🌐 Four new anti-POGO bills have been introduced in the Philippine Parliament. The creators of the 30 amendments believe that criminal organizations have already exploited gaps in the current legislation and may revert to offshore iGaming.
💳 Latam: Digital payment service AstroPay has launched a multicurrency wallet! Once viewed as a minor player in Latin America, the company now seeks to establish itself as a global fintech solution. AstroPay has offices in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Uruguay.
➡️ The multi-currency wallet will be accompanied by a payment card and a personal savings account.
➡️ The new application features an interface similar to Wise but includes a network of merchants that accept AstroPay payments, such as Rappi for food delivery.
➡️ In Brazil, the company has partnered with #PIX for quick transactions.
➡️ AstroPay applies a fee for B2C transactions but intends to provide favorable exchange rates for international transfers.
🎰 Seven casino resorts in the Philippines will join the CasinoPlus platform. The provider has signed an agreement with integrated resorts to enhance iGaming in the country. With the introduction of Philippine Inland Gaming Operator (PIGO) licenses, the market is evolving. CasinoPlus offers technology and access to a player base while sharing revenue with casino operators. According to Pagcor, iGaming has emerged as the leading growth sector, with GGR reaching $605.1 million over three months, marking a 464.4% increase from the previous year.
⚠️🇰🇷 Actress Han Seo Hee’s mother has received a suspended sentence for running illegal iGaming operations. The court imposed 120 hours of community service and prohibited her from gambling. Between 2022 and 2023, she managed seven illegal websites in South Korea. Prosecutors sought an 18-month prison term, viewing her actions as a repeated offense. Han Seo Hee has publicly distanced herself from her mother, stating that she is not involved in her activities.
💳 Latam: Digital payment service AstroPay has launched a multicurrency wallet! Once viewed as a minor player in Latin America, the company now seeks to establish itself as a global fintech solution. AstroPay has offices in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Uruguay.
➡️ The multi-currency wallet will be accompanied by a payment card and a personal savings account.
➡️ The new application features an interface similar to Wise but includes a network of merchants that accept AstroPay payments, such as Rappi for food delivery.
➡️ In Brazil, the company has partnered with #PIX for quick transactions.
➡️ AstroPay applies a fee for B2C transactions but intends to provide favorable exchange rates for international transfers.
🎰 Seven casino resorts in the Philippines will join the CasinoPlus platform. The provider has signed an agreement with integrated resorts to enhance iGaming in the country. With the introduction of Philippine Inland Gaming Operator (PIGO) licenses, the market is evolving. CasinoPlus offers technology and access to a player base while sharing revenue with casino operators. According to Pagcor, iGaming has emerged as the leading growth sector, with GGR reaching $605.1 million over three months, marking a 464.4% increase from the previous year.
⚠️🇰🇷 Actress Han Seo Hee’s mother has received a suspended sentence for running illegal iGaming operations. The court imposed 120 hours of community service and prohibited her from gambling. Between 2022 and 2023, she managed seven illegal websites in South Korea. Prosecutors sought an 18-month prison term, viewing her actions as a repeated offense. Han Seo Hee has publicly distanced herself from her mother, stating that she is not involved in her activities.