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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


Macau Gaming Operators Eye Regulatory Adjustments for Satellite Casinos Beyond 2025
Macau’s gaming operators are bracing for potential regulatory adjustments regarding satellite casinos in 2025. According to discussions...
Dec 6, 20242 min read


Italy’s ADM Reports Decline in Gambling Tax Revenues for 2024 Amid Regulatory Changes
The Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) of Italy has reported a decrease in tax revenues from gambling operations for 2024. According to...
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Power Outage Disrupts Zimbabwe's Budget Speech as Economic Struggles Persist
As Zimbabwe’s finance minister, Mthuli Ncube, wrapped up his presentation of the 2025 fiscal budget on Thursday, the parliamentary...
Dec 4, 20242 min read


UK Introduces £100 Million Gambling Levy to Combat Problem Gambling
The UK government has announced the implementation of a statutory levy on casino and betting operators’ profits, aimed at raising £100...
Dec 4, 20244 min read


BC.GAME Bankruptcy Highlights Regulatory Failures in Curacao’s Gaming Industry
The recent bankruptcy of BC.GAME, a Curacao-based gambling operator and sponsor of Leicester City FC, has spotlighted severe flaws in...
Dec 3, 20243 min read


Argentine Chamber of Deputies Approves Bill to Ban Online Betting Advertising to Protect Children from Gambling Harms
In a significant legislative move, the Chamber of Deputies in Argentina has passed a bill aiming to ban online betting advertising. The...
Dec 3, 20243 min read


UAE’s First National Lottery: A Game-Changer for Real Estate and More
The UAE is ushering in a new era with the introduction of its first-ever national lottery. The Game LLC has secured the country’s...
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Nigeria’s Supreme Court Rules National Lottery Act Void, Grants Lottery Regulation to States
Nigeria’s Supreme Court ruled on November 22 that the country’s National Lottery Act is void, affirming that state legislative...
Nov 29, 20242 min read


Moody’s Upgrades Wynn Resorts’ Credit Outlook to “Positive” Amid Recovery and Debt Reduction Efforts
Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the credit outlook for Wynn Resorts’ (NASDAQ: WYNN) finance unit from “stable” to “positive.”...
Nov 29, 20242 min read


BGC Responds to UK Government’s Gambling Reforms, Urges Balanced Approach
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has voiced its reaction to the UK Government’s recent announcement regarding mandatory levies and...
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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