The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has released a new report indicating that licensed online gambling has become a significant source of revenue for the national treasury, while also warning of the potential risks posed by illegal operators.From January to July 2025, the total
The Philippine gaming regulatory body PAGCOR has released the latest data showing that in the first seven months before 2025, the Philippine online gaming industry has contributed 69 billion pesos (approximately 1.2 billion USD/12 billion RMB) in license fees, becoming a significant pillar of govern
The latest survey by the Philippine research institute The Fourth Wall shows that illegal online gambling has fully penetrated the country, with about 90% of the population able to access unregulated platforms almost without identity verification. This low-threshold environment allows a large number
Indonesian authorities are intensifying efforts to combat illegal online gambling. The National Police Criminal Investigation Department recently announced that it has frozen a total of approximately 154.3 billion Indonesian Rupiah (US$9.5 million) in funds, which are distributed across 811 bank acc
General Kittirat Panphet, the Chief of the Royal Thai Police, issued a "most urgent" police memorandum on August 28, 2025, ordering a comprehensive investigation into a repeatedly raided but still illegally operating casino in the Don Mueang area, and vowed to punish police officers involved or negl
The Institute for the Regulation of Gambling and Hazardous Habits (IPRHH) has released a detailed report expressing serious concerns about the extent of unlicensed gambling in Slovakia. This report, co-authored by IPRHH and the Institute of Sociology at the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV), is Slova
On the evening of August 27, the Thailand Provincial Administrative Office launched a special operation called "Singh Prab Pyot," raiding a popular casino located in Soi Songprapa 1, Don Mueang area, Bangkok. Previously disguised as a five-a-side football pitch named "Kiat Don Mueang," the interior
India's recently passed bill banning online real-money gambling is awaiting the president's signature, having swiftly passed through both houses of parliament, causing industry shock and international attention.The legislation, named "Online Gaming Promotion and Regulation Act (2025)," was submitte
The Greek government recently announced a comprehensive plan to combat illegal gambling activities, aimed at strengthening the regulation and prosecution of unlicensed online and offline gambling operators. The Ministry of Economy and Finance has been tasked with establishing a new legal framework t
Recently, the police in Chonburi Province, Thailand, successfully cracked down on an illegal casino operated by foreigners following complaints from villagers. The villagers had repeatedly reported that a large number of vehicles were blocking the roads and leaving trash, severely disrupting daily l
In the ongoing crackdown on illegal gambling, the Colombian gaming regulatory authority Coljuegos seized 628 illegal gambling devices in Atlántico and Meta provinces, preventing an estimated annual loss of about 520 million Colombian pesos (approximately $129,184) to the healthcare system.Coljuegos
Global renowned game supplier JILI Game Provider (part of International Games System Co., with a market value of 7.2 billion USD) and Evolution AB (part of Entain PLC, valued at 7.6 billion USD) are being accused of providing core content support for illegal online gambling in the Philippines. Accor
The Philippine online gambling industry is facing unprecedented pressure. Unlike the offshore gambling that was banned last year, domestic online gambling refers to online gambling that is registered and operated targeting the local market. The Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP) has required e-wa
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) of the Philippines has issued a departmental memorandum explicitly prohibiting the use of government cash assistance for any form of gambling. Minister Rex Gatchalian emphasized in a public statement that the core goal of cash assistance is to
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease and desist orders to 15 unlicensed online gambling platforms for offering casino-style games or interactive betting to Michigan residents without authorization.The operators involved include 7 Bit Casino, Avia Games Inc., Grande Vegas Casino,
The American Gaming Association (AGA) latest analysis shows that illegal gambling still accounts for nearly one-third of the U.S. market share, causing an annual loss of about $15 billion in tax revenue for various states.According to the report, Americans bet a total of $673.6 billion annually at
