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Experts advocate KYC as a safeguard for online gaming platforms

In the rapidly expanding realm of online gaming the Know Your Customer (KYC) process is fundamental, say experts at the ASEAN Gaming Summit.

Ongoing oversight needed for online gaming after Philippines exits FATF grey list: Moody’s

Moody's has highlighted that ongoing vigilance is needed in sectors beyond traditional finance—such as online gaming and cryptocurrency, despite the country's removal from the FATF grey list.

Delta Corp sells online gaming subsidiary Deltatech for $57M

Delta Corp has finalized the sale of its online gaming subsidiary, Deltatech Gaming (which operates under the Adda52 brand), to Head Digital Works (A23 brand) for Rs4.91 billion ($57 million) in a cash-and-stock deal.

Indian online gaming organizations join forces to combat offshore betting ads

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with several key organizations in the online gaming sector in order to tackle the rising concerns regarding illegal betting and gambling advertisements from offshore entities.

Vietnam crushes largest-ever money laundering ring linked to online gaming

Vietnam authorities have crushed the nation’s largest money laundering ring that brought in $1.2 billion from foreign countries.

Canadian authorities claim link between online gaming and fentanyl production/distribution

Canadian authorities suspect that online gaming platforms are being utilized to launder money from fentanyl production and distribution.

Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Online gaming could become crypto-exclusive

Crypto adoption is no longer a thing of the past. And from Wall Street boardrooms to online casinos, the advantages of speed and efficiency that crypto provides are impossible to ignore. The CEO of BetHog envisions a future where online gambling platforms will require crypto but warns of the potential stifling effect that overzealous regulation could have on innovation. Meanwhile, the Philippines is still pushing to remove itself from the FATF grey list, with the move to eliminate POGOs seen as a strong step forward. But will it be enough?

Thai Gov’t should use IR bill as opportunity to also advance with online gaming legislation: Experts

Thailand's new Entertainment Complex Bill is set to be rubber stamped by the Cabinet and move quickly through to final approval, but it's missing an online gaming component.

Thai gov’t could move into online gaming legalization following IR bill approval: Analyst

In a landmark decision, Thailand's cabinet has approved a draft law aimed at legalizing gambling and casinos, a move that could be followed by legislation centered on online gaming, an analyst told AGB.

Indian Supreme Court halts GST notices to online gaming companies

The Supreme Court of India temporarily halted, on Friday, Goods and Services Tax (GST) show-cause notices amounting to Rs $13.5 billion issued to online gaming companies.

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