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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.
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.
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.
MGM Strengthens Responsible Gaming via Macau University
MGM China and CityU Macau launched a programme training over 30 students as responsible gaming ambassadors, combining classroom learning with community outreach to promote financial literacy and social responsibility across Macau.
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 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.
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.
Pasig City Imposes Sweeping Ban on Gambling Advertising
Pasig City has implemented one of the Philippines’ strictest gambling advertising bans, prohibiting nearly all out-of-home promotional materials and restricting operator visibility to licensed premises as national regulatory pressure on gaming promotion intensifies.
MGM, CityU Macau Promote Responsible Gaming Among Students
MGM and City University of Macau concluded the second responsible gaming initiative, engaging students through ambassador programs and a creative competition to enhance financial literacy and embed responsible gambling practices across the campus and community.
Brazil Plans Sports University Funded by Betting Revenue
Brazil has unveiled plans for a Federal University of Sports funded partly by fixed-odds betting revenue. Set to open in 2027, the institution aims to modernize sports education, address inequality in women’s football, and strengthen long-term national sports development.
PAGCOR Ranks Among Top Philippine Government Agencies
PAGCOR achieved a top-three GOCC ranking with 99.92 points and received the Sustainability Award, reflecting operational excellence, strong governance, and a proactive approach to safer online gaming and industry transformation in the Philippines.
NSW Revokes Pokies Exemptions Ahead of 2026 Shutdown
New South Wales will revoke long-standing exemptions allowing venues to operate pokies outside 4am–10am from March 2026. The reforms aim to reduce gambling harm while maintaining support for venues under stricter oversight.
Netherlands Launches SVSG to Tackle Gambling Harm
The Netherlands has launched the SVSG partnership, backed by KSA funding, to detect and prevent gambling harm early. The initiative unites addiction specialists, municipalities, and social services to improve awareness, training, and consumer protection.
Betsson Wins Martín Fierro for Responsible Gaming Campaign
Betsson, in collaboration with Boca Juniors, won a Martín Fierro Award for its responsible gaming campaign. The initiative promotes safe betting, healthy gambling habits, and regulated play amid Argentina’s rapidly growing online gaming sector.