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 […]
Bangladesh Moves to Replace 1867 Gambling Law
Bangladesh is preparing to replace its long-standing Gambling Act of 1867 with a new legal framework aimed at addressing gambling, betting and online wagering, according to Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed. The government said the draft legislation is nearing completion and is expected to be presented during the next session of parliament. Officials described the move as […]
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 […]
Philippine Gaming Revenue Drops in First Quarter
The Philippine gaming industry recorded a decline in gross gaming revenues during the opening quarter of 2026 as softer performance from electronic gaming operations weighed on the market, according to figures released by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Industry-wide gross gaming revenue reached PHP87.60 billion ($1.42 billion) between January and March, reflecting a […]
Indonesia Warns of World Cup Gambling Surge
Indonesia’s National Police have issued a nationwide warning ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, cautioning that the tournament is likely to drive a significant increase in illegal online gambling activity. Authorities are preparing for what they describe as a demanding enforcement period, as the country anticipates heightened risks linked to digital betting and fraud. Enforcement […]
Bombay Court Halts Entry of New Casino Vessel
The Bombay High Court’s Goa bench has temporarily stopped a large casino vessel from entering the Mandovi river, ruling that the ship cannot sail into Panaji port until it secures mandatory certifications and receives approval from the court. The interim order was issued on May 6 by a division bench comprising Justices Valmiki Menezes and […]
Macau Gaming Tax Revenue Climbs in Early 2026
Macau’s government generated more than MOP34.8 billion (US$4.3 billion) in gaming tax revenue during the first four months of 2026, supported by continued growth in casino earnings and steady contributions from the city’s gaming sector. Data released by the Financial Services Bureau and published by Inside Asian Gaming showed the government collected MOP34.87 billion in […]
Indonesia Arrests 321 in Major Online Gambling Raid
Indonesian authorities have detained 321 foreign nationals in Jakarta in a large-scale operation targeting an alleged online gambling network, marking one of the country’s most extensive actions against illegal digital betting in recent years. The arrests took place at an office building used as a hub for multiple online gambling platforms, as officials continue efforts to disrupt […]
Wynn Expands Macau Resort With New Enclave Hotel
Wynn Macau Ltd has unveiled plans for a major hotel expansion at Wynn Palace in Cotai, announcing a new luxury tower that will add 432 all-suite rooms to the company’s flagship Macau resort. The project, called The Enclave at Wynn Palace, will be built next to the east entrance of Wynn Palace and connected directly […]