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OKBet Abruptly Closes Philippines Casino, Denies Money Laundering Connection

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Post time 5-9-2023 22:11:02 | Show all posts |Read mode
OKBet, a gambling intermediary company, recently announced the sudden closure of all its casinos in the Philippines starting from August 15th. Speculation arose that this move might be related to Singaporean authorities cracking down on a money laundering case involving DB, but OKBet has denied any connection. In their statement, OKBet declared that they would settle customer accounts at the Philippine casinos by the end of August but did not provide a reason for the closure. Some reports speculated that this action could be linked to Singaporean authorities seizing over $1 billion in money laundering assets. OKBet swiftly released a statement denying this, stating that the closure was purely a business decision unrelated to any legal issues in jurisdictions.

OKBet claimed that they have consistently adhered to the highest compliance standards and offered premium services. The decision to close was made after careful consideration for business purposes. Industry insiders who have had dealings with OKBet confirmed that the sudden closure was due to financial issues. Analysts in the industry suggest that OKBet may indeed be facing financial difficulties, but the abrupt closure of all its Philippine casinos remains perplexing. Some commentators believe that OKBet needs to provide a more comprehensive explanation to avoid any unnecessary damage to its reputation.
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Post time 6-9-2023 08:00:47 | Show all posts
Sudden Closure, There Must Be a Reason.
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Post time 6-9-2023 11:16:57 | Show all posts
Most Likely It's Illegal, Otherwise Sudden Closure Doesn't Make Sense.
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Post time 6-9-2023 11:36:45 | Show all posts
Using Casinos for Money Laundering is Probably Common, Large Transactions Are Hard to Trace.
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