Unlicensed Operation

Government Shuts Down the Largest POGO Hub in Cavite

Johnny K.
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Illegal Bookmaking, Unlicensed Operation, Asian Casino News, Crime, Philippines
The Philippine government has officially shut down the largest Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) facility in Kawit, Cavite. This move is part of the administration's sweeping effort to end all offshore...

China and Macau Intensify Crackdown on Illicit Foreign Exchange Syndicates

Johnny K.
Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, China, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Unlicensed Operation, Macau, Asian Casino News, Crime, Financial Fraud
Mainland China and Macau have joined forces to crack down on illegal foreign exchange operations and related crimes, dismantling 263 syndicates and identifying illicit funds exceeding RMB800 billion (approximat...

Philippines Prepares for Possible “guerrilla operations” POGOs Once Total Offshore Ban In Effect

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Crime, Philippines
The Philippines is on track to eliminate Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) by 2025, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for a total ban. As the December 31 deadline for licensed ...

UAE Gaming Regulator Warns Against Unlicensed Operators

Vanja Mitic
United Arab Emirates, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Crime, Licensing
The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the UAE’s gaming regulator, has issued a strong warning to residents about the risks associated with engaging with unlicensed lottery and gaming opera...

Google Updates Ad Policies with Germany’s GGL to Combat Illegal Gambling

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Germany
In a significant regulatory update, Google has revised its "Gambling and other games" advertising policy in Germany. This amendment, orchestrated in collaboration with Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority (GGL), ...

Winbet Faces Regulatory Scrutiny for Unlicensed Operations in the Netherlands

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Netherlands
The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has recently intensified its clampdown on illegal online gambling activities by imposing a significant penalty payment order on Winbet NV. This enforcement ...

BlockDance Faces Steep Penalties for Unlicensed Online Gambling in the Netherlands

Vanja Mitic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Netherlands
The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has taken a firm stand against BlockDance BV by imposing a stringent penalty for operating unlicensed online gambling platforms. This enforcement action u...

Michigan Gaming Control Board Targets Papaya Gaming in Crackdown on Illegal Gambling

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gaming software, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Unlicensed Operation, Online Gambling News, Michigan
In a significant move to uphold the integrity of its gaming laws, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has intensified its crackdown on illegal online gambling operations. The focus of their recent enforcem...