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08/05/25

Thailand legalises poker for international tournaments 

The country has lifted a decades-old ban on the game under tight conditions.

08/05/25
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New Zealand sports bodies oppose online casino gambling bill

08/04/25

Philippine government insists it won’t rush to decision on online gambling restrictions

08/01/25

Christchurch Casino faces penalty for alleged AML/CFT breaches

07/31/25

Philippine Senate to start committee hearings on online gambling

The Senate Committee on Games and Amusement has said it will adopt a position against online gambling.

07/29/25

The Philippines considers fee hike for online gambling

Finance secretary Ralph Recto says licence fees may rise to 40 per cent of gross gaming revenue.

07/28/25

Philippine president makes no mention of online gambling in state of the nation speech

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has taken no stance on igaming, leaving lawmakers, operators and critics in suspense.

07/25/25
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

Philippine president to clarify position on online gambling, Maybank says

07/24/25

Nepal introduces reforms for casino sector

New anti-money laundering rules mandate the reporting of high-stakes gamblers and raise capital requirements.

07/24/25

Thai lawmakers back retirement lottery initiative as national savings tool

The aim is to curb illegal gambling while promoting long-term saving with guaranteed returns.

07/23/25
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Malaysia moves to modernise gambling laws

07/23/25
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Hong Kong says basketball betting bill is about more than revenue

07/23/25
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Over 50.000 jobs at risk if online gaming is banned in the Philippines, media report

07/22/25

Cebu City moves to block online gambling and VPNs on government networks

07/22/25

Victoria sets September start for mandatory carded play trial amid industry concerns

A three-month YourPlay test will take place across 43 venues.

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