Laos Deports 41 Thais in Major iGaming Crackdown
Laos deported 41 Thai nationals who ran three online gambling websites from Vientiane, part of a regional crackdown that detained over 1,000 suspects in 2026.
Tabcorp BetMakers Deal Credit Neutral, AUSTRAC Risk Looms
Fitch Ratings called Tabcorp's AU$270M BetMakers acquisition credit neutral, but warned the AUSTRAC investigation poses the biggest near-term threat to its finances and BBB- rating.
Former POGO Operators Shift to Sri Lanka Port City
Former POGO operators are relocating to Sri Lanka's Port City SEZ after the Philippines ban, recruiting workers from China and Vietnam to target restricted markets.
Holland Casino Online Licence Extended Amid 37.8% Tax Squeeze
Holland Casino Online secured a five-year KSA licence extension to 2031. The operator warns the 37.8% gambling tax rate threatens player retention in the regulated market.
South Korea Casino Groups Oppose Licence Renewal, Levy Plans
Twelve South Korean tourism and casino groups oppose five-year licence renewals and a tourism fund levy hike to 15%. They warn the measures would kill integrated resort investment.
