Hann Casino Resort is expanding its presence in the Philippines’ regulated online gambling sector through a new strategic arrangement with PhilWeb Corporation. The agreement places PhilWeb in charge of operating and supporting Hann’s regulated online gaming platform, while Hann continues to supervise compliance and responsible gaming standards. The partnership was disclosed in a filing to the Philippine Stock Exchange, which outlined...
Maine is set to become the eighth U.S. state to authorize real-money online casino gaming after Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that she will allow LD 1164 passed last session to take effect without her signature. “I considered this bill carefully, and while I have concerns about the impacts of gambling on public health, I believe that this new form...
The PGA TOUR will expand the use of Integrity Compliance 360’s ProhiBet platform as part of its integrity and compliance framework, adding new tools to monitor gambling violations within professional golf. The move strengthens a longstanding collaboration between the TOUR and IC360 and introduces a data-sharing mechanism capable of flagging prohibited betting activity across the sport. ProhiBet allows operators and sports...
Google will begin allowing advertising for prediction markets in the United States starting Jan. 21, marking a shift in how the company categorizes these platforms. Under the updated policy, prediction markets will fall under Google’s financial services advertising rules rather than its gambling restrictions. The change applies only to what Google defines as “platforms that facilitate the listing of or...
Super Group has formally ended Betway’s operations in Portugal after the Gaming Regulation and Inspection Service (SRIJ), the national gambling regulator, approved the cancellation of the brand’s license last Friday. The decision followed a request submitted by the operator and reflects a broader shift in how the company allocates resources across its international footprint. A spokesperson for Betway confirmed the...
The American Gaming Association and the Indian Gaming Association have jointly asked the United States Congress to intervene in the growing use of sports event contracts offered by prediction market platforms, arguing that these products closely mirror regulated sports betting while operating outside established legal safeguards. In a letter sent to members of both chambers of Congress, the organizations called...
Lawmakers from both the Democratic and Republican parties have opened a new campaign to reverse a federal tax change that affects how gamblers report wins and losses. The renewed effort centers on H.R. 6985, introduced by Nevada Democrat Steven Horsford and Ohio Republican Max Miller, who jointly seek to restore the long-standing practice of allowing gambling losses to offset winnings on a...
Austria has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its gambling framework, with the Ministry of Finance confirming that work is underway on a draft that will guide the country’s next casino monopoly tender cycle. The draft, which is expected to serve as the procedural foundation for the 2027 licensing process, introduces uniform rules for both online and land-based gambling and marks the...
Brazil’s regulatory transformation of online betting has entered a new phase as the Ministry of Finance reviews 25 applications from companies seeking permission to operate legally in the country. The volume of requests reflects heightened interest in entering a market that has rapidly grown into a multi-billion-real segment of the digital economy. Regulatory Structure and Financial Conditions for Operators The licensing...
The capital of Paraíba, Brazil, will host a major addition to its entertainment landscape this week with the opening of the Diamond Poker Club & Sportbar. The new venue, situated on Avenida João Maurício across from Praia de Manaíra, brings together poker tables, lottery products, sports broadcasting, and premium food and beverage offerings in a single facility. Its launch is scheduled...