Author: Maisie Morrison

TLDR Philippine police are targeting scam hubs that have re-emerged in smaller “guerrilla-style” networks after the POGO ban PNP chief General Nartatez confirmed hubs have been dismantled but enforcement is ongoing Suspected locations include Baclaran, Binondo, Parañaque, Palawan, and Cebu At least 100 “rogue” POGOs were found still operating covertly despite a December 31, 2024 shutdown deadline Police are coordinating with other agencies to improve intelligence sharing and surveillance Philippine Police Ramp Up Scam Hub Crackdown as Illegal Networks Adapt Philippine police have stepped up operations against scam hubs that have re-emerged in smaller, harder-to-detect forms following the government’s ban…

TLDR Illegal streaming sites broadcasting the 2026 FIFA World Cup keep reappearing in Vietnam despite enforcement crackdowns Many piracy sites are clones of the banned XoilacTV platform, using new domain names Sites are heavily funded by ads from illegal offshore gambling operators Operators are evading detection using audio tricks, animated overlays, and encrypted social media channels Vietnam has blocked 1,073 infringing websites and opened 44 criminal cases for IP violations so far Vietnam is fighting a growing battle against illegal websites streaming 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, with many of those sites also used to promote illegal gambling. Despite enforcement…

TLDR Nevada’s Gaming Control Board asked a court to hold Kalshi in contempt for ignoring an order to block state users from trading Nevada is seeking penalties of at least $120,000 per day Kalshi remains non-compliant Kalshi is using an IP-address-based system to restrict Nevada users, which the state says is unreliable California joined a 37-state coalition filing an amicus brief against Kalshi in the Ohio case at the Sixth Circuit Both Nevada AG Aaron Ford and California AG Rob Bonta have personal political stakes in the outcome Nevada and California are stepping up their legal battles against prediction market…

TLDR Okada Manila launched the Okada Online Casino Win Zone on June 12 on its mass-market gaming floor The zone features live-table gaming, live slots, and eGaming demo stations It is described as the first interactive online casino showcase inside a Philippine resort The goal is to connect in-person visitors to the resort’s digital gaming platform Okada Manila is owned by Tiger Resort, a subsidiary of Japan’s Universal Entertainment Corp Okada Manila Opens Physical Space to Promote Its Online Casino Platform Okada Manila has opened a dedicated area inside its resort to showcase its online casino product, Okada Online Casino.…

TLDR Forsyth Barr says SkyCity is entering a stronger cash flow phase after completing major capital projects The company’s NZ$2.5 billion in operating cash flow since FY15 was largely absorbed by heavy spending SkyCity could deliver a free cash flow yield above 14% in FY26, rising to around 20% by FY28 Asset sales, including a hotel, office property, and carpark, should reduce costs and boost returns A double-digit cash dividend yield in FY28 is possible, with residual cash left over for other initiatives SkyCity Entertainment Group is expected to move into a more productive period for shareholders now that its…

TLDR The Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation (FERJ) has suspended the Campeonato Carioca Série C due to match-fixing concerns Three matches from the sixth round were flagged by integrity monitoring companies Sportradar and IBIA Unusual betting patterns were detected across all three flagged matches The suspension is in effect from the seventh round until investigations are complete Documents will be sent to the Judiciary, Public Prosecutor’s Office, police, and sports justice bodies Brazil’s third-tier state football league has been put on hold after integrity monitors flagged three matches for suspected manipulation. The Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation, known…

TLDR Progress Party politician Himanshu Gulati called Norway’s gambling monopoly “irrational” at an industry event He argued Norwegians are already gambling on offshore sites, undermining the monopoly’s funding purpose Gulati said foreign operators bring responsible gambling tools Norway’s system currently lacks The Progress Party has rising poll numbers, putting reform higher on the political agenda Finland is opening its market in 2027, which would leave Norway as Europe’s only full gambling monopoly Norway’s Gambling Monopoly Faces Fresh Political Pressure Norway’s gambling monopoly is under growing political pressure, with a senior opposition figure making one of the strongest cases yet for…

TLDR A trader on Polymarket bet nearly $1 million on Spain to beat World Cup debutants Cape Verde The match ended 0-0, wiping out the position and leaving a potential return of just $85,000 unrealised Spain dominated with 27 shots and an expected goals figure of 2.29, but goalkeeper Vozinha kept them out On Kalshi, a separate trader placed $2.3 million on Cape Verde not beating Spain — a draw was enough to profit The contrasting outcomes turned both bets into viral stories across social media The Bet That Went Wrong Minutes before Spain kicked off against Cape Verde in…

TLDR Peru’s regulated online gambling market launched fully in February 2024 under Law No. 31557 Demand for online gambling has grown 120% since the framework went live Offshore operators now hold less than 1% of market visibility Apuesta Total controls more than half the market; Betano has grown over 100% year-on-year Peru taxes net gaming revenue at 12%, lower in effect than Brazil’s 12% on gross revenue Peru’s online gambling market has grown sharply in the two years since its regulatory framework went fully live, with demand up 120% and offshore operators nearly wiped out. Before 2022, Peru had no…

TLDR Austria is reforming its online gambling market, replacing the current monopoly held by Austrian Lotteries, whose licence expires in 2027. Coalition negotiators are divided over whether unlicensed “grey market” operators should face a cooling-off period before entering the new regulated market. Casinos Austria and Admiral (Novomatic) support the cooling-off period; industry groups warn it could push players to fully unlicensed offshore sites. A controversial proposal would cut the maximum online casino stake from €10 to €2 per game, with winnings capped at €2,000. The government aims to pass the legislation before parliament’s summer break in July 2026. Austria is…