Location: Asia
PAGCOR calls for stricter online gambling rules
10 July 2025 at 5:42am UTC-4
Philippines' gambling regulator PAGCOR is calling for stricter regulation of online gambling in response to a Filipino lawmaker filing a bill that would instead introduce a ...
Four Korean nationals arrested for illegal online gambling operations
8 July 2025 at 7:10am UTC-4
A coordinated operation between Philippine and Korean authorities has led to the arrest of four Korean nationals who are suspected of running an illegal online gambling operation ...
DFNN urges Philippines to employ “proportionality and precision” in online gambling restrictions
8 July 2025 at 6:52am UTC-4
Philippines gaming technology firm DFNN has called on lawmakers to ensure that any changes to the country’s online gaming regulations are applied carefully or risk driving ...
SBOBET holding company fined £3.9 million for AML violations
8 July 2025 at 6:36am UTC-4
Celton Manx, the holding company of Asia-facing SBOBET, has received a £3.9 million fine from the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission for anti-money laundering and ...
Indonesia announces stronger online gambling rules
7 July 2025 at 6:50am UTC-4
The government of Indonesia has revealed that it will bring in stronger rules to target online gambling, with a focus on prevention.
The news was announced on Thursday at a ...
Philippines senator files bill to ban online gambling
7 July 2025 at 6:38am UTC-4
A Filipino legislator has filed a bill that would introduce a complete ban on online gambling in the country.
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri filed his bill, named the Anti-Online ...
Proposed Philippine igaming bill faces scrutiny
4 July 2025 at 7:11am UTC-4
A proposal by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian to make stricter igaming regulations in the Philippines has sparked concern among investors and a warning from the Catholic Church ...
PAGCOR grants PHP50 million for deportation of illegal POGO workers
3 July 2025 at 7:53am UTC-4
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration will receive a PHP50 million grant to support its efforts to deport illegal gambling workers.
The grant comes from the country’s gambling ...
Optimove expands into APAC with new operator partnerships
3 July 2025 at 7:38am UTC-4
Marketing software provider Optimove has revealed new collaborations with three igaming operators, including WeClub Malaysia, 2up.io, and Magency Life, in the Asia-Pacific region ...
Tokyo police arrest 12 in online gambling raid
2 July 2025 at 6:41am UTC-4
Police in Tokyo have arrested twelve people as the crackdown on illegal online gambling in the country continues.
According to NHK, the arrests were made at a shop called RIZIN ...
