Displaced POGO workers face uncertain employment future  

The Philippines’ Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has acknowledged that not all workers displaced by the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) shutdown will find suitable employment before the 31 December deadline.

Macau official says casino-revitalised districts attract 1.7 million visits  

Macau's historic districts, revitalised through partnerships with casino operators, have attracted over 1.7 million visitors during events and performances since 2023. The initiative, tied to the city’s 10-year casino license agreements, requires operators to contribute to rejuvenating older areas.

20,000 more foreign POGO workers to leave Philippines: BI

The Bureau of Immigration said about 20,000 more foreign Pogo workers are expected to leave the country in the coming few weeks.

Decoding Decree 147: A Christmas surprise for Vietnam’s gambling industry

Scheduled to take effect on December 25, 2024, Decree 147 will redefine how both domestic and international entities operate in Vietnam’s online space.

Macau’s new cabinet: Sam Hou Fai’s picks to govern world’s largest gambling hub

Macau’s newly appointed Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has announced his cabinet, revealing a balanced approach of continuity and reform. This move is widely regarded as an important step in guiding the world’s largest gambling hub towards a more diversified and sustainable economic future. Secretary for Economy and Finance: Tai Kin Ip At the helm…

Philippines aids 15 children left by deported POGO workers 

The Philippine government, through the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), is extending support to 15 young children left behind after their foreign fathers, former Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) workers, were deported. These children, aged between infancy and three years old, are now receiving assistance for basic needs, including milk, diapers, and occasional rent payments.

ASCI flags Instagram for illegal gambling promotion in India

Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has raised concerns about Instagram’s role in hosting advertisements for illegal gambling operators. Highlighting the platform’s appeal to offshore betting platforms and influencers, ASCI’s latest report sheds light on the challenges of tackling this growing menace.

Google under probe in India over real-money gaming policies  

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched an investigation into Google’s practices surrounding the listing of real-money gaming (RMG) apps on its Play Store. The inquiry follows allegations by WinZO Games, a digital gaming platform, accusing Google of abusing its dominant position to restrict competition in the RMG and online advertisement markets.

Malaysia flags over 90% of Facebook content on gambling, scam 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has urged Facebook to remove 249,268 harmful content this year, with an overwhelming 91.6 percent tied to online gambling and scams.

Gambling in Singapore drops to record low, but spending sees a rise

Gambling participation among Singapore residents dropped to its lowest since 2005, but spending and illegal online gambling increased.