Rodrigo Duterte

June 1, 2017 0

In the face of stiff lobbying from the gambling industry, federal legislators in the Philippines approved new rules earlier this...

Philippines regulator establishes new offshore online sportsbetting license

Adam Morgan

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May 11, 2017 0

In the Philippines, the state-run Philippine Amusement And Gaming Corporation gambling regulator has announced the establishment of a new offshore...

China joins with the Philippines to crack down on illegal online gambling

Adam Morgan

Latest Casino and Gambling News Online Gambling News Crime Philippines

May 9, 2017 0

As part of a broader campaign to curb the illicit flow of capital overseas, authorities in China have reportedly joined...

Philippines to begin sell off of state-run casinos by the end of the year

Adam Morgan

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May 8, 2017 0

In the Philippines, the government has reportedly revealed that it intends to sell off the 46 casinos currently operated by...

Philippines could pass new anti-money laundering legislation this year

Adam Morgan

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March 27, 2017 0

New rules aimed at tightening anti-money laundering regulations for land-based casinos in the Philippines could reportedly come into force later...

Philweb ready to acquire 15 e-Game cafes from Pagcor

Lars Jones

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March 10, 2017 0

According to a Wednesday filing with the Philippines Stock Exchange, Philweb Corp. (PSE:WEB) is looking to acquire 15 e-Games cafes...

Share sale of PhilWeb founder approved by Philippine regulators

Alex Lanter

Gaming Law & Legislation Economy/Finance Licenses Philippines

January 9, 2017 0

Philippine operator of online casino games at land-based digital terminals, PhilWeb, was given an official approval by the Philippine Securities and...

Philippine President sets conditions (or trap) for Lam’s return

Alex Lanter

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January 3, 2017 0

Controversial Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has changed his mind regarding the imprisonment of Chinese casino magnate Jack Lam and has...

Pagcor to control all online gambling licenses, clarifies Duterte ‘closures’

Lars Jones

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December 24, 2016 0

Yesterday, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) walked back a statement from the country’s president that indicated all online...

Anti-corruption group challenges online authority of Philippines regulator

Adam Morgan

Latest Casino and Gambling News Licenses Online Gambling News Philippines

December 8, 2016 0

In the Philippines, an anti-corruption group has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional right of the...

Coming Runway Manila bridge to benefit Resorts World Manila

Adam Morgan

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December 6, 2016 0

In the Philippines, the operator of Resorts World Manila has reportedly announced that a new pedestrian bridge it is building...

Philippines to deport over 1300 Chinese nationals detained in online gambling crackdown

Renee Kingsley

Latest Casino and Gambling News Gaming Law & Legislation China Unlicensed Operation Philippines

November 29, 2016 0

The Philippines continues its crackdown against some elements of the gambling industry in the country under the leadership of President Rodrigo...

Light at the end of the tunnel for PhilWeb Corporation

Adam Morgan

Latest Casino and Gambling News Online Gambling News Licensing Philippines

November 22, 2016 0

In the Philippines, online games developer PhilWeb Corporation will reportedly soon be given permission to re-open 131 e-Games-branded gaming parlors...