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
Nine months after the Chubut Provincial Legislature passed the "Social Assistance Organizations Act" and new online gaming regulations, the province's first legal online gambling platform officially launched. This market expansion is driven by a collaboration between Chubut Lottery (IAS) and the int
Philippine licensed online gambling operators recently formed the PlaySafe Alliance, publicly urging players to choose legal platforms, emphasizing that illegal gambling is the real hazard. They pointed out: "Regulation brings protection, without it, protection is completely absent."The alliance sta
The Hong Kong SAR government recently announced that it is advancing legislation to introduce legal, regulated basketball betting, aimed at curbing the spread of underground gambling activities, rather than increasing public revenue.According to the Hong Kong Economic Times, the Director of Civil Af
Philippines' largest legal online gambling operator DigiPlus Interactive recently called for a "fact-based public dialogue" on online gambling issues with the government and legislative bodies, emphasizing that the industry should not be collateral damage due to the social sentiment against illegal
The ban on online gambling in the Philippines has stirred up controversy again. Industry data indicates that a complete halt to legal online gambling operations could lead to the direct loss of over 50,000 jobs and deal a severe blow to the already pressured Philippine economy.According to "Philsta
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver recently publicly responded to the league's gambling investigation issue. Previously, former Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley was listed on the federal investigation list for suspected illegal betting, which reignited discussions about the NBA's gambling regulatory sy
Facing the increasingly high calls for a comprehensive ban on online gambling within the Philippines, local gambling law expert Marie Antonette Quiogue calls for rational legislation, emphasizing that "banning gambling is not the solution," and advocates for intelligent regulation to combat illegal
Southeast Asia has one of the most dynamic gambling markets in the world, with varying regulations and diverse market environments across different countries. As 2025 approaches, the gambling landscape in the region continues to evolve, offering new opportunities for operators and investors seeking
In recent years, the e-games industry has become a significant driving force in the Philippine gaming industry.According to data from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), since 2023, e-games have seen significant revenue growth in the gaming industry, with an increasing contribu
The Brazilian Prize and Betting Secretariat (SPA) has joined forces with the Federal Revenue Office (RFB) to ensure that the legal gambling industry meets its tax obligations.The gambling tax working group between SPA and RFB, named GTI-Bets, was established through Joint Ordinance No. 3 RFB/SPA/MF,
The Brazilian Ministry of Finance announced that from October 1, 2024, online fixed-odds betting companies that have not applied for a business license in Brazil will be mandatorily suspended nationwide. The decree was published in the Federal Official Gazette on September 17, through the Secretaria
With the government abolishing online offshore gambling and reducing visa operations, the Philippine government departments are now facing a new wave of DTI and SEC corporate registration applications. Those who are adept at navigating Philippine law know to simply change the method and continue pla
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