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Compliance Costs Reshape Philippine Gaming Market
A new industry report says stricter compliance requirements and e-wallet policy changes are increasing operating costs for Philippine licensed gaming operators, resulting in mixed first-quarter 2026 financial performances across the regulated online gambling sector.
Indonesia Busts Major Online Gambling Network
Indonesian authorities dismantled a large suspected online gambling operation in Jakarta, arresting hundreds of foreign nationals while investigating cryptocurrency payments, offshore infrastructure and a network of illegal betting websites targeting players across Asia.
Japan Explores Reward-Based Prediction Markets
Japanese companies are introducing reward-based prediction platforms that replace monetary wagering with points, as strict gambling regulations encourage alternative forecasting models while global prediction market operators continue exploring future entry into the market.
Cambodia Intensifies Casino and Fraud Crackdown
Cambodian authorities have expanded inspections of licensed casinos alongside a nationwide campaign against online fraud, warning that operators linked to illegal activities could face licence suspension or revocation as enforcement efforts continue.
Century Entertainment Expands Philippine Gaming Platform
Century Entertainment has expanded its online gaming platform to seven venues across the Philippines through its joint venture with WPT, while advancing regional growth plans with additional game deployments and a potential investment in a new PAGCOR-licensed venture.
Brazil Opens Consumer Investigation Into Blaze
Brazil’s Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened a consumer protection investigation into Blaze, examining complaints over account restrictions, bonus conditions, advertising practices, data handling, and compliance with Brazil’s betting and consumer protection regulations.
Thailand Expands Online Gambling Investigation
Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation has broadened its online gambling case by adding money-laundering and transnational crime allegations while extending legal action against additional suspects linked to the alleged gambling network.
Peru Betting Industry Challenges Gambling Tax
Peru’s regulated betting industry is seeking a Constitutional Court review of the ISC tax, claiming the current tax framework places excessive financial pressure on licensed operators and benefits unregulated offshore gambling platforms.
Brazil Regulator Targets Illegal Betting Operators
Brazil’s gambling regulator has praised the progress of the country’s regulated betting market, while shifting attention toward stronger enforcement measures aimed at unlicensed operators and illegal gambling activity.