The fight against illegal offshore gaming in the Philippines takes a concerning turn with new tactics emerging. According to the PAOCC, some operators now pose as legitimate BPO companies to evade detection and regulation. These tactics threaten the reputation of legitimate industries while undermining efforts to combat organized crime. Discover how the Philippines is intensifying […]
The Dutch Parliament is urging Curaçao to strengthen its gambling and anti-money laundering regulations as the island finalizes its new LOK gambling law. This push reflects growing concerns over Curaçao’s role as a global offshore gaming hub, with potential risks of money laundering and organized crime. Curaçao has faced scrutiny for its past regulatory practices, […]
The Philippines has achieved a major milestone in its efforts to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, having addressed all 18 deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) controls. This achievement paves the way for the country to potentially leave the grey list in 2025, pending an on-site evaluation […]
The Philippine Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), with the support of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and armed forces, has executed a large-scale raid in Bagac, Bataan, resulting in the arrest of 57 foreign nationals and 358 Filipinos. Those apprehended are suspected of involvement in illegal offshore gaming operations, in a crackdown highlighting the Philippines’ […]
Philippine officials have sounded the alarm as POGOs eye Timor-Leste as their potential new base of operations. Following the POGO ban in the Philippines, the offshore gaming industry seeks new opportunities, posing fresh challenges. With concerns over socioeconomic impacts and security risks, Timor-Leste faces a critical decision on embracing or avoiding POGOs. Learn how this […]
Philippine President Set to Ban POGOs Amid Scandal and Criminal Allegations Pervasive crime and scandals in the POGO industry have sparked outrage in the Philippines. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is now preparing an executive order to permanently ban offshore gaming operations in the country. This decisive move aims to dismantle an industry mired in allegations […]
Suspended Mayor Alice Guo Faces 560-Year Sentence for 87 Money Laundering Charges in the Philippines Imagine facing a potential 560-year prison sentence—this is the reality for Alice Guo, the suspended mayor of Bamban, Tarlac. Accused of multiple counts of money laundering linked to offshore gaming operations, Guo’s legal troubles highlight the severe consequences of alleged […]
PAGCOR to Begin Winding Down Offshore Gaming Operators in October The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is set to start phasing out offshore gaming operators next month, following a directive from the country’s top leadership. This move signals a significant shift in the country’s stance on offshore gaming, aiming to tighten regulations and address […]
PAGCOR to Revoke All Offshore Gaming Worker Permits by Year-End Amid Nationwide Ban In a decisive move that signals the end of an era, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced that work permits for employees of offshore internet gaming licensees will be revoked by December 31, 2024. This decision follows President Ferdinand […]
Philippine Special Envoy Denies Presidential Ties to Offshore Gaming Amid Controversial Photo In the wake of a circulating photograph that has sparked widespread speculation, Benito Techico, the special envoy of the Philippine President to China, has firmly denied any connections between President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and offshore gaming operators. This controversy arises from a […]