Philippine online gambling, VIP casino restart could aid virus fight
Philippine gambling regulator seeks authority to relaunch online gambling and VIP casino activity to raise funds to combat COVID-19 pandemic.
Philippine gambling regulator seeks authority to relaunch online gambling and VIP casino activity to raise funds to combat COVID-19 pandemic.
Asian junket operator Suncity Group rejects Chinese media reports that it is the "largest" illegal online gambling operator targeting Chinese customers.
Macau authorities arrested 10 people allegedly involved in an illegal proxy betting ring, local media reported.
Macau's gaming regulator warns casinos and junket operators to maintain "strict compliance" with the ban on phone usage at casino gaming tables.
Macau's Judiciary Police arrest 17 individuals accused of operating an online proxy betting ring that live-streamed casino action via WeChat platform.
Macau's gaming regulator says number of gamblers flouting law by using phones at casino tables is increasing but junkets insist they're not to blame.
Macau police arrest seven men suspected of operating an illegal proxy betting operation from a local casino using the WeChat messaging service.
Manila casinos report 38% rise in Q2 revenue as junket contributions double, which analysts believe is due to increase use of proxy betting.
Macau's ban on phone use at casino gaming tables proves no match for tech-savvy junkets, who equip proxies with wireless ear pieces.
Macau says week-old proxy betting ban largely being observed, but won't rule out undercover sting operations to target repeat offenders.