Jacob Woodward

3 days ago | readwrite.com | Jacob Woodward

The Senate has voted 7-1 to override Governor Arnold I. Palacios’ veto of a bill aimed at legalizing internet gaming and establishing a stablecoin on the island of Tinian. Senator Celina R. Babauta of Saipan cast the only dissenting vote, while Senator Corina L. Magofna, also from Saipan, was excused. Sponsored by Tinian senators Karl King-Nabors, Frank Q. Cruz, and Jude U.

6 days ago | readwrite.com | Jacob Woodward

Poker superstar Mikita Badziakouski is adding yet another impressive title to his resume after capturing the €50,000 high roller event at the 2025 European Poker Tour in Monte Carlo. The 33-year-old from Belarus outplayed a field of 50 competitors, taking home an impressive $893,272 prize. This latest triumph comes hot on the heels of his sixth-place finish in the €100,000 super high roller just days earlier, where he secured another $496,078.

1 week ago | readwrite.com | Jacob Woodward

Flutter Entertainment has reported great financial performance for Q1 2025, powered by solid growth in its US business and increased overall player engagement. The group’s revenue for the quarter rose 8% year-over-year to $3.67 billion, while net income surged to $335 million, a sharp recovery from a loss of $177 million recorded in the same quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDA also showed significant improvement, increasing 20% to $616 million, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency.

1 week ago | readwrite.com | Jacob Woodward

The Philippines’ gaming industry has shown surprising and impressive growth in the first quarter of 2025, despite concerns following the ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). According to the latest report by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the market achieved a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of PHP 104.12bn ($1.8bn), which is a substantial 27.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

1 week ago | readwrite.com | Jacob Woodward

Macau has officially named Ng Wai Han as the new director of its Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), marking the first time a woman has been appointed to this significant regulatory position. Ng assumes the role effective immediately for an initial term of one year. The announcement was made through the government’s official publication, Boletim Oficial (Número 19, II Série).