Tag: Regulation
Philippines igaming ban could threaten 50,000 jobs
24 July 2025 at 7:11am UTC-4
A ban on igaming operators in the Philippines could lead to the loss of more than 50,000 jobs, data in a report published by the Philippine Star shows.
Direct and indirect jobs ...
Philippines city bans igaming on government networks
23 July 2025 at 7:33am UTC-4
The Cebu City Council in the Philippines has approved a resolution to block igaming sites and VPN applications on government-provided internet networks.
The measure, authored ...
Indian authorities issue new summons to Google and Meta over illegal igaming
22 July 2025 at 7:09am UTC-4
The Indian government’s Internet oversight agency, Enforcement Directorate, has issued new summons to Google and Meta executives for 28 July after they failed to appear before ...
Polymarket acquires QCEX for US$112 million in US market re-entry bid
22 July 2025 at 7:03am UTC-4
Prediction market company Polymarket has acquired financial exchange and clearing house QCEX for US$112 million.
The deal gives Polymarket ownership of a CFTC-licensed ...
Philippines President Marcos shows concern over igaming destroying families
22 July 2025 at 6:57am UTC-4
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has warned that igaming is causing serious harm to Filipino families, particularly through digital platforms, when accessed ...
Philippine government considers mandatory stock exchange listing for igaming firms
21 July 2025 at 7:13am UTC-4
The Philippine government is considering a proposal that would require all igaming operators to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange as part of broader efforts to increase ...
ACMA blocks five more illegal gambling websites
18 July 2025 at 7:34am UTC-4
Media and online gambling regulator Australian Communications and Media Authority has directed Internet service providers to block access to five unlicensed gambling websites that ...
PAGCOR signs MOU with the Ad Standards Council to prescreen gambling advertising
17 July 2025 at 7:28am UTC-4
Philippines gambling regulator PAGCOR and the advertising standards watchdog, the Ad Standards Council, have agreed to implement pre-screening and regulate gambling advertisements ...
DigiPlus backs stronger regulation in the Philippines igaming market
17 July 2025 at 7:14am UTC-4
Philippines online gaming operator Digiplus Interactive Corp has backed increased regulation of the online gaming sector.
However, DigiPlus warned of the consequences of a ...
Philippines President weighs up total online gambling ban
16 July 2025 at 7:09am UTC-4
President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, may be considering a total ban on online gambling in the country, according to Malacañang Palace Press Officer Claire Castro ...
