Finding a company in China that fully matches Yuga Labs is unrealistic. The reason lies in China's strict regulation of cryptocurrencies and NFTs (non-fungible tokens), which limits the issuance of NFTs on public chains and their free trading. In contrast, the success of Yuga Labs is built on an ope
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ("Bongbong") has responded for the first time to the social issues caused by online gambling in his official podcast "Bagong Pilipinas". He stated that although the industry has made significant economic contributions, the negative impacts such as youth addi
Philippine Congressman Brian Poe Llamanzares recently called on the "At the Forefront" program of the "Bilyonaryo News Channel" to strengthen the regulation of online gambling, especially to completely "strip the gambling function from e-wallets and financial apps" to prevent young people from becom
Blueprint Gaming and bet365 deepen their cooperation once again, launching an exclusive slot machine specifically designed for the platform, "bet365 Kong 3 Even Bigger Bonus". This game is an optimized upgrade of "Kong 3 Even Bigger Bonus" released in March 2025, named after the bet365 brand, reflec
Before the upcoming interim financial report, Playtech announced a trading update, expecting the adjusted EBITDA for the first half ending June 30, 2025, to reach at least 90 million euros (approximately $103 million), exceeding market expectations.This performance upgrade is mainly due to the conti
Playzia has announced a partnership with the UK betting platform Midnite to introduce its full suite of gaming products to the UK market, with a focus on launching branded game content based on the popular reality show "Love Island". This collaboration includes not only popular slot games such as Gr
Genius Sports announced a significant agreement with the European Leagues (EL), securing the exclusive distribution rights for official betting data covering over 8,000 men's and women's professional soccer matches across 18 member leagues, spanning 46 top European events.This multi-year partnership
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance recently proposed a significant reform: local residents who wish to enter casinos will need to pay a higher entrance fee and will no longer need to submit income proof. This proposal has attracted widespread attention in the industry and is seen as a key turning point i
Coinbase is launching an ambitious transformation plan, preparing to expand its cryptocurrency trading app into an "everything exchange" that covers all categories of on-chain assets. The new platform will offer tokenized real assets, stocks, derivatives, prediction markets, and early token sales se
Annexio, the parent company of online gambling brand LottoGo, recently announced that it will voluntarily relinquish its B2C gambling license held in the Isle of Man. This decision is seen as a strategic response to changes in the global compliance environment, highlighting the challenges posed by s
Recently, the Sri Lankan government has launched a comprehensive crackdown on illegal workers within the country, with hundreds of foreigners detained and deported, many of whom are Chinese citizens, attracting widespread attention. This crackdown mainly targets illegal employment caused by abuse of
India's Supreme Court recently issued a broad notification regarding illegal online gambling apps, calling for responses from various parties including state governments, national regulatory bodies, and tech giants, aiming to promote a nationwide ban on unregulated gambling platforms.This action ori
On August 7, the Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP) announced that it will initiate a series of new regulatory measures targeting online gambling transactions, aimed at strengthening financial institutions' control over the flow of gambling funds. These new regulations require banks, electronic w
Philippine well-known comedy duo MC Muah and Lassy Marquez recently admitted for the first time in a YouTube interview show "Toni Talks" hosted by Toni Gonzaga that they were deeply addicted to gambling in casinos, sparking attention and heated discussions among netizens. MC Muah recalled that it al
On August 7th, Forbes officially announced the 2025 list of the "Top 50 Richest in the Philippines," with the gaming industry giants continuing to dominate the top spots, highlighting the casino sector's leading role in the country's wealth structure. Several entrepreneurs involved in gaming not onl
The newly established Uganda National Lottery and Gaming Regulatory Authority (NLGA) has now commenced its operations, with the legislative body demanding that the department focus on addressing the social issues caused by gambling. The authority was officially established during an inauguration cer