The UK Gambling Commission has imposed a fine of £650,000 on NetBet Enterprises Limited for failing to fulfill anti-money laundering and social responsibility obligations during the period from 2023 to 2024. The regulatory body found systemic deficiencies in NetBet's risk assessment, customer monito
The U.S. government shutdown continues to set historical records, bringing widespread impact to the gaming industry. The federal closure has led to the disruption of agency operations, directly affecting tourism and air transport, and consequently impacting the gaming industry, which is primarily ba
The Thai government has recently established a "Special Anti-Fraud and Anti-Gambling Task Force" aimed at comprehensively tracking suspicious financial flows related to online gambling, fraud, and other illegal activities, in order to cut off the financial lifelines of criminal groups. This initiati
India's Supreme Court recently issued a directive to the central government, requesting a comprehensive response to a series of petitions challenging the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (PROGA).The bench, led by J. B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan, has scheduled the next public
Recently, the Wisconsin State Senate Committee held a hearing to discuss a bill aimed at legalizing online sports betting. The proposal seeks to establish a regulatory framework through collaboration between tribes and operators, aiming to expand gambling activities to the online realm. This move co
The 74th Miss Universe pageant, held in Thailand, sparked legal controversy due to the promotion of the offshore gambling platform PlayTime by a contestant from the Philippines. Thai police intervened in the investigation, intensifying internal conflicts within the event and highlighting the importa
Recently, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) in Thailand cracked a major cybercrime case, where a hacker group infiltrated several provincial government websites to channel traffic to illegal gambling platforms, involving funds exceeding 20 billion Thai Baht. During the operation, 16 susp
Philippine Finance Minister Ralph Recto recently publicly stated his opposition to a total ban on online gambling, emphasizing that strict regulation can balance economic benefits and social risk control. The country's gambling regulatory authorities and industry experts all support replacing the "o
According to the latest market report, the vacancy rate of office buildings in the Metro Manila area remains around 20%, and the situation of oversupply is expected to continue until 2027. The withdrawal of the POGO industry and the surplus of new supply are the main reasons, and the decline in rent
Former GVC Holdings CEO Kenny Alexander and nine other defendants are scheduled for trial in February 2028 for alleged bribery and fraud cases involving the historical operations of the Turkish subsidiary, with a large volume of evidence and controversy over the trial location.Case Background and Ch
Recently, the NBA gambling scandal has become a catalyst, prompting a comprehensive review of micro-betting regulation by professional sports leagues, state and federal legislators in the United States. MLB is actively pushing for a ban on small bets, New Jersey has proposed legislation to increase
During the APEC meeting held in South Korea, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and clearly stated that the current Thai government does not support the legalization of casinos and will not advance related legislation during his term. Xi Jinping responded b
The police in Pursat Province, Cambodia, recently launched a raid and successfully dismantled an underground illegal casino located beside National Road 4, arresting 22 individuals involved, including 12 women and 7 Chinese citizens (one of whom is female). The operation was commanded by Major Gener
The news that the United Arab Emirates plans to issue online gambling licenses has attracted industry attention, with analysts pointing out that the country's "federal tone-setting + emirate implementation" regulatory model may face challenges. Despite the newly established GCGRA (UAE Gambling Regul
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) recently issued a warning about several websites, including PangaGames.com and Casino1bet.online, falsely claiming to hold a Maltese gaming license, advising consumers to avoid betting on these unauthorized platforms. Meanwhile, Kambi Group has reached an Odds Feed+
The Advocate General of the European Court, Anthony Michael Emiliou, recently expressed his opinion, questioning the protective efficacy of the Amendment 56A to the Maltese Gambling Law for operators, warning that this clause may expose the assets of operators outside Malta to a higher risk of cross
