Author: Maisie Morrison

TLDR Stake was ranked Canada’s most valuable online gambling brand at roughly CAD 2.50 billion, despite holding no licence in any province. New research from CasinoCanada studied 301 gambling brands and found four offshore operators sitting among the top ten. Offshore sites took in more money than licensed platforms even though fewer people use them, CAD 712 million compared with CAD 484 million. Channelisation rates vary widely by province, from Ontario’s often cited 91% down to an estimated 49% in British Columbia. A 2026 study found men under 30 report higher rates of gambling harm and anxiety than the wider…

TLDR Evoplay partnered with efbet to add 20 game titles to its Bulgarian casino platform The deal includes popular titles like Temple of Thunder II Bonus Buy and The Greatest Catch Bonus Buy efbet is one of Bulgaria’s leading gaming brands The partnership is part of Evoplay’s wider European expansion strategy Executives from both companies commented on the new collaboration Evoplay has partnered with efbet to bring its games to Bulgaria. The deal adds 20 titles to efbet’s online casino platform. This gives Bulgarian players new content to explore. The partnership was announced on August 25, 2026. It marks another…

TLDR A gambling ring run from Vietnam processed about 63 billion won ($46 million) in bets over roughly 10 months. Korean police referred 13 alleged operators and 105 high-stakes users to prosecutors. The site offered baccarat, slot games and sports betting to Korean users. Investigators traced the operation through more than 200 bank accounts. The suspected ringleader fled the country and remains at large. South Korean police have shut down a large illegal gambling operation that was run out of an office in Vietnam. The Chungbuk Provincial Police Agency said the group processed about 63 billion won, or roughly $46…

TLDR Nevada Gaming Commission approved a $7.2 million anti-money laundering fine against The Venetian Resort Las Vegas The penalty is the fourth tied to illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer since early 2025, bringing total fines to $34 million Two commissioners recused themselves from the vote due to past connections to the case Current owner Apollo Global Management says most of the misconduct happened while Las Vegas Sands owned the property Commissioner Brian Krolicki said he wished former Sands management had been present to answer questions The Nevada Gaming Commission approved a $7.2 million fine against The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on…

TLDR DFNN’s gaming commission income fell 66.9% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. Second-quarter gaming commission income dropped to 4.3 million pesos, down 75.2% from the first quarter. Group revenue for the six months ended June 30 fell 33.6% to 106.9 million pesos. Net loss widened 10.3% to 263.3 million pesos, though the second-quarter loss actually narrowed. DFNN is expanding its physical gaming-site network and launched a digital rewards platform in June. DFNN Inc, a gaming and technology company listed on the Philippine stock market, reported a sharp decline in gaming commission income…

TLDR Dominican Republic Congress is reviewing a bill with a new tax debt discount plan for gambling operators. The measure, in Article 192, would create a “Special Discount Regime” for unpaid taxes and fees built up through December 2025. The Gambling Council would run the program along with the Ministry of Finance and Economy and the DGII. Operators must complete regularization and registration steps before they can apply for the discount. The plan is part of a bigger effort to build a new regulatory body, the Directorate General of Gambling. Lawmakers in the Dominican Republic are reviewing a bill that…

TLDR BetStop has recorded 67,480 registrations since its launch three years ago 41,290 exclusions remained active as of July 31, over 60% of all signups Registered users are blocked from betting and marketing across all licensed operators 78% of registrants are under 40, and 38% chose a lifetime exclusion An independent review has led ACMA to form a taskforce for improvements Australia’s national gambling self-exclusion register has passed a new milestone. BetStop has recorded 67,480 registrations since it launched three years ago, according to the Australian Communications and Media Authority. BetStop lets people block themselves from all licensed online and…

TLDR Police arrested 4 people in Barangay Calongbuyan, Candon City, Ilocos Sur. The suspects were allegedly playing “pusoy dos,” a card game classified as illegal gambling. The arrests were made under Presidential Decree No. 1602, which covers illegal gambling activities. No gambling materials or cash were reported as recovered from the suspects. The Candon City Police Station says the case is part of ongoing local enforcement efforts. Police in Candon City arrested four people this week over an alleged illegal gambling operation. The arrests took place in Barangay Calongbuyan on Thursday, August 20. Officers from the Candon City Police Station…

TLDR New York’s OASAS is expanding its “Take a Pause” campaign to fight problem gambling. Traffic to the state’s gambling help webpage grew from 38,000 visitors in 2022 to 190,000 by August 2026. A UCLA and USC study found online sports betting raised bankruptcies by 28% in states that allow it. Some bettors worry mobile apps make it easier for young or inexperienced people to start gambling. Governor Kathy Hochul filed a case against prediction market Kalshi over alleged illegal gambling. New York is stepping up efforts to help people affected by problem gambling. The push comes as mobile sports…

TLDR Macau’s gaming services exports rose 5.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2026 Visitor arrivals to Macau increased 9.0% during the same period Total service exports climbed 7.3%, while other tourism services rose 10.8% Macau’s first-half GDP reached MOP209.9 billion, with real growth of 3.7% Second quarter growth slowed to 0.3%, reaching 87.9% of 2019 levels Macau’s gaming sector helped support economic growth in the first half of 2026. Exports of gaming services rose 5.5% compared to the same period last year. The increase came as visitor arrivals to Macau also grew. Tourist numbers rose 9.0% year-on-year during the…