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Saudi Arabia, Greece & Philippines Lead iGaming Growth
Blask data reveals Saudi Arabia, Greece, and the Philippines as 2025’s fastest-growing iGaming markets. Growth is linked to regulatory reforms, new licensing frameworks, and increasing player engagement in these emerging online gambling hubs.
Philippines Launches Strategic iGaming Reforms for 2026
The Philippines is overhauling its online gambling regulations for 2026. PAGCOR introduces B2B accreditation and a Minimum Guaranteed Fee, reinforcing accountability, consolidating the market, and supporting a stable, long-term iGaming ecosystem.
Taiwan Charges 35 in NT$30bn Illegal Gambling Network
Taiwan has charged 35 suspects linked to an illegal gambling and money laundering network that allegedly processed NT$30.6bn via bespoke payment platforms, as authorities intensify enforcement against unlicensed betting and financial crime.
Turkey Tightens Financial Controls to Combat Illegal Betting
Turkey has implemented enhanced financial monitoring requirements for banks and payment providers, introducing tiered transaction checks aimed at disrupting illegal betting networks, money laundering activity and organised crime across regulated financial channels.
Rank Group CEO John O’Reilly to Retire in January 2026
Rank Group CEO John O’Reilly will retire on 29 January 2026. CFO Richard Harris becomes interim CEO as Rank navigates leadership transition, UK duty changes, and ongoing investigations into €7.1m Spanish payment fraud losses.
Uruguay Casinos Reopen as Online Gambling Reform Looms
Uruguay’s casinos reopened following a worker strike, while plans for a National Online Gambling Regulation Agency aim to modernize oversight, create jobs, and regulate private operators alongside the state platform.
Prediction Markets Stir Debate Over Geopolitical Conflict
Prediction markets are facing renewed scrutiny as platforms host bets on potential wars and territorial acquisitions, prompting debate over ethics, influence, and whether turning geopolitical conflict into tradable outcomes normalises extreme scenarios.
Brazil Self-Exclusion Platform Hits 153k Requests Fast
Brazil’s centralized online betting self-exclusion system recorded roughly 153,000 opt-out requests within 20 days, signalling strong player demand for nationwide responsible gambling safeguards and reinforcing the government’s consumer protection agenda.
Japan Turns to Overseas Tech as Online Gambling Surges
Japan is struggling to contain illegal online gambling as user numbers and addiction cases rise sharply. With enforcement proving insufficient, attention is shifting toward overseas-developed blocking tools as a last line of defence.
Banijay exits bet-at-home after selling 53.9% stake
Banijay has finalised the sale of its majority stake in bet-at-home, closing its chapter with the German-facing operator as it pivots toward consolidating Betclic and Tipico into a scaled European betting platform.
Penang Real Estate Agent Loses RM760K in Online Casino Scam
A Penang real estate agent fell victim to an online gambling scam, losing nearly RM760,000 through Casino Marina Bay. The case illustrates the increasing sophistication of investment frauds targeting local residents in Malaysia.
Sri Lanka hikes gaming taxes and local casino fees
Sri Lanka’s new gaming tax regime doubles entry fees for locals to $100 and increases the operator gross collection levy to 18%. The changes coincide with the opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka, strengthening state revenue and sector regulation.