In the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of 2025, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. did not mention the controversial issue of online gambling, sparking heated discussions across all sectors of society. The Presidential Palace later clarified that the President was not deliberately a
In the context of the Brazilian government intensifying the regulation of gambling promotions, BetMGM's legal affairs chief Eduardo Ludmer warned that a complete ban on influencers participating in gambling promotions could backfire, exacerbating the expansion of the illegal gambling market.In May t
The Philippines' Department of Finance is brewing stricter regulatory policies for the online gambling industry and plans to significantly increase the current 25% licensing fee to up to 40%. This move aims to increase fiscal revenue while responding to the recent severe warning from the Department
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) recently issued formal warnings to licensed operators ZEbet and Starcasino for using improper terms to restrict player withdrawals, violating relevant regulatory provisions.The incident originated from a player complaint stating that ZEbet refuse
SOFTSWISS's latest report on the South African online gambling market reveals key data and trends of Africa's most mature gambling market. The report indicates that by the end of 2025, the total gambling revenue in South Africa is expected to reach 3.63 billion euros, with online gambling contributi
To reduce reputational risk and maintain the image of the police, the Zimbabwe National Police recently issued a ban, explicitly prohibiting officers from entering betting stations in uniform or participating in any form of gambling activities.This ban was announced by Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the
Since the official opening of online gambling in the Netherlands in 2021, the government has quickly introduced a series of restrictive measures, from advertising bans to sponsorship bans, to deposit limits and affordability checks. Today, legal gambling operators are facing severe pressures such as
Philippine Senator Raffy Tulfo recently issued a strong call for the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to immediately remove all gambling-related outdoor advertisements and promotional materials nationwide, including those from legally licensed operators. He emphasized that the co
While the Philippine government raises the regulatory banner on one hand, targeting online gambling platforms primarily funded by Chinese capital (POGO), and on the other hand loudly claims that the gambling industry generates over a hundred billion pesos in revenue annually and is vital for the nat
After successfully establishing itself in the Canadian, Australian, and South Asian markets, the gambling comparison platform BettingTop10 has officially announced its expansion into New Zealand. Since the beginning of 2025, its Canadian website traffic has increased by 260%, prompting the company t
The Brazilian Senate will convene tomorrow to discuss a highly anticipated new bill that covers comprehensive regulation of physical casinos, bingo games, and horse racing activities. This marks a further step towards the full institutional development of Brazil's gambling industry, building on the
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has imposed a fine of £3.9 million (approximately $5.32 million) on gaming provider Celton Manx and revoked its license due to a series of systemic failures in anti-money laundering compliance.Since the investigation began in October 2024, the GS
Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) face another setback in Cebu. On July 9, Cebu City Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeña announced that the city council will start revising several previously passed local regulations that support the POGO business, in response to national measures to regulate the indu
New Zealand's Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden, recently proposed a licensing bill aimed at regulating online casino gambling in Parliament, marking the first step into formal regulation in this area.The bill plans to issue up to 15 online casino licenses through an auction process, w
During the critical phase of preparing the regulatory system to go live, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) and the Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Commission officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen joint regulation of cross-border gambling operators. This i
The Brazilian Ministry of Finance's Secretariat of Awards and Betting (SPA) has officially granted TQJ-PAR Participações Societárias SA a fixed-odds betting operating license, allowing it to conduct online and physical betting operations in the country until December 31, 2029.This authorization cov
