Stake's Latin American Legal and Compliance Director Laura Maria Gomez Betancur recently stated that emerging regulatory markets such as Brazil and Peru need to maintain policy stability, allowing operators more time to adapt and avoid implementing major regulatory changes prematurely. This view was
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
Join the Deep Gambling Information Group: PASA DeepThe Senate of Thailand recently formally voted to reject a controversial bill that would have paved the way for integrated entertainment resorts including casinos. The bill, proposed by the government of former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra,
Data disclosed during the budget deliberation period of the Philippine Congress shows significant discrepancies in the statistics on the number of personnel related to offshore gaming (POGO) among different government agencies. This phenomenon has sparked attention and discussion about the actual si
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance is considering a new policy that may allow Vietnamese citizens to gamble at specific casinos within the country. The proposal plans to gradually lift gambling restrictions on local citizens through a five-year pilot project, while implementing corresponding regulatory m
The competition for casino licenses in New York State has entered a critical phase, with the Coney Island casino project in Brooklyn facing significant challenges. As three casino proposals in Manhattan have been successively rejected, the Coney Island project has become the next focus, but its pros
On September 23, the Senate of Thailand officially rejected the controversial "Entertainment Complex Act," which had previously been withdrawn by the House of Representatives. This move is seen as a complete blockage of the legislative process for the legalization of casinos in Thailand, setting cle
Join the Deep TG Channel: PASA Gambling InsightsThe Latvian government recently announced that it will raise the national gambling tax policy ahead of schedule, starting from January 1, 2026, the tax rate will increase from the current 15% to 18%. This measure was originally planned to be implement
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently expressed support for the proposed amendments to the Bank Secrecy Law by the Congress. This initiative aims to enhance the transparency of the financial system, strengthen the enforcement capabilities against corruption and financial
Significant changes have occurred in the competition for casino licenses in southern New York State, with two popular proposals—Caesars Times Square and the Avenir project—recently rejected by the Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Both projects failed to meet the advancement requirements in their
The UK Gambling Commission recently announced that its Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG) will officially cease operations after completing its set duties. The board was established in 2008 and has been providing expert advice on reducing gambling harm and ensuring safe gambling to the regulat
Thailand's Senate will deliberate the "Comprehensive Entertainment Venue Management Bill" on September 23. According to the latest report by the special committee, the bill aims to promote the construction of integrated entertainment venues centered around casinos, but lacks sufficient empirical evi
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration has recently intensified its enforcement of visa compliance for foreign employees in the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) area. During an inspection targeting a Chinese-funded telecommunications company, enforcement officers found that 39 Chinese employees holding wor
The UK Gambling Commission recently released a research report on the illegal online gambling market, revealing consumer awareness and usage habits of unlicensed operation sites. The report, titled "Illegal Online Gambling: Consumer Awareness, Driving Factors, and Motivations," is one of the first s
The legislative process of Thailand's "Entertainment Complex Act" is currently on hold, but industry experts point out that with changes in Thailand's political situation, the bill may still be brought back to the agenda in the future. Lau Kok Keng, a gambling law expert and partner at Rajah & Tann
On the early morning of September 19, Philippine law enforcement agencies took action and deported 91 Chinese nationals back to Shanghai. According to official information, these individuals were suspected of involvement in illegal POGO gambling operations, cross-border fraud, and related criminal a
