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(AsiaGameHub) - Kate Chambers, founder of The Gaming Boardroom, discusses the influence of AI on operations, growing regulatory complexity, and the significance of fostering confidence in strategic planning. Press release.- Modern igaming executives are faced with a deluge of data, analysis, and industry updates while needing to make quick, well-informed strategic choices. Kate Chambers, founder of The Gaming Boardroom and an ex-director at Clarion Gaming, has spent years guiding industry figures through this intricate landscape. In a conversation with Slotegrator, she talked about closing the divide between analysis and action, harnessing AI's potential, and why cultivating the correct professional connections is as vital as possessing the right technology. Kate Chambers' many years in leadership roles, which include developing ICE into a premier igaming event, demonstrate her focus on tangible benefits. “My key takeaway was that people aren't seeking content; they are seeking confidence. Be it a conference or a professional network, what individuals truly desire is the assurance that they comprehend the situation, are aware of the next steps, and will not be surprised,” she clarifies. Kate points out that AI is subtly transforming the sector — not via showy customer-facing features, but by enhancing the efficiency of solid operational processes. She states, “The operators gaining the most advantage are those employing AI to lessen the mental strain on their staff.” AI systems that sift through, condense, and highlight crucial information are revolutionizing decision-making processes, spanning from compliance checks to collecting competitive intelligence. Kate also stresses that technology by itself is insufficient. She believes that commercial relationships and professional circles continue to be essential: “The most effective strategy currently is a consistent online presence, being accessible in the places operators turn to for solutions, combined with targeted, high-value face-to-face interactions. Relying on just one of these is inadequate,” she observes. For the future, Kate pinpoints major trends influencing igaming: escalating regulatory demands, more forward-thinking methods for responsible gambling, and an increasing demand for leaders capable of steering their teams through evolution while maintaining a clear strategic direction. Read the full interview (https://slotegrator.pro/interview/kate-chambers/) to gain insights from Kate Chambers’ expertise and views on filtering out distractions, leading with assurance, and implementing strategy within a fast-evolving igaming sector. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Evoke Plc memberitahu kakitangan pada hari Selasa bahawa ia merancang untuk menutup secara kekal kira-kira 200 kedai runcitnya di UK. Penutupan ini mewakili kira-kira 15% daripada rangkaian runcit Evoke. Syarikat itu berkata dalam satu kenyataan susulan bahawa penutupan kedai akan bermula pada Mei dan merupakan sebahagian daripada kajian strategik yang lebih luas, yang mungkin termasuk pelupusan aset yang berpotensi. Langkah itu diancam sebelum bajet musim luruh apabila Canselor Rachel Reeves mengumumkan peningkatan ketara kepada Remote Gaming Duty dan Remote Betting Duty UK. Kemudian Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Evoke Per Widerström mengesahkan keputusan itu pada Januari dalam kemas kini dagangan syarikat. Yang terakhir berkuat kuasa hari ini, manakala RBD akan mula beroperasi pada April 2027. Evoke, yang mengendalikan kira-kira 1,300 kedai pertaruhan di seluruh negara, telah menjalani kajian strategik sejak Disember, kerana pengendali itu sedang mempertimbangkan penjualan sebahagian atau keseluruhan, serta "pelbagai alternatif yang berpotensi". Kritikan dan kenaikan cukai Dalam satu kenyataan yang dihantar kepada iGB, jurucakap Evoke berkata: "Berikutan kajian menyeluruh dan selanjutnya kepada tekanan kos yang meningkat ke atas sektor yang dikawal selia termasuk peningkatan cukai yang ketara yang diumumkan oleh kerajaan dalam bajet musim luruh tahun lepas, mulai Mei kami menutup beberapa kedai yang tidak lagi mampan. “Kami menawarkan sokongan penuh kami kepada rakan sekerja runcit kami yang terjejas oleh penutupan ini. “Keputusan ini tidak pernah diambil ringan, namun dalam menghadapi tekanan kos yang meningkat kami mesti mengambil tindakan untuk memastikan kami dapat terus melabur dalam rangkaian runcit teras kami, dengan kedai yang betul, di lokasi yang betul.” Beberapa pengendali runcit memberi amaran kenaikan cukai itu boleh mendorong penutupan di seluruh rangkaian mereka, termasuk Betfred dan Entain. Flutter menutup 57 kedainya sendiri pada 2025 akibat penurunan runcit yang berterusan. ‘Sangat merosakkan’ untuk ekonomi UK Dalam nota penganalisis Januari, Deutsche Bank memotong ramalan EBITDA Evoke FY26 dan FY27 sebanyak 12% dan 18%, masing-masing. Kerana leverage kewangan yang tinggi, pendapatan sesaham akan jatuh sebanyak 40% dan 52%. Bank itu menganggap pertumbuhan dalam talian UK hanya 2.5% dalam FY26 dan FY27, dengan margin jatuh daripada 23% dalam FY26 kepada 13% menjelang FY27. Pihak berkepentingan telah membuat spekulasi siapa atau apa yang boleh membeli Evoke, atau sebahagian daripada asetnya, dalam jangka pendek. Ben Robinson, rakan kongsi pengurusan di Corfai, baru-baru ini memberitahu iGB bahawa ekuiti persendirian adalah pembeli yang paling boleh dipercayai untuk kumpulan itu secara keseluruhan. Tetapi Robin Chhabra, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif dan presiden Tekkorp Capital, percaya langkah strategik terbaik untuk Evoke ialah memecahbelahkan perniagaan antarabangsanya. “Permata di sini ialah bahagian Antarabangsa; pasaran seperti Itali, Sepanyol, Romania dan Denmark menawarkan pertumbuhan dua digit. Mereka tidak disentuh oleh duti baharu canselor. Menjual ini adalah satu-satunya laluan pantas untuk mengurangkan leverage,” katanya. Kathryn EvansKathryn merangkumi berita pecah bersaiz gigitan dengan tumpuan utama pada perundangan EMEA dan AS. Seorang penduduk North Walian yang bangga, penutur bahasa Wales fasih dan peminat seumur hidup Wrexham FC – lama sebelum Hollywood datang. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - BETBY has unveiled Betby Predictions, a novel fixed-odds vertical designed for non-sports events. This AI-powered solution allows operators to integrate markets covering cryptocurrency, finance, and entertainment directly into their existing sportsbook platforms. Press release.- BETBY has announced the debut of Betby Predictions, an innovative betting vertical that transforms global occurrences into fixed-odds markets. The product is now live, with its rollout across BETBY’s worldwide partner network anticipated in the coming days—marking a significant advancement in sportsbook engagement. As prediction markets continue to gain traction globally, existing solutions typically rely on exchange-based models that necessitate liquidity and complex user interaction. Betby Predictions adopts a distinct approach, delivering a fully managed, fixed-odds experience specifically crafted for sportsbook operators. With Betby Predictions, players can place wagers on a diverse array of non-sports events, including cryptocurrency, finance, technology, and entertainment, all within a familiar sportsbook interface. By eliminating the need for peer-to-peer trading and liquidity pools, BETBY empowers operators to offer prediction markets in a straightforward, scalable, accessible, and recognizable format. Kirill Nekrasov, head of innovation and R&D, stated: “Betby Predictions represents a natural progression of the sportsbook experience. We are extending the fundamental principles of betting to the world beyond sports. This initiative is about converting global moments into interactive opportunities for players, in a manner that is both scalable and responsible.” Unlike exchange-based platforms, Betby Predictions is seamlessly integrated into BETBY’s existing sportsbook ecosystem. Operators benefit from effortless deployment, centralized risk management, standardized settlement, and continuous market availability. The product is driven by AI-powered content generation, supported by a dedicated team that monitors global events and creates markets in real time, facilitating hundreds of new markets each week. Crucially, Betby Predictions has been engineered with robust internal safeguards. BETBY retains complete control over market creation, ensuring that all content is meticulously curated and reviewed, with a clear commitment to responsible and appropriate market selection. The platform explicitly excludes highly sensitive or controversial subjects, such as geopolitics, active conflicts, war-related outcomes, or events involving human suffering. Additionally, all markets are subject to human oversight, with AI utilized to identify trends rather than autonomously publish content. Given that sports betting is often influenced by seasonal calendars, Betby Predictions introduces a 24/7 engagement model, enabling operators to monetize global news cycles and attract new audiences beyond traditional sports bettors. The launch of Betby Predictions reinforces BETBY’s position at the forefront of sportsbook innovation, offering operators a powerful new avenue to expand their product portfolio and capture the growing demand for non-sports betting experiences. Interested in boosting your operations with advanced prediction tools? Reach out to info@betby.com to learn more about the BETBY Prediction tools. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Star Entertainment Group telah memperoleh komitmen yang mengikat untuk kemudahan pembiayaan semula bernilai A$590 juta (kira-kira AS$390 juta) daripada WhiteHawk Capital. Perjanjian itu, yang didedahkan dalam satu kenyataan kepada Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) pada hari Isnin, bertujuan untuk membiayai semula hutang sedia ada Star sepenuhnya, dan menyediakan kecairan tambahan untuk menyokong operasinya. Kecairan dan terma kewangan Kemudahan pembiayaan tiga tahun baharu itu termasuk pelbagai syarat termasuk pemuktamadan dokumentasi kewangan bentuk panjang, kelulusan kawal selia, dan penyelesaian penjualan kepentingan Star dalam Destination Brisbane Consortium (DBC). Secara khusus, keperluan kecairan ditetapkan pada A$50 juta untuk tahun pertama selepas penutupan kewangan. Ini akan meningkat kepada A$75 juta dalam tempoh enam bulan berikutnya, mencapai A$100 juta selepas 18 bulan. Terma kewangan kemudahan itu termasuk margin faedah yang konsisten dengan pengaturan hutang syarikat sebelum ini. Star menyifatkan terma ini sebagai kebiasaan, merangkumi obligasi pelaporan standard dan peristiwa keingkaran. Bukan kali pertama Star berada di bawah tekanan untuk memulihkan kedudukan kewangannya apabila bekas eksekutif didapati melanggar Akta Perbadanan pada awal Mac. Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) telah meneruskan prosiding penalti sivil terhadap kumpulan itu atas dakwaan pelanggaran sistemik undang-undang anti-pengubahan wang haram dan pembiayaan keganasan (AML/CTF). Denda berpotensi boleh mencecah sehingga A$400 juta. Pada tahun 2025, Bally’s Corporation dan Investment Holdings melabur A$300 juta, secara kolektif memperoleh kira-kira 61% ekuiti dalam The Star. Pelaburan ini mencetuskan rombakan lembaga pengarah dan pengurusan kanan. Sejak itu, kumpulan itu telah melaksanakan pelbagai strategi pengurangan kos. Ini termasuk menutup pejabat korporat dan menyerahkan tanggungjawab operasi yang lebih besar kepada pasukan pengurusan hartanah. Selain itu, Star sedang berusaha untuk keluar daripada usaha sama Queen’s Wharf Brisbane. Proses itu kekal bersyarat kepada pelepasan daripada jaminan syarikat induk yang dianggarkan bernilai A$700 juta. