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POGO shuttering proving successful, only 100 POGO hubs being monitored: PAOCC
The Philippines’ efforts to eliminate Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) are proving successful, with only 100 POGO hubs being monitored.
Suspicious Transaction Reports by Macau gaming operators down in 3Q24
The number of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) filed by gaming operators in Macau in the third quarter of the year fell to 860, the lowest quarter of the year so far.
Genting Bahamas operator being sued $600M by stakeholder for alleged fraud
A stakeholder in Genting-operated Resorts World Bimini, in the Bahamas, is seeking damages in excess of $600 million.
Blackstone injected nearly $340M into Crown in 2023: report
The Blackstone Group reportedly injected nearly AU$500 million ($337 million) into Crown Resorts in 2023 following its significant penalties for breaking anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) legislation.
Macau gaming tax reaches $8.31B in 9-month period
Macau's gaming tax revenue reached just under MOP66.40 billion ($8.31 billion) in the first nine months of this year, surpassing the full-year total of MOP65.26 billion collected in 2023, according to official data.
Suntrust appoints IGT as gaming contractor for Westside City project
Suntrust has appointed IGT as the contractor for its Westside City project in Manila, which is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025.
Underground Poker den raided in Pattaya, nine foreigners arrested
Thai police in Pattaya raided an illegal poker game in Nong Prue last Wednesday, arresting nine foreign nationals in the process.
Among them were three...
Philippine authorities nab 38 foreign nationals in suspected Cebu POGO operation
Authorities in Cebu arrested 38 undocumented foreigners, believed to be Chinese nationals, during a raid on a suspected Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) facility in Barangay Saavedra, Moalboal.
Philippine Senator warns local government units: no tolerance for POGOs
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has issued a warning to local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines, urging them to take note of the recent suspension of Porac, Pampanga officials by the Office of the Ombudsman.
Alleged POGO criminal network leader Lyu Dong arrested in the Philippines
In a major operation on Thursday, October 10th, authorities in the Philippines arrested Chinese national Lyu Dong, a key figure behind illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
Macau gaming faces regulatory uncertainty under new leadership: Bank of America
Macau's gaming industry is closely monitoring how the new leadership will influence policies affecting the sector, as Bank of America notes that "a key unknown for the sector remains the regulatory climate under a new Chief Executive.”