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The Philippines Overtakes Brazil in Global Online Gaming Search Demand Market analysisThe Philippines became the world's leading market for online gaming-related search demand in September 2026, surpassing Brazil and India, according to Blask. The country's search index increased by 87% year-on-year, highlighting growing consumer interest in gaming platforms.October 23, 2026 -
Macau Gambling-Related Crime Rises 12.3% in First Nine Months of 2026 Market analysisMacau recorded 1,951 gambling-related criminal cases in the first nine months of 2026, up 12.3% year-on-year, as fraud and illegal currency exchange increased despite an overall decline in crime across the city.October 15, 2026 -
Korea Casino Stocks Slide Amid China and Levy Pressures Market analysisShares of South Korea’s major casino operators have fallen sharply despite strong inbound tourism, as tighter Chinese capital controls, a stronger won and uncertainty over a possible increase in the casino tourism levy weigh on investor sentiment.October 14, 2026 -
Panama Online Gambling Jumps 59.5% as Gross Wagers Approach US$1.9 Billion Market analysisPanama’s gambling market continued to expand in the first seven months of 2026, with gross wagers rising 16.7% to US$1.90 billion as online gambling recorded by far the strongest growth among major regulated segments.October 4, 2026 -
New Responsible Gaming Network Launches Across 11 African Countries Market analysisResponsible gaming organisations and specialists from 11 African countries have launched a new continental network aimed at improving player protection, coordinating gambling-harm research and expanding access to treatment and support.September 24, 2026 -
South Korea Sends 18 Polymarket Users to Prosecutors in KRW17.6 Billion Gambling Probe Market analysisSouth Korean police have referred 18 Polymarket users to prosecutors in an illegal gambling investigation involving 26 people and approximately KRW17.6 billion in prediction-market transactions.September 21, 2026 -
African Gaming Industry to Get Continental Ombudsman for Dispute Resolution Market analysisThe African Lotteries & Gaming Association plans to establish a continental Ombudsman to provide an independent mechanism for resolving disputes across Africa's growing gambling and lottery sector without replacing national regulators.September 16, 2026 -
Singapore Betting Tax Revenue Jumps 11.9% to S$3.6 Billion Market analysisSingapore collected around S$3.6 billion in gambling duties and casino tax in FY2025/26, up 11.9% from the previous year and growing faster than the country's overall tax revenue.September 9, 2026 -
South Korean tourism groups push back against proposed casino reforms Market analysisLeading casino, hotel, travel and tourism organisations have urged South Korea’s government to withdraw plans for five-year casino licence reviews and a higher contribution ceiling for the national tourism fund, warning that the measures could discourage investment and place jobs at risk.August 6, 2026 -
African Government Websites Exploited by Indonesian Gambling Syndicate Market analysisAn investigation found that official government domains across 16 African countries were used to hide illegal gambling pages and boost their visibility in Google search results.August 1, 2026
