China Gambling

Defendants in World Cup betting case want poker ban lifted

Paul Phua and his son, Darren Phua, were among eight defendants charged in a multimillion-dollar scheme that accepted wagers on the World Cup soccer tournament in Brazil last year. read more

China's gambling clampdown sees thousands arrested

A two month operation to crush illegal gambling and pornography has resulted in 3,014 people being arrested. read more

Macau’s casinos impacted by China's anti-corruption effort

China's anti-corruption push is being felt in Macau's casinos, with some VIP gamblers staying away. read more

China: Bomb blast at illegal gambling den

A bomb exploded today killing 14 people at an illegal gambling den in China. read more

Samoa may reopen casino process after China bid falters

Samoa back to the drawing board on remaining casino licence, as talks with chinese company are derailed by corruption allegations. read more

IGT China Research and Development Office receives ISO Certification

IGT receives ISO certification for its China Research and Development office in Beijing. read more

China expecting online gambling revenue to rise to $13 billion in 2013

China is anticipating online gambling revenue growth in the realm of $11 billion. read more

Macao revenue increases in Sept but lower than predicted

Revenue was predicted to rise higher but came in with a 12.3 percent increase. read more

Macau cracks down, 150 arrested

150 people have been arrested in Macau clampdown on Triad activity in casinos. read more

Singapore: 74 arrested for illegal soccer betting

Major swoops on illegal football gambling across Asia result in 300 arrests. read more