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Fanatics launches operational support presence in the Philippines
U.S.-based Fanatics has entered the Philippine market through a partnership with Claymore Solutions. The focus is on providing back-office services for internationally licensed gaming operators. The project does not involve betting operations or handling of gaming funds.
Claymore offers services such as HR, payroll, and office space in Taguig City. Clients may use Claymore’s recruitment team or manage their own hiring processes. These services are aimed at supporting global gaming firms.
The initiative follows the discontinuation of the POGO licensing regime, which displaced over 40,000 Filipino workers. Claymore seeks to offer stable employment by supporting compliant international operators.
Fanatics continues its global expansion alongside domestic growth in the U.S. The Philippines is now part of a broader strategy to strengthen operational capabilities. The launch has received backing from national authorities and regulator PAGCOR.
Nick Rust to step down as Chair of Gambling Commission’s Industry Forum
Nick Rust will leave his role as Chair of the Gambling Commission’s Industry Forum in November, as his two-year term comes to an end. He played a key role in launching the Forum, which amplifies industry voices during sector reforms. His departure comes as the Commission continues its regulatory efforts.
Rust expressed pride in the Forum’s achievements and its impact on policy understanding. He thanked fellow Forum members and the Commission team for their collaboration. A new Chair has not yet been announced.
Helen Child from the Commission praised Rust’s leadership in building the Forum. She thanked him for his dedication and wished him well in future endeavors. The Commission will share more updates soon.
CEO Andrew Rhodes also commended Rust’s contributions over the past two years. He highlighted Rust’s insight and personal support throughout their work together. The Commission recently released an update on its financial risk assessment pilot.
Malaysian man arrested in Bangkok over billion-baht gambling network
A 26-year-old Malaysian man, Steven Choong Seng Lok, was arrested at Don Mueang Airport on Tuesday. He had just arrived from Kuala Lumpur on an AirAsia flight. The arrest followed a December 2024 warrant issued by the Nonthaburi Provincial Court.
Choong is accused of running an illegal online gambling site called Hydra888. Authorities believe he laundered billions of baht through the platform. Charges include illegal gambling and money laundering.
Police say Choong used a company as a front to handle Hydra888’s finances. The platform reportedly processed over THB11.5 billion in transactions within a year. He was immediately taken into custody upon arrival.
Investigators are now working to uncover the full scope of the Hydra888 network. They aim to identify cross-border collaborators and additional financial links. Further legal action is underway.
