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HKJC Pours HK$39.3B into Community Amid Gambling Challenges
The Hong Kong Jockey Club contributed HK$39.3 billion ($5 billion) to the community in FY2025/26, achieving record turnover despite an illegal gambling surge and basketball betting suspension.
PAGCOR App to Guide Players to Legal Online Gaming Sites
PAGCOR will launch a mobile app before year-end to help Filipino players identify licensed online gaming platforms, as the regulator battles an estimated 50% illegal site penetration.
ACMA Blocks Two More Illegal Gambling Websites Australia
ACMA has blocked Casea and Crown96, bringing total illegal gambling sites blocked to 1,788 since 2019. Over 230 operators have withdrawn as Australia prepares stronger enforcement powers from January 2027.
Lula Brazil Betting Ban Threat BRL7.3B Tax Risk
Brazilian President Lula intensifies attacks on betting, calling it a "scourge of lies." A ban would eliminate BRL7.3B in first-half 2026 tax revenue and risk pushing 60% of licensed bettors into the illegal market, which already controls 38-44% of activity.
Meta Illegal Gambling Ads Australia ACMA Probe
Meta faces scrutiny over illegal gambling ads in Australia after a Sydney Morning Herald investigation found Facebook and Instagram promoting offshore casinos and fake brand sites. ACMA currently lacks power to compel removal, but a federal bill would change that from January 2027.
