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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.
Changi Airport Posts Record 70m Passengers in 2025
Singapore’s Changi Airport closed 2025 with a record-breaking 70 million passengers, surpassing pre-pandemic levels as rising capacity, restored routes and long-term infrastructure investment reinforced its status as a leading global aviation hub.
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.
DraftKings Integrates Mindway AI’s Gamalyze Tool
DraftKings has integrated Mindway AI’s Gamalyze into its Responsible Gaming Center, providing players with a behaviour-based, interactive assessment tool. The move enhances responsible gaming efforts and helps users understand and manage their play habits.
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.
Paradise Co to Acquire Grand Hyatt Incheon West Wing
Paradise Co is set to complete the purchase of the Grand Hyatt Incheon West Wing on January 6, strengthening its integrated resort portfolio. The acquisition adds 500 hotel rooms adjacent to Paradise City, supporting growth in gaming and tourism.
Macau Casino Profits Set to Outpace Revenue in 2026
Macau’s casino sector is heading into 2026 with profitability expected to outpace revenue growth, as analysts point to improved cost discipline, stronger margins, and resilient VIP and mass-market performance.
MGM Osaka Unveils Casino & Resort Architecture Plans
MGM Osaka, Japan’s first integrated resort, unveils detailed plans including a 23,293 m² casino floor, two hotels with 2,500+ rooms, MICE facilities, and cultural activity spaces, marking a major milestone in Osaka’s tourism and gaming sector.
Romania Targets Gambling Reform as ONJN Faces 2026 Test
Romania’s gambling regulator, ONJN, aims to restore sector control in 2026 through enhanced enforcement, digital oversight, and nationwide player protection initiatives, all while navigating political scrutiny and potential legislative changes that could reshape the authority.