When it comes to the Philippines, the first impression that comes to mind might be sunshine, islands, vacations, and diving... Once the second richest country in Asia, its dark social side is closely related to kidnapping crimes under the sunny scenery.Known as the "Steel King," Chinese entrepreneu
The iGaming Legacy Awards will make their debut at the SiGMA startup pitch competition in September 2025, with a live event at the Startup Village of SiGMA Euro-Med. Founded by Sarah Micallef, the awards aim to recognize individuals and projects in the global gaming industry that not only create com
Playzia, a rapidly growing force in the iGaming industry, is thrilled to announce a landmark partnership with Midnite, one of the UK's fastest-growing operators. This agreement significantly expands Playzia’s presence in the UK’s highly competitive and regulated market while delivering a wave of new
In the Philippines, amidst the public outcry for a "total gambling ban," the sports sector presents a different stance: online gambling, despite its controversies, is a crucial financial supporter of Philippine competitive sports.Cynthia Carrion, the agent of Carlos Yulo, chairman of the Philippine
To reduce reputational risk and maintain the image of the police, the Zimbabwe National Police recently issued a ban, explicitly prohibiting officers from entering betting stations in uniform or participating in any form of gambling activities.This ban was announced by Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the
The Chinese Ministry of Public Security has intensified its crackdown on Myanmar-based telecom fraud groups. Recently, Deputy Director of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, Chen Jianfeng, led an 11-member delegation on a surprise visit to Mesot County in Tak Province, Thailand, which borders the vil
The Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines recently uncovered a suspicious case of departure to Pakistan at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City, revealing the latest human trafficking method involving Chinese recruiters operating and Filipinos being lured overseas to engage in gam
As Southeast Asia intensifies its crackdown, telecom fraud groups are rapidly moving to "land" in Africa. In recent years, Namibia, a small southwestern African country, has quietly become a new hotspot for telecom fraud—high unemployment rates, weak regulation, and convenient cross-border money la
The Philippine gaming promotion industry is experiencing an unprecedented harsh winter. The once relatively relaxed working environment no longer exists, and practitioners are forced to switch to underground working modes. They frequently change office locations and adopt covert working methods, yet
In today's gambling industry, the impact of data breaches extends far beyond the technical level. Recent incidents involving the leakage of player information remind us that in the eyes of players, a brand's reputation often depends on the security of every link in the supply chain.We often say that
The Philippine police are working with the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) and several government agencies to investigate the kidnapping and murder of Chinese businessman Guo, involving a large amount of money movement. Preliminary investigations suggest that there might be a cryptocurrency lau
In April 2025, US President Trump announced further global tariffs, causing severe shocks in the financial markets. The three major US stock indices plummeted by 4%-6% in a single day, with technology stocks, retail stocks, and manufacturing stocks all suffering significant losses, leading to a "Bl
JCM Global has come a long way since being founded in 1955 as Japan Cash Machine to sell and repair cash registers.This year marks the company’s 70th anniversary, celebrating seven decades of advancing transaction and payment technology for the gaming industry.Dave Kubajak, Senior Vice-President of
The company has been shortlisted for the One-Stop Platform Solution and the Industry Choice Award.Press release.- DSTGAMING continues to make waves in the igaming industry, securing two prestigious nominations at the Asia Gaming Awards 2025. The company has been shortlisted for both the One-Stop Pla
The evening encompassed a barrage of awards across categories which highlighted land-based, online, compliance, slots, sports betting, ETGs, and overall nearly two-dozen total categories.Press release.- The Asia Gaming Awards returned in opalescent form on Tuesday, March 18 at Shangri-La The Fort in
The event will take place from May 13 to 15 at the Broward County Convention Center.Press release.- The upcoming SBC Summit Americas, to be held in Fort Lauderdale in May, will offer a Pan-American educational experience, designed for companies looking to deepen their market knowledge or expand thei
