PAGCOR Caps Cash-Back and Rebate Incentives in Philippines iGaming Crackdown
The Philippines regulator has drawn a line on operator promotional spending. With cash-back capped at 15% and rebates at 1.5% of turnover, the days of unlimited bonus competition in the Philippines are over.
Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 12 May 2026
Mississippi Lawmakers Target Online Sweepstakes with Aggressive New Felony Penalties
Mississippi’s Senate Bill 2104 is a rigorous legislative filing that aims to classify online sweepstakes casinos as illegal gambling devices, carrying heavy felony charges and asset forfeiture.
Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 11 Jan 2026
Beyond the Bet: Igor Savun on BetBoom's Community-First Strategy in LATAM
BetBoom has rapidly emerged as a major force in Latin America, particularly in Brazil, by shunning traditional advertising in favour of a dynamic,
Interviews - Liam O'Brien - 17 Nov 2025
PAGCOR Revenue Drops 49% Post Philippines E-Wallet Ban
PAGCOR reports nearly 50% revenue drop after Philippines e-wallet gambling ban. Official warns illegal sites surge as players leave legal iGaming platforms.
Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 23 Oct 2025
PAGCOR Blocks ₱200 Million in Casino Winnings from Government Employees Amid Gambling Restrictions
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the nation’s state gaming regulator, has revealed that it has withheld or voided more than ₱200
Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 7 Sept 2025
Ontario iGaming Revenue Reaches CA$311m in July, Driven by Dominant Casino Vertical
Ontario’s regulated online gambling market has continued its impressive growth trajectory, posting gross gaming revenue (GGR) of CA$311 million (US$226m) for
Corporate - Liam O'Brien - 28 Aug 2025
PAGCOR: E-Wallet Ban Halves Legal Online Gaming Transactions, Fuels Black Market Surge
The head of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has confirmed that a recent government directive to block e-wallet payments to gambling
Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 21 Aug 2025