Group Flags Celebrity Gambling Giveaways to Regulators
Digital Pinoys urged PAGCOR and Meta to review celebrity-backed gambling giveaways, warning that follow-to-win prizes grow gambling audiences and can reach minors.
Macau June Arrivals Fall 3.1% on World Cup Slowdown
Macau visitor arrivals fell 3.1% to 2.8m in June as overnight travel weakened during the World Cup. However, first-half arrivals still rose 9% to 20.9m.
China, Thailand Vow Joint Online Gambling Crackdown
China and Thailand pledged stronger joint action against online gambling and telecom fraud, aligning with Thailand's rejection of casino legalization.
Offshore Betting Site Tapped Singapore Firms: Report
A Straits Times probe found an illegal offshore gambling site allegedly used Singapore firms to process PayNow bets during the World Cup. Players risk jail.
Solaire North Supervisor Held Over VIP Points Scheme
A Solaire Resort North pit supervisor was arrested over roughly 9,900 loyalty points allegedly credited to VIP accounts while his tables sat closed.