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - DSTPLAY has earned a nomination for the Rising Star in Casino (Operator) award at the SBC Awards Europe 2026, a testament to its expanding influence and the growth of its casino gaming library. Press release.- DSTPLAY has been named a finalist in the Rising Star in Casino (Operator) category for the SBC Awards Europe 2026, underscoring its rising profile and activity within the highly competitive igaming sector. The SBC Awards Europe serves as a gathering for prominent operators, suppliers, and service providers to celebrate excellence across the gaming industry. The Rising Star category honors organizations that have successfully entered the market and built significant momentum in a brief period. DSTPLAY has been steadily broadening its casino content offerings, prioritizing immersive gameplay backed by dependable technical stability. Its titles are crafted to satisfy the demands of contemporary players, ensuring seamless functionality across a variety of devices and platforms. In addition to its content creation efforts, DSTPLAY is bolstering its operational presence through strategic partnerships and expansion into new territories. This strategy allows the firm to cultivate a more varied footprint while catering to diverse regional preferences and market trends. The company’s strategy focuses on merging inventive game design with consistent delivery, helping operators improve their portfolios with content that drives both player engagement and retention. By balancing innovation with operational reliability, DSTPLAY continues to solidify its standing in a rapidly evolving industry. The company stated: “Securing a nomination at the SBC Awards Europe 2026 marks a significant milestone in DSTPLAY’s growth trajectory, as we continue to scale our operations and gain visibility within the international igaming market.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - 2025 FIBA tournaments drew a record-breaking online viewership, acting as a prelude to the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifiers currently underway across five continents. Press release.- This year will be remembered for a long time to come. FIBA packed it so full of action that fans barely had time to switch between venues – from Asia to Europe, from Africa to the Americas. Tense finals, high-stakes closing minutes, and matches where victory was decided in the final seconds. These aren’t just stunning clips for a highlight reel. They’re living proof: elite basketball attracts millions of engaged fans. 2025 FIBA tournaments attracted record-breaking online audiences. Live broadcasts were watched by viewers from dozens of countries, with in-arena stands buzzing and erupting after every upset result. The energy of these events doesn’t just inspire fans – it converts into real traffic and revenue for those ready to seize the opportunity. But the 2025 season was only a warm-up. This year has begun – and it is set to be a turning point. The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is turning the entire planet into one single arena: qualifying matches are currently underway in Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Africa. Each region has its own compelling drama, its own favorites, its own underdogs, all competing for a spot at the World Cup. These matches aren’t just followed by fans – the entire industry market is watching closely. Surges of traffic brought by events like this don’t wait. They arrive and fade quickly. Success goes to those who position themselves ahead of time. The next wave of traffic won’t wait. 1xPartners is for those who get in early. Professional tools, data analytics, and live support help turn every traffic peak into tangible results. The best entry point is right now, while the qualifiers are still underway! This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Gibraltar telah melesenkan pengendali pasaran ramalan pertamanya, kata Menteri Keadilan, Perdagangan dan Industri Nigel Feetham kepada parlimen pada hari Selasa. “Kami menjangkakan ini akan menjadi bidang pertumbuhan yang ketara untuk Gibraltar,” kata menteri itu mengenai sektor pasaran ramalan. “Satu lesen baru telah dikeluarkan, walaupun Akta Judi baru belum dibawa ke kuasa dan lesen baru itu terpaksa dikeluarkan di bawah undang-undang sebelumnya. “Ini mewakili masa rekod untuk pengeluaran lesen pengawalseliaan di Gibraltar,” tambahnya. Menurut daftar lesen judi Gibraltar, Predict Street Ltd telah dilesenkan sebagai perantara pertaruhan pada 26 Mac di bawah Akta Judi 2005. Laman web Predictstreet.io mendakwa sebagai rakan kongsi pasaran ramalan rasmi untuk Piala Dunia Fifa 2026 yang akan datang. Laman webnya menunjukkan kiraan mundur untuk pelancaran pada 9 April. Ia dikuasakan oleh penyedia blockchain berasaskan Abu Dhabi, ADI Chain. Menunjukkan keupayaan Gibraltar untuk menyesuaikan diri Bercakap di parlimen, Feetham menyatakan langkah ini menandakan keupayaan Gibraltar untuk menyesuaikan diri dengan cepat, terutamanya selepas kenaikan cukai judi di UK mengancam sektor perjudian penting semenanjung itu, yang terutamanya berkhidmat untuk pasaran UK. “Sejak pengenalan kenaikan duti judi UK baru-baru ini, saya telah mengambil tanggungjawab yang lebih langsung untuk mempromosikan penawaran pengawalseliaan Gibraltar,” tambahnya. Kenaikan Duti Permainan Jauh dan Duti Pertaruhan Jauh, yang pertama telah dibawa ke kuasa hari ini, dijangkakan akan memberi kesan teruk kepada Gibraltar, dan boleh meningkatkan kadar cukai untuk pengendali berasaskan Gibraltar kepada antara 80% dan 100%. Gibraltar mengupah sekitar 3,500 orang secara langsung, menurut angka yang dipetik dalam debat parlimen UK baru-baru ini. Sektor judi wilayah itu juga menjana kira-kira satu pertiga daripada hasil cukainya. Feetham berkata dalam kenyataan pada 1 Disember: “Ini adalah isu yang sangat penting untuk Gibraltar dan yang mungkin memberi kesan langsung dan tidak langsung kepada hasil awam kami.” Adakah pasaran ramalan akan berkembang di Eropah? Gibraltar adalah pasaran pertama yang melesenkan pengendali pasaran ramalan secara langsung di Eropah, walaupun Malta minggu lepas berkata ia juga sedang bekerja pada rangka kerja pengawalseliaan untuk melesenkan sektor ini secara tempatan. Pada 26 Mac, Menteri Ekonomi Malta Silvio Schembri berkata ia “secara aktif meneroka bidang pasaran ramalan yang muncul, satu kawasan yang mengalami momentum global yang cepat yang menawarkan peluang penting untuk inovasi”. Dia menjelaskan sebarang perubahan kepada undang-undang perlu “disokong oleh rangka kerja undang-undang yang jelas dan berorientasikan hadapan yang membolehkannya berkembang dengan bertanggungjawab dan pada skala besar”. Pasaran di tempat lain telah mengambil pendirian tegas terhadap pasaran ramalan, yang sedang menghadapi penyiasatan daripada pengawal selia judi negeri di AS. Jerman dan Belanda mempunyai peraturan tegas terhadap pasaran baru dalam pertaruhan sukan. Pasaran ramalan kebanyakannya dianggap sebagai judi haram atau instrumen kewangan tanpa lesen di pasaran seperti Belanda dan Perancis. Kedua-duanya telah menyekat pengendali terkemuka Polymarket daripada beroperasi. Ismail Vali, presiden firma RegTech Gaming Compliance International (GCI), baru-baru ini memberitahu iGB bahawa data trafik dan penglibatan menunjukkan pasaran ramalan masih menarik pengguna Eropah walaupun terdapat larangan rasmi. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Pasaran perjudian terkawal Belgium mengalami pengecutan pada tahun 2024, menandakan kemerosotan tahun penuh pertamanya sejak permulaan pandemik Covid-19 pada tahun 2020. Angka-angka baru yang dikeluarkan oleh pengawal selia perjudian Belgium pada hari Selasa menunjukkan bahawa jumlah pendapatan perjudian kasar (GGR) di kalangan operator berlesen menurun sebanyak 4.86% tahun ke tahun kepada €1.61 bilion. Kemerosotan ini disebabkan terutamanya oleh penurunan ketara dalam aktiviti perjudian fizikal, walaupun perjudian dalam talian, yang masih merupakan segmen terbesar, hanya mengalami pengurangan sedikit. Jumlah GGR untuk tahun 2024 ialah €1.61 bilion. GGR dalam talian adalah €919.10 juta (57.1% daripada jumlah keseluruhan), menurun 2.7% tahun ke tahun. Sementara itu, GGR berasaskan tanah dilaporkan sebagai €690.41 juta (42.9% daripada jumlah keseluruhan), menurun 7.59%. Sektor berlesen dibahagikan kepada empat bahagian; kasino, lesen arked, perjudian taruhan rendah dan operator pertaruhan. GGR kasino meningkat sebanyak 7.32% kepada €638.45 juta, dengan kasino dalam talian menyumbang tiga perempat daripada pendapatan ini. Sementara itu, lesen arked menurun sebanyak 11.95% kepada €384.75 juta. Pentingnya, terdapat penurunan mendadak sebanyak 23.8% dalam aktiviti dalam talian, manakala pendapatan luar talian meningkat sebanyak 4.24%. Bagi perjudian taruhan rendah, GGR menurun secara mendadak sebanyak 21.71% kepada €222 juta, manakala bingo di kafe juga menurun sebanyak 24.7%. GGR pertaruhan sukan menurun sebanyak 6.59% kepada €364.3 juta; pertaruhan luar talian menurun 13.58%, dengan pertaruhan dalam talian menurun sedikit sebanyak 2.11%. Industri melihat ke dalam Perjudian dalam talian kekal dominan dengan saluran dalam talian menghasilkan lebih daripada separuh (57%) daripada jumlah GGR. Ini adalah trend yang dipercepatkan sepanjang pandemik Covid. Segmen kasino menunjukkan pertumbuhan dalam kedua-dua pendapatan luar talian (+3.7%) dan dalam talian (+8.7%). Pertaruhan luar talian terjejas teruk dengan kedai pertaruhan dan gerai mengalami penurunan GGR sebanyak 17.9% tahun ke tahun, sebahagiannya kerana bilangan lesen kedai pertaruhan turun dari 535 kepada 408 dalam tempoh dua tahun. Gerai runcit juga melaporkan penurunan jualan yang sederhana, walaupun pertaruhan dalam talian kekal stabil secara relatif. GGR pertaruhan sukan meningkat sebanyak 4% manakala sebaliknya perlumbaan kuda dan pertaruhan lain menghadapi penurunan mendadak, masing-masing menurun 32.8% dan 44.7%. Perubahan peraturan memberi kesan kepada prestasi pasaran Pengawal selia perjudian Belgium mengaitkan penurunan ini kepada beberapa langkah peraturan yang diperkenalkan sejak 2023, yang telah menjejaskan prestasi pasaran undang-undang. Ini termasuk larangan tapak kumulatif. Operator dilarang menghosting produk daripada pelbagai jenis lesen pada satu platform. Ini memberi kesan ketara kepada pemegang lesen arked. Sesetengah operator menggabungkan penawaran di kasino atau tapak pertaruhan, mengakibatkan peralihan pendapatan antara kategori lesen. Ia juga termasuk peningkatan umur minimum perjudian daripada 18 kepada 21 tahun, larangan bonus dan peraturan pengiklanan yang lebih ketat serta pemeriksaan ID/Epis yang dikuatkuasakan. Sekatan pengiklanan telah menjadi tumpuan khusus bagi pengawal selia Belgium, yang diserlahkan oleh penyiasatan terkini ke atas aktiviti promosi profil tinggi yang melibatkan pemain bola sepak profesional Eden Hazard. Penyesuaian peraturan ini, walaupun direka untuk mengukuhkan perjudian bertanggungjawab, telah memperlahankan pertumbuhan. Pengawal selia juga memberi amaran bahawa ia masih tidak pasti sama ada peraturan ini telah berjaya meningkatkan perlindungan pemain. Pengecutan keseluruhan pertama sejak 2020 GGR dalam talian di Belgium menyaksikan pertumbuhan yang kukuh dari 2020 hingga 2023, dengan peningkatan kumulatif sebanyak kira-kira 60% sepanjang tahun-tahun itu dan pertumbuhan 18% pada tahun 2023 sahaja. Pengawal selia menekankan keperluan untuk penyelidikan segera untuk menilai sama ada pemain telah berpindah ke saluran tidak terkawal. Ia juga mencatat kelewatan dan ringkasan dalam laporan 2024. Ini disebabkan oleh perubahan dalam proses laporan kewangan dan kekurangan kakitangan dalam unit kawalan kewangan. Angka pasaran 2025 dijangka dikeluarkan dengan segera. Kathryn EvansKathryn meliputi berita breaking bersaiz kecil dengan tumpuan utama pada undang-undang EMEA dan AS. Seorang North Walian yang bangga, penutur Welsh fasih dan peminat seumur hidup Wrexham FC – jauh sebelum Hollywood datang. