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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Philippines Plans New KYC Rules, Bet Limits to Limit Online Gambling
Online gambling reforms propose higher bet limits and casino entry fees to reduce frequent betting and protect low-income residents.
Philippine Gambling Operators Form PlaySafe Alliance to Curb Illegal Market
The PlaySafe Alliance initiative promotes responsible gambling, regulatory compliance, and consumer protection, and targets unlicensed operators.
Netherlands Tax Reforms Result in €200M Gambling Revenue Slump in H1 2025
While Dutch casinos set a record €1B (US$1.07B) GGR in 2024, a 3.7% tax hike has resulted in a €200M (US$230.8M) deficit in H1 2025.