World News.Week 34

⚖️🇵🇭 Philippines: iGaming operators move to messengers and e-commerce

After the central bank’s decision to cut integrations with gambling sites, operators like BingoPlus are shifting to encrypted messengers and e-commerce platforms. Access to services is now available via apps, websites, and even Viber, while deposits can be made through GCash and Maya. Top-up vouchers are also sold on marketplaces such as Lazada. Read more

🇺🇸 Fine for Evolution: $ 12K for Live Casino mistakes

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement fined Evolution for several violations in live casino operations between 2021 and 2023. Errors included forgotten cards in blackjack and misapplied game rules. One incident involved 438 blackjack rounds played with missing cards. Read more

⚽️🇧🇷 Betano signs the biggest sponsorship deal in Brazilian football history

Bookmaker Betano has become the main sponsor of Flamengo. The deal covers not only the football teams but also other sports divisions of the club. The contract value exceeds $ 46 million. Read more

⚡️2⃣ BC.GA.ME becomes main sponsor of St. Kitts Nevis Patriots

Operator BC.GA.ME signed a deal with the famous cricket team, with its logo to appear on players’ jerseys and in official social media. Read more

🕶🖥 MrBeast and streamers set Guinness World Record on Kick

YouTuber MrBeast and popular streamers Adin Ross and xQc raised $ 12 million for charity during a 17-hour stream as part of the TeamWater campaign. Read more

🔍🇺🇸 Evidence of Evolution operating in illegal markets

International private intelligence agency Black Cube released video recordings with admissions from Evolution executives about working in banned markets. The tapes mention revenues from countries where online casinos are prohibited, including Iran and China. The company claims the clips were taken out of context. Read more