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Blask has published a fresh analysis of the North American online gambling sector, revealing that offshore operators still capture the majority of market value across both the US and Canada, even as regulated brands continue to expand. US.- Blask, an AI-enabled analytics platform focused on the igaming and gambling market, has released its 2025 assessment of the US and Canadian online gambling ecosystem, with specific emphasis on the scale of offshore operations and the performance of regulated operators. Findings from the report indicate that 83 percent of operators catering to US players do not hold valid US licenses, with 290 out of 362 total operators operating as offshore platforms. No US regulatory jurisdiction has fully eliminated offshore gambling activity, as regulation adjusts market balance rather than erasing unlicensed competition entirely. Blask calculates that the total US online gambling market hit $79.8 billion in Competitive Earning Baseline (CEB) in 2025. Licensed operators claimed $25.2 billion of that sum, while $54.6 billion flowed to offshore platforms. This marks a 3 percent year-over-year increase for offshore operators, compared to a 20.6 percent annual rise for domestic licensed providers. Four in every five operating brands are based offshore, and three of the top five highest-earning operators by CEB lack US licenses. Bovada sits at the top of the rankings with nearly a quarter higher CEB than FanDuel; BetOnline and MyBookie round out the offshore dominance of the top five spots. Both FanDuel and DraftKings recorded double-digit growth over the period. A number of US markets have no legal online gambling frameworks in place, while many regulated states restrict legal online gambling exclusively to sports betting. 60 percent of all gambling value in New York flows to offshore operators, while that figure rises to 83 percent in Ohio, and a combined $10 billion in gambling revenue goes entirely to offshore platforms across California and Texas. States with full regulation covering both sports betting and online casino perform far better: New Jersey and Michigan capture 75 percent of all gambling revenue through domestic licensed operators, demonstrating that comprehensive regulatory rules drive higher channelization of players to legal platforms. Lottery is the most frequently searched gambling category when measuring generic search terms. Within the live dealer segment, blackjack and roulette are the most popular offerings. Interest in online casino is primarily driven by slots and Plinko, while football ranks as the top sport for online betting activity. Canada establishes itself as a global igaming powerhouse Canada has become one of the fastest-growing online gambling markets worldwide. The report estimates that the country’s online gambling market reached $9.5 billion in 2025, making it the third-largest online gambling market globally, trailing only the US and the UK. Offshore operators saw their market share grow 40 percent in year-on-year terms vs a 23 percent annual rise for regulated operators, with 63 percent of all operating brands in the country based offshore. The top five operators claim over 60 percent of the total market, led by offshore platforms Stake and Roobet. Ontario accounts for 85 percent of the country’s total regulated market, but the average province with a monopoly gambling model sees 76 percent of its gambling value go to offshore operators. Quebec, even with its dominant local operator, sees 83 percent of its gambling revenue flow offshore. The province of Alberta is preparing to roll out a competitive market modeled after Ontario’s system in 2026. Currently, PlayAlberta, the province’s official regulated gambling platform, captures only roughly 12 percent of Alberta’s total online gambling market. According to Blask, if Alberta successfully replicates Ontario’s open-market framework, the balance between regulated and offshore operators across Canada could shift dramatically. The Blask report states: “With 230 active brands vying for market share, the country pairs strong consumer demand with a highly dynamic competitive landscape. For operators, affiliates, and investors, the core takeaway is clear: Canada’s market size is already among the world’s largest, but its regulatory fragmentation continues to shape where revenue ultimately flows.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - The entity formerly known as 888 Holdings has declared that its brick-and-mortar betting outlets are no longer financially viable. UK.- William Hill, a staple of the British gambling industry owned by Evoke Plc, is preparing to close about 200 shops after conducting an internal review. The Daily Star reports that staff members were notified by email of a digital briefing held at 9am this morning regarding the news. Approximately 15 percent of the 1,300 William Hill locations in the UK are expected to be affected. An Evoke spokesperson stated: “Following a detailed assessment and due to mounting financial pressures on the regulated market—including the substantial tax hikes announced in the Government’s Autumn Budget—we are shuttering a number of unsustainable locations starting this May.” London-listed Evoke, previously operating as 888 Holdings, had already cautioned in January that shop closures were likely. The company is largely pointing to the hike in online gambling duties starting tomorrow (April 1) as a factor, despite the fact that retail betting is not subject to this specific increase. The broader trend shows that retail betting revenue has been declining for a significant period. According to Gambling Commission statistics, the gross gambling yield for retail bookmakers dropped 7 percent year-on-year to £549m between October and December 2025. Competitors such as Flutter’s Paddy Power and Entain’s Ladbrokes have also shuttered locations, leaving Ireland’s BoyleSports as the only major firm to have expanded its retail footprint over the last three years. This situation brings into question Evoke’s 2022 acquisition of William Hill’s international business from Caesars for £2.2bn, a move funded by significant debt. In the last twelve months, the firm has exited 13 international markets, while its share price has dropped by over 28 percent to 34.05p, resulting in a market cap of roughly £150m. Ironshield Capital Management, a specialist in distressed credit, has secured a 6.07 percent stake, while rumors circulate that Betfred or Bally’s could be interested in a takeover. Evoke has also rescheduled its full-year results for April 29 to allow for the completion of a strategic review initiated in December. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Spelinspektionen has released a report detailing what it describes as actionable measures that gambling operators can implement on their own to bar players based in Sweden. Sweden.- The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has submitted a report to the government featuring new proposals on how online gambling companies without a Swedish licence can stop users located in Sweden from accessing their services. The development comes in light of planned amendments to the Swedish Gambling Act that will revise the definition of illegal gambling. Investigator Marcus Isgren, who led a review of gambling legislation last year, put forward a recommendation in September that the Gambling Act be revised to remove the “so-called directional criterion”. Regarded as a loophole by Spelinspektionen, this rule states that only online gaming services specifically targeted at the Swedish market are subject to the law. This clause has created enforcement difficulties for the Swedish gambling regulator, which has previously only been able to take action against unlicensed operators if it can find proof of them targeting Swedish players, for instance, through use of the Swedish language or listing Swedish krona as an accepted payment method. Isgren’s proposal would replace this requirement with a new participant-focused criterion: that a gaming service is deemed to be offered in Sweden if people located within the country are able to access and use it. To support this proposed change, Spelinspektionen’s new report outlines a series of measures that it says gambling companies can roll out independently to effectively block Swedish players. The regulator noted the report is technology-neutral, designed to give the government a clear overview of the kinds of steps that can be used to reduce unlicensed gambling in Sweden. In addition to geo-blocking, other technical barriers are recommended to block access from Sweden, such as stop messages. Access may also be denied if the user’s geographical location cannot be determined or if technical workarounds are used to bypass the barriers, the report added. Meanwhile, Sweden should not be listed as a selectable country option when registering an account, and sign-up requests should be rejected if Swedish address details, postal code or telephone number with the +46 country code are provided. The regulator also proposes the blocking of bank transfers and card payments from institutions that requireSwedish e-ID as well as payments to Swedish bank accounts, which carry the SE country code in their IBAN. Terms of contract could also explicitly exclude individuals located in Sweden, while marketing channels that are likely to reach potential gamblers in Sweden should be avoided, it said. The Swedish regulator stated that the measures should be applied consistently and cover both new and already active gambling accounts. Relying on terms of contract alone without accompanying technical barriers should not be considered a sufficient approach, it added. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - The KSA noted that various operators had provided betting options on subjects not allowed by Dutch licensing regulations. The Netherlands.- The **Kansspelautoriteit** (KSA), the gambling authority in the Netherlands, has sent a formal reminder to **sports betting licensees** regarding the scope of their permits. According to the regulator, monitoring activities showed that multiple companies were facilitating wagers that do not qualify as sports betting under their licenses. Examples of these unauthorized offerings included wagers on **award ceremonies**, like Most Valuable Player (MVP) titles. The KSA stated that the relevant operators were contacted, leading to the prompt removal of these betting markets. “Under the Remote Gambling Decree, those holding sports betting licenses are restricted to offering wagers on **occurrences within a sporting event** or the final result of such a match,” the KSA explained. “Furthermore, the sporting competition must be part of an organized sport acknowledged by **NOC*NSF** or comparable international athletic bodies.” Wagers on different categories of events are excluded from Dutch sports betting permits. This encompasses, for instance, competitions where a **jury or panel decides the winner**, rather than the outcome being a direct result of a match or in-game event. Additionally, betting on occurrences like political votes or player transfers is prohibited. The authority emphasized that licensees are ultimately accountable for the gambling products they offer, even if they utilize third-party platforms or sportsbook services. “Consequently, the KSA expects operators to maintain constant oversight of their markets and implement necessary steps to block forbidden wagers,” the regulator noted. “Should unauthorized bets be made available, they must be withdrawn instantly. The KSA will maintain its oversight of licensee activities.” Although prediction markets have seen slower growth in Europe compared to the US, some believe that strict betting restrictions in certain regions might increase their popularity. Last month, the KSA cautioned Polymarket that it could face financial penalties in the Netherlands for providing unlicensed gambling services. