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PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc. has formally ended efforts to revive its long-delayed Emerald Bay integrated resort and casino project in Cebu after the country’s gaming regulator approved the revocation of the project’s provisional license. The decision has also led the company to discontinue partnership discussions tied to the development, marking a significant turning point for the […]
Rivalry Corp. has reported accelerating performance in Ontario, describing the province as its core regulated market and a central driver of recent operating momentum. The update follows the completion of the company’s capital restructuring and refinancing in October, which enabled a measured restart of marketing activity after an extended period of cost containment. Based on […]
Brazil’s Congress has moved forward with a broad fiscal package that reduces federal tax benefits while increasing taxes on betting operators, fintechs, and selected financial activities. The bill, approved by both chambers within a short time frame, now awaits a final decision from the president, who will determine whether the measures are enacted as law. The Senate […]
Japan’s national government has taken a formal step toward reopening competition for integrated resorts with casino gaming, publishing a draft Cabinet order that lays out a provisional schedule for the next application phase. The document signals that local governments may again seek approval to host large-scale resort complexes after a lengthy pause following the first licensing […]
Finland’s parliament has approved sweeping changes to the country’s gambling legislation, formally ending the long-standing online monopoly held by state-owned Veikkaus and setting the stage for a partially competitive market to launch in 2027. The reform, passed at second reading by an overwhelming majority of lawmakers, represents a major restructuring of how gambling is regulated, […]
Italy’s gambling sector is undergoing one of its most transformative periods in recent memory, with sweeping regulatory adjustments, strengthened scrutiny of illegal betting networks and a newly formalised partnership intended to tighten ties between Italy and the broader international gaming community. These developments, taken together, reveal a market at a turning point as policymakers, enforcement […]
Why Curacao’s World Cup Appearance Matters for Gambling Curacao has issued online gaming licences since the mid 1990s. It became known for fast approval and low setup costs, which attracted both established brands and weaker sites that could not meet stricter European rules. Oversight has long been criticised, and the master licence system offered […]
Colombia’s attempt to permanently impose a 19% value-added tax on online gambling has failed after lawmakers rejected the government’s wider tax reform package. The decision halts a measure that would have reshaped the financial structure of the country’s regulated betting market and leaves operators facing greater certainty as they plan for 2026. The proposal formed […]
Finland’s long-running gambling monopoly is set to give way to a partially competitive system after parliament approved a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s gambling legislation. Lawmakers voted decisively in favour of the reform package, bringing years of debate and legislative work to a close and setting a clear timeline for licensing and market entry. The […]
Posted on: December 17, 2025, 09:35h. Last updated on: December 17, 2025, 09:35h. Widely expected announcement arrived Wednesday. Cryptocurrency brokerage firm said it’s partnering with Kalshi. Coinbase is also adding stocks and tokenized assets to its platform. As was widely expected, cryptocurrency broker Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) announced Wednesday it’s pushing into prediction markets via […]