The Westside City Resort project in Manila, Philippines, has currently completed about 70% of its construction work, with a total investment scale reaching $1.25 billion, and is expected to officially commence operations in the third quarter of 2026.Nilo Thaddeus Rodriguez, President and CEO of the
The Philippine gaming industry is facing a major turning point. Regulatory policy changes and market transformation are reshaping this important industry, which accounts for 1.2% of the national GDP.Philippine listed company DigiPlus Interactive Corp recently encountered strategic setbacks. Accordin
Kazakhstan is brewing stricter regulations on bloggers and internet celebrities, especially for promoting unlicensed gambling services on social platforms and messaging apps. Senator Gennady Shipovskikh recently proposed a suggestion to establish a blogger licensing framework, and even possibly intr
Tipico Group announced that it has officially completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Atlas Group, the parent company of Admiral Austria under Novomatic. This transaction, first disclosed in January 2025, has now been approved by the Austrian Federal Competition Authority, marking a signi
Greece's gambling industry is facing unprecedented strict scrutiny. The Greek Anti-Money Laundering Authority recently announced that it has uncovered a large-scale money laundering operation that may involve about 200 people, including some government officials and civil servants.The investigation
In the online gambling industry worth tens of billions of dollars globally, casinos, sports betting, poker, lotteries, and esports betting constitute a vast ecosystem.However, as the industry continues to grow, stricter regulation has become an irreversible trend, and the "online gambling license" i
According to the "Post", a new bill under consideration in the New Zealand Parliament has sparked widespread controversy. If passed, the bill would allow licensed online casinos to advertise in New Zealand, potentially triggering an aggressive promotional onslaught and a rise in social costs.Martin
The Portuguese Gambling Regulatory and Inspection Authority (SRIJ) recently published the online gambling industry performance report for the second quarter of 2025, showing that the industry as a whole continues to grow, while regulatory efforts are continuously strengthened.During the reporting pe
The Ministry of Finance's proposed tax reform plan plans to impose a 19% VAT on online gambling platforms, causing widespread concern in the industry. The measure will take effect in February 2025, and operators criticize it for causing a decline in medical system revenue and threatening the sustain
Finland's National Police Board recently warned two social media influencers that they could face fines if they do not stop promoting illegal gambling. The police pointed out that there is a common misconception that marketing foreign gambling is allowed in Finland, but this is not the case.Current
As a rapidly developing island nation in East Africa, the Comoros Union is reshaping its digital finance and online gambling ecosystem through the launch of the National Payment Switch. This platform enables secure, real-time transactions between banks, microcredit institutions, and mobile money ope
Uganda's leading online betting platform Kagwirawo has launched a three-month EYASE promotion, offering players the chance to win a Toyota Wish car, motorcycles, and instant cash prizes. Every bet placed increases the possibility of winning big.This event was held at the Kagwirawo headquarters in Ka
Allwyn International announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with total revenue reaching 2.27 billion euros (approximately 2.6 billion US dollars), a 6% increase from the same period in 2024. The adjusted EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Am
Following the establishment of a partnership earlier this year, the sports betting service supported by Playtech has now been fully promoted on MSC cruises, bringing a new entertainment experience to passengers.This private cruise company has long provided visitors with a variety of entertainment op
Sports betting operator Bwin has been officially appointed as the NFL's official partner in Spain. This partnership was announced before the start of the new NFL season, which will include the first game held in Spain, scheduled for November 16, 2025, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid.This
Telecommunications and media company Virgin Media O2 warns that there is an increasing trend in fake gambling bonus scams in the UK. Based on the reports and interceptions in August this year, the company also found that recruitment and auto finance scams are on the rise.The most common type of scam