The dark world of Asia’s online casino industry

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Philippines Offshore Gaming Operators, also known as Pogos, were meant to be a steady source of tax revenue for Manila. A significant portion of the industry caters to markets in China, while some serve Korean and Vietnamese gamblers. But for about seven years, Pogos have been linked to shocking criminal acts including human trafficking, kidnapping and brazen mid-day shootouts. Now lawmakers in the Philippines are pushing to outlaw the industry entirely. How did the online casino industry, which caters mostly to Chinese gamblers, get so dark and what’s next for a sector that experts say is rife with ongoing human rights abuses? Related story: Philippine lawmakers renew calls to ban offshore gambling operators https://sc.mp/pbpl Support us: https://subscribe.scmp.com Follow us on: Website: https://www.scmp.com Facebook:   / scmp   Twitter:   / scmpnews   Instagram:   / scmpnews   Linkedin:   / south-china-morning-post   #scmp #Asia #ThePhilippines