Recently, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) of the Philippines is considering lifting the blacklist restrictions of the Allow Departure Order (ALO) and Watchlist Order (WLO) for some foreign employees, with an estimated number of 3678 individuals involved.This initiative mainly targets those foreign na
Timor-Leste Takes a Key Step in the Gaming Industry: The First Offshore Gaming License Officially IssuedThe government of Timor-Leste has recently taken an important step in opening up the gaming industry by officially issuing the first offshore gaming operation license, marking the country's entry
The Thai government has recently launched a major crackdown, officially initiating an operation codenamed "Net Eye," aimed at the increasingly rampant illegal trade of personal information and cybercrime activities. This special operation, jointly conducted by the Thai Police's Cybercrime Investigat
In the small Austrian town of Graz at the foot of the Alps, a family business founded in 1980 has written a legend in the global gaming industry over more than forty years.The Novomatic Group, starting as a family workshop producing physical slot machines, has transformed into a technology giant cov
The gambling industry is rapidly "devouring" the wallets of Brazilians. According to the latest disclosure by the Central Bank of Brazil, the total monthly betting amount of Brazilians on gambling games has reached a scale of 30 billion Brazilian reais.Meanwhile, banks have started to regard gamblin
Network Gaming enters the Brazilian market by launching Ligavip, a mobile-first sports gaming platform developed in collaboration with Better Collective's leading sports media brand Bolavip.The launch coincides with the start of Brazil's top football league. Ligavip offers fans free prediction games
Recently, the Philippine police launched a crackdown on transnational fraud in Pasay City, successfully arresting three Chinese nationals suspected of impersonating officials to defraud large sums of money.The main suspect pretended to be a member of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission
In 2025, Meta is fully committed to implementing AI technology in the advertising sector, using industry-leading AI technology to lower the barriers to ad optimization and help advertisers maximize ad effectiveness. Recently, Meta has comprehensively upgraded its AI ad management tools.This article
The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has released a new monitoring report indicating that the responsible gaming measures implemented in October 2024 have reduced player losses.These responsible gaming measures (including deposit limits) resulted in only 1.2% of players losing more than 1,000 euros per
Two Indonesian men recently appeared at the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), recounting their experiences of being "sold" and exploited by several POGO companies, unable to bear the prolonged detention and control, seeking asylum and hoping to return to their country soon.These tw
I. Europe: The Birthplace of Modern Gambling IndustryAs a template for global gambling regulation, Europe has nurtured the most mature online gambling ecosystem. The UK, as an industry pioneer, enacted the Gambling Act in 2005, establishing the Gambling Commission (now renamed as Gambling Commissio
The recent series of kidnappings in the Philippines has triggered nationwide unrest, especially the tragic incident where the Chinese businessman known as the "Steel King," Guo Congyuan, was killed after paying a huge ransom, not only shocking the society but also pushing the Marcos government to th
Huiwang Guarantee Group (now renamed "Haowang Guarantee") has been established since 2014 and has undergone several business expansions and brand adjustments, becoming one of the influential financial service platforms in Southeast Asia.I. Start-up and Early Development (2014–2020)The predecessor of