iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

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, […]

The 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 […]

Polymarket 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 […]

The Director General of GST Intelligence (DGCI) has issued a takedown notice against six online gaming and gambling platforms to Google. This is due to their failure to register in India and payIntegrated Goods and Services Tax. The implicated platforms include MGM91.com, Shakunimama.com, Khelomama.com, 247majestic.com, Redgames1.com, and karabet.in. These websites offer a range of games, […]

Betr has lodged an application with the Australian Government Takeovers Panel to review Mixi’s attempt to buy PointsBet. The Australian betting company alleges that Mixi is taking advantage of procedural delays in the panel’s proceedings to strengthen its position before it presents a formal competing offer to shareholders. According to Betr, the ongoing panel review […]

Flamengo is set to shake the foundation of Brazilian football after receiving a record-breaking sponsorship proposal from a betting company rivaling Pixbet’s deal. Valued at 345 million reals with added royalties, it is the largest sponsorship deal in Brazilian football history. This shows a change in the club’s commercial strategy, putting pressure on Pixbet to […]

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 […]

The Senate is starting an official review to check how online gaming affects people in the Philippines. Key Points The Philippine Senate leads an inquiry that looks into how online gaming is affecting every citizen living in the country. Senator Erwin Tulfo, who chairs the committee, wants a full ban and says the Philippines is […]

Parliament members are not happy with the slow action on casino regulations in Sri Lanka. Key Points The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) declares that the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) Bill does not meet international regulatory standards. Both the Finance Ministry and the Attorney General face criticism because of missed timelines for new casino control […]

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has formally reinforced its ban on advertisements from gambling companies in all areas connected to refereeing, including on uniforms, within the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) booth, and around the pitchside review zone. The directive was issued to all member associations on August 1, protecting the integrity of match […]