The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) of the Philippines recently announced the results of an investigation, which drew regulatory attention to Jaypee "Peejay" De Leon Mendoza, the former head of the First Engineering District of Bulacan Province under the Department of Public Works and Highways
Sri Lanka's cabinet recently approved the 2025 budget, announcing adjustments to the tax policy for the gambling industry. According to the new regulations, the tax on gambling and gaming will be increased from 15% to 18%, and the entry fee for casinos for the country's citizens will be raised from
The Manila police force in the Philippines is once again facing controversy over law enforcement actions. According to the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), a delivery rider has formally filed an administrative complaint, accusing 11 Manila police officers of illegal arrest, assault, and robber
Philippine gaming operator DigiPlus Interactive Corp recently announced an industry innovation initiative. The company operates the BingoPlus and ArenaPlus platforms and has now partnered with the Philippines' leading insurance company PhilFirst to launch a protection plan for gaming user funds. The
On September 17, the police in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, conducted a targeted law enforcement operation, carrying out surprise inspections at two locations in Tuol Kouk and Mean Chey districts. During the operation, the police detained 14 foreign nationals involved in the case, including 10 Chinese citi
The police in Da Nang, Vietnam, recently successfully handled a kidnapping case involving foreign nationals, rescuing two Chinese citizens and detaining several suspects. According to a report released by the Criminal Police Department of Da Nang Public Security Bureau on September 17, the case bega
As the UEFA Champions League officially kicks off, the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) recently issued a warning to bettors to identify legitimate operating platforms. The agency pointed out that there are currently only 34 licensed sports betting websites in the German market, while the nu
Missouri's sports betting market is about to reach a significant milestone. According to the latest announcement from the state's Gaming Commission, the sports betting operations are expected to officially start on December 1st, with ten operators having submitted their applications for operating li
The well-known Philippine hotel group, Travellers International Hotel Group, recently announced a major investment plan, which will launch two new casino resort projects in Mactan, Cebu, and Boracay Island by 2026. The group's parent company, Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), plans to invest 39.7 bi
The licensing process for casinos in New York State has entered a critical phase, with two highly anticipated casino projects—Metropolitan Park in Queens and MGM Empire City in Yonkers—having completed their second round of public hearings this week. These projects are currently awaiting the decisio
A Chinese citizen, after enduring five difficult years in the Philippines, recently reached out through the media for help. Mr. Zhao from Guizhou shared his tough situation in a foreign land, hoping to return to his homeland through legal means.According to Mr. Zhao, he was introduced to work in the
Recently, the American fintech company Robinhood filed a lawsuit in the Massachusetts state court, seeking to prevent the state's Attorney General and the Gaming Commission (MGC) from enforcing state-level regulation on its sports prediction market business. This action is seen as the latest manifes
A recent security incident in Tbong Khmum Province, Cambodia, has drawn social attention. According to local police reports, a kidnapping occurred near Wat Chi Moan temple in the province on September 17, where suspects in a white sedan (license plate 2CE-8606) committed the crime and fled the scene
The Philippine National Police reported on Wednesday that they successfully thwarted an attempt to influence judicial fairness in Taytay, Rizal Province. Two suspects were criminally detained for allegedly offering financial benefits to the family of the victims in the "missing cockfighters" case, i
Recently, an interesting phenomenon has emerged in the Philippines: the online cockfighting platform SGMC (Sabong Grand Master Cup), previously halted by regulatory authorities, has resumed operations under the new name "ICF" (International Cockfight). This situation has attracted the attention of i
The main transportation group in the Philippines, Manibela, initiated a nationwide strike on the morning of September 17, protesting against the government's fund management issues. The strike started in the Philcoa area of Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City and is expected to last for three days, w