Industry
September 5, 2025
India Hikes GST on Real Money Gaming and Betting to 40%
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has given the green light to a big jump in taxes on activities like online real money gaming, casinos, lotteries, race clubs, and betting. The rate will climb from 28% to 40% starting September 22. This change is the second major update in less than two years. Gambling […]
Legal
September 4, 2025
Malaysian Police Bust Illegal Online Gambling Ring, Arrest 34
Selangor police busted an illegal online gambling ring in Malaysia, and have apprehended 34 individuals linked to the illicit activities operating out of a terraced house in Sungai Buloh. Illegal Gambling Ring Busted in Malaysia According to The Malay Mail, the suspects comprise 29 men and five women, aged between 19 and 33. Notably, almost […]
Casino
September 4, 2025
PAGCOR Vows to Eradicate Illegal Gambling, as Contributions from Legal Market Increase
PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco has said that the regulator will now seek further action to limit the reach of the offshore and illegal gambling market in the Philippines. This comes amid the latest results from the watchdog, which said that licensed sites have contributed about $1.20 billion in license fees through July 2025. […]
Sports
September 4, 2025
UFC Fight Nights Heads to Galaxy Arena for 2026-2029 Series
Galaxy Entertainment Group has confirmed that it will be hosting UFC Fight Nights at Macau’s Galaxy Arena from 2026 through 2029, part of a new multi-year partnership with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. UFC Secures Another Business Masterstroke in Macau This is an important step forward for both companies, as they seek to expand their entertainment […]
Casino
September 3, 2025
PAGCOR Hacked, List of 560K Prohibited Individuals Impacted
The Philippine gambling regulator, PAGCOR, has confirmed a qualified data breach that has resulted in the leaking of the watchdog’s National Database of Restricted Persons, although it has refuted accusations that its systems have been breached. The list is essentially a centralized data trove that stores the names of people who may not gamble legally […]
Industry
September 3, 2025
India Trade Group Cautions New RMG Ban to Have Ripple Effect on Gaming Industry
A new law was passed in India that bans all forms of Real Money Gaming (RMG). The Indian government passed this law to try to deal with concerns of addiction and financial issues that have been developing through the use of various gambling and gaming platforms. India’s RMG Industry’s Meteoric Rise Comes Crashing Down on […]
Industry
September 2, 2025
Kazakhstan Could Criminalize Influencers Promoting Gambling Content
Kazakhstan is debating whether it should pursue criminal charges against influencers who promote gambling across social media and online. The measure could seem exaggerated, but Kazakhstan is hardly the only jurisdiction to take a dim view of this practice. Kazakhstan Seeks to Stamp Out Illegal Gambling Ads A new survey commissioned by GambleAware, a UK […]
Casino
September 2, 2025
55% of Filipino Gamblers, Unaware of Risks Tied to Illegal Sites
A new study from Filipino sociocultural research firm The Fourth Wall shows that many online gambling players in the Philippines are unaware of the risks tied to unregulated platforms, leaving them vulnerable to financial losses, privacy breaches, and underage exposure. The study, published on Tuesday, revealed a clear knowledge gap among players. Over half of […]
Legal
August 29, 2025
A23 Challenges India’s Controversial Gaming Ban
A week ago, India passed a fresh bill that outlines a full ban on online money-based games, effectively ending the local skill games industry overnight. This controversial decision met fierce opposition from the industry, which has finally struck back. India Ended Gaming with a Sweeping Bill While India has had a strict prohibition of online […]
Casino
August 29, 2025
Sands China Holds Festivities for Its 1.1 Billionth Visitor
Sands China, the Macau-facing subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands, announced that it has welcomed its 1.1 billionth guest. The visitor was celebrated by the company and offered a variety of exclusive experiences. Sands China Celebrates Its 1.1 Billionth Visitor Since opening its first casino hotel in 2004, Sands China has grown into a local powerhouse. […]
