Legislative bills
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Legislative bills
The Union Cabinet has approved the Online Gaming Bill, aiming to regulate the rapidly growing digital gaming sector and curb online betting. The proposed Regulation & Promotion of Online Gaming Act seeks to ban money-based gaming transactions, banning advertisements promoting real-money games, and encouraging e-sports and non-monetary skill-based games. The
Local government
The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) and the Metro Manila Council (MMC) are backing the Department of the Interior and Local Government's (DILG) directive to bar local government personnel from online gambling. The ban, implemented through DILG Memorandum Circular 2025-082, aims to prevent government officials and
Local government
Local government officials and personnel of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) have been prohibited from engaging in online gambling, facing potential criminal and administrative sanctions if caught. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla emphasized the threat online gambling poses to the integrity of public service, citing the 1987
Local government
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued a memorandum circular banning all its personnel and officials of local government units (LGUs) nationwide from accessing or engaging in any form of online gambling. This move is in response to reports that many government officials and employees have
Local government
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has welcomed the Department of the Interior and Local Government's (DILG) directive to prohibit its personnel and local government officials from engaging in online gambling, describing it as a step in the right direction. The move aims to prevent addiction, financial distress, and
Attorneys general
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, joined by a bipartisan multistate coalition of 50 attorneys general, has sent a letter to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) urging action against the growing threat of illegal offshore gaming. This coalition seeks to address the harm caused to consumers, the economy, and
Attorneys general
Attorney General William Tong has led a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to assist in curbing the spread of illegal offshore gaming across the country. The letter, sent to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, highlights the harm caused by
Attorneys general
A bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general, co-led by Nebraska's Attorney General Mike Hilgers, has sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) urging assistance in addressing the rampant spread of illegal offshore gaming across the country. The coalition highlights the significant harm caused to
Attorneys general
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in calling for increased enforcement actions by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) against illegal offshore gaming operations. The coalition's letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi highlights the harm caused
Cricket (Sport)
Trinbago Knight Riders, the most successful team in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), has announced Stake as its official title partner. Stake, a leading online betting and gaming brand, has joined the Knight Riders Sports group in a multi-year agreement, further strengthening its footprint in cricket. Key Takeaways: * Stake becomes
Cricket (Sport)
The evolution of cricket batting technology has significantly impacted the game, boosting player performance and spectator experience. Over the centuries, cricket bats have transformed from rudimentary wooden clubs to modern composite bats, driven by advancements in science, design, and sports engineering. This evolution has been marked by improvements in manufacturing
