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Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication removed 2.8 million ads, most of which were gambling posts, through the SAMAN pilot program.

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet approves the 2025 budget, which hikes the betting levy from 15% to 18% and doubles casino entry fees for locals from $50 to $100.

Malaysia’s Communications Minister, Fahmi Fadzil, is scheduled to meet Meta on September 22 to demand stricter gambling ad controls.

Macau gaming tax hit a new high of MOP8.5 billion in August, lifting January-August total to MOP$61.9 billion, representing 5.3% YoY growth.

Vegas Valley casinos honor Charlie Kirk with marquee tributes after his tragic shooting during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.

HK legalizes basketball betting to regulate online gambling as Home Secretary Mak cites public demand and plans to divert funds from illicit sites.

UK racing canceled all fixtures for 24 hours on September 10 in a historic first voluntary strike achieved through BHA’s #AxeTheRacingTax campaign.

Wizard of Oz at Sphere rakes $2 million running two to three shows daily with 4k-5k attendees, and the Eagles add more shows until January 2026.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club first received WLA Level 4 accreditation in 2011 and has earned five consecutive certifications, setting a regional record.

Bamboo Ways delivers cluster-driven payouts of up to 25,000x the stake, coupled with Golden Bamboo symbols for instant prizes and multiplier boosts.