Asia
me88 Becomes First Online Casino Malaysia to Secure Gaming Curacao License

me88, the powerhouse of online casino Malaysia, has been granted a master license of gaming service provider by the Government of Curacao, also known as Curacao Gaming. This sees me88 as one of the few online casinos in Asia to be recognised by not only international gambling regulators and game laboratories, but also governmental organisations.
Since it was first established, me88 has quickly become Malaysia online casino enthusiasts’ go-to for the finest gaming experience. Today, players can get to enjoy more than 1000 games, including but not limited to slots, sports, esports, live casino and lottery all-in-one platform. Additionally, all me88’s games are tested and certified by renowned game laboratories – BMM Testlabs, iTech Labs and Iovation to name a few, to ensure a fair play game environment and player’s privacy is protected with utmost confidentiality.
James Snider, me88 spokesperson, said: “We are a prominent brand in Malaysia and possess significant bargaining power with our game providers. Many people have misconceptions about online casino platforms in Malaysia. Online casinos in Malaysia serve as platforms for game providers of various brands to list their games. As a result, most of our income is derived from commissions and bonuses distributed by these game providers. Due to our large player base, we possess the capital to negotiate with game providers, enabling us to offer high odds and other benefits to our Malaysian players. This is how we go the extra mile to meet our players’ needs, and because of the support and trust of the wider community, we have also been granted the necessary licenses for security. We will continue to do our best to deliver world-class gaming experiences that are worthy of the trust of both the authorities and players in line with our slogan, ‘Asia’s Most Trusted Platform: play safe play me’.”
me88 is also one of the few Malaysian online casinos that has signed collaboration agreements with Evolution Gaming early this year to launch exclusive games from the respective game providers, namely Evolution Gaming’s Salon Privé. The former allows players to enjoy higher payout odds of table games on 1-vs-1 setting with the privilege to change dealer, cards, start and stop games as they wish.
Asia
GRA Renews Singapore Pools Licence for Five-year Term

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The Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) has renewed the licence of Singapore Pools (Private) Limited (Singapore Pools) to conduct betting operations, gaming and lotteries under Section 54 of the Gambling Control Act 2022 (GCA). The tenure for the licence will be five years with effect from 25 October 2025, following GRA’s assessment that Singapore Pools has fulfilled the requirements under Section 54 the GCA.
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Thirteen Leading Universities Partner with Gen.G for its Practicum Abroad Programme to Prepare Students in Seoul for Esports Careers

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Global esports and gaming organisation Gen.G announced that it has partnered with thirteen distinguished universities across the US to participate in the Gen.G Practicum Abroad programme, which offers students the opportunity to take part in an intensive, three-week programme to study in the heart of the esports industry in Seoul, South Korea.
The thirteen institutions are: Conestoga College, Augustana University, Buena Vista University, Illinois College, Manchester University, Seton Hall University, Shenandoah University, Syracuse University, St. Thomas University, University of Kansas, Maharishi International University, Randolph-Macon College and University of Hawai’i.
“This is our most ambitious program since the launch of our Gen.G Practicum Abroad program, bringing together some of the best universities in the country to expand their educational programs on campus. The students will be fully immersed in Korea with hands-on experiences to give them a 360-degree view of the esports industry,” said Arnold Hur, CEO of Gen.G.
Gen.G professionals will lead the Gen.G Practicum Abroad programme, which includes custom esports programming, mentorship by industry professionals, special lectures, industry “lunch-and-learns,” and professional networking, all while immersing students in Korean culture and its history in esports. Students will also visit competitive organisations and gaming publisher studios.
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PAGCOR Enforces Accreditation for All iGaming Service Providers by 2026

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has given gaming affiliates, developers and support service providers until early 2026 to comply with its newly implemented B2B Accreditation Framework, a regulatory system that formalises participation in the iGaming supply chain.
Companies that submit applications by December 31, 2025, will qualify for a three-year initial accreditation, while unaccredited foreign content providers face removal from licensed platforms after March 31, 2026.
The framework, which took effect on October 2, sets mandatory accreditation requirements for all third-party entities providing gaming content, systems or technical support to PAGCOR-licensed operators.
Accreditation covers several categories, including gaming affiliates, game content providers (GCPs) and support service providers (SSPs). Gaming affiliates may act as aggregators that distribute multiple game titles to operators, while GCPs are developers or studios supplying electronic game software or live-streamed content.
Accreditation is valid for two years from the date of PAGCOR Board approval, an increase from the previous one-year term.
Foreign data or content streaming providers that fail to secure accreditation by the March 2026 deadline will have their content deemed “non-compliant and unauthorized.” They may appoint a Philippine-registered company or a PAGCOR-accredited Gaming System Administrator as their exclusive distributor instead of setting up a local office.
PAGCOR has warned that licensed operators using unaccredited service providers may face sanctions.
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