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Malaysian Gambling Outlets Overturn Kedah State Ban in High Court Ruling
Several gambling outlets in the Malaysian state of Kedah have successfully overturned the local government’s ban on their operations. On...
Jul 26, 20241 min read


China's Supreme Court Enforces Strict Penalties for Cross-Border Gambling Crimes
China’s Supreme Court has mandated courts nationwide to continue imposing severe penalties on individuals involved in cross-border...
Jul 25, 20241 min read


POGO Ban Expected to Hit Philippine Economy, Impacting Employment and Businesses
The recently announced ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) is anticipated to negatively impact sales, earnings, and stock...
Jul 24, 20243 min read


Philippine President Marcos Jr. Announces Ban on Offshore Gaming Operators
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), set to begin at the end of...
Jul 23, 20241 min read


Philippine Police Boost Security Amid POGO Probe as Senate Asserts Independence
In the midst of POGO probe threats, police in the Philippines have ramped up security while the Senate reinforces its legislative...
Jul 22, 20242 min read


The Flourishing iGaming Market in the Philippines: Opportunities and Trends
The Philippines is widely acknowledged as the most open gaming market in Asia, with its supportive stance towards iGaming fostering a...
Jul 19, 20243 min read


Cyprus Launches "Professional Skills Academy" to Advance Gaming Sector and Player Protection
With a vision to establish Cyprus as a fair and safe hub for development and innovation in the gaming sector, prioritizing player...
Jul 18, 20242 min read


Rising Popularity of Casino Bonuses in Europe and Their Impact on Players
The popularity of playing at online casinos has surged dramatically over the past decade. Concurrently, the competition among online...
Jul 17, 20243 min read


Brazilian Betting Operators Must Comply with New AML Rules Before 2025 Licensing Regime
Operators seeking a Brazilian betting license have been informed that they must comply with new anti-money laundering (AML) regulations...
Jul 16, 20242 min read


DOCV Criticizes Underestimation of Germany's Black Market and Urges Accelerated Review of Gambling Treaty
Germany’s black market is significantly larger than the country's regulator claims, argues the Deutscher Online Casinoverband (DOCV), as...
Jul 15, 20243 min read


South Africa's Online Gaming Market Flourishes Amid Technological Advances and Regulatory Hurdles
The South African online gaming market is showing robust growth, with the last financial year alone seeing around 815 billion Rand in...
Jul 12, 20242 min read


Ex-NBA Player Jontay Porter Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Faces Over 4 Years in Prison
Former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter turned himself in to federal authorities on Wednesday, July 10, and pled guilty to a...
Jul 11, 20242 min read


Marcos Administration Yet to Discuss POGO Ban Amid Economic Concerns
The economic team of the Marcos administration has not yet deliberated on a potential ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators...
Jul 10, 20242 min read


Betting and Gaming Council Pledges Collaboration with New Labour Government
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has affirmed its support for the recently elected Labour Government following a decisive victory in...
Jul 9, 20241 min read


NOGA Responds to Rising Gambling Addiction Treatment Numbers in the Netherlands
The Dutch Online Gambling Association (NOGA) has responded to findings from a recent study by the National Alcohol and Drugs Information...
Jul 8, 20242 min read


UK Gambling Reform: From Prominent Issue to Political Side Note
In the 2019 UK general election, the parties' manifestos featured an unprecedented level of detail on plans to reform the gambling...
Jul 5, 20243 min read


Flutter Faces Scrutiny Over Gambling Practices in US Market
In 2018, British regulators sanctioned the UK arm of online gambling giant Flutter (FLTRF.L) after it failed to catch a major anomaly....
Jul 4, 20249 min read


Singapore Lowers Casino Cash Reporting Threshold to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
Singapore is set to lower the reporting threshold on casino cash transactions as part of new measures to combat terrorism financing and...
Jul 4, 20242 min read


German Gambling Regulator Reports 4% Black Market Share in 2023
In its 2023 annual report released on Monday, 1 July, the German gambling regulator Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL)...
Jul 3, 20242 min read


Swedish Gaming Authority Bans Four Companies for Operating Without Licences
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gaming Authority, has prohibited four companies from operating in Sweden due to their lack of the required...
Jul 3, 20241 min read
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