August 21, 2024

Japan’s NPA Launches First Offshore Gambling Crackdown

Japan Cracks Down on Offshore Gambling: NPA Launches First Investigation In a bold move to curb the growing menace of illegal online gambling, Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has launched its first-ever investigation into offshore gambling websites. These platforms, which have been increasingly popular among Japanese youth, pose significant challenges in terms of regulation and […]

January 31, 2024

French Regulator’s Alert: Crackdown on Illegal Online Casinos Masquerading on Facebook

Rising Alarm: French Regulator Tackles Illegal Online Casinos on Facebook The Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s gambling watchdog, has issued an urgent warning to consumers about deceptive practices by illegal online casinos. These illicit operators cunningly exploit the brand images of licensed groups like Barrière and JOA, using Facebook as their platform for misleading […]

January 16, 2024

Illegal Online Casinos Fuel Organized Crime in SE Asia

Delve into the alarming revelations from a recent UN report that exposes the unsettling connection between illegal online casinos, cryptocurrency, and the surge in organized crime across Southeast Asia. As the underground banking and money laundering infrastructure evolves with technology, transnational criminal networks are finding new opportunities in this digital era. UNODC’s investigation uncovers the […]