Tag: Illegal Gambling
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 ...
Michigan gaming regulator targets 19 illegal igaming sites
4 July 2025 at 7:36am UTC-4
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has launched its most extensive enforcement action against illegal igaming, sending cease-and-desist letters to 19 unlicensed operators ...
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 ...
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 ...
Australian influencers threatened with fines over promotion of illegal offshore operators
30 June 2025 at 7:00am UTC-4
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has threatened influencers with fines of up to AU$59,400 if they continue to "promote or publicise illegal online gambling ...
Japan bans overseas online casino advertising
19 June 2025 at 7:21am UTC-4
Japan’s national parliament has banned advertising and promotional content that directs people to overseas online casinos, as part of its crackdown on illegal gambling.
The ...
Mississippi regulator sends cease-and-desist to illegal online gaming operators
19 June 2025 at 6:48am UTC-4
The Mississippi Gaming Commission has issued cease-and-desist letters to various online gambling operators that are illegally offering sports betting and casino-style games within ...
Louisiana reinforces efforts against illegal sweepstakes casinos
19 June 2025 at 6:44am UTC-4
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has issued a key action to address the rising threat of unlawful offshore wagering and sweepstakes platforms targeting the state.
In ...
Jpop singer under investigation for illegal online gambling
17 June 2025 at 6:33am UTC-4
A member of the Japanese boy group JO1, Shion Tsurubo, is currently under investigation by Tokyo Metropolitan Police for gambling online.
Authorities allege that Tsurubo may ...
Japan asks other countries to block casino access
16 June 2025 at 8:02am UTC-4
The Japanese government has asked eight other countries and territories to take steps to prevent Japanese residents from accessing online casino sites.
A government source ...
