What’s Happening in the Philippines, Local News and Philippine People
(AsiaGameHub) – Information from Brazil’s Ministry of Finance reveals that the majority of individuals using sports betting and online gaming sites spend moderate sums monthly. The data also provides a more detailed picture of age and gender distributions within
More(AsiaGameHub) – Maryland legislators have advanced two bills targeting sweepstakes casinos through the House, forwarding both to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee. Concurrently, a distinct initiative to legalize online casinos stalled ahead of a crucial legislative deadline. Good
More(AsiaGameHub) – bet365 has departed the American Gaming Association, adding another high-profile operator to the string of member losses the trade group has seen in recent months. This exit follows the departures of FanDuel and DraftKings, as the U.S.
More(AsiaGameHub) – Alberta has established significant deadlines for operators seeking to participate in a regulated market for online sports betting and casino games. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) has issued new guidance that clarifies the timeline
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(AsiaGameHub) – The dismissal of the adviser responsible for an administrative mistake that will cost Estonia €4 million was described as ‘unavoidable and necessary’ by Chancellery Director Antero Habicht. An error in Estonia’s Gambling Tax Act mistakenly exempted online
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(AsiaGameHub) – iGP has expanded its content library with new iGaming titles after entering a fresh partnership with game provider Gamzix. Under the agreement, mobile-first titles from the studio will be added to the iGaming aggregator’s platform, with a
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(AsiaGameHub) – Digitain is strengthening its position in the Bulgarian iGaming market after obtaining both manufacturer and importer licences from the nation’s gambling regulator. The manufacturer licence enables the provider to distribute its internally developed products to Bulgarian-licensed operators,
More(AsiaGameHub) – Sportradar is transforming its iGaming services with the introduction of Playradar, a new brand created to unify sportsbook and casino offerings for global operators. Playradar will provide operators with a ‘fully-integrated ecosystem of cross-vertical gaming experiences’, under
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(AsiaGameHub) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been certified as the first gaming testing company by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). GLI will be tasked with testing and certifying iGaming platforms across the Philippines’ gaming market, as
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(AsiaGameHub) – From compliance experts mimicking Calzaghe to PR directors striking like Pernell Whitaker, the iGaming sector has developed a strong enthusiasm for combat sports in recent times. This goes well beyond simply enjoying a fight. According to the
More(AsiaGameHub) – IGT has verified a global workforce reduction of 700 employees, representing roughly 10% of its staff, as a component of business restructuring initiatives aimed at future expansion. An IGT spokesperson informed iGaming Expert that the job cuts
More(AsiaGameHub) – India’s government has ongoing efforts to fight the nation’s black market, blocking around 300 websites that promote illegal gambling and betting. Per the Economic Times, online sports betting sites, casino applications, and betting exchanges were among the
More(AsiaGameHub) – A social media content creator based in Thailand has been handed a prison sentence after being convicted of unlawfully promoting gambling services to her followers. According to reports from Thaiger News, 24-year-old Narumon “Mind”, who has more
More(AsiaGameHub) – NagaCorp saw a significant increase in its 2025 earnings, driven by improved revenue and EBITDA across various sectors at its NagaWorld complex in Phnom Penh. The growth was fueled by robust mass-market results, increased VIP engagement, and
More(AsiaGameHub) – Taiwanese law enforcement officials announced they dismantled a cross-border money laundering operation connected to illicit online gambling. The authorities estimate that the criminal organization transferred approximately TWD33 billion, equivalent to roughly US$1.03 billion, via transactions at Macau
More(AsiaGameHub) – Pagcor has designated Gaming Laboratories International LLC as the first independent testing laboratory for iGaming in the Philippines. This approval comes as the regulator intensifies oversight of the rapidly growing online gaming market. Good to Know GLI
More(AsiaGameHub) – Alumni of the prediction market platform Kalshi are securing as much as $35 million for a new venture fund dedicated to startups in the prediction market space. This initiative serves as a further indicator that investor attention
More(AsiaGameHub) – IGT is eliminating approximately 700 positions across its global operations, as per an internal memo distributed Monday by chief executive Hector Fernandez. This reduction comes after a review of operations following the merger of IGT’s gaming and
More(AsiaGameHub) – According to fresh data from StreamHatchet, Stake was significantly ahead of all other operators in gambling-focused stream titles at the beginning of 2026. The report highlights a substantial divide between Stake and the competition, while also indicating
More(AsiaGameHub) – Polymarket has revised its rulebook amid growing pressure regarding the integrity of prediction markets. On Monday, the company announced it had implemented Enhanced Market Integrity Rules across both its DeFi platform and its CFTC-regulated U.S. exchange, introducing
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