Ethan Brooks

Ethan Brooks is a gambling industry writer and analyst with over a decade of experience covering the global betting landscape. He reports on regulatory developments, market trends, operator news, and emerging technologies shaping the iGaming world. Known for his sharp, objective analysis, Ethan is a go-to voice for anyone looking to stay informed on the ever-evolving gambling industry.

From Record Raids to Revenue Rallies — What‘s Shaping Malaysia’s Gambling Industry in 2026

Malaysia‘s gambling industry grew at 5.4% in 2026...

RM525 Million Football Betting Licence in Limbo – Inside Malaysia’s High‑Stakes Sports Betting Gamble

A RM525 million football betting licence is tangled in controversy...

From Record Raids to Revenue Rallies — What‘s Shaping Malaysia’s Gambling Industry in 2026

Stablecoins Are Killing Bank Blocks — and Malaysia‘s iGaming Industry Will Never Be the Same

Crypto payments are quietly rewriting the rules of engagement....

Malaysians Are Betting With USDT to Beat the Bank – And Regulators Are Scrambling to Keep Up

With stablecoins powering 80% of crypto casino payments, offshore platforms are serving more Malaysian users...

RM28.7 Billion in One Quarter – But Illegal Gaming Is Draining Even More From Malaysia’s Economy

Genting Malaysia reported RM28.7 billion in revenue and RM3.3 billion in EBITDA for FY2025...

RM20 Billion in Illegal Bets, RM199 Million in New Revenue – The Great Divide in Malaysia‘s Sports Betting Market

The legal football betting market in Malaysia could be worth RM19.9 billion once matured...

Smartphones Drive 90% of Malaysia’s Online Gambling Traffic as the Shadow Market Hits RM18 Billion

With smartphone penetration nearing 89% and mobile devices driving 90% of online gambling traffic...

RM2.87 Billion in One Quarter, But Illegal Operators Are Taking Even More — Malaysia‘s Gambling Revenue in 2026

Genting Malaysia reported RM2.87 billion in first‑quarter revenue...

Seven Charts That Reveal Why Malaysia‘s Gambling Market Is Bigger Than You Think

At RM18 to RM20 billion per year, Malaysia’s illegal betting market rivals the entire size...

From Record Raids to Revenue Rallies — What‘s Shaping Malaysia’s Gambling Industry in 2026

June 4, 2026

RM525 Million Football Betting Licence in Limbo – Inside Malaysia’s High‑Stakes Sports Betting Gamble

June 2, 2026

From Record Raids to Revenue Rallies — What‘s Shaping Malaysia’s Gambling Industry in 2026

June 2, 2026

Stablecoins Are Killing Bank Blocks — and Malaysia‘s iGaming Industry Will Never Be the Same

June 1, 2026

Malaysians Are Betting With USDT to Beat the Bank – And Regulators Are Scrambling to Keep Up

June 1, 2026

RM28.7 Billion in One Quarter – But Illegal Gaming Is Draining Even More From Malaysia’s Economy

May 29, 2026

RM20 Billion in Illegal Bets, RM199 Million in New Revenue – The Great Divide in Malaysia‘s Sports Betting Market

May 28, 2026

Smartphones Drive 90% of Malaysia’s Online Gambling Traffic as the Shadow Market Hits RM18 Billion

May 27, 2026

RM2.87 Billion in One Quarter, But Illegal Operators Are Taking Even More — Malaysia‘s Gambling Revenue in 2026

May 26, 2026

Seven Charts That Reveal Why Malaysia‘s Gambling Market Is Bigger Than You Think

May 25, 2026

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Ethan Brooks

From Record Raids to Revenue Rallies — What‘s Shaping Malaysia’s Gambling Industry in 2026

RM525 Million Football Betting Licence in Limbo – Inside Malaysia’s High‑Stakes Sports Betting Gamble

From Record Raids to Revenue Rallies — What‘s Shaping Malaysia’s Gambling Industry in 2026

Stablecoins Are Killing Bank Blocks — and Malaysia‘s iGaming Industry Will Never Be the Same

Malaysians Are Betting With USDT to Beat the Bank – And Regulators Are Scrambling to Keep Up

RM28.7 Billion in One Quarter – But Illegal Gaming Is Draining Even More From Malaysia’s Economy

RM20 Billion in Illegal Bets, RM199 Million in New Revenue – The Great Divide in Malaysia‘s Sports Betting Market

Smartphones Drive 90% of Malaysia’s Online Gambling Traffic as the Shadow Market Hits RM18 Billion

RM2.87 Billion in One Quarter, But Illegal Operators Are Taking Even More — Malaysia‘s Gambling Revenue in 2026

Seven Charts That Reveal Why Malaysia‘s Gambling Market Is Bigger Than You Think

From Record Raids to Revenue Rallies — What‘s Shaping Malaysia’s Gambling Industry in 2026

RM525 Million Football Betting Licence in Limbo – Inside Malaysia’s High‑Stakes Sports Betting Gamble

From Record Raids to Revenue Rallies — What‘s Shaping Malaysia’s Gambling Industry in 2026

Stablecoins Are Killing Bank Blocks — and Malaysia‘s iGaming Industry Will Never Be the Same

Malaysians Are Betting With USDT to Beat the Bank – And Regulators Are Scrambling to Keep Up

RM28.7 Billion in One Quarter – But Illegal Gaming Is Draining Even More From Malaysia’s Economy

RM20 Billion in Illegal Bets, RM199 Million in New Revenue – The Great Divide in Malaysia‘s Sports Betting Market

Smartphones Drive 90% of Malaysia’s Online Gambling Traffic as the Shadow Market Hits RM18 Billion

RM2.87 Billion in One Quarter, But Illegal Operators Are Taking Even More — Malaysia‘s Gambling Revenue in 2026

Seven Charts That Reveal Why Malaysia‘s Gambling Market Is Bigger Than You Think

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