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.
Austria Draft Gambling Law Submitted to EU Commission
Austria's draft gambling law is under EU review. The overhaul caps casino licences at 13, opens online gambling, and mandates deposit limits with a target market opening of October 2027.
Sarah Fox Joins UK Gambling Commission from DCMS
DCMS gambling policy chief Sarah Fox joins the UK Gambling Commission on secondment amid executive churn and disputes over financial risk checks with racing and parliament.
