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Risaralda Lottery Posts 20% Sales Growth in 2025
Risaralda Lottery closed 2025 with 20% sales growth, increased healthcare contributions, strong solvency and expanding digital sales, reinforcing its role as a key public gaming operator in Colombia’s regulated lottery market.
Macau Extends Wing Hing Lottery Concession to 2026
Wing Hing Lottery has received a one-year extension in Macau, with new local employment obligations. The move reinforces regulatory stability while the operator maintains steady revenue and strengthens its long-standing presence in the Macau lottery market.
Philippine Casinos Embrace Smart-Table Technology
Philippine casino operators are rapidly adopting smart-table technology, supported by PAGCOR, to improve transparency, player tracking and real-time reporting as the market aligns with global gaming standards through AI- and RFID-driven solutions.
Philippines Targets POGO Escape Routes After Ban
Philippine authorities have intensified coastal and maritime surveillance to prevent illegal offshore gaming syndicates from relocating after the POGO ban, targeting backdoor routes and strengthening cross-border law enforcement cooperation.
DigiPlus Strengthens Operations Amid Regulatory Shifts
DigiPlus Interactive Corp boosts online performance, strengthens player protections, and expands into land-based gaming while navigating stricter regulatory oversight, reflecting a proactive strategy to ensure operational stability and sustainable growth.
Trond Bentestuen Named CEO of Norsk Tipping
Trond Bentestuen has been named CEO of Norsk Tipping, taking over amid controversies and a class action lawsuit. The appointment comes as Norway’s gambling monopoly faces political scrutiny and declining public trust.
San Rafael Blocks Online Gambling on Public Wi-Fi
San Rafael’s city council has approved an ordinance blocking online gambling access on municipal Wi-Fi networks, targeting youth protection and digital addiction while aligning with broader national efforts to promote responsible internet use.
Class Action Looms Over Norsk Tipping Lottery Errors
Norway’s state-owned operator Norsk Tipping faces a potential class action after regulators confirmed lottery draw probability errors lasting nearly ten years, prompting consumer claims over misrepresented odds and regulatory breaches.
Finland Approves Gambling Reform Ahead of 2027 Launch
Finland has passed landmark gambling reform legislation, setting a phased transition toward a licensed market from 2026, with expanded advertising rules, staggered regulatory oversight, and renewed focus on channelisation and enforcement.
Singapore Tourism Grows as Casino Resorts Drive Demand
Singapore’s tourism sector showed steady momentum in November, with arrivals rising year-on-year. Integrated casino resorts remained key demand drivers, even as average visitor stays shortened and growth across source markets remained uneven.
Arizona Moves to Revoke Underdog Fantasy Licence
Arizona’s gambling regulator has initiated proceedings to revoke Underdog’s fantasy sports licence, citing its collaboration with Crypto.com and involvement in prediction markets, marking the first state-level enforcement action against the emerging betting format.
Bogotá Channels COP 89.6B from Gaming to Healthcare
Between January and October 2025, Bogotá secured COP 89.6 billion from legal gaming, including lotteries, Chance Betting, and Raspa & Listo, boosting healthcare funding while reinforcing enforcement against illegal gambling activities.
Brazil Advances Tougher Crackdown on Illegal Betting
Brazil’s lawmakers advance Bill 4044/2025, proposing stricter financial monitoring, payment restrictions and digital blocking measures to curb illegal betting, protect consumers and strengthen the country’s newly regulated wagering framework.
Brazil Blocks Online Betting for 900,000 Welfare Users
Brazil blocks online gambling for 900,000 recipients of social welfare programs, including Bolsa Família and BPC. The measure enforces consumer protection and prevents public funds from being used for wagering across licensed betting platforms.
India’s Online Gaming Awaits Supreme Court Ruling
India’s Supreme Court postponed its ruling on the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act until January 2026, leaving operators in uncertainty and shaping the future regulatory framework for real-money iGaming across the country.
PAGCOR to Launch 24/7 Problem Gambling Hotline
PAGCOR plans to roll out a 24/7 problem gambling hotline by 2026, while land-based casinos and online platforms adopt AI and data-driven measures, creating a safer, more responsible gaming environment across the Philippines.