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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has instructed digital wallet platforms to take down in-app links leading to online gambling platforms, granting them 48 hours to comply. Deputy Governor Mamerto Tangonan confirmed the order during a Senate hearing on illegal gambling, explaining that BSP-supervised financial institutions (BSFIs) had been given two days to erase the…

Real-money online casino play is legal in only a handful of states. Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and West Virginia each run their own regulated markets, complete with licensing, audits, and technical rules. Nevada permits online poker but stops short of authorizing full casino games. With laws set locally, the list of…

New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement has penalized live dealer technology provider Evolution after a series of dealer mistakes at its Atlantic City studios. The agency announced a $12,000 fine against the company following multiple incidents between 2021 and 2023 that regulators determined violated state rules governing table games. Blackjack and Roulette Missteps One of…

The Division of Gaming Enforcement reported that internet casinos collected $247.3 million in July, surpassing the state’s previous record of $246.8 million set in May. This marked a 26.6% increase compared to July 2024 and a 7.2% gain from June. Altogether, New Jersey’s online sector generated $1.63 billion in the first seven months of 2025, an…

Entain plc reported higher-than-expected results for the first half of 2025, with total group net gaming revenue (NGR) including its 50% share of BetMGM rising 7% year-on-year, or 10% on a constant currency basis. The group’s NGR excluding BetMGM increased 3% (6% cc) to £2.63 billion, marking the first time Entain has provided separate figures…

Colombia’s gambling regulator, Coljuegos, has released a detailed regulatory framework establishing the legal, financial, and technical requirements for authorising technology operators in the raffle sector. The resolution, drafted in coordination with the National Council for Games of Luck and Chance (CNJSA), aims to formalise the systematised operation of raffles, improve oversight, and ensure stability in…