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - This will mark the second occasion that the Super Bowl takes place in Las Vegas. US.- The National Football League (NFL) has confirmed that Super Bowl LXIII will be hosted by Las Vegas in 2029. The designation of Allegiant Stadium as the host venue was declared at the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix, after an assessment by the NFL’s Fan Engagement & Major Events Committee and a vote of the full team ownership. Las Vegas will welcome the Super Bowl for a second time. The 2024 event drew 330,000 visitors and produced an economic impact exceeding $1 billion, as reported by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stated: “We are thrilled to return the Super Bowl to Las Vegas and give our fans another remarkable experience in one of the nation's top sports and entertainment locations. Super Bowl LVIII displayed the magnitude, vibrancy, and welcoming spirit the city contributes to major global events. We anticipate collaborating with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the Raiders, and the local community to create an even better experience on this occasion.” Steve Hill, LVCVA president and CEO, remarked: “We are honored that the NFL has chosen Las Vegas for Super Bowl LXIII. Our inaugural Super Bowl highlighted the distinctive dynamism and grand scale that only this city can provide, uniting elite sports, entertainment, and hospitality in a single setting. Las Vegas was designed for such occasions, and we are eager to offer fans another outstanding experience in 2029.” Mark Davis, owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, noted: “We are delighted that the Super Bowl is coming back to Las Vegas and Allegiant Stadium in 2029. This decision reflects the unified effort of the Raiders, the LVCVA, civic officials, the community, and the NFL. Super Bowl LVIII established a high standard, and for Super Bowl LXIII, we are dedicated to surpassing it.” Data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) indicates that $133.8 million was bet on this year’s Super Bowl at the state's 186 sportsbooks. This was the smallest Super Bowl betting handle recorded in Nevada in ten years. Per NGCB chairman Mike Dreitzer, preliminary unaudited numbers show sportsbooks won $9.9 million, achieving a hold percentage of 7.4. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - This transaction is linked to Pure Casino Entertainment Partnership’s pending acquisition of Gamehost. Canada.- VICI Properties has revealed plans to purchase the real estate assets of the Deerfoot Inn & Casino, the Great Northern Casino, and two adjacent limited-service hotels in Alberta, Canada, for CAD$200.6 million ($144.4 million). This agreement is tied to Pure Casino Entertainment Partnership’s pending take-private acquisition of Gamehost. The company stated that this portfolio will be incorporated into the current triple-net master lease agreement held between VICI Properties and PURE, featuring an acquisition capitalisation rate of 8.0 per cent. The deal, which is anticipated to finalize in mid-2026, remains contingent upon standard regulatory approvals and closing conditions. John Payne, president and COO of VICI Properties, commented: “We are thrilled to strengthen and broaden our footprint in the Canadian gaming sector, a highly stable jurisdiction, working alongside a trusted partner. Through our collaboration with IGP and PURE, we have witnessed their exceptional capability to operate and expand a top-tier gaming platform, and we are proud to sustain that growth as their real estate partner and capital source. “This transaction perfectly embodies VICI’s value proposition by assisting premier operators in realizing their growth strategies, and we look forward to further developing our relationship with IGP and PURE in the years ahead.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Biro Permainan dan Pemeriksaan Macau (DICJ) telah mengumumkan ketibaan dua pengendali pelacur baharu ke ibu kota permainan dunia. Xin Wei Lda dan Pok Lok Promoção de Jogos Lda kini dilesenkan untuk melayani penjudi VIP yang melawat kasino bandar. Ini menjadikan jumlah keseluruhan 31, meningkat daripada 29 tahun lepas, tetapi jauh di bawah had industri sebanyak 50. Pelacur berfungsi sebagai orang tengah untuk pelanggan kasino berprofil tinggi, terutamanya dari tanah besar China. Pada masa lalu, mereka mengatur talian kredit dan pembayaran, membolehkan VIP mengelak kawalan mata wang, yang mengehadkan pemindahan wang luar negara harian kepada hanya 20,000 renminbi ($3,200). Pada kemuncak mereka pada 2014, 235 pelacur menguasai industri kasino Macau, menyumbang sehingga 70% daripada hasil permainan kasar. Sektor ditandai dengan skandal Model pelacur mula goyah di bawah penelitian daripada Presiden China Xi Jinping, yang naik takhta pada 2013. Di bawah pentadbirannya, kerajaan pusat melancarkan kempen anti-rasuah yang gigih. Antara sasarannya: pelarian modal haram dari tanah besar, termasuk dana yang dibawa keluar oleh penjudi VIP. Domino pertama jatuh pada 2014, apabila pengendali pelacur Macau Huang Shan melarikan diri dari bidang kuasa, meninggalkan hutang HK$10 bilion ($1.3 bilion). Pada tahun yang sama, mahkamah China mengenal pasti pengendali Hengsheng Group Ji Xiaobo sebagai raja jenayah. Beliau dilaporkan menubuhkan kasino haram di luar China, menggunakan keganasan untuk mengutip hutang perjudian dan menguruskan wang. Pada 2015, seorang juruwang kaunter melarikan diri dengan HK$700 juta daripada Dore Entertainment, sebuah pelacur yang mengendalikan bilik VIP di Wynn Macau. pada 2023, ketua pelacur suncity group alvin chau disabitkan kesalahan perjudian haram dan jenayah terancang dalam kes yang membawa kepada kemerosotan pengendali pelacur di macau. Pukulan terakhir datang dengan penangkapan dan sabitan dua ketua pelacur berprofil tinggi. Pada 2023, mahkamah China mendapati "raja pelacur" Suncity Alvin Chau bersalah atas perjudian haram dan jenayah terancang. Dengan menipu kasino sebanyak HK$823.7 bilion dalam pertaruhan yang tidak diisytiharkan, beliau merampas hasil cukai kerajaan tempatan sebanyak HK$8.26 bilion. Chau dijatuhi hukuman penjara 18 tahun. Ketua pelacur Tak Chun Levo Chan mendapat 14 tahun untuk jenayah serupa. Beliau memudahkan pertaruhan bawah meja yang menipu kasino sebanyak HK$35 bilion dan kerajaan kira-kira HK$8.6 bilion. Pelacur Macau: Jatuh tetapi tidak tewas Menjelang 2024, hanya 18 pelacur aktif di Macau, mendorong tajuk berita tentang kepupusannya. Laporan tentang kematiannya sekurang-kurangnya dibesar-besarkan, tetapi peraturan tadbir urus telah berubah dengan ketara. Di bawah undang-undang permainan Macau 2023, pelacur tidak lagi dibenarkan mengeluarkan kredit atau menguruskan bilik VIP. Mereka terhad kepada menjalankan perniagaan dengan hanya satu daripada enam konsesi kasino Macau, walaupun konsesi boleh mengikat kontrak dengan lebih daripada satu pelacur. Daripada berkongsi hasil kasino, pelacur memperoleh komisen tetap 1.25% ke atas perolehan cip bergulir. Walaupun 31 pelacur sah kini berdaftar, seramai 20 mungkin beroperasi. Walaupun begitu, kerajaan tempatan menjangkakan untuk mengutip cukai MOP150 juta ($18.6 juta) tahun ini ke atas komisen yang dihantar oleh kasino kepada pelacur. Itu akan meningkat 50% daripada MOP100 juta yang dijangka direkodkan oleh bandar untuk tahun fiskal 2025. Marjorie PrestonMarjorie memulakan kerjaya permainannya pada 2007 dan telah menumpukan pada pasaran permainan Asia sejak 2020. Di luar kerja, beliau menulis tentang perjalanan dan filem serta bermain dram. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Tujuh persatuan permainan nasional dari Balkan Barat telah membentuk Balkan Gaming Federation (BGF) kolektif untuk membantu memajukan kerjasama serantau dalam industri permainan. Memorandum Kerjasama telah ditandatangani antara badan-badan tersebut di Belgrade minggu ini semasa mesyuarat yang dihoskan oleh Association of Gaming Operators of Serbia (AGOS). Inisiatif ini digerakkan bersama oleh Association of Online Gaming and Gambling Operators in Bulgaria (AOGGOB) dari Bulgaria. Menguatkuasakan penguatkuasaan anti-perjudian haram Perjanjian ini bertujuan untuk mengukuhkan suara industri perjudian rantau ini, menyatukan tujuh persatuan nasional yang mewakili pengendali, pembekal, dan penyedia teknologi. Ini merangkumi Serbia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Montenegro, Bosnia dan Herzegovina serta Macedonia Utara. Persekutuan ini direka sebagai platform untuk menyelaraskan dasar, pematuhan dan aktiviti komersial di seluruh rantau tanpa menggantikan badan-badan nasional sedia ada. Dalam kenyataan pada Isnin, ia menyatakan matlamatnya adalah untuk memanfaatkan kepakaran dan sumber yang dikumpulkan untuk menguatkuasakan usaha penguatkuasaan terhadap perjudian haram. Ia juga akan berusaha untuk memerangi persaingan tidak adil dan memfasilitasi pertukaran amalan terbaik pengawalseliaan, sambil menjalankan usaha melobi bersama mengenai hal-hal perundangan. Ia juga merancang untuk mempromosikan perkongsian perniagaan, menganjurkan acara serantau dan melaksanakan inisiatif pemasaran bersama yang direka untuk meningkatkan profil Balkan Barat dalam sektor permainan Eropah. Semasa mesyuarat di Belgrade, peserta membentangkan analisis pasaran dan membincangkan sumbangan awal. Persekutuan mencapai persetujuan mengenai identiti jenama sementara dan penubuhan komunikasi dalaman untuk menyelaraskan inisiatif yang akan datang. Negara-negara di sebalik persekutuan Dimulakan oleh persatuan industri Serbia dan Bulgaria dan dihoskan di ibu kota Serbia, memorandum itu bertepatan dengan pembaharuan pengawalseliaan yang sedang berlangsung dalam rantau ini. Negara-negara berkongsi spektrum pasaran perjudian yang dikawal selia yang pelbagai. Serbia dan Romania dikenali kerana sektor perjudian dalam talian yang besar yang menarik pengendali antarabangsa seperti Bet365, Evoke dan, yang paling baru, Superbet melalui pengambilalihannya terhadap Maxbet. Croatia dan Bulgaria mempunyai industri kasino berasaskan tanah yang ketara di samping operasi dalam talian yang semakin berkembang. Bosnia dan Herzegovina menguruskan persekitaran pengawalseliaan yang lebih terpecah, satu cabaran yang cuba ditangani oleh persekutuan ini. Bulgaria baru-baru ini menguatkan peraturan pertaruhan sukan untuk mengenakan larangan mutlak terhadap pertaruhan di kalangan pemain bola sepak kebangsaan dan kakitangan pasukan. Ini berlaku selepas ia meningkatkan tempoh pengecualian diri kepada satu tahun. Sehingga Mac 2025, 54,000 orang telah mendaftar dalam program pengecualian diri Bulgaria. Croatia sedang dalam proses melaksanakan skema pengecualian diri kebangsaan untuk penjudi. Sementara itu, Montenegro sedang mengalami pertikaian mengenai pembaharuan cukai yang dirancang. Hubungan dengan badan-badan Eropah Titik perbincangan utama ialah hubungan persekutuan dengan EUROMAT, persatuan hiburan dan permainan Eropah yang terkemuka. Beberapa badan ahli BGF sudah mengekalkan keahlian dengan EUROMAT. Konsensus daripada mesyuarat itu adalah untuk meletakkan BGF sebagai kelompok Balkan yang berbeza yang mengekalkan hubungan dengan rangka kerja Eropah sedia ada sambil menegaskan identiti serantaunya sendiri. Persatuan-persatuan itu menjadualkan perjumpaan seterusnya pada 26 Mei, bertepatan dengan pameran Belgrade Future Gaming. Penganjur telah menjangkakan untuk menyelesaikan struktur tadbir urus persekutuan dan memilih presidennya menjelang musim luruh 2026. Kathryn EvansKathryn meliputi berita terkini ringkas dengan tumpuan utama pada perundangan EMEA dan AS. Seorang Wali Utara yang bangga, penutur fasih bahasa Wales dan peminat seumur hidup Wrexham FC – jauh sebelum Hollywood datang memanggil. