Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is preparing to revamp its gambling regulations, with plans to implement a casino entry fee model similar to Singapore’s. According to VietnamNet, locals will be required to pay VND2.5 million (around US$100) for 24-hour access to casinos. This change signals a shift away from the current full financial screening process and […]
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bet365 Goes Live in Kansas, Expanding U.S. Footprint Ahead of NFL Season
Starting August 6, 2025, Kansas residents can legally access bet365’s online sportsbook, making the state the 14th U.S. market for the British operator. Eligible users—21 and older and located within Kansas—can now sign up and place bets on a wide range of sports markets. This expansion follows bet365’s recent rollouts in Illinois and Tennessee, and […]
NZ Sports Groups Slam Online Casino Bill Over Missing Community Funding
New Zealand’s Online Casino Gambling Bill is facing backlash from the sports sector, with more than 50 organizations warning it could gut community sport funding. The bill, introduced in June by Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden, aims to regulate offshore casino platforms by issuing up to 15 licenses to international operators. It passed its […]
Online Gambling Tops Philippine Casino Revenues for First Time in H1 2025
The Philippine gaming market hit a turning point in the first half of 2025, with online gambling revenues outpacing those from traditional casinos for the first time. Data from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) shows the eGames sector—which includes e-bingo and bingo operators—generated ₱114.83 billion between January and June. That figure represents roughly […]
Georgia Lawmakers Reignite Gambling Debate, Eyes on 2026 Ballot
Georgia legislators have reopened the long-running debate over legalized gambling, with a newly formed House study committee holding its first meeting this week in Watkinsville. The bipartisan panel aims to evaluate the risks and rewards of expanding gambling in the state, including casinos, online sports betting, and horse racing. The group is tasked with delivering […]
Team Vitality Locks In Multi-Year Deal with Stake for CS2 Squad
Team Vitality has secured a new multi-year partnership with online betting platform Stake, naming the company its official international betting partner for its Counter-Strike 2 roster. The deal was unveiled at IEM Cologne 2025, where the team debuted its new jerseys featuring the Stake logo on the front and collarbone. Alongside jersey branding, the collaboration […]
India Summons Google, Meta in Crackdown on Online Betting Ads
India’s top financial crime-fighting agency has summoned senior executives from Google and Meta as part of a widening investigation into the online betting industry. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is examining whether the tech firms facilitated the promotion of illegal betting apps, potentially violating advertising laws and money laundering regulations. The executives have been ordered to […]
3 Oaks Gaming Bolsters Italian Footprint with StarVegas Slot Deal
3 Oaks Gaming has struck a new partnership with Italian operator StarVegas, further expanding its reach in one of Europe’s most active regulated markets. Through the deal, StarVegas has integrated the slot studio’s portfolio into its online casino, including player-favourites like Scarab Boost, Queen of the Sun, and Lord Fortune 2. These titles feature 3 […]
DraftKings in Talks to Acquire Railbird, Aims for Regulated Prediction Market Push
DraftKings is reportedly exploring the acquisition of Railbird Exchange, a federally licensed prediction market platform, in a move that could position the sportsbook giant as the first major U.S. operator to formally enter the sector. According to Front Office Sports, discussions between the two companies are in early stages. While no terms have been disclosed, […]
BSP Pushes Stricter Rules for Online Gambling Payments to Rein in Risks
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is moving to crack down on digital payment services tied to online gambling, proposing a sweeping set of reforms designed to address consumer safety, financial risk, and tech misuse. A draft circular—open for public comment until July 25—lays out tough new conditions for payment service providers (PSPs) and operators […]
