully rescuing 25 kidnapped Chinese citizens.The incident originated from a victim's family member who sought help to rescue their kidnapped daughter. The kidnappers had demanded a ransom of up to 1 million R
This round of crackdown on gambling (POGO) in the Philippines is unprecedented, with many gambling companies being shut down and employees deported, which has somewhat alleviated the crime and chaos in Philippine society. However, due to the vested interests involved, not every place is pushing forw
On September 11, 2024, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that it will further reduce the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) remittance rates for both online and physical gaming platforms in 2025 to attract more investments.Alejandro Tengco, Chairman and CEO of PAGCOR, stated
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