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has finalized a deal to divest the team for a total of $300m. US.- The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has entered into a purchase agreement with the family of Tilman J. Fertitta regarding the Connecticut Sun franchise, subject to approval from the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). The franchise is slated to continue playing at the Mohegan Sun Arena for the current year before relocating to Houston in 2027. Under the terms of the deal, Mohegan will receive $300m, with an initial payment of $150m at closing and the balance to be paid by December 31, 2026. The Mohegan Tribe holds the distinction of being the WNBA's inaugural independent owner. Joe Soper, corresponding secretary for the Mohegan Tribal Council, stated: “Mohegan extends its deepest gratitude, first and foremost, to the incredible fans who have supported the team for 23 remarkable seasons. The impact this team, and the talented women who have represented this uniform, has had on Mohegan Sun, our region, and the community both on and off the court has been truly extraordinary. We also recognize the dedication of our front office staff and the vital collaboration and support provided by the State of Connecticut, as well as our various business and community partners throughout the region and beyond.” Jen Rizzotti, president of the Connecticut Sun, added: “The Connecticut Sun organization recognizes the emotional weight of this transition for our fans and the community. You have provided a home for this franchise for generations, and we are deeply appreciative of the passion and loyalty that established us as a foundational team in the WNBA. As the league continues to evolve and expand, our focus remains on honoring this legacy and concluding our final season together with pride.” Ari Glazer, chief financial officer at Mohegan, remarked: “The sale of the Connecticut Sun allows Mohegan to significantly enhance our capital structure. These funds will strengthen our balance sheet, facilitating both debt reduction and strategic investments in our core assets. By improving our free cash flow through this transaction, Mohegan will expedite its deleveraging efforts and is well-positioned for sustainable, prudent growth in the future.” Mohegan reports first-quarter financial results The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority recently disclosed its operating performance for the first fiscal quarter of 2026, which concluded on December 31, 2025. Net revenue reached $434.5m, representing a 0.2 per cent decline compared to the same period in 2024. The report noted that Mohegan Sun achieved its best Q1 net slot win since the 2018 fiscal year. Additionally, Mohegan Digital reached record highs in quarterly net revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and monthly active users, with adjusted EBITDA rising 44.5 per cent year-over-year. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

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(AsiaGameHub) - The firm has rolled out a curated line of games created to mark the festive season. Press release.- Easter brings light, vibrant colors, and a renewed burst of energy that makes every part of life feel more luminous and lively. Onlyplay encapsulates this joyful vibe in a special collection of games crafted to celebrate the season with entertainment, warmth, and high-reward play experiences. Easter Treasure Hunt Easter Treasure Hunt sits at the core of the collection, delivering a timeless Easter adventure packed with golden eggs, muted spring hues, and whimsical symbols. Built as a 5×3 video slot, it pairs a well-known gameplay structure with a cheerful seasonal motif. Boasting a 95.50% RTP and 20.23% HIT rate, the title offers steady action backed by medium volatility. Each spin feels well-balanced, providing frequent wins alongside bursts of eager anticipation. Its bright, vivid visuals amplify the Easter spirit in every small design detail. Its gameplay is straightforward to grasp, making it accessible to a broad range of players. At the same time, it has sufficient depth to hold user interest during extended play sessions. Easter Treasure Hunt is a solid seasonal slot that marries ease of use with consistent performance. Piggy Tap (Easter Skin) Piggy Tap (Easter Skin) reworks Onlyplay’s leading Tap Games franchise into a celebratory, multiplayer-focused experience with impressive performance data. The game keeps its core tap-based mechanic, in which users actively tap a shared piggy bank to work toward a group reward. With a 96.98% RTP, 10.62% HIT rate and medium volatility, it provides consistent yet captivating gameplay. On average, users place over 800 bets per session, while its 64% first-month player return rate points to excellent retention. The title also hits an 83% Click-to-Registration rate in promotional campaigns, demonstrating outstanding user acquisition effectiveness. Tap Games mechanics fuel far higher engagement levels, producing up to 8× more player actions and up to 17× greater GGR per user when compared to standard slots. A special Easter Skin is available from March 23 to April 30, introducing a time-limited celebratory element to the experience. Social interaction, real-time progress tracking and shared rewards make every play session feel dynamic and competitive. Piggy Tap (Easter Skin) is a perfect demonstration of how strong performance and seasonal content can complement one another. Spring Bunny Spring Bunny brings a more dynamic, high-octane element to the collection with its playful design and stronger risk profile. This video slot draws on classic Easter motifs including animals, eggs and holiday-themed graphics. With a 95.42% RTP, 7.85% HIT rate and high volatility, the title is tailored for players who prefer larger payout swings and more thrilling gameplay moments. Wins may occur less often, but they deliver much higher rewards, building a greater sense of excitement for users. Its visual aesthetic is light, colorful and highly vivid, amplifying the cheerful spring atmosphere. Its gameplay mechanics stay simple and user-friendly, letting players focus entirely on the thrill of each play. The fast, energetic pace holds user attention for the full length of each session. Spring Bunny strikes a perfect balance between charm and risk, making it a standout entry in the collection. Chicken Plinko (Easter Skin) Chicken Plinko (Easter Skin) offers a fast, casual and extremely engaging experience built around a mix of Tap Game, Plinko, and Instant Win mechanics. Boasting a 96.14% RTP, an impressive 77.27% HIT rate and medium volatility, the title delivers frequent wins and continuous user feedback. Players drop game pieces onto the board, producing fast, satisfying results with every move. The Tap Games component adds extra interactivity, making the gameplay far more engaging than conventional passive formats. This leads to more frequent user actions and greater investment in each play session. A special Easter Skin is available from March 23 to April 30, elevating the experience with bright, seasonally appropriate graphics. The title has a low barrier to entry, making it ideal for short, repeated play sessions. At the same time, it retains users well thanks to its constant feedback loops and reward structures. Chicken Plinko (Easter Skin) stands out as a low-friction, high-action offering that fits seamlessly into the seasonal collection. “This Easter collection pairs celebratory visuals with tried-and-tested mechanics and strong performance data. It provides operators with great engagement potential, while giving players a new, rewarding way to enjoy the holiday season,” the company stated. This article is provided by a third-party. 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(AsiaGameHub) - This certification follows a methodology that assesses workplace culture through a survey where employees provide candid feedback on leadership, team cohesion, workplace pride, professional growth, and overall engagement. Press release.- Oddsgate has been granted the Great Place To Work Certification for the third straight year, reinforcing the company’s commitment to building a culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This recognition is drawn entirely from employee feedback and reflects the authentic day-to-day experience of working at Oddsgate. The certification is based on a methodology that evaluates workplace culture via a survey where employees share honest perspectives on leadership, team spirit, professional development, workplace pride, and overall engagement. This achievement is determined not by formal processes or perks alone, but by the collective voice of the company’s entire team. This recognition centers on the people who shape Oddsgate’s culture every single day. Their experiences and unique perspectives highlight exactly what makes the company stand out from others. Guilherme Graziani, Head of Business Development for Latin America, said: “Oddsgate is a fantastic place to work because it boasts a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture where team members are encouraged to share ideas and take initiative. Our team works on exciting, cutting-edge projects in the fast-growing igaming industry, with no shortage of opportunities to learn and advance your career. It’s a place where your work makes a real, tangible impact, and you can grow professionally while being part of a driven, international team.” Infrastructure Engineer Gonçalo Nunes shares this view, emphasizing the strong sense of connection among the team: “It’s incredibly reassuring to know that I get to work alongside people who share the same passion and dedication for our field every day. The positive spirit our team cultivates in the office naturally grows into friendships that extend well beyond the workplace.” For Nuno Jerónimo, HR Director at Oddsgate, “In 2025, Oddsgate has once again earned the Great Place to Work certification for the third consecutive year. This is a recognition we are very proud of, but we see it above all as another step on the path we continue building every day, shaped by the sense of belonging, engagement, and contributions of every person who is part of Oddsgate.” Earning this recognition for the third year in a row highlights Oddsgate’s long-term commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. The company remains focused on strengthening employee engagement, empowering its people, and ensuring its culture continues to evolve alongside the company’s growth. This achievement belongs to the entire team, whose dedication, collaboration, and passion are what make Oddsgate a truly great place to work. