PAGCOR targets Casino Filipino privatisation by late 2026 or early 2027
The proposed sale would end PAGCOR’s casino operations and change its revenue mix and regulatory role.
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Berlin authorities seize more than 70 suspected illegal gambling machines
The seizure highlights enforcement activity, while divided agency responsibilities may impede investigations into illegal gambling.
Nigeria Senate passes Central Gaming Bill 2025 amid state opposition
The bill could reshape licensing and oversight responsibilities for gambling businesses across Nigeria.
Loterie Nationale de Luxembourg joins ULIS sports integrity network
Membership provides the lottery with monitoring and information-sharing resources for sports betting integrity.
Source: Loterie Nationale (Luxembourg)
Western Cape challenges South Africa gambling bill’s proposed central monitoring system
The bill’s monitoring system and inspectorate powers are contested over provincial authority, costs and revenue, with mediation under way.
German authorities target suspected illegal gambling venues in coordinated operation
The operation illustrates enforcement targeting suspected gambling venues, including a location where officers found slot machines.
AGCOM closes Meta Ireland gambling-ad case without finding a breach
The closure clarifies the outcome of an Italian gambling-advertising enforcement case involving Meta Platforms Ireland.
Hestia expands roulette maintenance services for operators in Spain
Spanish operators can use Hestia’s added maintenance services for automatic roulette machines.
Spain’s Congress removes gambling-law changes from customer-service bill
The vote removes proposed changes to Spain’s gambling law from the customer-service bill.
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E-Gaming Spain secures Madrid approval for two gaming machines
The approvals allow operators in Madrid to use the two machines in the stated venue types.
Navarra police conduct 31 gambling venue inspections in November
The inspections and complaints concern compliance with age-related controls at gambling venues in Navarra.
Santa Fe senators approve bill allowing online sports betting licences
If enacted, the bill would establish licence conditions and permit sports bets to be sold through official agencies in Santa Fe.
AGCOM closes Meta gambling-advertising case without finding a violation in Italy
The decision clarifies how AGCOM applied Italy’s gambling-advertising ban to user posts and a platform’s role.
Cantabria consults on debit card use at gambling venues
Venue operators and affected organisations have a limited period to comment before Cantabria drafts the order.
DGOJ submits risk-detection proposal to EU TRIS system
If adopted, the proposal would require operators to classify risk and apply specified player-protection measures.
Erik Seidel plans to reduce poker buy-ins over US tax change
The deduction limit could alter professional players’ tournament schedules and participation in US events.
Philippine government seeks evidence for allegations against PAGCOR chief
The assessment could affect scrutiny of public procurement and conflict-of-interest rules involving the PAGCOR chief.
Comtrade Gaming signs iCore platform agreement with 24Games in Chile
The agreement gives 24Games a named platform provider for its Chilean operations and expands Comtrade Gaming's regional business.
Altenar supplies sportsbook technology to Brasil da Sorte in Brazil
The agreement gives Brasil da Sorte a new sportsbook platform for its operations in Brazil.
Irish Labour leader backs proposal to ban gambling advertising
A proposed advertising ban could change how gambling operators promote their services in Ireland.
Coljuegos reports COP89.639bn in Bogotá gaming contributions to health
The figures show the reported contribution of Bogotá’s regulated gaming activity to its subsidised health system.
Comtrade Gaming supplies iCore platform to Chilean operator 24Games
The deal gives 24Games a platform for its Chilean online operations.
San Rafael council approves IP blocking for betting sites on municipal Wi-Fi
The ordinance requires operators’ sites to be blocked on municipal free Wi-Fi in San Rafael.
San Juan online gambling law awaits provincial approval of regulations
Operators need the regulations to know the licensing requirements for offering legal online gambling in San Juan.
Buenos Aires gambling institute drafts rules for licensed online betting ads
Licensed operators may face new limits on when and how they advertise online gambling in Buenos Aires province.