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Entre Ríos Gaming Revenues Triple to AR$7.6bn in 2025
Regulated gambling in Argentina’s Entre Ríos province generated AR$7.6bn in public funding during 2025, up 212% year-on-year, with proceeds distributed across health, security, sports, culture, and municipal budgets.
Santa Fe Launches Online Betting Tender Framework
Santa Fe has approved its online gambling and sports betting framework, launching a public tender for multiple digital licences. The model combines open market access with strict financial, technical, and responsible gambling oversight.
Saudi Arabia, Greece & Philippines Lead iGaming Growth
Blask data reveals Saudi Arabia, Greece, and the Philippines as 2025’s fastest-growing iGaming markets. Growth is linked to regulatory reforms, new licensing frameworks, and increasing player engagement in these emerging online gambling hubs.
Philippines Launches Strategic iGaming Reforms for 2026
The Philippines is overhauling its online gambling regulations for 2026. PAGCOR introduces B2B accreditation and a Minimum Guaranteed Fee, reinforcing accountability, consolidating the market, and supporting a stable, long-term iGaming ecosystem.
Taiwan Charges 35 in NT$30bn Illegal Gambling Network
Taiwan has charged 35 suspects linked to an illegal gambling and money laundering network that allegedly processed NT$30.6bn via bespoke payment platforms, as authorities intensify enforcement against unlicensed betting and financial crime.
Changi Airport Posts Record 70m Passengers in 2025
Singapore’s Changi Airport closed 2025 with a record-breaking 70 million passengers, surpassing pre-pandemic levels as rising capacity, restored routes and long-term infrastructure investment reinforced its status as a leading global aviation hub.
Turkey Tightens Financial Controls to Combat Illegal Betting
Turkey has implemented enhanced financial monitoring requirements for banks and payment providers, introducing tiered transaction checks aimed at disrupting illegal betting networks, money laundering activity and organised crime across regulated financial channels.
Rank Group CEO John O’Reilly to Retire in January 2026
Rank Group CEO John O’Reilly will retire on 29 January 2026. CFO Richard Harris becomes interim CEO as Rank navigates leadership transition, UK duty changes, and ongoing investigations into €7.1m Spanish payment fraud losses.
Uruguay Casinos Reopen as Online Gambling Reform Looms
Uruguay’s casinos reopened following a worker strike, while plans for a National Online Gambling Regulation Agency aim to modernize oversight, create jobs, and regulate private operators alongside the state platform.
Prediction Markets Stir Debate Over Geopolitical Conflict
Prediction markets are facing renewed scrutiny as platforms host bets on potential wars and territorial acquisitions, prompting debate over ethics, influence, and whether turning geopolitical conflict into tradable outcomes normalises extreme scenarios.
Brazil Self-Exclusion Platform Hits 153k Requests Fast
Brazil’s centralized online betting self-exclusion system recorded roughly 153,000 opt-out requests within 20 days, signalling strong player demand for nationwide responsible gambling safeguards and reinforcing the government’s consumer protection agenda.
Fortaleza Targets New Betting Sponsor After Cassino Exit
Fortaleza Esporte Clube is reviewing multiple betting sponsorship proposals following Cassino’s exit, aiming to secure a two-year main jersey deal for 2026 that balances guaranteed revenue with promotion-linked performance incentives.