12/08/20 The Philippines’ first online casino approved DFNN’s interactive entertainment unit will launch a new platform for VIPs. Players will have to go through strict protocols.
12/03/20 IPI close to online gambling approval Legislators have approved an amendment that allows casino licence holders in the CNMI to initiate online gaming operations.
12/03/20 India: Andhra Pradesh bans online gambling The prohibition gained political support after recent suicides related to gambling debts.
11/26/20 India adopts new warnings for online gambling ads All ads for gaming platforms offering real money winnings will have to carry disclaimers warning about the financial risk of gambling.
11/20/20 Macau: 97 illegal sites taken down in 2020 Macau’s police identified 125 websites but were unable to take action against all of them.
11/20/20 India: new guidelines for online gaming advertising The Advertising Standards Council of India is consulting with regulators and civil society to introduce new rules for real money platforms.
11/18/20 Philippines bill on online betting moves forward A house committee has agreed on charging a 5 per cent tax on legal online betting on sabong.
11/17/20 Thailand shuts down 1,457 gambling sites About 140 people were arrested in a clampdown on operations that handled an estimated US$718.5m.
11/15/20 Macau considers legalising online gambling Adriano Ho, Head of the DICJ, said the government was conducting studies on the possibility.
11/10/20 Indian racecourse launches online betting platform Only players from Karnataka state will be able to use the system, which will be in place for the winter season of horseracing.
11/08/20 India: another state seeks to ban online gambling Tamil Nadu aims to amend current legislation to outlaw online games involving money.
11/04/20 PAGCOR clears 3 operators to take online bets Integrated resorts had asked to be able to take online wagers from known customers in a bid to aid recovery from the impact of the pandemic.
10/30/20 Andhra Pradesh blocks 132 apps and websites Brands including Paytm First Game, Mobile Premier League and Adda52 are affected.
10/27/20 PAGCOR could allow casinos to take online bets The regulator has received several requests during the Covid-19 pandemic and it is currently analysing the possibility.
10/15/20 Online betting rises in Australia during pandemic One in 20 Australian gamblers began to play online during the health crisis. About half were women.
