On June 9, 2025, the Philippine Senate unanimously passed the "2025 Anti-POGO Act" with 23 votes. The following day, the House of Representatives also quickly followed suit, unanimously passing the bill. If signed by the president, this bill will officially become law, completely banning all forms
The Philippine Senate recently passed the "Anti-Offshore Gaming Act" on its second reading with overwhelming support, marking a critical step by the government in addressing the issues with POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators).If the bill is successfully passed in the third reading and signed
After a joint investigation lasting 10 months and comprising 15 hearings, the Philippines House of Representatives' "Quadripartite Committee" announced on June 9 the findings of its investigation into offshore gaming (POGO), extrajudicial killings, drug trafficking, and identity forgery, revealing t
Philippine Senator Hong Tivillos recently posted on social media that multiple items suspected to belong to the "Jiuding Group" were found in the residence of a Chinese national, Mr. Huang, in Bangban Town, Tarlac Province.She pointed out that Mr. Huang is a fugitive wanted by the Chinese government
The Caribbean island nation of Nevis is stepping onto the global online gambling stage. With new legislation passed, the country is about to officially launch its first comprehensive online gaming licensing system, aimed at attracting operators seeking top-tier regulation. Industry observers believe
According to The Hindu, in the fiscal year 2024-25, the number of complaints about gambling advertisements received by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) surged significantly, with offshore betting promotions becoming a focal point of complaints, accounting for nearly half of all viol
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) of the Philippines recently disclosed that Xu Shiyi, a Chinese national arrested last year, is suspected of being associated with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), drawing significant attention from law enforcement agencies.This arrest occurred as Philippine
Recently, Sri Lanka, a country that has been "low-key" on the edge of the Indian Ocean, is gradually being targeted by a group of "special foreigners".They come from Israel, India, Russia, Ukraine, and other places, appearing as tourists or investors, but are quietly developing a grey industrial cha
The Philippines has recently seen a resurgence of major news related to offshore gaming operators (POGOs), drawing continuous attention from all sectors of society and showing that despite official bans, the cleanup storm is far from over.The first to attract widespread attention was the money laund
In recent years, the development of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) industry has attracted global attention. Now, the government of Sri Lanka is considering opening similar offshore gaming services to stimulate economic growth and increase fiscal revenue.If implemented, this policy w
BackgroundThe Philippine government once implemented the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) policy, allowing domestically licensed companies to operate online gambling businesses targeting overseas markets (mainly China). This model flourished during Duterte's administration, forming concen
As Philippine authorities intensify their crackdown on offshore gaming operators (Philippine offshore gaming operators, POGO) and related illegal activities, there have been successive reports of several Chinese nationals being involved in these cases.Observers believe that the corruption issues of
Online Gambling in the PhilippinesThe Philippines has become a significant force in the global iGaming industry, solidifying its reputation as a major player in the Asia-Pacific region. Driven by technological advancements, shifts in consumer behavior, and strong government support, the industry ha
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reported that last year's gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the local gaming industry reached a historic high of over 400 billion Philippine pesos.Alejandro Tengco, Chairman and CEO of PAGCOR, stated at a briefing in the PAGCOR office in Pasay Cit
The Philippine Interior Minister, Zhong Mi • Li Wure, vehemently denounced the recent shocking kidnapping case, calling the criminals who kidnapped a 14-year-old Chinese student and brutally cut off his fingers "inhuman" "barbarians," and vowed to bring all those involved to justice as soon as possi
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated at a regular press conference that China resolutely combats gambling and related crimes, and urges the Philippines to thoroughly resolve the social issues caused by the offshore gaming industry (POGO) as soon as possible. He also called on the