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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The Karnataka government has announced that it will introduce a new law to regulate online betting and gaming. Home Minister G Parameshwara said a committee of senior officials and industry representatives has been constituted and it has been given a month’s time to submit a draft of the proposed bill.…

Reading Time: < 1 minute   A parliamentary debate on Thailand’s Entertainment Complex Bill that had been planned to take place on Wednesday has been postponed until the next session amid rising anti-casino sentiment and concerns the bill is being rushed through. Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra confirmed that the government would instead focus in the…

Reading Time: < 1 minute   Thai Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has defended the Entertainment Complex Bill, set for parliamentary debate on April 9, as a vital economic measure amid rising US tariffs on Thai goods. While opposition continues inside and outside parliament, Mr Phumtham insisted the bill’s fate should be decided through democratic…

Reading Time: < 1 minute   A 15-day public hearing period on Thailand’s draft Entertainment Complex Bill has received an overwhelmingly positive response, with more than 80% of respondents approving of the plan and many even suggesting an easing of rules around locals entry and gaming floor space. Documents summarising the findings were published by…

Reading Time: < 1 minute   DigiPlus Interactive, the company behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, SpinPlus and GameZone, is setting the benchmark for responsible gaming in the Philippines, introducing industry-first safeguards that ensure a safe, balanced and controlled gaming experience for players. At the core of its responsible gaming initiatives is the in-app Responsible Gaming tab, which…