The places where anything goes, including kidnapping and blackmarket coronavirus vaccinations. Your mileage may vary.
: Philippines casinos catering to illicit Chinese gamblers causing kidnappings in Manila
In the past three years, the Philippines has emerged as a major hub for online gaming, according to Filipin…
Dozens of scantily dressed Filipina croupiers stand in booths shuffling cards in front of a webcam, their faces softly illuminated by professional lighting.
Nearby, rows of Chinese nationals sit at desks chatting on cellphones with potential clients back in China.
This is what a typical POGO — or a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator — looks like, according to descriptions provided to CNN by several gaming experts. Some are based in abandoned malls, while others are found in converted parking lots or cheap rented offices, they say.
COVID-19 Vaccine Black Market Thriving Among Chinese Workers Employed In The Philippines
Talks of a gaining black market of coronavirus vaccines have been lurking in the shadows in the Philippines after a Filipino-Chinese civic leader said nearly 100,000 Chinese expat workers in the country have already received their shots.