On July 28, during the election of the new Speaker of the House in the Philippines, a congressman was caught on camera playing with his phone and watching a live broadcast of "electronic cockfighting" during the meeting, completely ignoring the voting process. This footage, once exposed, quickly spa
The Malaysian government is currently revising the 1953 Public Gambling Act and the Betting Act to address the increasing prevalence of illegal gambling in the digital age. This reform, led by the Royal Malaysian Police, has officially submitted 12 amendments, aiming to adapt the legal system to the
According to the Bangkok Post, a Malaysian man suspected of operating an illegal online gambling platform and laundering over 11.5 billion Thai Baht (approximately 314 million USD) within Thailand was arrested by the Thai Immigration Bureau upon his arrival at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airp
Starting from July 2024, the Netherlands will officially implement a comprehensive ban on sports betting sponsorships, marking the final phase of the country's two-year gambling advertising cleanup. From now on, any gambling sponsorship agreements involving sports clubs, events, or athletes will be
The German State Gambling Regulators (GGL) recently released the 2024 annual market activity report, confirming that the total annual gambling revenue (GGR) in Germany reached 14.4 billion euros, a 5% increase year-on-year. The report comprehensively reviews the latest developments in Germany's lega
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit) and the national gambling support organization AGOG jointly released a survey revealing significant gaps in the country's problem gambling prevention and control. Among the 139 respondents, 81% started gambling before the age of 24, and 46% even engage
According to reports from multiple Japanese media outlets, due to the rapid spread of overseas online gambling activities in Japan, the Japanese government has officially requested eight countries and regions, including Canada, Malta, and Curaçao, to prohibit licensed gambling websites from providin
As the Chinese game industry's overseas strategy matures, the United States has become a key battleground for Slots games. According to Sensor Tower data, in Q1 2021, Slots games occupied a significant position in the US App Store's revenue rankings for gambling mobile games; among the top 50 best-s
The Japanese House of Representatives recently passed a new bill that aims to completely ban the access and operation of online casino websites within the country. This move comes against the backdrop of increasingly prominent concerns about the harms of gambling nationwide.The bill received strong
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Isle of Man has recently released a special report indicating that online gambling platforms are increasingly becoming high-risk channels for money laundering (ML), terrorism financing (TF), and proliferation financing (PF). This report is a significant m
Recently, the Thai police launched a large-scale raid and successfully dismantled a major online gambling group spanning five provinces, arresting 13 suspects and seizing assets worth over 50 million Thai Baht (approximately 1.96 million Singapore dollars).According to the Bangkok Post, Major Gener
The Swedish horse racing monopoly AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) and the Finnish Equestrian Federation Suomen Hippos have established an online gambling joint venture (JV) to welcome the reform of the Finnish gambling industry.The Finnish sports betting joint venture of ATG (yet to be named) will provide
The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced an investigation into illegal gambling promotions published in magazines and online newspapers over the past six months. The Authority received reports that articles were published enticing readers to play games without regi
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken further action against illegal online gambling operators, asking Australian Internet Service Providers (ISP) to block more websites.The latest enforcement measures were taken after investigations confirmed that these websites' operat
Online Gambling in the PhilippinesThe Philippines has become a significant force in the global iGaming industry, solidifying its reputation as a major player in the Asia-Pacific region. Driven by technological advancements, shifts in consumer behavior, and strong government support, the industry ha
