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BetPlay and Súper Astro Drive Colombia’s Gaming Growth
BetPlay and Súper Astro continue to dominate Colombia’s gaming market, contributing billions to the state. Coljuegos highlights growth driven by online betting, lottery products, and strengthened regulatory oversight to protect public funds and ensure industry integrity.
Philippines Targets Gaming in AML Law Update
The Philippines is advancing AML reforms that expand oversight to online gaming and digital finance sectors, introducing stricter compliance requirements and enhanced enforcement powers to address evolving financial crime risks.
Thailand Rules Out Casino Legalisation Again
Thailand has reaffirmed its opposition to casino legalisation after Prime Minister Anutin secured parliamentary backing, signalling continued strict gambling enforcement and halting prospects for integrated resort development in the near term.
Guanajuato Bans New Casinos Under Urban Reform
Guanajuato has banned new casinos and betting venues under a Territorial Code reform, aligning gambling restrictions with broader urban planning, sustainability goals, and digitalisation of administrative processes across all municipalities.
Kazakhstan Plans Four Foreign-Only Casino Zones
Kazakhstan is planning four foreign-only casino zones as part of a broader strategy to boost tourism, create jobs, and increase tax revenues, while maintaining strict controls on local participation in gambling activities.
Albania Imposes Strict Rules on Online Sports Betting
Albania’s new online sports betting rules introduce strict technological, operational, and financial requirements. Licensed operators must implement secure systems, real-time transaction reporting, and robust identity verification, ensuring a fully regulated and transparent betting market.
Fast Payments Reshape UK & Ireland Online Casinos
Online casinos in the UK and Ireland are accelerating transactions through instant banking and digital wallets, reducing withdrawal times and reshaping competition as operators balance speed with regulatory compliance and player expectations.
Japan IR 2027 Bidding Faces Limited Interest Concerns
Japan’s upcoming 2027 integrated resort bidding round faces uncertainty as high development costs, site constraints, and limited interested locations raise questions over whether enough competitive bids will emerge despite ongoing operator interest.
DigiPlus Reports 4Q25 Dip Amid Regulatory Changes
DigiPlus Interactive saw 4Q25 revenue decline to PHP17.3B due to new regulations affecting platform access. Full-year revenue rose 12% to PHP84.2B, with dividends maintained and plans to expand into land-based gaming at New Coast Hotel Manila.
Philippines, Singapore Boost Trade and AI Cooperation
The Philippines and Singapore are strengthening cooperation in trade, AI and renewable energy, aiming to boost investment, support economic integration within ASEAN and create new job opportunities while advancing future-focused industries.
Soft2Bet Targets Alberta iGaming Market Entry
Soft2Bet is targeting entry into Alberta’s iGaming market, pending regulatory approval, as part of its North American expansion, leveraging its Ontario experience and localisation strategy to deliver tailored gaming experiences in Canada.
Lotep Day Focuses on Governance and Responsible Gaming
The State Lottery of Paraíba hosted Lotep Day in João Pessoa, bringing together operators and experts to discuss governance, responsible gaming and technological oversight as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s regulated betting market.