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According to the Ministry of Digital Economy, Thailand blocked over 945,075 URLs connected to online gambling in 2026. During October 2025 and September 2026, the government covered the investigation and made efforts to limit access to the online casino websites in the country. From the 945,075 URL…

Informa has agreed to acquire Clarion Events for €2.64 billion ($3 billion) from Blackstone firm. The deal aimed to expand Informa’s B2B events portfolio. Informa’s plans include raising around €1.1 billion through new share issue to help finance the transaction. The shares of the firm rose 4% afte…

Three prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Robinhood, have now suspended operations in Michigan.

Blask’s research links persistent offshore site use in India with emerging risks following Brazil’s betting ban. The post India’s post-ban offshore activity offers lessons for Brazil: Blask first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

US lawmakers sought more information from FanDuel about personalized celebrity videos sent to customers in its VIP program, concerned that such promotions may have reached people with gambling problems. Lawmakers Seek FanDuel Videos Amid Concerns Over VIP Promotions Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Rep. Pa…

Ontario’s gaming regulator imposed the maximum available monetary penalty after finding that two cash-out offers presented to a player could not be honoured. Penalty totaling CA$200,000 has been imposed on Score Media Gaming, the operating company behind theScore Bet by the Alcohol and Gaming Commi…

Jackson city leaders have delayed a decision on a land deal that could one day bring a major casino resort to the Pearl River in Mississippi. Jackson Delays Decision on $111K Land Deal for Proposed Resort Jackson City Council delayed a request from Mayor John Horhn to declare about 93 acres of city…

A US appeals court has sided with Tennessee and Ohio against Kalshi, arguing that the latter states may continue subjecting the prediction market platform to local gambling laws. This is an important turn of events, with a decision rendered on September 25 by the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals in…

The AGEM Index fell 6.1 percent month-on-month in September, marking its first monthly decline since March, with Aristocrat Leisure and Light & Wonder the largest negative contributors. The index dropped […] The post AGEM Index falls 6.1% MoM in September as supplier stocks weaken first appeared on…

Cambodia’s international arrivals fell 44.4 percent through August, with visitor numbers from China declining 25.1 percent. The post Cambodia tourist arrivals fall 44.4% in first eight months of 2026 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Bloomberry expands its online gaming portfolio with OnlyFun.PH, combining gaming, livestreaming, and creator interaction. The post Bloomberry expands online gaming portfolio with OnlyFun.PH launch first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Brazil’s decision to ban licensed online gambling could result in approximately 21.6 million bettors shifting to offshore platforms, according to a report by gaming market intelligence firm Blask. The report, published on Tuesday, draws on the consumer behaviour patterns that were seen after India’…

Philippines-listed casino operator Bloomberry Resorts Corp says it is expanding its digital gaming business with the launch of OnlyFun.PH. The company describes OnlyFun.PH as the Philippines’ “first regulated live interactive entertainment platform combining gaming, livestreaming, and creator-led c…

Iris opens a $23.1 million offer for the remaining Reef Casino Trust units, seeking full ownership and a potential ASX delisting. The post Iris opens Reef Casino Trust buyout offer, seeks delisting first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Crane NXT Co, a provider of payment technology and security solutions to the casino industry, has announced the appointment of Jeong Kim (pictured) to its board of directors, with effect from October 29. The United States-based company said in a Wednesday announcement that Mr Kim brings decades of…

CLSA links Francis Lui’s Galaxy Entertainment share purchase to improving governance and highlights stronger cash flow prospects after 2027. The post CLSA views Galaxy Entertainment chairman’s purchase as positive governance signal first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

The government of Japan’s Aichi prefecture says it has received expressions of interest from private-sector operators for a possible integrated resort (IR) with a casino on Chubu Centrair International Airport Island (pictured), in central Japan. In a Wednesday announcement, the prefectural authori…

Cambodian authorities are to expand inspections of casinos nationwide this month, as part of efforts to eliminate unauthorised online gambling operations within licensed gaming venues. The inspections will focus on identifying online gambling activities conducted covertly within casino buildings an…