The central bank in the Philippines told mobile wallets, payment apps, and other institutions that they must remove connections to online gambling sites as the country tries to control the fast-growing industry that has caused concern in society. Financial companies must remove icons that lead people to online betting within 48 hours from Thursday, Bangko […]
The Senate in Chile votes for an online betting regulation bill, moving plans to license, tax, and stop illegal gambling activities. The bill gained acceptance in the Senate with 27 members agreeing and 3 voting against it. There will be rules for licensing, limits on adverts, and actions to fight money laundering. Under the new […]
Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office Notifies Meta to Remove Illegal Ads of iGaming and Betting
August 16, 2025The Attorney General of the Union (AGU) in Brazil sent an official notice to Meta, asking to take down ads from accounts showing betting and gambling services not allowed in Brazil. The National Attorney’s Office for the Defence of Democracy (PNDD) promoted this action with Meta, the company that owns Instagram and Facebook. AGU explained […]
ELA Games Pens Danish Partnership with Betsson
August 16, 2025ELA Games will now share its gaming titles with Danish players through Betsson’s network. Key Points ELA Games secured a partnership with Betsson in Denmark. Betsson will offer Danish customers various ELA Games titles. The supplier’s Danish launch came just before this new collaboration. ELA Games has agreed on a fresh partnership with Betsson, so […]
Land-based and digital business reported strong results, as the group prepares for its widest gaming machine growth in about 20 years. Key Points The group saw its net gaming revenue (NGR) rise 11% to £795.3m and the underlying operating profit grew by 38%. Revenue at Grosvenor climbed 14%; Digital revenue went up 10%, supporting the […]
AGA: Americans Wager $673.6bn Annually with Illegal Operators
August 16, 2025A 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 […]
She said to the South Carolina Education Lottery that she felt her hands trembling while she put her signature on the ticket. The woman shared with lottery staff that she had already turned in her ticket and used part of her money to give to charity. She believed she made the win happen by praying, […]
Philippines Department of Finance Considers Gambling Tax Amnesty
August 14, 2025The Philippines keeps searching for ways to manage its online gaming industry. Key Points Philippine Finance Secretary Ralph Recto talked about a possible tax plan for online gaming in the country. Higher payments to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) were one option suggested by Recto. Rising Focus on Online Gaming Rules Discussions inside […]
Crypto-Betting Website Polymarket Blocked In
August 14, 2025Polymarket has joined the banned online gambling websites list after a report from Crikey appeared. The online gambling authority in Australia gave orders for internet providers to block Polymarket, following a Crikey investigation that showed the betting site was focusing on Australian users. On Wednesday, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced four “illegal […]
At SAGSE Paraguay 2025, Óscar Orué, who leads the National Directorate of Tax Revenue (DNIT), delivered a speech about new changes in Paraguay’s gambling rules. Asunción was the host city for this meeting, bringing together casino owners, regulators, and professionals from the sector, all to focus on Law No. 7438/2025. This law updates and gives […]
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