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Philippines Investigates Junket Operators Involved in Money Laundering Linked to Kidnapping Case

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The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is ramping up its investigation into junket operators accused of facilitating the laundering of ransom money associated with the kidnapping of businessman A...

China Strengthens Cooperation with ASEAN to Combat Online Gambling and Telecom Fraud

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In a strategic effort to address growing regional security concerns, China has pledged to deepen cooperation with the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to combat the rise in on...

Australian Authorities File Legal Action Against Entain Over AML Failures

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Australian authorities have initiated legal proceedings against Entain, the global gambling operator behind brands like Ladbrokes and Coral, over alleged non-compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and coun...

Philippines Targets Final Active POGOs for Shutdown

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In a significant development, the Philippine government has announced stringent actions against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), signaling a major policy shift aimed at curbing illegal activities a...

UN Report Warns of Rising Cyber Fraud and Illicit Gambling in Southeast Asia

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A recent report from the United Nations (U.N.) has raised alarm over the escalating involvement of transnational criminal organizations in Southeast Asia. These groups are capitalizing on underregulated casinos...

Star Entertainment Reports Massive Loss Amid Regulatory Changes

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Australia's Star Entertainment Group has disclosed a significant statutory loss for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The reported loss amounts to AU$1.69 billion (US$1.16 billion). This substantial financi...

Study Exposes As Much As £4.3bn Staked Annually on UK’s Growing Black Market Gambling

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A new study has revealed that up to £4.3 billion is being wagered annually by 1.5 million Brits on the UK’s growing black market for gambling. The research, conducted by Frontier Economics and commissioned by t...