Alejandro Tengco, Chairman and CEO of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), recently disclosed that in 2024, PAGCOR collected up to 50 billion pesos in licensing fees from 70 legal online gambling platforms, half of which was directly remitted to the national treasury, and the ot
Leaders in the global gaming and technology industry gather in Manila, Philippines, to participate in the SiGMA Asia 2025 conference. This event, held at the SMX Convention Center, features high-level dialogues, product exhibitions, industry foresight forums, and charity auctions, making it one of t
Driven by significant growth in the sports betting market, Portugal's online gambling total revenue reached a record €323 million (£271.5 million/$352.2 million) in the fourth quarter.The total for the fourth quarter (three months ending December 31, 2024) grew by 42% compared to the previous year.
The regulation seeks to comply with UIF Resolution 194/2023.Argentina.- The Provincial Institute of Games and Casinos (IPJyC Mendoza) shared the new obligations imposed in the regulatory application regarding the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, which will be effective from
Howlett fills the vacancy created by the departure of Craig Sahlin.Australia.- The New South Wales government has appointed Christine Howlett as the new commissioner of the NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) for a four-year term. Howlett takes over from Craig Sahlin, who has left his position
From the Colombian gaming regulatory body, it was highlighted that the transformation process they have undergone recently has made them more efficient.Colombia.- Since the implementation of the pre-filing system last August, Coljuegos has reduced response times to requests from operators of localiz
As technology continues to advance and more players turn to the convenience and excitement of virtual gambling, online casino games are expected to see significant growth in the coming years.Artificial Intelligence Enters Gambling GamesA major trend in the industry is the development of Virtual Real
López Álvarez must take up his new position within three days.Spain.- The Official Gazette of the Canary Islands published on Monday the order by which Antonio López Álvarez is appointed as the new Head of the Gaming Inspection Service, attached to the Deputy Ministry of Administrations and Transpar
The head of AFAL, Lionel Revelese, expressed his concern due to the government's limited involvement in regulating gaming policies.Uruguay.- The president of the Association of Lottery and Betting Officials (AFAL), Lionel Revelese, voiced his concern about the rise of problem gambling and the lack o
This is the first specific quality standard in Latin America that allows the creation of a Quality Management System.Argentina.- The Financial Assistance Directorate for Social Action (DAFAS) of La Pampa, successfully passed a new audit conducted last September 23 by the team from the Argentine Inst
The proposal presented to the Senate seeks to give more autonomy to the National Gambling Commission.Paraguay.- The Senate Constitutional Affairs Committee of Paraguay met this week to discuss various initiatives, including the new bill to amend Law No. 1016/1997, which regulates gambling in the cou
As the country with the largest population in the world, India has a young and rapidly growing population structure, making it a vast and highly potential user pool for the gaming industry.Due to having one of the most significant young populations globally, India is expected to become one of the to
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