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PH Resorts Reclassified After Casino Licence Loss
PH Resorts Group Holdings will shift to the Hotel & Leisure subsector on the Philippine Stock Exchange after losing its provisional casino licence, marking an end to near-term integrated resort ambitions linked to the Emerald Bay project.
PAGCOR Introduces Minimum Guaranteed Fee for Online Gaming
PAGCOR will enforce a minimum guaranteed fee on accredited GSAs and GVOs from 2026, introducing a tiered monthly system to ensure standardized revenue, fiscal accountability, and operational compliance across the Philippine online gaming sector.
Ukraine’s PlayCity issues 10 B2B licences, revokes seven
Ukraine’s PlayCity regulator has issued 10 B2B licences to resident gambling providers and revoked seven non-compliant licences. The move strengthens oversight, enforces compliance, and reduces illegal operations in the country’s growing gaming supply chain.
ARC Secures UAE License to Expand Racing Content
The Arena Racing Company (ARC) secures a UAE Gaming-Related Vendor License, allowing its Racing1 Markets service to offer horse and greyhound racing products to licensed operators, marking a strategic expansion into the Middle Eastern gaming market.
Russia Introduces National Gambling Self-Exclusion Register
Russia has approved a central self-exclusion register for gambling, effective September 2026. Registered players will be blocked from betting and promotional activity, strengthening player protection amid ongoing efforts against illegal gambling.
Vietnam Moves to Ease Casino Entry Rules
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is reviewing proposed amendments to casino regulations, introducing simplified financial-status verification for domestic players and easing entry procedures as the country seeks to support the continued expansion of its local gaming market.
Uruguay Launches Gambling Chamber to Boost Investment
Uruguay has created an industry chamber to support casino and online gambling investment, streamline regulations, and advise the government on modernising the sector, marking a pivotal step toward a more competitive and transparent gaming market.
Hokkaido Set to Present Draft Paper on Integrated Resort
Hokkaido is set to present a draft paper on a potential integrated resort, spotlighting Tomakomai as the leading site. The plan outlines capacity, social safeguards, and economic benefits, reflecting lessons from Japan’s Osaka IR experience.
Brazil Eyes Casino Legalization After London Policy Forum
Brazilian leaders and international experts convened in London to highlight casino and gaming regulation as a strategy for national growth. With plans for integrated resorts and federal legislation underway, Brazil is positioning gaming as a driver of jobs, tourism, and investment.
Norfolk Casino Wins Approval, Set for 2027 Launch
The Virginia Lottery Board has authorized the Norfolk casino project, allowing Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Tribe to open a temporary gaming venue this November. The partners plan to launch a $750 million resort with slots, tables, and a hotel in 2027.
Betsson Off Finland Blocklist Before 2027 Market Opening Era
Betsson has been removed from Finland’s payment-blocking list after a year-long sanction, clearing its path to compete in Finland’s re-regulated gambling market when the new licensing system launches in 2027.
UAE to Grant One Online Gaming License Per Emirate
The UAE’s GCGRA will introduce a one-license-per-emirate online gaming model, mirroring its land-based casino framework. This move aims to balance innovation, exclusivity, and responsible regulation in the country’s emerging iGaming sector.