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Marcos Jr. Urged to Weigh Online Gambling Ban Carefully Amid Calls for Regulation and Concerns Over Addiction
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is taking a deliberate approach toward mounting calls for a total ban on online gambling, with...
Aug 53 min read


Morocco Eyes iGaming Boom as Digital Shift Rewrites North Africa’s Entertainment Economy
Morocco is rapidly positioning itself as a digital gaming leader in North Africa, with a robust iGaming and e-sports push that reflects...
Aug 43 min read


PAGCOR Revenue Climbs to PHP59 Billion in 1H25, UHC Contributions and Net Income Surge
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced a 14 percent year-on-year revenue increase in the first half of 2025,...
Aug 12 min read


Philippines Gaming Revenues Soar to $3.76B in 1H25, With E-Games Leading at Over 53% Share
The Philippine gaming industry recorded a major boost in the first half of 2025, reaching PHP214.75 billion ($3.76 billion) in gross...
Aug 12 min read


Pollard Banknote Secures Vendor License for UAE’s Regulated Gaming Market
Canadian lottery and gaming supplier Pollard Banknote Limited has received official authorization to operate in the United Arab Emirates,...
Jul 312 min read


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...
Jul 313 min read


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...
Jul 314 min read


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...
Jul 304 min read


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...
Jul 292 min read


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...
Jul 292 min read


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...
Jul 281 min read


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...
Jul 285 min read


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...
Jul 252 min read


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...
Jul 252 min read


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...
Jul 243 min read


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...
Jul 242 min read


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...
Jul 232 min read


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)...
Jul 223 min read


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...
Jul 213 min read


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...
Jul 213 min read
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