Good Morning. The Isle of Man is dialling back its appetite for risk, with a particular focus on the eGaming sector. The move means that operators with Asia ties face increased scrutiny and can even face license cancellation if they can’t properly justify relationships. Meanwhile, Genting saw a drop in its first quarter revenue, affected by softer performance across multiple properties and increased costs. And in the Philippines, expectations are that the courtesy resignation of PAGCOR’s Chairman and board will likely not come to fruition, being a contributor to a Presidential government reorganization.
What you need to know
- The Isle of Man is tightening its risk appetite, particularly for eGaming companies facing Asia, ahead of an important MONEYVAL review.
- Genting sees 12% Q1 revenue drop amid soft performance at Resorts World properties and headwinds from FX, seasonality, and operating costs.
- PAGCOR Chairman’s resignation not expected to be accepted, seen as sign of support to President’s cabinet reshuffle.
On the radar
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- Philippines assures Japan that the safety of its citizens is a top priority.
- Vietnamese and Lao police dismantle illegal cross-border online gambling ring.
AGB Intelligence
ISLE OF MAN
Tightening of risk appetite for Asia-facing eGaming ops
The Isle of Man has published an updated national risk appetite statement for the eGaming sector. The new statement doubles down on a cautious regulatory approach, particularly towards operators with ownership or control links to East and Southeast Asia. The move comes ahead of a key evaluation by MONEYVAL and after high-profile incidents which prompted law enforcement action.
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