South East Asia

Malaysia to step up monitoring of illegal gambling during 2026 World Cup

Authorities will increase oversight of websites, social media platforms and online services during the tournament, citing concerns over a rise in illegal betting.

06/08/26

Universal swings back to profit in Q1 despite pressure at Okada Manila

Okada Manila steps up efforts to attract Japanese visitors

06/05/26

Manila delivers: Highlights from SiGMA Asia 2026

06/05/26

Vietnam sees record tourist arrivals in first five months of 2026

International arrivals reached 10.6 million for the January to May period.

06/05/26

A towering digital wall separates a stack of fading gaming chips from a turbulent storm brewing in the background.

PAGCOR CEO says Philippine gaming revenue could fall by up to 19%

06/03/26

Vietnam police dismantle alleged online football betting ring ahead of 2026 World Cup

06/03/26

Philippine lawmakers call for review of online gambling billboard advertising

Lawmakers have questioned the return of online gambling-related billboard campaigns and urged PAGCOR to accelerate new guidelines.

06/03/26

International Entertainment completes convertible notes issuance to DigiPlus

The second tranche completes a HK$1.6bn financing deal that could give DigiPlus a controlling stake in the Hong Kong-listed company.

06/02/26

PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco opened SiGMA Asia Summit 2026

Malaysia’s ID checks for social media ads come into effect as part of measures against illegal gambling

The new rules require advertisers to verify their identities before publishing sponsored content.

06/01/26

Thailand blocks more than 717,000 gambling URLs

06/01/26

Scaling across Asia: Altenar on entering new markets and meeting local demand

05/29/26

Cambodia revokes Sihanoukville casino licence after online scam raid

The decision follows last week’s police operation at Ying Huang Casino.

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Malaysia to step up monitoring of illegal gambling during 2026 World Cup

Okada Manila steps up efforts to attract Japanese visitors

Manila delivers: Highlights from SiGMA Asia 2026

Vietnam sees record tourist arrivals in first five months of 2026

PAGCOR CEO says Philippine gaming revenue could fall by up to 19%

Vietnam police dismantle alleged online football betting ring ahead of 2026 World Cup

Philippine lawmakers call for review of online gambling billboard advertising

International Entertainment completes convertible notes issuance to DigiPlus

PAGCOR chairman and CEO opens SiGMA Asia Summit 2026

Filipino artists celebrated at SiGMA Asia 2026 charity auction

PAGCOR donates seven more patient transport vehicles

Malaysia’s ID checks for social media ads come into effect as part of measures against illegal gambling

Thailand blocks more than 717,000 gambling URLs

Scaling across Asia: Altenar on entering new markets and meeting local demand

Cambodia revokes Sihanoukville casino licence after online scam raid

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Taiwan Court upholds Melco’s US$40.7m gaming debt claim

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Fitch lifts Tabcorp margin outlook to 18% on reforms and tech strategy

East Asia

Korea Sports Leisure earns police recognition for gambling prevention efforts

Australasia

VGCCC finds minor breaches in western Victoria gambling checks