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Israeli police arrest 17 in alleged match-fixing and illegal betting scheme

Players and senior officials accused of manipulating results to profit from illicit gambling.

3 min read • Jan 26 • By Keih Ma

China: Mario Ho expresses confidence in Hainan's future

Young entrepreneur highlights Free Trade Port opportunities and plans for sports and entertainment projects.

3 min read • Jan 26 • By Keih Ma

korean president visits seoul and encourages tougher action on scams

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Korea: President calls for tougher action on overseas scam networks

South Korea intensifies cross-agency coordination as transnational fraud cases evolve.

3 min read • Jan 26 • By Keih Ma

pagcor sets revenue share for live and virtual sports betting

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PAGCOR sets new revenue share for live and virtual sports betting

Regulators introduce updated GGR rates and minimum guaranteed fees for online operators.

3 min read • Jan 26 • By Keih Ma

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Colombian bingo and casino sector lifts healthcare contributions by 9.3% in 2025

Land-based gaming remained the largest single contributor to Colombia’s subsidized health system, supported by enforcement action against illegal gambling and regulatory measures aimed at strengthening the legal market.

3 min read • Jan 23 • By Shaan Khan

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Lithuanian regulator closes Betsson advertising case without sanction

The decision follows voluntary corrective action taken during the inspection period, as Lithuania continues to tighten gambling advertising rules ahead of a full ban in 2028.

3 min read • Jan 23 • By Shaan Khan

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Live! Casino Virginia opens temporary facility

The opening marks Virginia’s newest full-scale casino operation, arriving as lawmakers continue to debate further gaming expansion across the state.

3 min read • Jan 23 • By Shaan Khan

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Study flags rising financial strain on Brazilian players linked to digital gambling

Open Finance analysis suggests growing exposure to online betting is affecting household budgets, with higher-risk behavior concentrated among younger and lower-income groups.

3 min read • Jan 23 • By Shaan Khan

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Casinos in Monterrey targeted in coordinated law enforcement raids

Law enforcement authorities carried out coordinated raids at multiple casino venues in Monterrey, Mexico as part of an ongoing investigation led by state prosecutors.

3 min read • Jan 23 • By Milagros del Priore

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Puerto Rico Gaming Commission implements slot machine seizure regulation

Puerto Rico has activated a regulation establishing procedures for the seizure of unlicensed or illegal slot machines in coordination with the Puerto Rico Police.

3 min read • Jan 23 • By Milagros del Priore