Philippines president orders Jack Lam’s assets seized Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceTax EvasionTaxationPhilippines December 19, 2016 0Rodrigo Duterte, the president of the Philippines, has ordered that all gaming assets of Jack Lam Yin Lok be seized....
Philippines casino operator calls for changes to Chinese visa policy Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationPhilippines December 13, 2016 0The boss for Philippines casino operator Bloomberry Resorts Corporation has reportedly suggested that his government should adopt a visa-on-arrival policy...
Anti-corruption group challenges online authority of Philippines regulator Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLicensesOnline Gambling NewsPhilippines December 8, 2016 0In the Philippines, an anti-corruption group has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional right of the...
Anti-Money Laundering Council of the Philippines hopes to recover Bangladesh stolen funds Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsFines, Lawsuits & LitigationPhilippines December 7, 2016 0The Anti-Money Laundering Council or AMLC is working to recover $81 million that was stolen last February. The Philippine based group...
Jack Lam flees the Philippines to avoid being arrested for illegal online gambling operations Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationOnline gambling regulationUnlicensed OperationPhilippines December 5, 2016 0Authorities in the Philippines arrested over 1,000 Chinese nationals who were alleged to have been involved in illegal online gambling...
Philippines to deport over 1300 Chinese nationals detained in online gambling crackdown Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationChinaUnlicensed OperationPhilippines November 29, 2016 0The Philippines continues its crackdown against some elements of the gambling industry in the country under the leadership of President Rodrigo...
Over 1,000 arrested during online gambling raid in Philippines Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsUnlicensed OperationOnline Gambling NewsPhilippines November 25, 2016 0Immigration officials in the Philippines arrested more than 1,000 individuals on Friday, all of which were undocumented Chinese nationals, after...
Philippines President says lack of manpower preventing his government from cracking down on illegal gambling Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationUnlicensed OperationPhilippines November 9, 2016 0Rodrigo Duterte, the President of the Philippines has created a lot of controversy within the first year of his rule...
Casinos in the Philippines set to benefit as the country’s relationship with China continues to improve Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsChinaPhilippines November 5, 2016 0The Philippines and China have not had the best of relationships in the past, but things are looking better for...
Casinos in the Philippines will have to report all suspicious financial transactions if House Bill 14 is approved Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationMoney LaunderingPhilippines November 2, 2016 0The Philippines has continued to tighten financial regulations on the casino industry in an effort to stop money laundering activities...
Philippines operator reports improved nine-month net income Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinancePhilippines October 29, 2016 0The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation has released its financial results for the nine months to the end of September...
FATF may blacklist Philippines if casinos are not covered by AMLA Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationMoney LaunderingPhilippines October 4, 2016 0The Financial Action Task Force is considering blacklisting the Philippines if the government does not include casinos within the Anti-Money...
Macau ban fuels rise in Philippines second-quarter gross casino revenues Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinancePhilippines September 23, 2016 0Casinos in the Philippines reported a 30% increase year-on-year in aggregate gross casino revenues for the three months to the...
Philippines considering ways to privatize state-run lottery Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationLotteryPhilippines September 17, 2016 0Fresh from its mauling of online games developer PhilWeb Corporation and its recent order that Leisure And Resorts World Corporation...
Japanese billionaire Kazou Okada wants top cruise liners to visit the Philippines Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino project updatesEconomy/FinancePhilippines September 15, 2016 0Japanese billionaire Kazou Okada is focusing on promoting tourism in the Philippines and is currently in talks with two of...