Thai media reported that on the evening of March 25th, around 22:25, the no-confidence motion debate initiated by the opposition officially concluded. After the debate, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her cabinet members took a group photo in the parliamentary hall and were interviewe
The Thai government building has announced the latest developments on the draft of the "Comprehensive Entertainment Center Act (including legal casinos)" and the "Gambling Act".The government stated that the "Gambling Act" draft is currently undergoing the process of listening to opinions from vario
The measure, initially planned as temporary, involves the removal of the VAT exemption on gambling, in addition to two new taxes in other areas with the aim of financing the humanitarian crisis in Catatumbo.Colombia.- From the Ministry of Finance of Colombia, it was announced that the government of
In July last year, the Philippine government implemented a strict ban on offshore gaming operators (POGO), leading to a sharp decline in the POGO industry. This not only stalled the gambling industry but also led to a series of socio-economic issues such as a sluggish rental market, unemployment amo
A grassroots network has initiated a signature collection campaign aimed at promoting a referendum on whether casinos should be legalized in the country.The Secretary-General of the Stop Gambling Foundation, Thanakorn Komkris, stated that the network's goal is to gather at least 50,000 signatures to
The Secretary of Awards and Betting (SPA) published in the Official Gazette this Wednesday (15) the SPA/MF 41 Ordinance, which rectifies a previous norm and defines the procedures for the transfer of funds from the collection of bets. Operators must collect the amounts monthly directly to the legal
In a public hearing of the Human Rights (CDH) and Social Affairs (CAS) Committees of the Senate this Wednesday (11), the Minister of Health, Nísia Trindade, stated that she considers the impact of online betting addiction on mental health and families to be serious. According to her, a department o
The federal government may collect about R$ 8 billion in the coming months from the payment of grants for the authorization to operate betting houses in Brazil. As of last Friday (25/10), 261 sports betting and online gaming companies have requested permission to operate up to three platforms each i
The head of AFAL, Lionel Revelese, expressed his concern due to the government's limited involvement in regulating gaming policies.Uruguay.- The president of the Association of Lottery and Betting Officials (AFAL), Lionel Revelese, voiced his concern about the rise of problem gambling and the lack o
President Lula's government announced on Thursday that it will discuss with the sector restrictions on payments for sports betting and online gambling. The Executive, however, did not detail what could be done. The measures will be taken starting next week, with the blocking of sites scheduled for t
The entity refuted the figures released last week regarding the amounts of bets made by social plan beneficiaries and the size of the betting market in Brazil.Brazil.- The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) issued a statement pointing out "serious errors" in the Central Bank's study
The debate on the social impact of bets has gained another chapter. Senator Alessandro Vieira (MDB-SE) introduced a bill to limit—or even prohibit—online betting by the elderly, people listed in active debt or credit protection registries, and those enrolled in the Federal Government's Single Regist
With the government abolishing online offshore gambling and reducing visa operations, the Philippine government departments are now facing a new wave of DTI and SEC corporate registration applications. Those who are adept at navigating Philippine law know to simply change the method and continue pla
Spelinspektionen urges the Swedish government to carefully analyze the consequences of closing Casino Cosmopol.Following the release of a memorandum, Casino Cosmopol may be shut down. The memorandum has the support of members of the Swedish conservative coalition government, who emphasize the policy
IntroductionAccording to various data and information, there is no doubt that the scale of the online gambling industry in India is expanding rapidly. It is reported that by 2022, the Indian gaming market has reached 1.3 billion US dollars, and it is expected to grow to 3.4 billion US dollars by 20
