Location: Asia
Prediction markets hit legal wall in the Philippines
27 October 2025 at 8:20am UTC-4
While prediction markets have seen rapid growth worldwide, they remain illegal in the Philippines, and there is no immediate sign of that changing.
Under the Philippines ...
UAE reportedly to allow one igaming license per emirate
27 October 2025 at 8:16am UTC-4
As the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) of the United Arab Emirates prepares to launch its igaming market, it has been reported that the regulator will offer ...
Philippines Department of Finance calls for gambling health warnings
24 October 2025 at 8:13am UTC-4
The Philippine Department of Finance has called for the introduction of health warnings to tackle the problem of online gambling addiction.
During a hearing of the House ...
PAGCOR revenue drops 49% after e-wallet delinking bank directive
24 October 2025 at 7:31am UTC-4
Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR has reported a 49% drop in revenue after the removal of online gambling features from popular e-wallet platforms in August.
PAGCOR ...
Indian Supreme Court seeks government input on plea to ban online gambling
24 October 2025 at 7:23am UTC-4
India’s Supreme Court has asked the central government to respond to a public interest litigation that seeks a nationwide ban on online gambling platforms operating under the ...
Bangladesh to shut portals running betting ads immediately
23 October 2025 at 7:36am UTC-4
Bangladeshi media portals found displaying betting advertisements or unsafe content will be closed immediately and without advance warning.
Special Assistant to the Chief ...
Philippine regulator boosts data privacy with National Privacy Commission partnership
23 October 2025 at 7:24am UTC-4
Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR has partnered with the National Privacy Commission to strengthen data protection and regulatory services across the country’s regulated ...
Sri Lanka to establish Gambling Regulatory Authority by June 2026
22 October 2025 at 5:33am UTC-4
Sri Lanka’s new gambling regulator, the Gambling Regulatory Authority, is expected to be established and fully operational by 20 June 2026.
Sri Lanka’s Chair of the ...
Seven South Koreans arrested in Philippine illegal gambling operation
21 October 2025 at 2:17am UTC-4
Seven South Korean nationals have been arrested by the Philippine Bureau of Immigration for allegedly operating an illegal online gambling scheme inside the Clark Freeport Zone, a ...
Myanmar Police intensify crackdown on illegal gambling
17 October 2025 at 7:30am UTC-4
The Myanmar Police Force has intensified its crackdown on illegal online gambling networks, including websites and social media pages that promote gambling.
In a recent ...
