The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) recently strongly condemned the government's support for online gambling, denouncing the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for "whitewashing evil deeds" and calling for a complete end to this "social cancer disguised as en
To commend the heroic performance of Filipino rescuers during the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar in March 2025, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) awarded a total of 6.9 million pesos (approximately $123,000) in cash rewards to 138 personnel involved in the humanitarian mi
Alejandro Tengco, Chairman and CEO of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), recently disclosed that in 2024, PAGCOR collected up to 50 billion pesos in licensing fees from 70 legal online gambling platforms, half of which was directly remitted to the national treasury, and the ot
In recent years, the Slovak online gambling market has experienced rapid growth, but the accompanying compliance regulations, social responsibilities, and risks of illegal operations have also raised widespread concerns.Market Size and TrendsBy 2024, the total gambling amount is expected to reach 24
On January 1, 2025, Brazil officially launched online gambling regulation, marking a historic turning point for the market once referred to as the "sleeping giant."The latest data shows that the Brazilian online gambling market size has far exceeded expectations in the first quarter, with betting a
In recent years, Slovakia's online gambling market has developed rapidly, becoming one of the most potential digital entertainment industries in Central Europe. With technological advancements and the widespread use of the internet, the number of users of online casinos, sports betting, and poker p
The Philippine gaming industry has undergone significant transformation in recent years, gradually shifting from the traditional offshore gaming operator (POGO) model to the domestic-oriented Philippine Inland Gaming Operator (PIGO) system.PASA will comprehensively analyze the development history, a
The issue of legalizing casinos in Thailand has been controversial since its proposal. Despite the government's attempt to promote the bill under the name of "entertainment complexes," many critics believe that this move lacks social consensus and could even jeopardize government stability.Particul
In recent years, the problem of telecommunications fraud in some Southeast Asian countries has become increasingly severe, forming a "telecom fraud park" and becoming a global crime governance challenge.With the rapid development of network technology in recent years, fraud activities have been cont
Although the gaming industry in Taiwan is restricted by regulations and social culture, its performance in technological innovation, market expansion, and globalization trends cannot be ignored.From technology development to online platform operations, gaming companies in Taiwan have demonstrated st
Betsson will continue to sponsor the Argentine football club Boca Juniors. The two parties first collaborated in June 2023, and with this renewal, their contract will extend until December 2028. The operator will remain the main sponsor and front-of-shirt partner for the 35-time champions of the Ar
This was revealed by the GRECOJOC report, the association of gaming halls in this region.Spain.- On January 15, during the annual assembly of Gremi Català de Sales d’Oci i Noves Tecnologies del Joc (GRECOJOC), the association that groups the gaming halls in Catalonia, Xavier Salvadó Rovira, sub-insp
The online gambling market in Africa is experiencing rapid growth, especially in Kenya and Nigeria, where the number of online gambling users has increased by over 30% in the past year. This trend has attracted widespread attention from international gambling operators and indicates that Africa will
It was carried out jointly with the Sol de Mayo football club.Argentina.- The Rio Negro Lottery together with the Sol de Mayo club, launched a campaign against illegal betting. Starring the player, Nicolás Mazzola, the spot that is already circulating on social networks aims to raise awareness about
The ALCEC center is dedicated to providing comprehensive service to cancer patients in Resistencia.Argentina.- The authorities of Lotería Chaqueña carried out the inauguration of a series of reforms at the Resistencia Cancer Fighting Association (ALCEC) in Resistencia. The reforms include the repai
Like every year, the Provincial Institute of Games and Casinos donated the collection from the Parking Beach of the Mendoza Racecourse.Argentina.- The Provincial Institute of Games and Casinos (IPJyC Mendoza), through the Department of Social Responsibility and Responsible Gaming, has been ca
