Breaking Down The Champions League Final

Champion's League finals 2018

The UEFA Champions League final pits Real Madrid against Liverpool. The defending champions must hold off a group of trophy-hungry youngsters in what will surely be an exciting matchup. Managers Jurgen Klopp and Zinedine Zidane have been tame in the press conferences leading up to the game. Both managers have respect for the competition and … Read more

Corruption Investigation Has Government Booting Officials

Corruption Shown as Money Changing Hands Between Officials

Philippine government officials accused of extortion and corruption even through public complaints are being forcefully removed from office by President Duterte. Since his campaign days, Duterte has held a goal to rid the government of corruption and it seems 2018 is his year to succeed. After critics claimed his anti-corruption campaign gave little actionable results … Read more

Duterte Says No To Boracay Casino

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

Recently there has been a lot of talk about a potential casino coming to the small island of Boracay. While it does seem like the perfect location for a casino Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte spoke publicly about the proposed casino for the first time this week and supporters were not happy about what he had … Read more

Will Hainan Really Offer Gambling?

Hainan Island

Reports have leaked that the Chinese Government intends to transform its lower southernmost province of Hainan into an economic zone and free trade port to bolster trade, investment, and development. This is good news for what is known as China’s Hawaii, an island province with dotted resorts along sandy beaches fit for tourism. Plans are … Read more

Champions League Coming Down To The Wire

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Can Manchester City bounce back against Liverpool? Will Sevilla upset Bayern at home? Does Roma have a chance against Barcelona? Will Real Madrid move one step closer to their third consecutive title? These are the biggest questions facing these second leg UEFA Champions League quarterfinal matches. Manchester City was stunned at Anfield, conceding 3 goals … Read more

Crypto Regulation Occupies Concerns as Internal Trust Crumbles

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It is early 2018 and the Philippines are in the midst of drafting rules to regulate the cryptocurrency market. This draft includes directives for the launch and registration of cryptocurrencies along with standard rules on the cybersecurity requirements of said market and provisions to make information on the qualifications of each cryptocurrency issuer publicly visible. … Read more

Super Bowl 52 – Clash Of The Quarterbacks

Tom Brady and Nick Foles

Super Bowl 52 is coming up and this year’s National Football League (NFL) battle will be against the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Patriots are favored to win on just about every Super Bowl betting site there is in the spread of -4.5 to -7 points but that could just be fuel … Read more

PAGCOR Cracks Down On Minors In Casinos

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), is currently in a transitioning period as it ceases to be involved in owning or operating any casinos and becomes a regulatory only government entity. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, issued a new memorandum to PAGCOR licensed establishments stating that any gambling facility caught allowing minors in to their … Read more

Philippines Enacts New AMLC Regulations on Casinos

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President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Republic Act (RA) No. 10927 in July to further combat money laundry in the country’s gaming industry, which became enforced on November 4th. This act includes all gambling operators – online, shipboard, land based, and junket. The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA), Aurora Pacific Economic Zone … Read more

Bloomberry Resorts Corporation To Buy PAGCOR Casinos

solaire casino in the philippines at sunset with a pink and orange sky

The Filipino casino market is on track to be monopolized with Enrique Razon, the billionaire behind Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, announcing that his firm wants to purchase some of the 46 locally owned casinos. The current Philippine gambling market is regulated by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Such a move would take approval from … Read more