India has finally taken action against online gambling and real money games 🎰. The "Online Gaming Promotion and Regulation Act" was swiftly passed at the end of August, approved by both houses, signed by the president in a few days, and will officially take effect on October 1. A one-sentence summa
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) of the Philippines has recently drawn attention for its investigation into illegal mining sites in Davao del Norte. According to Philippine media, the NBI dismantled two illegal mining sites on September 12, seizing mining equipment, copper ore, and explosi
As Matt Bower stood outside the federal courthouse, a slight sweat beading on his meticulously groomed beard, the reality he faced became increasingly clear: the head of one of the largest illegal horse betting companies in the United States, after years of operating an illegal sports betting busine
Since August 22, TikTok has suddenly announced the suspension of all "real money gambling" advertisements on the platform, which immediately attracted great attention from the gambling industry and advertisers. It is widely believed in the industry that this measure is closely related to the Philipp
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) of the Philippines recently raided the Jiangxi Grand Hotel in Manila, targeting a location suspected of engaging in POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations). During the operation, all Chinese staff members were thoroughly inspected, and none were spared
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) is currently accepting applications for executive positions from the public, marking a new phase in regulatory and operational development.This position will support the comprehensive regulatory and operational functions of GRAI.GRAI is assemblin
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
South Africa—SPRIBE, the developer of the pilot game "Aviator," recently released a report showing strong performance in the African market, with monthly active users surging by 53.93% year-over-year, becoming a core growth engine in its global expansion strategy. In 2024, Africa contributed nearly
The Philippine POGO (offshore gaming) industry, once seen as a "gray gold rush paradise," is now heading towards a complete collapse. From high salaries, lax regulations, and quick money to deportations, scrutiny, and crackdowns, the times have completely changed. There used to be people who would "
Amid a highly sensitive period for the regulation of the gambling industry in Brazil, a fierce dispute has erupted between the National Association of Gambling and Lotteries (ANJL) and the Brazilian Supermarket Association (ABRAS). Recently, ANJL has officially sued ABRAS, demanding clarification on
The Philippine online gambling industry continues to develop, with domestic gambling operators (PIGO) striving to bridge the gap between physical and digital channels to fully unleash brand potential. Veteran in the gambling industry, Joe Pisano, noted that although online channels have broken geogr
As tensions escalate along the border between Thailand and Cambodia, the Thai government has ordered all its citizens working in casinos in Cambodia to stay at home and prohibited them from going to casinos on the other side of the border for work or entertainment. This measure is a precaution amids
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a highly anticipated confirmation hearing for Brian Quintenz as chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Although the primary responsibility of the CFTC is to regulate the derivatives market, the agency's impo
The Philippines has entered a critical phase in its crackdown on the offshore gaming industry. With the House of Representatives passing a bill to completely ban offshore gaming operations (POGO), the country is just one presidential signature away from a total prohibition of POGO.Last month, the Se
The Italian Revenue Agency (ITA) has released the 6/2025 Tax Principles Guide (hereinafter referred to as "the Guide"), which clarifies the method for determining the tax base for Digital Services Tax (DST) in the online gaming and gambling industry. This guide resolves a long-standing dispute in th
The large-scale integrated resort project "City of Dreams Sri Lanka" is progressing smoothly, with parts of the hotel, dining, and banquet facilities operated by the Cinnamon Life brand opening in October 2023. The project is a joint venture between Melco Resorts & Entertainment and local real estat
