The Thai government is advancing legislation on the legalization of casinos, planning to introduce strict financial regulatory mechanisms within integrated entertainment resorts to ensure that gambling activities are controlled. According to the Bangkok Post, the proposal is currently under parliame
On May 20, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of South Korea approved a major reform plan for the Gangwon Land Casino, significantly raising the maximum betting limits for blackjack and Texas Hold'em poker tables from 100,000 KRW ($71.9) to 300,000 KRW ($215.7), with the new regulations bei
Former Philippine anti-corruption commissioner and deputy director of the Maritime Industry Authority, Nicasio “Nick” Conti, recently warned that government aid intended to help the impoverished population is increasingly flowing into local online gambling platforms, effectively becoming "state-sanc
IntroductionIn recent years, the online iGaming market in Asia has expanded rapidly, with the Philippines and Thailand as important gaming markets in Southeast Asia. Despite adopting different regulatory models, their geographical proximity, cultural similarities, and complementary market demands h
The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) recently raided a hotel in Pasay City, discovering several South Koreans allegedly involved in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) activities, and recommended the closure of the hotel. Additionally, authorities found that one of the suspe
The Chilean Gaming Control Board (SCJ) has initiated the detailed process for issuing new casino operating licenses, providing opportunities for businesses to participate in the country's evolving gaming industry. This announcement comes as the licenses held by Casino de Juegos Coyhaique SA and Rant
Following the POGO ban, many gray industry personnel chose to seek opportunities in Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka, a country dominated by tourism and services, why has it become the choice for gray industry personnel? There are five reasons:1. Geographical advantage: Sri Lanka is located in the center of the
In the UAE, the gambling market is rapidly developing, and the latest news shows that three more companies have obtained important supplier licenses related to gambling, further promoting the commercial gambling business in the region.The UAE Commercial Gambling Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has issu
The government hopes that, along with other measures, the increase will help raise around EUR 500m.France.- The French Senate voted in favor of the government's proposal to increase the gambling tax. The proposal had been rejected by parliamentarians, but has now been approved by the Senate after a
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has been committed to maintaining high standards of customer data security, a topic discussed at their recent remote public meeting. The regulatory body is currently considering implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for online sports betting account
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