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Philippine Government Targets Small-Scale POGO Operations as Ban Deadline Looms
As the December 31st deadline approaches for the Philippine government’s ban on Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), small-scale operators...
Dec 30, 20242 min read


Curacao’s New Online Gambling Law Sparks Debate Over Industry Reform
The recent approval of Curacao’s new online gambling law, known as the Landsverordening op de Kansspelen (LOK), represents a pivotal...
Dec 24, 20243 min read


Curacao’s Online Gambling Reforms Spark Controversy Amid Allegations of Misconduct
Curacao’s online gambling industry is undergoing significant change as the National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK) introduces...
Dec 24, 20243 min read


Brazil's Betting Market Launch Sparks M&A Surge and Media Collaborations
As the launch of Brazil’s legal online betting market draws near, international operators are positioning themselves to capitalize on the...
Dec 23, 20244 min read


Uganda Strengthens Efforts to Combat Illegal Gaming Through Regulatory Partnership
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board has partnered with the Uganda Police Force to address the increasing issue of illegal...
Dec 20, 20243 min read


Macau Casinos Face New Realities Amid Shifting Trends and Crackdowns
Three years after the arrest of Suncity chairman Alvin Chau dealt a significant blow to Macau's junket industry, the Asian gaming...
Dec 20, 20244 min read


Entain Faces AUSTRAC Lawsuit Over $152 Million in Bets Linked to High-Risk Customers
Ladbrokes owner Entain is facing civil proceedings initiated by AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial intelligence unit, over allegations of...
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Macau's Gambling Industry Faces Potential Reforms with New Administration
The incoming administration in Macau is expected to bring potential changes to the gambling industry, particularly in areas such as...
Dec 18, 20243 min read


Policy and Taxation Complexities Challenge Latin America’s Growing Online Gambling Market
Latin America’s online gambling market is experiencing rapid expansion, but the progress brings with it a host of challenges. Issues...
Dec 18, 20244 min read


Brazil's Ministry of Finance Begins Licensing Process for Gambling Market Ahead of 2025 Launch
Regis Dudena, the Secretary of Prizes and Bets at the Ministry of Finance (SPA), has announced that the process of authorizing applicants...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Philippines Begins Revocation of Remaining POGO Licenses Amid Nationwide Ban
The process of revoking licenses for the remaining Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) officially commenced on Sunday, December...
Dec 16, 20242 min read


Philippine President Pledges to Shut Down POGOs, Enforces Total Ban on Offshore Gaming
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vowed to use the full force of the law to permanently shut down all Philippine Offshore...
Dec 13, 20241 min read


Macau Government Reports $1 Billion in Gaming Tax Revenue for November
Macau's Financial Services Bureau (DSF) has revealed that the government collected MOP$8.0 billion (US$999 million) in gaming tax revenue...
Dec 13, 20241 min read


Parliament Approves Betting Tax Increase to Boost Club Revenues
The Plenary Session of Parliament has given its approval to a bill that raises the betting tax to 4.5%, with the intention of directing...
Dec 12, 20241 min read


Philippines Gaming Industry GGR Expected to Surpass $6 Billion in 2024
The Chairman and CEO of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), Alejandro Tengco, has announced that the Philippines’...
Dec 12, 20241 min read


New Zealand to Ban Greyhound Racing Amid Welfare Concerns
New Zealand has officially announced plans to ban greyhound racing, citing the persistently high rate of injuries suffered by the dogs...
Dec 11, 20242 min read


UK Government to Evaluate Gambling Act Reforms Amid Stakeholder Collaboration
The UK government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has initiated a detailed evaluation of the Gambling Act Review to...
Dec 10, 20243 min read


BC.Game Faces Potential Loss of Curaçao Gaming License Amid Allegations of Misconduct
The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) is reportedly evaluating whether to revoke the gaming license of BC.Game, an online gambling...
Dec 10, 20243 min read


Malta’s Gaming Industry Transforms into a Global B2B Powerhouse
Malta, long celebrated for its dominance in business-to-consumer (B2C) gaming operations, is now emerging as a global leader in...
Dec 9, 20243 min read


NCLGS Unveils Draft Model Legislation for Internet Gaming
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) has released a draft of its Model Internet Gaming Act , presenting a...
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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