Taiwan

News & Analysis

Taiwan Court Convicts Two For Online Gaming Customer Support

A Taiwanese court has convicted two Suncity-linked individuals of providing customer support for a live baccarat website out of the Philippines, offering a first hard indication that broad junket-style gambling services breach Taiwanese law.

Ganapati's Taiwan Staff Avoid Jail Despite Online Convictions

A Taiwanese court has convicted 12 Japanese and Taiwanese employees of B2B online games supplier Ganapati for gambling offences, as well as company founder Hayato Kinoshita, although all have avoided jail time.

Taiwan Criminalises Online Gamblers, Increases Cash Penalty

Taiwan has closed a legal loophole and made gambling online and via other electronic means a criminal offence, increasing the maximum fine for gamblers to NT$50,000 ($1,800).

Taiwan's 'Godfather of Gambling' Pays $41m To Avoid Jail

Taiwan’s so-called godfather of gambling, Chen Ying-chu, has avoided criminal prosecution for money laundering and online gambling operations after paying a record NT$1.15bn ($41m) in fines.

Beijing's Unfinished Business

China’s international crackdown on gambling has emerged from the shadows, making clear that the global superpower is taking no prisoners on any and all gambling that captures Chinese money outside its borders. In this forensic explainer, GamblingCompliance’s Asia Editor Martin Williams lays out the key details of Beijing’s crackdown strategy, explains its effects on the industry and suggests what businesses can do to mitigate their risks.

Research & Reports

Q&A: Gambling Regulation in Taiwan

Gambling regulation in Taiwan remains strict, and an October 2017 referendum held in Kinmen island comprehensively rejected the establishment of a casino.