South Korea Extradites $7.5B Gambling Network Suspect
South Korea has extradited and charged a man over an alleged illegal gambling network handling $7.5bn in wagers, run from the Philippines, Malaysia and Cambodia.
Macau VIP Baccarat Dips as Slot Revenue Jumps 17%
Macau VIP baccarat fell 2.6% to MOP15.9bn in Q2 2026 while slot GGR jumped 17%. Total revenue was flat, but the market mix is shifting toward mass play.
Macau Expands Casino Shuttle Scheme to 14 Routes
Macau is expanding its casino-backed community shuttle scheme to 14 routes through January 2027, pushing tourist spending into residential neighbourhoods.
Macau Proxy Betting Deal Ends in $64K Trust Charge
Macau police arrested a man over HK$500,000 entrusted for proxy betting, alleging he kept the money and gambled it away. He faces an abuse of trust charge.
Indonesia Shifts Gambling Crackdown to Bank Accounts
Indonesia has blocked 3.7m gambling sites since Oct 2024, but its minister says blocking alone fails. The crackdown now targets mule accounts and cash flows.
