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Dreams Sees 3% Revenue Growth in Q2 2025 Despite Profit Drop
Dreams posted a modest 3% revenue increase in Q2 2025, totaling CLP 70.6 billion. However, profits fell 26% amid rising costs. Solid results in Chile and Peru helped offset weaker performances in Argentina and Panama.
Brazil pushes sports betting tax hike to balance budget
Brazil’s government faces a critical week as it pushes MP 1303 through Congress. The measure raises sports betting and investment taxes to stabilize the 2025 budget but faces fierce opposition from lawmakers and major economic sectors.
DFNN Invests PHP17.5M to Boost IEST Gaming Technology
DFNN Inc. has injected PHP17.5 million into IEST to strengthen operations, compliance, and innovation. Licensed platforms like Instawin and Xchangebet aim to drive growth while ensuring regulatory adherence in the Philippine gaming market.
BETesporte & Vampeta Promote Responsible Gaming in Brazil
BETesporte has partnered with Brazilian football legend Vampeta in a creative campaign promoting responsible gaming. Using humor and nostalgia, the initiative emphasizes adult-only participation and awareness about safe, legal betting practices across Brazil.
Bhayandar West Gambling Den Raided, 18 Arrested
Mumbai police raided an illegal gambling den in Bhayandar West, arresting 18 individuals and confiscating cash and mobile phones. The primary organiser remains at large, with investigations underway under the Common Gaming Houses Act.
Bali Influencer Faces Jail for Promoting Online Gambling
Indonesia prosecutes 19-year-old influencer Vienna Varella Angeli Parinussa for promoting illegal online gambling on Instagram and TikTok. The case underscores challenges in regulating digital influence and enforcing strict national gambling laws.
NagaCorp Reports Strong VIP & Mass Market Growth 2025
NagaCorp’s nine-month 2025 results show strong growth, led by premium VIP and referral segments at NagaWorld. Mass market gaming and tourism recovery further boost revenue, consolidating the operator’s position in Southeast Asia’s gaming market.
Italy 2025 Gambling Reforms: €7M Licenses & Market Impact
Italy enforces €7 million licenses and may revise gambling advertising rules, reshaping the market. Only major operators with compliance systems and AI monitoring are positioned to thrive under stricter regulation.
Brazil Gaming Sector Opposes New Player Ban Rule
ANJL questions Brazil’s Restricted User API, which blocks welfare recipients from online betting, arguing it exceeds Supreme Court rulings and may push players to illegal markets while imposing heavy compliance burdens on operators.
New Spanish Player Protection Rules Stir Industry Debate
Spain’s DGOJ plans centralised deposit limits and AI-based live monitoring for licensed gambling operators. The reforms aim to protect players, detect early harm, and strengthen trust in the regulated market while addressing black-market challenges.
Macau Gaming Revenues Set to Rise 13% in October
Macau’s gaming sector is poised for its best year since 2019, with October GGR projected to rise 13%. Eased travel restrictions, Golden Week festivities, and high-end tourist spending are driving strong industry momentum.
Gambling Patterns in Britain Highlight Community Disparities
The UK Gambling Commission survey reveals 48% of adults gamble monthly, with weekly activity concentrated in deprived areas. New rules aim to protect vulnerable players while balancing consumer safety and market growth.