An estimated £2.7 billion is wagered annually with unlicensed online betting sites in the UK, according to a survey commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). The report, conducted by Frontier Economics, revealed that this figure accounts for around 2.1% of the £128 billion bet
In the fast-paced digital environment of today, financial institutions — whether traditional banks, fintech startups, or e-commerce marketplaces — are under increasing pressure to provide payment experiences that are seamless, secure, and flexible. Consumers seek short and intuitive payment paths; however, businesses require a robust backend
A storm is brewing in the iGaming world, and at its eye stands a familiar name — Andres Markou, the founder and CEO of MyStake.com, a fast-rising online casino that now finds itself under intense legal and media scrutiny. What began as an unassuming career move
London, UK – As the world evolves, so do people’s attitudes towards energy. In today’s society, there is a growing reliance on renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. This shift has led to the emergence of new energy cloud mining operations, which
Workers of the Department of Public Works and Highways pour temporary asphalt on the potholes along Roxas Boulevard in Manila. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Senior ReporterTHE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) budget deficit ballooned in March as revenues slipped and state spending
Inflation may have settled within the 1.3%-2.1% range in April, the central bank said. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANHEADLINE INFLATION may have settled below the 2-4% target band again in April, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.The central bank’s month-ahead forecast showed that
A container terminal in Manila is seen in this file photo taken on April 11, 2025. — REUTERSTHE PHILIPPINES’ trade-in-goods deficit widened to a two-month high in March as both exports and imports picked up, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday.Preliminary data from
Airplanes are seen on the runway of Manila’s main airport. — PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOSBy Ashley Erika O. Jose, ReporterTHE Department of Transportation (DoTr) is hoping to privatize at least 15 airports by 2026 as the government seeks to make regional airports “more economically viable.”“The DoTr
A US FLAG and a “tariffs” label are seen in this illustration taken on April 10, 2025. — REUTERS/DADO RUVIC/ILLUSTRATIONTHE IMPACT of the US reciprocal tariffs on the Philippines will likely be minimal, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said, but noted the
A DRONE SHOT showing a completed PHirst community.PHIRST PARK HOMES, Inc., the affordable housing brand of Century Properties Group, Inc. (CPG), said it aims to turn over around 10,000 units to first-time homebuyers by mid-year.“As of April 2025, PHirst has successfully completed the construction of
PHILIPPINE STAR FILE PHOTOTHE SY FAMILY’S listed conglomerate SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) said it is confident it can sustain stable business performance, driven by strong consumer spending, despite market volatility and global trade uncertainties caused by the US government’s reciprocal tariffs.“Consumption accounts for over 70%
PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANCOUCHBASE, INC. is optimistic about its growth in the Philippine market with its offline-first database server that can help enterprises ensure uninterrupted operations during disasters.“The Philippines sits in a very interesting position geographically because it has a lot of disaster disruptions during