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PAGCOR Vows Illegal Gambling Crackdown as Regulated Gambling Generates PHP69B

Chairman Tengco warned that despite the sector’s strong performance, unlicensed operators undermine consumer protection and revenues.
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UK’s Advertising Standards Authority Tightens Ad Rules for Offshore Operators

From September 1, 2025, all licensed gambling firms must adhere to UK marketing rules globally to ensure fair play and consumer protection.
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Macau August Gaming Revenue Surges to MOP22.16B, Highest Since COVID-19

DICJ data shows August GGR rose 12.2% YoY to MOP22.16B, surpassing past July’s MOP22.13B, setting a new post-pandemic casino revenue record.
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A23 Leads the Charge Against India’s Online Real Money Gambling Ban

Led by its parent company, Head Digital Works, A23 has filed a petition arguing the gambling ban unfairly targets games of skill like poker and rummy.
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India Gambling Ban Forces Dream11 to Suspend National Cricket Team Sponsorship

Dream11’s exit from the BCCI sponsorship follows Indian Parliament’s passing of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gambling Bill 2025.
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Macau Gaming Revenue Hits Record High in August with Strong Forecasts

Macau gross gaming revenue surges 9% weekly to MOP793 million daily, setting a new post-pandemic record for a non-holiday associated week.
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Victoria Regulator Reprimands Crown Melbourne Over Player Safeguard Lapses

VGCCC censured Crown Melbourne for exceeding player spending limits and permitting mismatched accounts, which is against harm reduction laws.
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Bragg Gaming Group Confirms IT Breach, Assures Systems Now Secure

The cyberattack was confined to internal systems, no personal data was compromised, and operations were unaffected, per the company’s press release.
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Quang Ninh Greenlights Sun Group’s $2B Casino Resort with Locals Access

The $2 billion Van Don Casino-Tourism Complex will be the first citizen casino IR in Van Don EZ, occupying 244 hectares and meant to open in nine years.
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BlueBet Ordered to Pay AU$53K Fine After Failing in VIP Player Safeguards

NTRWC condemned BlueBet for ignoring red flags and offering a VIP gambler bonuses after massive losses, violating responsible gambling obligations.
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