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The Philippines is a top online casino destination for players from around the world, including those from China. But despite its booming popularity, gambling is still a risky business. Since 2017, more than 65 kidnap-for-ransom cases have involved POGO workers or casino customers, with the victims and perpetrators mostly Chinese nationals, police said. In one case, a couple was held captive in an office building by five Chinese men. They were eventually released after their families paid a ransom of about $9,800 to $11,500.