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - 1xBet has earned a nomination for Marketing Campaign and Sponsorship of the Year at the SBC Awards Europe 2026, which will take place during the SBC Summit Malta this April. Press release.- International betting firm 1xBet has been named a finalist for the esteemed SBC Awards Europe 2026 in the Marketing Campaign and Sponsorship of the Year category. The gala is set to occur during the SBC Summit Malta 2026, an international igaming exhibition running from April 28-30.The event is anticipated to draw over 400 industry professionals. This year, the awards encompass 35 categories honoring excellence among operators, providers, partners, and other igaming sector stakeholders. The SBC Awards Europe 2026 will take place on April 30 at Xara Lodge, Malta, serving as the closing event for the exhibition. Simon Westbury, a strategic advisor for 1xBet, remarked on the nomination: “This recognition validates our strategic approach to utilizing marketing and sponsorships to enhance and strengthen our market-leading product through increased brand visibility.” Being shortlisted for one of the European igaming industry’s most significant awards underscores 1xBet’s regional leadership, driven by its global presence, rapid adoption of new technologies, and enduring international partnerships. During the SBC Summit Malta 2026, 1xBet will manage a specialized networking area at booth No. B40. Attendees can expect a relaxed environment perfect for networking, exchanging information, and enjoying interactive activities. 1xBet’s European prominence and the industry’s acknowledgment of its success stem from the creation of a robust ecosystem, with the 1xPartners program serving as a cornerstone. The program has extended its marketing expertise to 500,000 partners, equipping them with resources that have established 1xBet as a leader in over 150 nations. These tools enable participants to secure high conversion rates and earn lifetime commissions reaching 50 percent on referred players. Mark your calendar for the SBC Summit Malta 2026 and visit the 1xBet booth to discover how to leverage the European igaming market alongside the premier 1xPartners affiliate program. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - The award-winning games provider has integrated its content with a premier casino in the regulated market. Press release.- Demonstrating its dedication to growth within Italy's regulated market, TaDa Gaming has entered into a new partnership with the ADM-licensed casino platform StarVegas. Italian players will gain enhanced access to top-performing titles like TriLuck and Hit the Cash, specifically 3 Coin Treasures and Joker Coins, as well as the globally popular Devil Fire 2 and the Fortune Gems series. As the leading supplier of fish-shooting games, TaDa Gaming has effectively increased the profile of these multiplayer, skill-based titles in Italy. Titles from TaDa's Expert Pro series, such as Mega Fishing and Ocean King Jackpot, are now available to starvegas.it users, joined by more accessible games like Crazy Hunter and Dinosaur Tycoon II. Crash-style games, including the Italy-certified Mines and Mines Grand, represent an expanding segment of TaDa Gaming's portfolio of over 220 games. With as many as four new titles launched each month and an ongoing certification process, StarVegas players can expect a consistent flow of innovative and engaging casino games from TaDa Gaming. Distribution is handled by Tuko Productions SRL and BF Games. StarVegas, founded in 2012 and a part of Greentube (the digital division of NOVOMATIC), is a licensed online gaming platform active in Italy's regulated market. The platform offers a combination of classic casino games, legacy titles, and live dealer content, all delivered in strict adherence to Italian regulations. Its user experience prioritizes security, transparency, and cross-device accessibility, with a core commitment to responsible gaming. Ray Lee, Director of Business Development at TaDa Gaming, stated: "Throughout 2026, our growth strategy will remain centered on Italy's regulated market. Collaborating with well-known and respected operators like StarVegas strengthens player confidence in our brand and increases the exposure of our unique products. We are thrilled about this partnership." Paolo Marchi, Brand Manager at starvegas.it, added: "Adding TaDa Gaming's portfolio supports our diversification goals. Fish-shooting games attract a newer, younger audience, aiding our customer acquisition, while the signature inter-triggering features in TaDa's slots cater to the tastes of our current player base." This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - As digital currencies gain widespread mainstream acceptance, the popularity of gambling at crypto casinos has grown steadily across the globe. Over the last five years, gross gaming revenue from crypto gambling has jumped 400%, hitting more than $81 billion in 2025. Blockchain’s draw of fast transactions, anonymity, and provably fair gameplay has led many players to choose crypto casinos over traditional gambling platforms. What’s more, the extra layer of privacy, which keeps players’ activity unlinked from their personal bank accounts or credit cards, has driven a surge in the number of crypto casino users in the U.S. That said, even with growing popularity, the legal landscape of crypto casinos still remains an unclarified grey area. In this article, we take a closer look at the legality of crypto casinos in the U.S. and how offshore operators add to this legal ambiguity. What is the legal status of crypto casinos in the U.S. No law in the United States explicitly bans players from placing bets through crypto casinos, but the issue is far from black and white. For example, at the federal level, there is no single piece of legislation that directly addresses crypto gambling. All existing enforceable rules only target traditional online casinos and related financial transactions. This regulatory ambiguity is a double-edged sword, it also means far less legal protection for individual players. Law enforcement can only take action against the companies that operate crypto casinos, rather than the individual people placing bets. This is why there are no widely reported cases of American players facing legal consequences for using these platforms. At the same time, players still sit in a grey zone where their rights cannot be guaranteed when betting on these platforms. If, for example, you place a bet at a crypto casino and the operator refuses to honor a payout, the U.S. government cannot step in to protect your interests. This uncertainty is why players in the U.S. should approach crypto casinos with both caution and excitement. For context, the European Union has been far more proactive in overseeing crypto assets through its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. These rules will bring greater transparency and consumer protection to every transaction involving cryptocurrency. That said, these regulations will work alongside the existing gambling laws of each individual EU nation. State-level laws and the role of offshore crypto casinos Unlike federal law, which remains ambiguous and leaves loopholes for players to exploit, U.S. states have much stricter regulations on online casinos. Individual states hold the power to pass laws that allow, restrict, or fully ban online gambling and cryptocurrency. In some states, online casinos are legal and regulated, and players who access licensed platforms can also access full consumer protection. For instance, online gambling is fully legal in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut, and Nevada. Other states, such as Hawaii and Utah, ban all forms of gambling entirely, and in states like New York and California, legislative debate is still ongoing. Players should note these differences to avoid penalties in states where gambling is prohibited. Remember that when it comes to crypto casinos, state law matters more than federal law. As the old saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention, and offshore platforms have filled this gap for players in states with gambling restrictions or unregulated markets. These offshore platforms operate in jurisdictions outside the U.S., often under much less strict rules than domestic U.S. platforms, and accept players from all over the world. Offshore crypto casinos rarely require in-depth identity checks, meaning players can gamble without submitting personal identification documents. This feature is popular with players who value anonymity and privacy, as is the speed of crypto deposits and withdrawals, which often take just a few minutes to complete. The only catch with offshore crypto casinos is that since they are not based or regulated in the U.S., players face significant uncertainty and risk. Scams are common, user accounts can be frozen or outright banned for any reason, and even worse, unregulated offshore sites can disappear overnight. This highlights the need for players to do thorough research on any platform before agreeing to deposit their crypto assets. The growing trend of AI chatbots recommending illegal online casinos on social media has made the space even riskier for new players searching for offshore crypto casinos. How should U.S. players approach crypto casinos? Crypto casinos remain a grey area for American players, as they are accessible in practice but not officially regulated in most U.S. states. Offshore platforms that accept U.S. players are a common option, but the lack of regulation creates risks that cannot be ignored. The smartest approach is to balance the thrill of gambling with caution, such as learning your state’s official stance and following a reputable casino guide that prioritizes transparency and player protection. One practical step players can take is to learn how different payment options work at these online casinos. The method you use to move funds in and out of a crypto casino determines the convenience and safety of your funds and transactions. Paying attention to these details lets you enjoy the benefits of crypto casinos while staying within the legal framework, and doing so without putting the safety of your digital assets at risk. This article is provided by a third-party. 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(AsiaGameHub) - Dalam satu pembentangan pelabur pada 26 Mac, syarikat induk Tipico dan Betclic, Banijay Entertainment, menegaskan semula keyakinannya terhadap pasaran Eropah yang dikawal selia ketat di mana ia beroperasi pada masa ini. Pengendali tersebut melaporkan dalam dek pelaburnya bahawa Betclic mengekalkan kedudukan nombor satu untuk pertaruhan dalam talian di Perancis, manakala Tipico memegang tempat teratas di Jerman bagi keseluruhan pertaruhan. Perniagaan pertaruhan Admiral milik Tipico juga mengendalikan kedudukan utama yang kukuh di Austria, kata kumpulan itu. Banijay berkata pengambilalihan Tipico, yang pertama kali diumumkan pada Oktober tahun lalu, “mengukuhkan kepimpinannya dalam pertaruhan sukan dan permainan dengan menambah dua negara baharu yang mempunyai kedudukan utama”. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan, François Riahi berkata Eropah kekal sebagai “rantau terbesar dan salah satu yang paling menarik di peringkat global untuk perniagaan ini”. Menurut Riahi, Eropah mewakili “separuh daripada pasaran [permainan] global, yang pentingnya, dan tidak seperti AS, dicirikan oleh keterlihatan dan kestabilan kawal selia yang lebih besar”. