02/25/20 China cancels passports for thousands of POGO workers The Bureau of Immigration will support the Chinese government in deporting those hit with passport cancellations.
02/25/20 Georgia aims to reduce money laundering risks The Ministry of Finance from Georgia has presented a new initiative to reduce money laundering risks related to gambling.
02/14/20 POGOs linked to human trafficking Alleged victim claims she was trafficked and forced to work by one of the country’s Offshore Gaming Operators.
02/13/20 Akimoto release from jail after paying bail According to his attorney, Akimoto maintains his innocence on all counts and plans to continue to serve in his position in the House.
02/12/20 Crown inquiry: Melco allowed to keep documents secret Melco will not have to turn over documents to inquiry into its involvement with Crown Resorts and James Packer.
02/05/20 Donaco freezes legal battles in Asia Donaco suspends legal action for two months in order sit around the negotiating table with Thai partners involved in dispute.
02/03/20 Bulgarian commission faces more charges The State Commission on Gambling from Bulgaria is facing more charges after authorities found out about multiple bribes.
01/30/20 Bulgaria: gambling commission officials taken for questioning The head of the State Commission on Gambling from Bulgaria has been taken for questioning in regards to lottery fees.
01/22/20 Veikkaus issues warning over possible scams The Finnish giant Veikkaus has issued a warning to its customers over possible scams made through phone calls.
01/20/20 Vietnam: 395 arrested after raid on illegal online gambling ring Police bust reveals illegal online gambling network operating 187 gambling websites.
01/20/20 Malaysia: 58 arrested after police raid at entertainment venue Malaysian police discovered a small casino inside an entertainment venue in Kuala Lumpur.
01/16/20 Japan scandal: Osaka bans meetings between government staff and gambling operators Any meeting between government employees and operators has to be note posted on the government website with the date and purpose of the meeting
01/16/20 China: social media giants to combat illegal gambling Chinese social media companies have been asked by the government to help to crack down on illegal online gambling.
01/14/20 Japan: new arrest warrant issued over casino bribes New arrest warrant issued for lawmaker Tsukasa Akimoto relating to casino bribery allegations that emerged last month.
01/13/20 Suspicious transactions drop in Macau The Financial Intelligence Office has revealed that suspicious money laundering and terrorist financing transactions dropped 8.3 per cent year-on-year in 2019.
