Macau police have arrested two more mainland men over proxy betting, livestreaming baccarat for HK$300 a trip while handling five-figure sums for remote gamblers.
PhilWeb has elected businessman Lance Gokongwei to its board after confirming his PHP2.03bn ($33M) personal investment, giving him a stake of up to 15%.
Macau collected MOP51.19bn ($6.3bn) in gaming taxes in H1 2026, up 13.1%, lifting its surplus past the full-year target. Gaming funds 86% of public revenue.
PAGCOR's probity checks are gaining weight as the Philippines works to sustain the AML reforms that exited it from the FATF grey list, ahead of a 2027 review.