Online Gambling Activity in the Philippines May Have Dropped by 50 Percent

The number of transactions decreased after PAGCOR asked e-wallet suppliers to stop connecting their services to gambling sites. Highlights: PAGCOR’s Chairman says online gambling transactions might be down by 50 percent. He wants more rules for online gambling, but does not fully support a complete ban. He puts the blame on foreign websites for illegal […]

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Study Reveals Safer Gambling Adverts Doing More Harm Than Good

New research from GambleAware has raised serious questions about the effectiveness of safer gambling adverts from industry operators. Some of these campaigns appear to encourage gambling particularly among vulnerable groups. The study by Thinks Insight & Strategy, under Professor Elliot Ludvig’s guidance, tested several real adverts currently in use. One advert stood out, with 45% […]

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AGA: Americans Wager $673.6bn Annually with Illegal Operators

A study from the association describes illegal gambling growing in the US. Key Points The AGA has issued an updated black market assessment, which shows illegal market shares are falling for iGaming and sports betting. The report estimates that $673.6bn is bet each year in the illegal market. The illegal iGaming segment now brings in […]

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Lottomatica Reports Strong H1 2025 Results with 21% Growth in Turnover

Lottomatica Group has posted impressive financial results for the first half of 2025, it reported a 21% increase year-on-year in turnover. The strong growth was driven by an increase in total bets, higher player engagement, and robust performance across its online and retail divisions, demonstrating the operator’s resilience and ability to capitalize on market trends. […]

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