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Total Philippines gambling ad ban seen handing market back to illegal operators, data from five countries show

25 August 2026 at 6:09am UTC-4
In a special article, CiG's expert contributor Tonet Quiogue outlines the repercussions of gambling advertising bans, the methods being deployed to avoid gambling harm in the ...

PAGCOR fines igaming group over iPhone giveaway by top influencer Ivana Alawi

24 August 2026 at 6:43am UTC-4
The Philippines’ gaming regulator has fined an igaming company PHP1 million over an unauthorized mobile phone giveaway by top influencer Ivana Alawi, as well as ordering the ...
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Evolution urges shareholders not to accept mandatory cash takeover bid from billionaire Kenneth Dart-backed company

24 August 2026 at 6:05am UTC-4
Gaming technology group Evolution has urged shareholders to not accept a cash offer of about SEK131.7 billion, after investment group Candle Lake – led by billionaire Kenneth ...

FC Bayern enters multi-year partnership with Asian igaming group Mega Casino World

24 August 2026 at 5:47am UTC-4
German football team FC Bayern Munich has entered into a three-year deal with Asian igaming group Mega Casino World (MCW), becoming its Official Regional Partner across multiple ...
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Booming Games hit with CA$70,000 penalty by AGCO over prohibited auto-play feature

21 August 2026 at 6:24am UTC-4
Casino game provider Booming Games has been handed a CA$70,000 penalty by Ontario’s gambling regulator, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), after a banned auto ...

Report warns potential investors that purchasing PAGCOR-accredited igaming companies is more complicated than it appears

21 August 2026 at 5:42am UTC-4
A moratorium on applications for new online gaming operators in the Philippines and a changed fee structure is causing consolidation in the market, with many owners considering ...

BetMGM launches live dealer casino games streamed from Las Vegas in Alberta

21 August 2026 at 5:02am UTC-4
BetMGM has announced that live dealer casino games streamed from Las Vegas are now available in Canada’s second online regulated market Alberta. The operator notes that ...

Stake, VGW, and Dabble among Australian operators eyeing New Zealand online casino licenses

20 August 2026 at 6:22am UTC-4
Several Australian gambling companies are among the group of operators seeking entry into New Zealand’s upcoming regulated online casino market. Perth-based online gaming ...
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Jefferies analyst reiterates confidence in Rush Street Interactive

19 August 2026 at 12:05pm UTC-4
Turning adversity into opportunity, Jefferies Equity Research analyst David Katz described recent weakness in Rush Street Interactive as a good chance to accumulate the stock. He ...

Handle, win well up in Michigan online sports betting in July

19 August 2026 at 11:55am UTC-4
Online sports betting win and handle soared by double digits in Michigan in July, state results reported by J.P. Morgan analysts on 18 August show. Revenue was US$44 million, a ...

Evoke shareholders back Bally’s Intralot acquisition with 99.91% support

19 August 2026 at 6:59am UTC-4
Shareholders in Evoke have approved a proposed all-share acquisition by Bally’s Intralot, according to a press release from the company. The deal received overwhelming ...

Responsible Online Gaming Association releases marketing and advertising standards

18 August 2026 at 1:15pm UTC-4
The Responsible Online Gaming Association on Tuesday released its Marketing and Advertising Code, representing a commitment by ROGA’s members to uphold a set of consistent ...

Poll finds US gambling participation has fallen 19% since 2016

18 August 2026 at 7:20am UTC-4
A recent poll from analytics and advisory company Gallup found that fewer US adults are partaking in gambling than a decade ago, with 45% of adults reporting to have gambled in ...

DigiPlus taps Teneo as strategic advisor for global expansion

18 August 2026 at 2:41am UTC-4
Philippine online gaming giant DigiPlus has appointed global CEO advisory firm Teneo as its strategic advisor, as the company continues to pursue growth opportunities beyond its ...

UAE gaming regulator signs cooperation pact with financial watchdog

18 August 2026 at 2:35am UTC-4
The UAE's General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi ...