IEC Adds $9.2M to Manila Resort Redevelopment
International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) has approved another major investment in its Manila gaming and hospitality project, signing a new construction agreement worth PHP566.95 million (US$9.23 million) for additional upgrades at New Coast Hotel Manila and LaVie Resort & Casino Manila. The latest contract continues a broader redevelopment effort that has already seen the company commit more than […]
Sportsbet Appoints Doug Brown as CEO as Barni Evans Shifts to Flutter APAC
Flutter Entertainment has reorganized the leadership of its Australian brand, Sportsbet, with long-time chief executive Barni Evans moving into a wider role overseeing the Asia-Pacific region and emerging markets. Evans will begin his new position as CEO of Flutter APAC and Emerging Markets on June 1. He has been at Sportsbet since early 2018, guiding the […]
Sportsbet Appoints Doug Brown CEO as Barni Evans Shifts to Flutter APAC
Flutter Entertainment has reorganized the leadership of its Australian brand, Sportsbet, with long-time chief executive Barni Evans moving into a wider role overseeing the Asia-Pacific region and emerging markets. Evans will begin his new position as CEO of Flutter APAC and Emerging Markets on June 1. He has been at Sportsbet since early 2018, guiding the […]
Indonesia Blocks Polymarket in Gambling Crackdown
Indonesia has blocked access to Polymarket as part of its wider enforcement campaign against online gambling, days after the prediction market drew attention for taking bets on whether President Prabowo Subianto would leave office before the end of his term. The Communications and Digital Ministry said the platform had been classified as an online gambling service under […]
South Korea to Determine Whether Polymarket’s Offering Is Legal
The undisputed growth of prediction markets has attracted the attention of South Korean authorities, who will now review the Polymarket platform to determine whether its products violate the local law. South Korea to Probe the Prediction Market Platform The Korea Communications Standards Commission has initiated a review into the leading event contracts platform Polymarket to […]
Market Analysis: The Sustained Growth of the Social Casino Vertical in 2026
In 2026, the social casino market size is projected to break the $10 billion mark. While real-money gaming dominates headlines with legal battles and big mergers, players are quietly choosing the freemium model of social gaming and preferring free chips instead of real-money bonuses. Quarterly reports from industry leaders such as Playtika Holding and Aristocrat […]
Sportradar Faces Lawsuit After Sharp Stock Decline
Sportradar Group AG is facing a federal securities class action lawsuit after investors accused the sports data company of concealing alleged relationships with illegal gambling operators while presenting itself as a compliance-focused business to shareholders and regulators. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, claims Sportradar and […]
How The Experts Compare Online Casinos in the US: an Interview With Max Brimmer of Casino.us
With the online casino market in the US constantly becoming more competitive, players are faced with more gaming options and decisions than ever before in the nation’s history. And whilst there are certainly considerable advantages that come with having a greater selection of platforms to choose from, it can be helpful to learn some tricks […]
Sri Lanka Battles Influx of Foreign Online Fraud Networks
Sri Lankan authorities are grappling with a sharp rise in cybercrime as foreign scam networks relocate from Southeast Asia, raising concerns about the integrity of the country’s emerging regulated gambling industry. Since the start of 2026, police have detained over 1,000 foreigners, primarily from China, Vietnam, and India, for alleged involvement in online fraud. This […]
World Cup Group I Guide, Predictions & Odds
The expansion of the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams has opened the door for nations from every corner of the globe to dream bigger than ever before, creating groups packed with contrasting styles, star power and genuine unpredictability. Group I features one of the tournament favourites in France, a European side led by arguably […]