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif itu menyatakan bahawa beroperasi dalam pasaran yang dikawal selia dengan ketat mengukuhkan kebolehramalan model perniagaan mereka. Terutamanya, Perancis, Jerman dan Austria dianggap antara pasaran yang lebih ketat di Eropah. Perancis tidak membenarkan iGaming secara sah, manakala Jerman telah dibelenggu dengan sekatan pemain yang sukar termasuk had pertaruhan dan deposit serta pasaran gelap yang luas. Pada masa ini, satu lesen tersedia di Austria untuk loteri dan produk permainan dalam talian. Permit 15 tahun ini dipegang oleh jenama Austrian Lotteries, Win2day – anak syarikat Casinos Austria, yang juga memegang kesemua 12 lesen kasino berasaskan darat. Syarikat peringkat pertama melakukan penyatuan dalam pasaran yang dikawal selia dengan ketat Namun, dorongan dalam kalangan kumpulan permainan terkemuka di Eropah untuk mengutamakan pasaran yang dikawal selia dengan ketat ini nampaknya menjadi sebahagian daripada trend yang lebih luas. FDJ United, yang memperoleh Kindred tahun lalu, telah membuat langkah serupa untuk menyatukan sektor tersebut dalam pasaran ini. Strategi ini menyokong trajektori pemain peringkat pertama yang menyatukan sektor ini memandangkan pengendali yang lebih kecil bergelut untuk menangani kenaikan cukai di tengah-tengah sekatan yang semakin ketat di seluruh benua. Bercakap kepada iGB mengenai subjek ini November lalu, pakar strategi perjudian veteran Vaughan Lewis berkata: “Ini menunjukkan bahawa penciptaan nilai yang signifikan didorong oleh pasaran yang dikawal selia. Cabaran kawal selia mewujudkan halangan untuk masuk, yang cenderung meningkatkan nilai dan kemampanan pengendali terkemuka.” Bercakap kepada pelabur, Riahi dari Banijay berkata pasaran semasa pengendali itu disokong oleh rangka kerja yang teguh untuk melindungi pemain yang sedia ada. Ini, katanya, mewujudkan halangan yang bermakna untuk masuk dan mengurangkan risiko gangguan. Tidak termasuk pasaran gelap, beliau menganggarkan sektor perjudian Eropah bernilai 44% daripada €97 bilion GGR global pada tahun 2024. Beliau berkata beliau berpendapat Perancis, Jerman, Austria, Poland dan Portugal pada masa ini merupakan pasaran yang kurang mendapat perkhidmatan. Dalam pasaran yang terdahulu, beliau berkata beliau menjangkakan peluang pertumbuhan 5-7x daripada pasaran tiga juta pemain kepada sehingga dua puluh juta. Banijay menyasarkan €100 juta dalam sinergi antara Tipico dan Betclic dalam jangka sederhana, yang dipecahkan kepada €70 juta opex dan kira-kira €30 juta dalam sinergi capex. Kawal selia Jerman ‘terlalu ketat’ Walaupun yakin dengan pertumbuhan Eropah, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Banijay itu mengakui landskap kawal selia yang mencabar di Jerman, menjawab soalan yang dibangkitkan oleh penganalisis. “Jerman adalah negara di mana kawal selia terlalu ketat, dan anda mempunyai sebahagian daripada pasaran yang masih merupakan pasaran gelap tanpa perlindungan,” katanya. Tetapi Riahi berkata adalah peranan sektor itu untuk bekerjasama dengan penggubal dasar bagi menangani ancaman pasaran gelap yang semakin meningkat. “Ia sama di Perancis apabila melibatkan iGaming, jadi kami percaya dengan dimensi Eropah baharu kami, adalah menjadi tugas kami untuk cuba meyakinkan kerajaan bahawa tidak ada kepentingan sesiapa pun untuk membiarkan pasaran gelap berkembang apabila kawal selia terlalu ketat dan bertujuan untuk melindungi,” katanya. Pengawal selia Jerman baru-baru ini melaporkan pasaran gelapnya hanya menyumbang 23% daripada jumlah saiz pasaran. Walau bagaimanapun, pihak berkepentingan memberi amaran bahawa ini adalah anggaran yang terlalu “konservatif” dan angka sebenar adalah lebih hampir kepada 50%. Mengenai pasaran ramalan, Riahi berkata jenama Banijay tidak mengalami sebarang kebocoran merentas pertaruhan sukan di Eropah. Beliau menyatakan bahawa kawal selia di seluruh Eropah sangat menyekat pasaran baharu dan bukan sukan, jadi pasaran ramalan tidak mempunyai ruang untuk pembangunan di rantau ini. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - The deal marks Kambi’s expansion into France’s regulated betting market, as PMU aims to reinforce its market position leveraging Kambi’s advanced sportsbook and front-end technology. Press release.- Kambi Group has reached a Turnkey Sportsbook partnership agreement with Pari-Mutuel Urbain (“PMU”), one of France’s top betting operators and the country’s long-standing number one provider of horse racing wagering. This long-term deal represents Kambi’s official entry into France’s regulated sports betting market, and Kambi will power PMU’s fixed-odds online sportsbook operations. PMU will roll out Kambi’s full suite of Turnkey Sportsbook solution, combining Kambi’s AI-powered pricing, trading and risk management tools with its end-to-end managed sportsbook services, high-performance platform and cutting-edge UX technology. As a core part of the partnership, Kambi will also deliver a custom front-end solution built exclusively for PMU’s brand, delivering a distinct and highly localized user experience in this competitive market. Together, these capabilities will help PMU strengthen and elevate its standing in the French sports betting market, boost customer engagement, and continue upholding the integrity, responsibility and regulatory standards that have defined PMU’s market leadership for decades. Werner Becher, CEO of Kambi Group, said: “PMU is a powerhouse brand in European sports betting and the perfect partner for Kambi’s entry into France. Our Turnkey Sportsbook is purpose-built to help operators succeed in competitive and regulated markets, and we are proud to bring our full range of technology and trading expertise to the iconic PMU brand as we work to set a new benchmark for sports betting in France.” Olivier Pribile, PMU’s chief marketing, product and e-commerce officer, added: “Partnering with Kambi is a key strategic step in PMU’s evolution as one of France’s leading sports betting operators. Kambi’s turnkey sports betting solution will let us offer an online betting experience that meets the highest market standards for our customers. This is the first step in a major transformation of our multi-game offering that will launch soon, and will allow PMU to reposition itself as a leader in online gaming.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Laporan baru-baru ini yang ditugaskan oleh Persatuan Perdagangan Sweden untuk Judi Dalam Talian (BOS), yang ditulis oleh ekonom Ola Nevander, mendedahkan penurunan ketara kadar judi bermasalah di Sweden sejak akhir 2000-an. Penurunan ini berlaku walaupun pasaran judi dalam talian mengalami pertumbuhan pesat, peningkatan perbelanjaan pemasaran dan akses teknologi yang lebih luas. Survei ini menggunakan alat saringan Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) untuk mengukur jumlah judi bermasalah. Judi Bermasalah Menurun Prevalensi judi bermasalah di kalangan orang dewasa Sweden telah menurun dengan ketara. Proporsi orang dewasa Sweden yang diklasifikasikan sebagai penjudi bermasalah (skor PGSI 3 atau lebih) menurun dari 2.2% pada 2008-09 kepada 1.3% pada 2021. Ini bersamaan dengan pengurangan penjudi bermasalah sebanyak kira-kira 57,000 individu, mewakili pengurangan 35% dalam tempoh tersebut. Kategori yang lebih luas iaitu penjudi berisiko (PGSI 1+) juga menurun sebanyak anggaran 200,000 semasa tempoh pemantauan. Walaupun terdapat pengurangan, judi bermasalah yang teruk (PGSI 8+ atau setara) telah kekal agak stabil selama beberapa dekad, turun naik antara 0.3% dan 0.6% daripada populasi. Di kalangan orang dewasa yang berjudi dalam talian pada tahun lepas, prevalensi judi bermasalah menurun secara mendadak dari 12% pada 2008-09 kepada sekitar 4% dalam tempoh empat tahun antara 2018 dan 2021. Walaupun judi bermasalah menurun, orang Sweden masih berjudi secara aktif. Survei baru-baru ini oleh Casinofeber mendedahkan bahawa hampir satu daripada enam orang Sweden (18%) bermain permainan kasino dalam talian pada 2025, manakala lebih satu daripada lima (24%) membuat pertaruhan dalam talian pada tahun yang sama. Tren ini berikutan dua dekad yang dinamik untuk pasaran judi Sweden. Perbelanjaan pemasaran industri meningkat kira-kira sembilan kali ganda dalam nilai sebenar dari 2000 hingga 2024, mencapai puncak pada 2018 sebelum menurun selepas reformasi lesen Sweden pada 2019. Penawaran permainan kasino dalam talian berkembang lebih daripada sepuluh kali ganda antara pertengahan 2000-an dan 2019. Selain itu, penembusan internet dan telefon pintar mencapai tahap hampir universal menjelang 2020. Saluran dan Pengecualian Diri Faktor institusi utama yang disorot ialah saluran ke dalam penawaran berlesen, dengan saluran yang lebih tinggi memudahkan aplikasi konsisten perlindungan pengguna, termasuk kewajipan tanggungjawab penjagaan, alat pengecualian diri dan pemantauan berasaskan data. BOS menyatakan kadar saluran keseluruhan sekitar 85%, dengan kadar yang sedikit lebih rendah dalam segmen judi kasino dalam talian. Norway dan Denmark menunjukkan kadar saluran yang lebih tinggi (masing-masing 91.5% dan 91%) di bawah rangka kerja kawal selia mereka, manakala Finland menunjukkan kadar yang jauh lebih rendah (48%) sebelum reformasi lesen yang dirancang. Sistem pengecualian diri nasional Sweden, Spelpaus, mempunyai kira-kira 136,000 pengguna berdaftar sehingga Mac 2026, bersamaan dengan 1.6% daripada populasi dewasa. Walau bagaimanapun, data survei dan talian bantuan menunjukkan bahawa sekitar separuh daripada mereka yang mengecualikan diri terus berjudi, terutamanya melalui operator tanpa lesen. Adakah CBT Jalan ke Hadapan? Laporan ini mengkaji kedua-dua penyelidikan Sweden dan antarabangsa mengenai langkah pencegahan dan rawatan. Algoritma pembelajaran mesin yang menganalisis data transaksi menunjukkan janji dalam meramalkan judi bermasalah, walaupun penilaian jangka panjang yang komprehensif masih belum selesai. Terapi tingkah laku kognitif (CBT) menunjukkan bukti yang kukuh untuk mengurangkan kemudaratan judi. “Meta-analisis menunjukkan bahawa CBT boleh mengurangkan tahap judi, kekerapan judi dan simptom ketagihan berbanding dengan kumpulan kawalan,” kata survei itu. Jakob Jonsson, seorang psikolog berlesen dengan pengalaman klinikal yang luas dalam rawatan gangguan judi, menyeru sistem berpusat untuk mengurangkan anonimitas yang dirasakan dalam judi dalam talian. “Ramai orang merasakan diri mereka sepenuhnya anonim, seolah-olah tiada sesiapa yang boleh melihat apa yang mereka lakukan,” katanya. Sweden mengawal selia semula pasaran judi dalam taliannya pada 2019, memperkenalkan rangka kerja lesen dengan kewajipan operator tertentu. Negara ini baru-baru ini mempertimbangkan perbahasan mengenai kawal seliannya. Hasse Lord Skarplöth, CEO keluar ATG Sweden, baru-baru ini menyeru Sweden untuk mempertimbangkan model cukai yang berbeza, menyelamatkan pertaruhan perlumbaan daripada peningkatan cukai, sama seperti reformasi yang diperkenalkan di United Kingdom. David Sundén, seorang pakar dalam cukai dan dasar kawal selia, berhujah bahawa masih terdapat ruang untuk penambahbaikan walaupun rangka kerja kawal selia Sweden secara amnya berfungsi. Beliau menyatakan bahawa pengajaran harus diambil daripada negara jiran, berkata: “Pengajaran utama untuk Sweden adalah lebih kepada apa yang perlu dielakkan. Tiada negara yang menonjol sebagai jelas lebih unggul.” Kathryn EvansKathryn meliputi berita breaking bersaiz kecil dengan tumpuan utama pada undang-undang EMEA dan US. Seorang North Walian yang bangga, penutur Welsh fasih dan peminat seumur hidup Wrexham FC – jauh sebelum Hollywood datang menyeru. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Rumble Riches Haulin’ Gold comes with a 5×3 layout, 50 paylines, and a Lock & Spin mechanic built to boost player engagement and win potential. Press release.- Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, is firing up its engines and hitting the open highway with Rumble Riches Haulin’ Gold, its newest slot release, where players join an experienced trucker and his loyal sidekick on a feature-packed road trip. Set along the open road, the game boasts five independent reels in a classic 5×3 layout with 50 fixed paylines. Coins play a central role in gameplay: players need to land at least six to collect their accumulated total value, while building up the coin stack on the truck to unlock bigger payouts. At the core of the gameplay is the Rumble Riches feature, which can trigger at any point during base or bonus play. Players may receive the Add Coin feature, which adds extra coin symbols to the reels, or Add Wild, which places extra wilds across reels to boost win potential and form high-value winning combinations. Landing three bonus scatter symbols across the middle reels unlocks eight free games, giving players more opportunities to keep the action going. During both the base game and free spins, landing six or more coins activates the Lock & Spin feature, opening up the path to big rewards. Lock & Spin unlocks up to 30 reels, with spins resetting every time a new symbol lands. Each newly landed coin resets the spin counter back to three, extending gameplay and raising the chance of building bigger wins. Coin symbols lock in place, while special modifiers keep the gameplay unpredictable and exciting. Truck symbols add extra excitement to the experience: the Red Truck collects all visible coin values, the Purple Truck boosts coin values throughout the entire feature, and the Blue Truck increases all coin values in one go. The convoy-style feature lifts the player experience to new heights, with the Green Truck triggering a passing convoy that combines a range of cash values and jackpots. Unlocking all rows opens the Golden Garage, which launches the Gold Convoy bonus for even larger rewards. In selected markets, players can also access the Lock ‘N’ Spin bonus instantly via the popular Bonus Buy feature, for a cost of 75x their bet. Rumble Riches Haulin’ Gold is the newest release in Greentube’s expanding portfolio of premium slot content, following recent launches including Gorilla Cash and Firecracker Frenzy Money Toad. Richard Ganster, director of Games Strategy and Games Portfolio Management at Greentube, said: “Rumble Riches Haulin’ Gold delivers a thrilling ride from start to finish, blending a unique, character-driven theme with a powerful mix of features and modifiers. “This title builds on the classic Hold & Spin mechanic, evolving it with extra depth through features like the convoy bonuses to create a more dynamic and engaging player experience. The trucking setting lets us introduce mechanics that make players feel like they are constantly moving forward on a rewarding journey. It’s a game built for momentum and big win potential.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Slotegrator features an interview with Viktoriia Grygorenko, CEO of The Playa, where they discuss how AI-powered personalization and data-informed experiences can boost igaming revenue by more than 25 percent. Press release. As player expectations continue to rise, generic casino lobbies are no longer sufficient — AI-driven personalization is becoming essential to captivate, retain, and expand audiences. Against this evolving landscape, The Playa is positioning itself as a front-runner in igaming personalization. Slotegrator spoke with Viktoriia Grygorenko, CEO, about the company’s journey, emerging industry trends, and how data-driven experiences can increase revenue by up to 25 percent, often even beyond that. Founded at the intersection of artificial intelligence and igaming, The Playa started as a small experimental project and quickly grew into a full-scale platform. Today, the company delivers solutions across the entire player lifecycle — from lobby personalization and acquisition intelligence to VIP insights and retention optimization — serving operators with a monthly GGR of over $10 million. According to Viktoriia, the industry has long underutilized one of its most valuable assets: player data. “igaming generates massive amounts of behavioral data — from game preferences to betting patterns — but most operators still rely on basic segmentation,” she explains. “That’s a missed opportunity.” The gap is even more noticeable when compared to global entertainment platforms competing for audience attention. As Viktoriia points out, top companies invest billions in learning what their users want and delivering it instantly, while many online casinos offer identical experiences to all players. However, the industry is starting to catch up. Internal research by The Playa shows that 77 percent of igaming companies’ leaders believe AI will be a key competitive advantage within the next two to three years. At the same time, major operators are rapidly expanding their data science capabilities — a clear indicator of the market’s direction. Beyond technology, player behavior itself is evolving. A new generation of users is entering the market, bringing different expectations around user experience. Behavioral data can reveal differences in preferences and risk patterns — opening the door to more effective personalization strategies. Looking ahead to 2026, Viktoriia highlights three major trends shaping the industry: a stronger focus on retention, the rise of true one-to-one personalization, and a redefinition of loyalty. Retention, in particular, is becoming critical as rising acquisition costs and tighter regulations put pressure on margins. Read the full interview (https://slotegrator.pro/interview/the-playa-ai-personalization/) to discover how The Playa is transforming player experiences with AI-driven personalization and why growth in igaming depends on understanding players at every step of their journey. Contact Slotegrator to learn how customized solutions can help grow your business. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - GR8 Tech has announced a partnership with renowned football manager José Mourinho to introduce its exclusive Champions Club, an initiative centered on high-performance igaming solutions and strategic mastery over reliance on chance. Press release.- GR8 Tech and José Mourinho have formed a partnership designed for the Champions Club—GR8 Tech’s selective community for partners operating at a championship caliber, where results are driven by technology, expertise, and a performance culture, not luck. This is because being a champion is not a single event. It is a process—evident in training, data analysis, and in decisions made calmly that prove resilient under pressure. Mourinho, among football's most accomplished managers, has founded his legacy on discipline, tactical brilliance, and exhaustive preparation. GR8 Tech, an acclaimed B2B igaming platform provider, applies this same philosophy to the industry via robust technology, intelligent analytics, and high-performance offerings. This alliance brings together two entities that share the conviction that victory is founded on strategy, control, and precise implementation. Oleksandr Feshchenko, CEO of GR8 Tech, stated: “José Mourinho embodies the ethos we champion: success is constructed well ahead of the outcome. In igaming, as in football, triumph stems from preparation, solid frameworks, and performing when it counts.” Champions don’t believe in luck Success in both football and igaming is frequently attributed to luck—a lucky break, perfect timing, or a favorable bounce. However, enduring success is never a coincidence. This principle is why José Mourinho aligns so seamlessly with GR8 Tech. His career is characterized by transforming preparation into victories, constructing winning systems, and establishing the groundwork for success before a match starts. The parallel holds true in igaming. Lasting performance relies on a robust platform, superior technology, and the capacity to scale accurately. A competitive edge is derived from smart choices and reliable execution. José Mourinho, commented: “Throughout my career, I have collaborated with numerous organizations. The consistent winners are distinguished not by talent alone, but by culture—the fundamental belief that preparation is essential. I saw that in GR8 Tech right away.” What comes next José Mourinho's involvement signals the beginning of a broader initiative for GR8 Tech. In the months ahead, GR8 Tech will activate the Champions Club through a series of engagements and joint projects that embody the shared values of both partners—and showcase what top-tier operators can anticipate from a platform designed to meet their aspirations. The benchmark is now established. The effort is already underway. Luck is switched off. Championship mode is—ON! This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Ahead of SiGMA South America 2026, Luiza Melikyan, Head of Business Development at PopOK Gaming, is sharing insights into the company’s expansion strategy across Latin America, the increasing popularity of its Rico series, and the significant role Brazil plays in driving regional growth. Exclusive interview.- PopOK Gaming is continuing to strengthen its presence in Latin America, with Brazil emerging as one of its most rapidly growing and strategically vital markets. As the company prepares to exhibit its portfolio at SiGMA South America, Luiza Melikyan, head of business development at PopOK Gaming, discusses player preferences in the region, upcoming market expansions, and the company’s key objectives for 2026. How is PopOK Gaming preparing for SiGMA South America? What products will the company present at the show? PopOK Gaming is gearing up for SiGMA South America with a strong focus on LatAm. We will be showcasing our complete portfolio, with a particular emphasis on high-performing slots and crash games that are consistently driving significant growth across the region. What PopOK games are Latin American customers most interested in? Our Rico family of games is leading the way in LatAm, especially in Brazil, where they have experienced a substantial increase in popularity. In addition to the standout titles from the Rico series, our games Yo Dragon, Cavalo de Fogo Fortune, and Avi are all recognized for their dynamic gameplay and engaging design. Which new markets does the company plan to expand into in the next few months? We are actively expanding into new markets while simultaneously enhancing our certified games portfolio. Concurrently, we are introducing new titles to support growth in both emerging and established regions. “We are expanding into new markets while continuously strengthening our certified games portfolio.” Luiza Melikyan, head of business development at PopOK Gaming What does the Brazilian market mean for the company? Brazil represents a key market for PopOK Gaming and serves as a major catalyst for our growth in LatAm. The strong performance of our Rico games is indicative of high player engagement, and we are proud to be recognized as one of the most popular game providers in the country. What are PopOK’s main objectives in Latin America for 2026? Our primary focus for 2026 is to scale our presence across LatAm, cultivate deeper partnerships with leading operators, and consistently deliver high-performing content. Expanding our Rico portfolio and growing our certified game offering remain central to our strategic direction. “Our focus for 2026 is to scale our presence across LatAm, deepen partnerships with leading operators, and continue delivering high-performing content.” Luiza Melikyan, head of business development at PopOK Gaming. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.