PNP probing casino junket operators for rise in kidnappings of Chinese gamblers

Credit to Author: racosta| Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:00:52 +0000

Casinos in PH magnet for crime gangs, says PNP report

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police recorded at least 52 cases of kidnapping linked to casinos since 2017. The PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) released data on Wednesday (Aug. 14) showing that at least 119 Chinese nationals had been arrested in connection with the kidnapping cases. The PNP AKG said gangs penetrated casinos and offer loans to […]

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DOF: Duterte, Xi sure to discuss China worries on ‘illegal” online casinos in PH

Credit to Author: cmiranda| Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2019 13:09:23 +0000

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III on Saturday (Aug. 10) expressed confidence China’s concerns over online casinos in the Philippines catering to Chinese gamblers, which Beijing had declared as illegal, would be resolved by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping when they meet later this month. Doiminguez said he was “certain” that the […]

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Quezon City to pass gambling regulatory ordinance

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:20:49 +0000

Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte revealed that they will pass a gambling regulatory ordinance amid the planned establishment of a casino in the city.

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