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Philippines

PAGCOR orders operators to strengthen AML controls after high-risk finding

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Thailand

Thai MP faces expanded charges in illegal gambling investigation

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Singapore

FATF flags scams, illegal gambling and cyber fraud as key money laundering risks in Singapore

Viviana Chan -
Taiwan

Taiwan busts cross-border gambling laundering ring, seizes $12.9M

Frank Schuengel -
Macau

Cross-border ring used illicit exchange for Macau gamblers to launder $6.7M

Viviana Chan -
Cambodia

Cambodia deports alleged scam kingpin Li Xiong to China

Viviana Chan -
Taiwan

Taiwan cracks $1B money laundering scheme routed through Macau casinos

Viviana Chan -
Australia

AUSTRAC chief calls for stronger leadership on AML as reforms loom

Frank Schuengel -
Australia

Former Star CE Matt Bekier broke the law by not mitigating risks linked to junket operators including Suncity: judge

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Deep Dive

Isle of Man publishes Money Laundering Risk Assessment for gambling

Frank Schuengel -
Elsewhere

FATF wants stablecoin issuers to know location on secondary market and be able to freeze, burn, or withdraw assets

Kelsey Wilhelm -
India

Goa finalizes long-awaited rules to tighten control over casinos

Viviana Chan -
Philippines

Philippines needs “like-minded president in 2028” says Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Cambodia

Cambodia deports 494 Chinese nationals over telecom fraud in Sihanoukville

Viviana Chan -
Philippines

Philippines drafting new AML/CTF plan for 2026-2030, with increased casino monitoring

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Elsewhere

Hong Kong Jockey Club CEO warns of rampant illegal betting: report

Nelson Moura -
Philippines

Philippines runs risk of being placed on FATF grey list again: central bank governor

Kelsey Wilhelm -
Cambodia

Cambodia battles to avoid third FATF grey list placement amid scam crackdown

Viviana Chan -
Taiwan

Rare supercars linked to Prince Group to be auctioned in Taiwan

Nelson Moura -
India

India launches money laundering probe into betting ring run by Pakistanis in UAE

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LATEST NEWS

Hong Kong

Century Entertainment trading suspension continues amid new control requirements

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Century Entertainment faces added resumption hurdles after its online gaming expansion delayed annual reporting and audit work.
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Macau

Analysts shift focus to earnings as Macau moves beyond World Cup drag

Viviana Chan -
Analysts expect gradual improvement in Macau gaming after the World Cup, with earnings season now becoming the market's main focus.
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Europe

Isle of Man regulator steps up action against illegal gambling sites

AGBrief Editorial -
Isle of Man’s gambling regulator is stepping up cross-border enforcement against illegal operators and fraudulent license claims.
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Philippines

PAGCOR orders operators to strengthen AML controls after high-risk finding

Viviana Chan -
PAGCOR has ordered Philippine gaming operators to strengthen AML controls after rating the casino sector’s money-laundering risk as ‘high’.
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Australia

Former Star legal chief appeals Federal Court findings over AML failures

Frank Schuengel -
Former Star legal chief Paula Martin has appealed Federal Court findings and penalties tied to Suncity and China UnionPay risks.
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Elsewhere

BetHog shuts crypto casino to focus entirely on AI dealer business

Viviana Chan -
BetHog will shut its crypto casino on July 31st and redirect resources to Sentient Studios’ AI dealer business amid operator demand.
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South Korea

South Korea youth online gambling reports rise 74% in one month

AGBrief Editorial -
Youth online gambling reports in South Korea rose 74 percent in one month, with 806 cases recorded since the program began.
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Macau

Macau July GGR forecast to fall 5% despite post-World Cup recovery

Viviana Chan -
Citigroup expects Macau’s July GGR to fall 5 percent year-on-year to $2.60 billion, despite a post-World Cup recovery.
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Hong Kong

HKJC, Guangzhou target 2030 for cross-border equine industry zone

Viviana Chan -
HKJC and Guangzhou aim to establish a cross-border equine industry zone by 2030, expanding cooperation across racing, tourism and breeding.
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India

Goa bars under-21s from casino gaming areas, adds 18% penalty on late fees

Frank Schuengel -
Goa has amended its casino rules to bar anyone under the age of 21 from entering designated gaming areas, while introducing an 18 percent annual penal interest charge on operators who delay payment of their recurring license fees.
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