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Marcos signs law permanently banning offshore gaming in the Philippines

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed the Anti-POGO Act of 2025 into law in the Philippines, prohibiting offshore gaming operations and cancelling existing licences. The law also repeals the legislation that previously allowed and taxed POGOs, and sets prison terms and fines for violations, according to the Act.

Operators must cease offshore gaming activity, while former POGO operators face tax audits and enforcement under the new law.

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Connecticut governor signs law banning unlicensed sweepstakes casinos

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Senate Bill 1235 into law last Wednesday, banning specified sweepstakes and promotional activities that use simulated gambling or facilitate online casino gaming and sports wagering without state licences. The law takes effect on 1 October 2025 and exempts qualifying grocery-store sweepstakes offering store discounts; the Social and Promotional Games Association criticised the measure.

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