The UK Gambling Commission recently released a research report on the illegal online gambling market, revealing consumer awareness and usage habits of unlicensed operation sites. The report, titled "Illegal Online Gambling: Consumer Awareness, Driving Factors, and Motivations," is one of the first s
UK gambling group Rank Group recently announced that its non-executive chairman Alex Thursby has decided not to seek re-election and will officially step down from his roles as chairman and board member at the annual shareholders' meeting on October 15. Thursby has held the position for six years.Th
Greek gaming technology provider Intralot recently announced that it has secured €660 million in financing to support its acquisition plan for Bally's international interactive business. The financing agreement includes a €460 million six-year senior secured term loan reached with institutional lend
The Brazilian Responsible Gambling Association (IBJR) recently announced that CEO Fernando Vieira has officially stepped down. The association recognized Vieira's significant contributions during his tenure and has begun searching for his successor. In the meantime, one of the founders of IBJR and c
MGM Resorts recently announced two significant executive appointments. Ayesha Molino has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer, and Gary Fritz has taken the role of Chief Commercial Officer and President of Digital Business. These personnel changes, all from within the group, reflect the
Thai police are fully addressing the issue of cybercrime caused by "nominee accounts." Recent data shows that there have been over 5,800 related cases nationwide, resulting in a total economic loss of 437 million Thai Baht, with many citizens and vendors facing difficulties due to frozen accounts.On
Seoul police announced on September 19 the progress of an investigation into a transnational fraud case. A scam group based in Cambodia, impersonating a well-known asset management company, defrauded 62 South Korean citizens over a period of nearly one and a half years, with a total amount of 8.4 bi
Recently, market news reported that the Philippines' leading online gaming operator, DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (PLUS), is in negotiations with MGM's Melco Resorts & Entertainment to acquire its shares in the City of Dreams Manila integrated resort. The resort is currently co-operated by Melco and S
The acquisition plan of the emerging online gambling platform Playtime in the Philippines has recently encountered changes. The company originally planned to enter the Philippine Stock Exchange by acquiring PhilWeb Corp., but due to a significant increase in the target company's stock price, the tra
Philippine authorities, after recently completing the deportation of 93 Chinese nationals, still have 12 individuals pending processing. These individuals are also suspected of involvement in illegal offshore gambling operations and related criminal activities, but are temporarily staying in the Phi
Recently, a case involving cross-border fraud and illegal detention has attracted attention. According to multiple sources, a person from Jiujiang, Jiangxi, is suspected of luring at least four Chinese citizens to a park in Poipet New City, Cambodia, under the guise of offering high-paying jobs. Cur
At the Sub-Forum on Combating Transnational Crime at the Global Public Safety Cooperation Forum, the Chinese Ministry of Public Security announced significant achievements in cooperation with law enforcement departments from various countries in recent years. It is reported that the Chinese police h
The legislative process of Thailand's "Entertainment Complex Act" is currently on hold, but industry experts point out that with changes in Thailand's political situation, the bill may still be brought back to the agenda in the future. Lau Kok Keng, a gambling law expert and partner at Rajah & Tann
The President of the Philippines' Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) recently announced that 93 Chinese nationals will be deported on September 19, 2025. According to official reports, 91 of them are suspected of participating in illegal offshore gambling operations, while the other two are sus
On the early morning of September 19, Philippine law enforcement agencies took action and deported 91 Chinese nationals back to Shanghai. According to official information, these individuals were suspected of involvement in illegal POGO gambling operations, cross-border fraud, and related criminal a
The online gambling industry in the Philippines is undergoing a significant transformation. The latest industry analysis shows that among the 64 operators holding official remote gambling licenses in the country, only about one-third are maintaining stable profitability, while the rest face challeng