On September 16, during a hearing, Philippine Senate Minority Deputy Leader Rodante Marcoleta proposed a new suggestion, urging the government to consider involving legal online gambling operators in the fight against illegal gambling websites. The legislator pointed out that illegal online gambling
The Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) recently obtained formal approval from the Court of Appeals to implement freezing measures on 135 bank accounts and 27 insurance policies. These accounts are directly associated with individuals and businesses involved in a flood control project su
Hub88, a leading global aggregation platform, recently announced a strategic partnership with California-based instant win game developer Konquer. Through this collaboration, Konquer's innovative game products will be fully integrated into Hub88's global network of operators, accelerating its intern
Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) recently issued an important announcement via its official social media platforms, warning the public to avoid participating in any form of illegal online lottery activities. According to the agency, even as a purchaser, involvement in such illega
The Philippine Senate Committee on Games and Amusement recently held a hearing focusing on the issue of financial channels between electronic payment platforms and online gambling. Senator Risa Hontiveros pointed out at the meeting that although major electronic wallet platforms have removed gamblin
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently announced the deployment of artificial intelligence monitoring tools to detect and block illegal online gambling sites in real time. The system will be officially operational soon, marking a stricter technical control measure by the P
The Philippine gaming regulatory body PAGCOR recently disclosed important operational data. At the Senate Committee on Games and Amusement hearing on September 16, PAGCOR Assistant Vice President Jessa Mariz Fernandez confirmed that due to major electronic payment platforms severing connections with
Over the past decade, iGaming has evolved from its initial reliance on random number generators (RNG) in virtual casinos to a more immersive and interactive entertainment platform.Live dealer games are the best example of this transformation: they combine the convenience of online gaming with the au
The Westside City Resort project in Manila, Philippines, has currently completed about 70% of its construction work, with a total investment scale reaching $1.25 billion, and is expected to officially commence operations in the third quarter of 2026.Nilo Thaddeus Rodriguez, President and CEO of the
The Philippine gaming industry is facing a major turning point. Regulatory policy changes and market transformation are reshaping this important industry, which accounts for 1.2% of the national GDP.Philippine listed company DigiPlus Interactive Corp recently encountered strategic setbacks. Accordin
Kazakhstan is brewing stricter regulations on bloggers and internet celebrities, especially for promoting unlicensed gambling services on social platforms and messaging apps. Senator Gennady Shipovskikh recently proposed a suggestion to establish a blogger licensing framework, and even possibly intr
Tipico Group announced that it has officially completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Atlas Group, the parent company of Admiral Austria under Novomatic. This transaction, first disclosed in January 2025, has now been approved by the Austrian Federal Competition Authority, marking a signi
Greece's gambling industry is facing unprecedented strict scrutiny. The Greek Anti-Money Laundering Authority recently announced that it has uncovered a large-scale money laundering operation that may involve about 200 people, including some government officials and civil servants.The investigation
In the online gambling industry worth tens of billions of dollars globally, casinos, sports betting, poker, lotteries, and esports betting constitute a vast ecosystem.However, as the industry continues to grow, stricter regulation has become an irreversible trend, and the "online gambling license" i
According to the "Post", a new bill under consideration in the New Zealand Parliament has sparked widespread controversy. If passed, the bill would allow licensed online casinos to advertise in New Zealand, potentially triggering an aggressive promotional onslaught and a rise in social costs.Martin
The Portuguese Gambling Regulatory and Inspection Authority (SRIJ) recently published the online gambling industry performance report for the second quarter of 2025, showing that the industry as a whole continues to grow, while regulatory efforts are continuously strengthened.During the reporting pe
