Location: Asia
Hong Kong police warn of offshore betting during World Cup
8 June 2026 at 7:17am UTC-4
Hong Kong police have warned that football fans who use overseas betting sites could be in violation of local gambling laws, even if the platforms are legally registered in other ...
UAE’s first licensed sportsbook launches ahead of World Cup
8 June 2026 at 7:10am UTC-4
Residents of the United Arab Emirates can place legal wagers on the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament through the country’s only licensed sports betting platform, Play971.
The ...
Philippine gaming revenue forecast to fall 19%
4 June 2026 at 7:00am UTC-4
Philippine gross gaming revenue is expected to fall by 19% in 2026, according to the country’s gaming regulator PAGCOR.
Speaking on Tuesday, PAGCOR Chief Executive Alejandro ...
PAGCOR urged to review online gambling billboard ads
3 June 2026 at 7:04am UTC-4
A House minority lawmaker has called on the Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR to conduct a review of billboard advertising promoting online gambling.
Rep. Audrey Kay Zubiri ...
Offshore betting ads surge in India despite gaming law
2 June 2026 at 5:48am UTC-4
Offshore gambling operators continue to target Indian customers through online ads, despite stricter gaming regulations, according to new data.
The Advertising Standards ...
PAGCOR tightens anti-money laundering rules
1 June 2026 at 7:32am UTC-4
Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR has updated its regulatory framework to expand its anti-money laundering network to include banks and e-wallet providers.
In a memorandum ...
Thai authorities block gambling websites ahead of FIFA World Cup
1 June 2026 at 7:25am UTC-4
Police in Thailand have increased efforts to combat igaming ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with a particular focus on football wagering websites and gambling-related social media ...
DigiPlus names Ping Chen as President
1 June 2026 at 7:19am UTC-4
Philippine gambling company DigiPlus has appointed Ping Chen as President, replacing Andy Tsui, who has stepped down after serving as President and Director for more than four ...
Digiplus joins PAGCOR for responsible gambling campaign
1 June 2026 at 7:09am UTC-4
An official associated with the Philippine gambling company Digiplus has confirmed that the group has partnered with the Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR for a responsible ...
India Supreme Court rules for 28% levy on igaming firms
28 May 2026 at 7:31am UTC-4
India’s Supreme Court has upheld a retroactive 28% goods and services tax levy on igaming firms, approving tax demands totaling nearly INR2.5 trillion.
The bench, comprising ...
Philippine regulator PAGCOR launches 24-hour gambling support hotline
27 May 2026 at 7:22am UTC-4
Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR has launched a 24-hour national helpline to tackle gambling addiction.
The National Problem Gambling Helpline, launched on Tuesday ...
Indonesia bans Polymarket for illegal gambling
26 May 2026 at 7:28am UTC-4
Indonesia has moved to block access to prediction market platform Polymarket after regulators claimed the site was effectively offering igaming under another name.
The country ...
Playson becomes first to share content to Philippines operators under Light & Wonder’s platform
26 May 2026 at 7:12am UTC-4
Light & Wonder will introduce the igaming content of games developer Playson to licensed operators in the Philippines after receiving approval from regulator PAGCOR.
Coming ...
PAGCOR sets 31 July deadline for igaming suppliers to fulfill new compliance requirements
26 May 2026 at 7:02am UTC-4
Existing and prospective business-to-business providers to the Philippines’ igaming industry will have until 31 July to comply with accreditation requirements under the new ...
Polymarket targets Japan approval by 2030
22 May 2026 at 12:46pm UTC-4
Polymarket is preparing to pursue government approval in Japan and has appointed a local representative as it explores entry into the market.
According to Bloomberg, people ...







