Location: Asia

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 ...

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 ...
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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 ...

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 ...
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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 ...

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 ...