South Korea's Democratic Party has once again launched a regulatory offensive against in-game monetization systems, proposing a revised "Game Industry Promotion Act" aimed directly at the criticized "gacha" mechanisms likened to gambling.According to Inven Global, the amendment submitted by party le
The chairman of the Brazilian National Association of Gambling and Lotteries (ANJL), Plínio Lemos Jorge, in an exclusive interview with Focus Gaming News, stated that promoting regulated casino operations would significantly boost tourism development and generate substantial revenue for states and m
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) of the Philippines recently made a strong appeal to Congress during a House Appropriations Committee meeting to push for legislation that completely bans government officials from participating in any form of online gambling activities, especially during work hours
More than 50 major sports organizations in New Zealand have jointly called for a reconsideration of the latest "Online Casino Gambling Act" (OCG), warning that the act could lead to a loss of at least NZ$150 million (about US$97 million) in community sports funding.Leaders from the sports community,
As the Kenyan National Assembly proposes raising the legal gambling age from 18 to 21, it has sparked intense opposition locally. People in various places have held rallies protesting the amendment plan, emphasizing that "adults should have the freedom to decide whether to participate in gambling."T
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did not mention the issue of online gambling in his recent fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), causing strong dissatisfaction among several senators. Facing this highly controversial social issue, the president's "silence" was criticized as "avoiding
The Social Security and Family Committee of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies recently approved a significant legislative proposal to establish a "National Comprehensive Assistance Program for Gambling Disorder," aimed at providing free treatment and social support for gambling addicts through the U
The Philippine legislature is currently spearheading a comprehensive ban on online gambling. Recent developments indicate that a bill aimed at completely prohibiting both online and offline gambling activities has garnered support from several influential members of both the Senate and the House, ma
The New Zealand government is pushing a key piece of legislation—the Online Casino Gambling Act—to address the increasing infiltration of offshore gambling platforms into the domestic population. Once passed, the act will issue up to 15 legal online casino licenses over the next three years, marking
The New Jersey Senate recently passed a significant bill that bans lottery gambling activities and significantly raises the tax rate for sports betting and online casino operators to 19.75%. This tax adjustment, up from the previous 13% (online gambling) and 15% (sports betting), is expected to have
New Zealand's Parliament recently passed an amendment to the "2020 Racing Industry Act," officially granting TAB NZ exclusive rights to operate online sports and racing betting in the country. This transformative move will further solidify TAB's position as the only legal online betting platform in
The Thai government recently reiterated its commitment to advancing the proposed integrated entertainment center project, planning to formally submit the relevant legislative bill to the parliament next month. Despite opposition from some political figures, particularly from the People's Party of Th
Former Philippine President Anti-Corruption Commission member and current CEO of Capstone Intel, Nicasio Conti, recently warned that online gambling has become a "silent plague" that is quietly eroding Philippine society. He called on authorities to not only crack down on illegal online gambling but
Maine legislators will reconsider a bill authorizing online casinos at the upcoming special legislative session, despite the proposal being previously shelved.The bill, known as LD 1164, was introduced by Representative Ambureen Rana and was originally scheduled for review in April, but was temporar
The House of Representatives of the Philippines' Quadripartite Committee convened its final hearing on June 9, officially announcing the completion of five key legislative bills. These bills focus on areas of high social concern, including extrajudicial killings, offshore gambling (POGO), land fraud
Ohio is about to experience significant changes in online gambling. Brian Stewart, the Republican chair of the House Finance Committee, announced the introduction of House Bill 298 (HB 298), which aims to legalize online slots and card games (i.e., iGaming). However, the new regulations only allow e
