Location: Asia

Philippine district official accused of online gambling with public funds

29 January 2026 at 7:13am UTC-5
A district official in the Sarangani Province of the Philippines has been accused of using PHP600,000 to fund online casino gambling. The alleged misuse of funds occurred in ...

Indonesian Police Chief blames FOMO and unemployment for rise in online gambling

27 January 2026 at 7:41am UTC-5
Indonesia’s National Police force has reported a significant increase in online gambling cases, with authorities linking the rise to unemployment and a ‘fear of missing out ...
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Bloomberry Resorts’ online casino partners with Gioco to launch local-themed games

27 January 2026 at 5:34am UTC-5
Bloomberry Resorts’ online casino, MegaFUNalo, has partnered with Philippine gaming studio Gioco to integrate the studio's games on its platform. Gioco’s locally developed ...

PAGCOR sets revenue share rates for sportsbook operators

26 January 2026 at 7:40am UTC-5
Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR has updated its revenue contribution to be paid by licensed bookmakers operating in the country, according to PhilStar Global. Jessa Mariz ...
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PAGCOR pushes for stricter regulation of the igaming sector

26 January 2026 at 7:03am UTC-5
Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR has emphasized the need for more regulatory enforcement in the igaming industry to help sustain growth in the sector. Speaking at ICE ...

PAGCOR pledges 5% income remittance to Philippine Sports Commission

23 January 2026 at 6:38am UTC-5
Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR will start remitting 5% of its monthly gross income to the National Sports Development Fund of the Philippine Sports Commission from this ...
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Cebu City Councillor proposes fines for those found advertising online gambling in public

23 January 2026 at 6:16am UTC-5
Philippine Cebu City Councillor Joe Garganera has proposed fines for gambling companies found advertising in public and private spaces. The Cebu City Anti-Gaming Ordinance ...

Thai Ministry of Digital Economy removes 180,000 illegal gambling websites since October

22 January 2026 at 7:15am UTC-5
The Ministry of Digital Economy in Thailand announced that, since 1 October, the Thai government has shut down 180,000 illegal gambling websites as it continues to crack down on ...

ICE: PAGCOR preparing position paper outlining case for central bank to restore online gaming links to e-wallets

21 January 2026 at 10:28am UTC-5
Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR is compiling a position paper that it plans to present to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) – the central bank – in a bid to have it ...

DigiPlus launches Manny Pacquiao igaming titles

21 January 2026 at 7:53am UTC-5
Philippine online gambling operator DigiPlus Interactive has launched a series of digital casino games in association with boxer Manny Pacquiao. The games, which will be ...

PAGCOR financial rules are expected to prompt consolidation

21 January 2026 at 7:14am UTC-5
Operating fees recently introduced by the Philippine gaming regulator, PAGCOR, may reshape the country’s online gaming landscape in 2026, according to reports. PAGCOR ...

India Supreme Court yet to hear petitions on the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act

20 January 2026 at 8:07am UTC-5
India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act has yet to be formally published, leaving online skill-gaming companies in regulatory uncertainty. According to ...

Myanmar repatriates 45 individuals following online gambling scheme

20 January 2026 at 6:41am UTC-5
Forty-five foreign nationals have been deported from Myanmar for committing various online crimes, including online gambling and telecom fraud, in the Myawady–Shwe Kokko region ...

Data shows India struggling to beat offshore betting sites

19 January 2026 at 7:47am UTC-5
Data from India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology shows that offshore igaming sites are attracting significant traffic from India, despite the government ...

Indian authorities file charges against Pakistani gambling platform

19 January 2026 at 7:26am UTC-5
India’s law enforcement body, the Enforcement Directorate, has filed charges against ibetting site Magicwin in connection with an alleged money laundering case, according to The ...