What’s Happening in the Philippines, Local News and Philippine People
(AsiaGameHub) – Sports betting activity in Missouri slowed significantly in February, as betting volume, revenue, and promotional expenditures all decreased compared to January. Despite this drop, the market still surpassed $1 billion in total wagers over its initial three
More(AsiaGameHub) – A recent national survey indicates that prediction markets continue to face challenges with public trust, particularly when sports contracts begin to resemble traditional betting. The poll revealed widespread apprehension regarding consumer protection measures, age restrictions, and whether
More(AsiaGameHub) – Alberta has officially designated July 13 as the commencement date for its regulated online gambling sector, providing private casino and sportsbook firms with a definitive timeline to begin operations under the province’s new licensing structure. Dale Nally,
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(AsiaGameHub) – Louisiana legislators are taking steps to provide prosecutors with more robust tools to pursue illegal gambling cases. A measure that cleared the House would add multiple gambling-related offenses to the state’s racketeering legislation, making it simpler to
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(AsiaGameHub) – The ongoing dispute concerning the implementation of the new statutory levy for gambling harms has intensified, following confirmation from Gamban that it will not receive funding. Gamban, formerly supported by GambleAware, expressed disapproval of OHID‘s choice to
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(AsiaGameHub) – The New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has once more extended the license suspension for The Star Entertainment Group’s Sydney-based casino. On March 12, the NICC received a pathway-to-suitability submission from The Star Sydney, where the
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(AsiaGameHub) – Swedish gambling industry stakeholders are being encouraged to adopt more evidence-based strategies to address problem gambling, as recent analysis underscores the intricate risk profiles that influence player habits. Collaboration between regulators, operators, and public health authorities is
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(AsiaGameHub) – The UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has utilized Unexplained Wealth Orders and Interim Freezing Orders to freeze the assets of a wanted Chinese national, who allegedly has connections to an illegal gambling network operating across China. Previously
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(AsiaGameHub) – Rumors have been swirling throughout Spain and Latin America ever since news broke last week that Grupo Codere has brought on advisors to oversee a $2.3bn (£1.7bn) sale process. While the asset is appealing thanks to the
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(AsiaGameHub) – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has issued a memorandum delaying the rollout of the new monthly minimum guaranteed fee (MGF) for licensed online operators by two months, according to reports. As reported by Inside Asian
More(AsiaGameHub) – A recent Quinnipiac University survey reveals a significant divide in American attitudes toward artificial intelligence. While adoption of AI tools for tasks like research, writing, professional duties, and data analysis is rising, a majority remain distrustful of
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(AsiaGameHub) – Meta has begun a trial of a paid subscription service for Instagram, named Instagram Plus, in a limited number of countries, as reported by TechCrunch. This test introduces enhanced Story capabilities and represents a new avenue for
More(AsiaGameHub) – A new proposition from the U.S. Department of Labor could simplify the process for retirement schemes to incorporate Bitcoin and other digital assets. If adopted, this regulation would offer plan administrators a more defined route to evaluate
More(AsiaGameHub) – BGaming has launched Sugar Merge Up, a new slot game that expands on the gameplay foundation of Merge Up 2 while adding an extra layer of bonus content. This new release brings back the iconic Merge Up
More(AsiaGameHub) – METABORA GAMES has unveiled BORA DEEPS v2.0, an enhanced iteration of its worldwide gamer interaction platform, designed to integrate gameplay with incentives throughout an expanded blockchain gaming environment. This latest update introduces additional game-connected quests, readily playable
More(AsiaGameHub) – A recent study from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York presents challenging figures for legislators and industry operators. The report associates the legalization of sports betting with declining household credit health, with particularly pronounced effects among
More(AsiaGameHub) – Neymar has returned to the headlines, though not for his on-field performance. The Santos striker allegedly devoted his rest day to an extended online poker marathon following his omission from the Cruzeiro fixture due to workload concerns.
More(AsiaGameHub) – Macau has given its approval for three new baccarat side bets, providing casinos with an expanded array of supplementary wagering choices as these additional wagers continue to proliferate across the market. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau
More(AsiaGameHub) – Animoca Brands has launched early access for AliBAE, a new build-and-earn platform that leverages Alibaba Qwen models to help creators produce content and apps before competing for token rewards. The rollout includes 100,000 CHECK tokens distributed across
More(AsiaGameHub) – BetMGM is scaling back on credit card deposits in the US. As of March 31, customers will no longer be able to add new credit cards to their accounts, and the operator stated that the broader phaseout
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