Celton Manx Limited, the Isle of Man based company behind SBObet, has agreed to pay a discretionary civil penalty of GBP3.94 million ($5.01 million) following a regulatory investigation by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC), which uncovered widespread and systemic breaches of the jurisdiction’s anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) framework.

Philippines

Philippines detains high-risk Chinese nationals in fraud probe

Frank Schuengel - July 4, 2025

The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested several high-risk Chinese fugitives in separate operations across Pampanga, including inside the Clark Freeport Zone and a casino in Angeles City.

Philippines

Philippine Police bust unlicensed raffle syndicate in Tarlac

Frank Schuengel - July 4, 2025

Authorities in the Philippines have arrested 94 individuals in connection with an illegal online and offline raffle operation in Tarlac province, according to the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG).

Europe

Isle of Man GSC fines operator following AML compliance gaps

Frank Schuengel - July 4, 2025

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has imposed a $95,500 civil penalty on licensed operator SK IOM Limited over AML/CFT breaches.

Philippines

Senate bill triggers sharp sell-off in Philippines online gaming stocks

Viviana Chan - July 4, 2025

Philippine online gaming faces backlash, tighter rules under new Senate bill, triggering stock market slump.

South Korea

Jeju Dream Tower casino revenue soars 42.5% in 1H25

Nelson Moura - July 3, 2025

Jeju Dream Tower reported a significant year-on-year increase in casino revenue for the first half of 2025, despite a month-on-month decline in both its casino and hotel divisions in June.

Thailand

Thai opposition groups demand government withdraw casino bill entirely

Viviana Chan - July 3, 2025

Civic groups and MPs demand that the Thai government halt controversial casino bills, citing ethics, instability, and social fallout.

South Korea

South Korea’s GKL casino sales drop 6% year-on-year in June

Viviana Chan - July 3, 2025

GKL posts KRW37.81B in June casino sales, down 6% YoY; H1 performance remains strong with 9% annual growth.

South Korea

Paradise Co. casino revenue jumps 41% in June

Viviana Chan - July 3, 2025

Paradise Co. sees June casino revenue soar 41% year-on-year, boosted by strong table and machine gaming across its properties.

Philippines

Resurgence of illegal gaming sites raises concerns, says Philippines Senator Gatchalian

Nelson Moura - July 3, 2025

Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has warned that the rise of illegal offshore gaming sites indicates ongoing vulnerabilities related POGOs.

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