What’s Happening in the Philippines, Local News and Philippine People
(AsiaGameHub) – The 2026 legislative session in Florida concluded without the passage of any bills targeting illegal gambling. While several proposals moved forward, with one even passing both chambers in differing versions, no legislation was enacted before the session
More(AsiaGameHub) – Elon Musk has outlined plans for a chip production project involving Tesla and SpaceX. The proposed facility, named Terafab, would be constructed near Tesla’s operations in Austin, with the aim of fulfilling internal demand for AI and
More(AsiaGameHub) – Maestro has introduced Mezzamine, a Bitcoin credit platform designed around Bitcoin mining economics. The offering targets institutional investors who wish to generate yield from idle BTC, while also providing mining firms with an additional avenue for obtaining
More(AsiaGameHub) – Hailey Welch has spoken out about the aftermath of the HAWK memecoin’s collapse, connecting the incident to months of public backlash, threats, and legal scrutiny surrounding the unsuccessful token launch. Good to Know HAWK was launched in
More(AsiaGameHub) – PENN Entertainment intends to launch Hollywood Casino Aurora on June 24, pending regulatory clearance. This new land-based venue in Aurora will succeed the enduring riverboat establishment on the Fox River, introducing an expanded entertainment scope to the
More(AsiaGameHub) – Allwyn is seeking alternative methods to develop its own sportsbook technology following the termination of its agreement with Novibet. This development was shared during the group’s FY25 earnings call, where company leaders also highlighted PrizePicks as a
More(AsiaGameHub) – A Nevada court has provided state regulators with a recent victory in the ongoing dispute concerning prediction markets. Following a temporary restraining order issued on Friday, Kalshi is now prohibited from offering contracts related to sports, elections,
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(AsiaGameHub) – The owner of the Okada Manila casino is looking to expand its presence throughout the Philippines via a new online casino platform. Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment has announced plans to roll out Okada Play to “seize
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(AsiaGameHub) – Alea has entered a partnership with online slot provider 1spin4win, expanding its content library for its operator partners. More than 190 classic-style slots from the studio will be added to the iGaming aggregator, including fruit-themed games, adventure
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(AsiaGameHub) – Philippine lawmakers are aiming to bolster the nation’s anti-money laundering legislation via a new amendment that could bring stricter enforcement against online gambling operators. Senator Joel Villanueva has filed an amendment to the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA),
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(AsiaGameHub) – The iGaming sector is navigating a landscape defined by artificial intelligence, escalating expenses, and rigorous regulations. These forces are transforming the industry’s financial models and compelling operators to reconsider the fundamental approaches to building, scaling, and managing
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(AsiaGameHub) – SBC, in partnership with SMH Global, has announced the highly anticipated SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026, set to take place on July 15–16 at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace. Building on the success of the 2025 event,
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(AsiaGameHub) – New South Wales (NSW) has pioneered in Australia by greenlighting facial recognition technology for deployment in pubs, clubs, and other adult venues. This decision establishes new protections for gambling operations prior to the implementation of the statewide
More(AsiaGameHub) – The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has made another ruling concerning how member state laws apply to recovering and compensating online gambling losses. A ruling by Cypriot Advocate General (AG) Nicholas Emiliou states that: “A sports betting
More(AsiaGameHub) – Lawmakers in Kazakhstan are looking to attract foreign visitors by launching four new casino zones. Per the new regulation, these zones will be situated in well-known tourist destinations. They include the Mangistau region along the Caspian Sea
More(AsiaGameHub) – One of Europe’s biggest gaming hubs is set to see changes now that Gibraltar’s parliament has approved the first reading of the 2025 Gaming Bill. The new law aims to replace the 2005 Gambling Act and usher
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