The São Paulo Football Federation (FPF) has recently strengthened its security policies against match manipulation and illegal betting. The "Prevention and Combat of Match Manipulation Strategic Plan" includes a series of continuous education activities and training sessions for clubs, athletes, ref
The Brazilian Responsible Gambling Association (IBJR) warned this week at Senate and House hearings that simply raising taxes on gambling companies will not solve the national deficit issue, but may instead drive gamblers towards the underground market. IBJR emphasized that the government should foc
Philippine Senator Erwin Tulfo once again targets illegal online gambling ads, naming tech giants such as Meta, TikTok, and Google, demanding they take on more regulatory responsibility.On September 3, Tulfo met with officials from PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation), the Ad Standar
Recently, the Philippine gaming industry is experiencing an unprecedented winter, with licensed companies facing survival pressures. Data shows that the performance of licensed gaming companies has generally fallen by more than 80%, and among about 60 licenses nationwide, at least 20 companies heavi
The online gambling industry in the Philippines has once again become the focus of Congress. During the budget hearing on August 20, several legislators harshly criticized the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for regulatory failures, openly stating that the agency is "virtually n
The Philippine online gambling industry is facing an unprecedented impact. Alejandro Tengco, the chairman and CEO of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), revealed in the latest budget review that the national online gambling transaction volume has plummeted by 50% since the cent
The American Gaming Association (AGA) recently released a report on the black market, showing that Americans bet up to $673.6 billion annually through illegal gambling channels, an unregulated market that has grown by 22% since 2022, accounting for 31.9% of the national gambling market share. The bl
The Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) recently launched a raid in Makati City, successfully dismantling an illegal POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator) hub and arresting seven suspects. The arrested individuals include three Taiwanese men, one Burmese
Philippine gambling regulation has once again sparked heated debate. Alejandro Tengco, chairman of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), recently admitted that PAGCOR actually has no authority to directly shut down or ban illegal gambling websites within the country, and its role
On August 15, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ruled to uphold the subpoena issued by the Senate Committee to former Tarlac Province, Banban City Mayor Alice Guo, requiring her to testify. The investigation, initiated by the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equal
On August 12, 2025, the National Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines successfully cracked down on an illegal offshore gambling case in Davao City, capturing 8 Chinese nationals involved. The operation was led by the Southeastern Mindanao Regional Office of the Bureau, which sealed a residence o
The Philippine National Police (PNP) recently launched a large-scale armed raid in the Valenzuela district of Makati City, capturing two Chinese nationals. The police said that the two were suspected former behind-the-scenes bosses of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), who have been engage
In the Philippines, against the backdrop of stringent government scrutiny of the online gambling industry, 19 licensed operators announced the formation of the "Philippines PlaySafe Alliance" at the BGC Ascott Tower in Taguig City. The goal is to establish a safe, regulated, and sustainable industry
The Philippine police have recently launched an intense crackdown on illegal gambling. The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) announced on July 25 that from June 2 to July 23, a total of 1,119 raids were conducted in the Metro Manila area, resulting in the arrest of 2,573 individuals and
The South Korean government is launching an unprecedented crackdown on the domestic payment industry. On July 25, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) announced that it had initiated disciplinary proceedings against 6 local payment gateway (PG) companies, on the grounds that these companies were
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently released data showing that the total gaming revenue (GGR) for the first half of 2025 reached 215 billion pesos, with integrated resort casinos contributing up to 93.36 billion pesos, accounting for about half. These casinos also broug
