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Philippine Government Eyes Sharp Tax Hike for Online Gambling Operators
The Philippine government is actively weighing a substantial increase in taxes for online gambling operators, with Finance Secretary...
Flexi Group
Jul 313 min read
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AUSTRAC Launches Landmark Action Against Mounties for Systemic AML Failures
Mounties, a major New South Wales club group and one of Australia’s largest poker machine operators, is under intense regulatory scrutiny...
Flexi Group
Jul 314 min read
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Dutch Online Gambling Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Money Laundering Failures
In July 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling regulator, issued formal warnings to three licensed online gambling...
Flexi Group
Jul 304 min read
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Thailand Recognizes Poker as a Sport, Paving the Way for New Tourism and Revenue Opportunities
In a significant development for both the local sports and tourism sectors, the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has formally...
Flexi Group
Jul 292 min read
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GambleAware to Wind Down by 2026 as New Statutory Framework Takes Shape
GambleAware has officially confirmed it will undertake a managed closure by 31 March 2026, marking a significant transition as...
Flexi Group
Jul 292 min read
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Brazilian Court Issues Public Summons to MCR 73 Investimento Over Alleged Unpaid Winnings
The Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories in Brazil has issued a formal public summons to MCR 73 Investimento LTDA, a...
Flexi Group
Jul 281 min read
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Senator Gatchalian Opposes Total Online Gambling Ban, Urges Immediate Regulatory Overhaul
Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has firmly ruled out a complete ban on online gambling, warning that such a move would simply push...
Flexi Group
Jul 285 min read
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Nepal Mandates Casinos to Report High Rollers Under New Anti-Money Laundering Directive
Casino operators in Nepal are now required to monitor and report any customer who spends over NPR1 million (approximately $7,400) within...
Flexi Group
Jul 252 min read
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Sands China Sees Boost from Re-Investment Strategy as Londoner Drives Q2 Gains
Sands China’s strategic increase in re-investment is beginning to yield measurable results, with the Londoner property playing a key role...
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Jul 252 min read
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Isle of Man Regulator Bans Boldwood Software Owner Over Integrity and Criminal Association Concerns
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has issued an indefinite prohibition against Phua Cheng Wan, the ultimate...
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Jul 243 min read
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Hong Kong Officials Clarify Basketball Betting Plan Aims to Combat Illegal Gambling, Not Raise Revenue
Hong Kong officials have reiterated that the government’s proposal to legalize betting on basketball games is not motivated by the desire...
Flexi Group
Jul 242 min read
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Meta Removes Pages of Filipino Influencers Over Illegal Gambling Promotions Following Government Request
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has taken down the pages of at least 20 Filipino influencers after they were found promoting...
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Jul 232 min read
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Hann Holdings Wins SEC Approval for PHP11.43 Billion IPO Amid Heightened Scrutiny on Online Gambling
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved Hann Holdings Inc.’s PHP11.43 billion ($203 million)...
Flexi Group
Jul 223 min read
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Philippine Government Considers Full Online Gambling Ban Amid Rising Political and Social Pressure
The Philippine government is continuing to evaluate the wider consequences of potentially enacting a full ban on all forms of online...
Flexi Group
Jul 213 min read
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UK Government Releases Latest National Risk Assessment on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
The UK Government has released its fourth National Risk Assessment (NRA) of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, offering an...
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Jul 213 min read
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New Zealanders React Strongly as Parliament Advances iGaming Regulation Bill
A divisive new proposal to regulate online gambling in New Zealand has cleared its first legislative hurdle, sparking both vocal support...
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Jul 183 min read
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Macau’s VIP Gaming Revenue Surges in Q2 Amid Broader Focus on Mass and Non-Gaming Segments
VIP play in Macau posted a sharp annual increase in the second quarter of 2025, despite the region’s ongoing strategic shift toward...
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Jul 181 min read
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Macau Gaming Tax Revenue Reaches $5.59 Billion in H1 2025 Amid Modest Growth and Sector Recovery
Macau’s government has reported MOP45.26 billion (approximately $5.59 billion) in gaming tax revenue for the first half of 2025, showing...
Flexi Group
Jul 172 min read
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Craig Williams Faces Long Wait for Trial in 2024 Election Betting Scandal
The £100 ($134) wager placed by Craig Williams on the timing of the last General Election has become the focal point of a widening...
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Jul 162 min read
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BSP Targets Online Gambling Payments with Stricter Rules to Bolster Consumer Protection and Combat Financial Abuse
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is moving to impose stricter oversight on digital financial services connected to online gambling,...
Flexi Group
Jul 163 min read
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