Foreign workers in Philippines required to leave within 60 days from July 26 for legal compliance with POGO regulations
The Philippines Bureau of Immigration (BI) has mandated a strict 60-day deadline for foreign workers employed by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and Illegal Gambling Entities (IGLs) to leave the…
PAGCOR warns of fake memo spreading false information on POGO ban
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has recently issued a stern warning about the circulation of a spurious memo that falsely claims an immediate shutdown of Philippine Offshore Gaming…
BGC members contribute £172.5m over four years for problem gambling initiatives
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has revealed a significant contribution towards tackling problem gambling and gambling-related harm, announcing that its members have donated £172.5 million ($222.73 million) over the…
Malta Gaming Authority launches ESG Hub to ensure legal compliance for licensees
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has unveiled a comprehensive new ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) hub on its official website, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices and ethical governance. Enhanced…
Malaysia’s RGB unaffected by Philippines’ POGO ban
The Retirement and Benefits Group (RGB) has reassured stakeholders that the recent prohibition of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) will not impact its operations. Legal-compliance experts assert that RGB has…
Kindred partners with Swedish operators to enhance responsible gambling compliance
Kindred Group and Swedish operators ATG and Svenska Spel have announced the extension of their collaborative effort to publish responsible gambling (RG) metrics for the Swedish market. This initiative underscores…
Fiona Twycross named Gambling Minister at DCMS to oversee legal compliance
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has officially unveiled its new ministerial team, a move that comes just one month after Labour's resounding victory in the national elections.…
China commends Philippines for legal-compliant POGO ban
In a surprising development, the administration of Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. received an unexpected commendation from China. The Chinese Embassy in Manila extended a ‘rare compliment’ to President Marcos…
Charity Commission closes legal compliance case involving GambleAware
The Charity Commission has initiated a thorough investigation into GambleAware, a prominent charity dedicated to minimizing gambling-related harm and promoting responsible gaming. This regulatory scrutiny aims to ensure that the…
BGC expresses legal-compliance concerns with GSGB survey methodology
The Gambling Commission has unveiled its latest survey on problem gambling within the UK market, raising notable concerns from the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) about the employed methodology. The…