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 well-known online betting platform Betfair recently confirmed that its database was subjected to a cyber attack in mid-July, resulting in the illegal acquisition of information from nearly 800,000 users. This incident primarily affected users in the UK and Ireland, becoming one of the successive
In the strictly regulated Swedish online gambling market, Casinobonusar.nu has become an essential platform for players to navigate the gray areas and compliance boundaries. Since its launch in 2013, the platform has continuously provided Swedish players with transparent comparisons of deposit bonus
Offline lottery sales in San Juan Province, Argentina, are facing severe challenges. The San Juan Lottery Agency Association (CALA) recently issued a warning that on-site betting volumes are continuously declining, and if they cannot quickly participate in online gambling regulation and operation, t
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28. This speech marks the midpoint of his term and could be a critical juncture for turning around his governance ratings and reshaping public trust. Jean Encinas-Franco, a political science
The Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs reported that 603,999 households currently receiving government aid have been flagged for suspected involvement in online gambling and will undergo further assessment in the third quarter.This data comes from the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Ce
Allwyn International, headquartered in Switzerland, recently announced that it has completed the sale of its casino assets in Germany and Australia, further focusing on the lottery and online gambling markets. Additionally, the company has reached an agreement to acquire the remaining 15.51% minorit
According to the "Inquirer", the Philippine government is considering requiring all licensed online gambling operators to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to enhance industry transparency and accountability mechanisms. Finance Minister Ralph Recto stated that mandatory listing would help
Recently, the Philippine socio-cultural research company "Fourth Wall" released a survey targeting national online gambling users. The results show that among the more than a thousand players surveyed, the majority prefer to choose regulated, legal platforms to avoid scams and legal risks.During the
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
Indonesian police recently dismantled a transnational online gambling syndicate linked to China and Cambodia, arresting 22 suspects across West Java Province. The group operated illegal gambling websites such as "Akasia899" and "Tanjung899," illegally profiting up to 20 billion Rupiah (approximately
Cambodian Chinese tycoon and "Lord" Ly Yong Phat is once again embroiled in controversy. According to the Cambodia Daily, Ly Yong Phat is suspected of selling two strategic plots of land in Krong Poi Pet at high prices to a Chinese company for the construction and operation of an illegal online gamb
The Philippine government is brewing major regulatory changes for the online gambling industry. According to Philippine media, authorities plan to require all licensed online gambling operators to be listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to enhance industry transparency and accountability me
The gambling industry in Tunisia is steadily rising, becoming a key growth point in the digital entertainment landscape of North Africa. With the combined effects of technological advancement and tourism recovery, the country's gambling market is expected to maintain a compound annual growth rate (C
The high echelons of the Catholic Church in the Philippines have harshly criticized the policy of legalizing gambling. Pablo Virgilio "Ambo" David, the chairman of the Catholic Bishops' Conference and the Cardinal of the Archdiocese of Caloocan in Metro Manila, recently lashed out at the Philippine
The local online gambling industry in the Philippines is facing unprecedented policy pressure, with the Presidential Palace, legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, churches, and civic groups converging to form a powerful "ban coalition".President Marcos Jr. has indicated that he is "thoroughly st
