04/08/26 Australia’s gambling ad reforms to cut spending by just 0.8%, government analysis shows Impact report estimates a US$43.5m annual decline, as policymakers opt for partial restrictions over a full ad ban to limit industry disruption.
04/08/26 PAGCOR and PCSO signal budget flexibility to support crisis funding The Philippine gaming and lottery agencies told the Senate they could realign corporate budgets to sustain government aid programmes.
04/07/26 The Philippines tightens enforcement of ban on gambling in public spaces with “Safer Cities” initiative The new push will see a stronger focus on controls on gambling in public spaces.
03/25/26 Philippine authorities probe alleged illegal transfer of agrarian land to gaming operator The NBI said initial findings suggest the possible use of falsified documents in the processing and transfer of titles.
03/19/26 India enacts Online Gaming Act The Online Gaming Act 2025 imposes a ban on real-money gaming.
03/09/26 Uttarakhand Public Gambling Prevention Bill to introduce new, tougher penalties The cabinet of the Indian state has approved new legislation aimed at cracking down on public gambling and organised betting operations.