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(AsiaGameHub) - Evoke has pushed back the deadline by which Bally’s Intralot must announce a potential acquisition bid. On Monday, as the original deadline for deal negotiations expired, Evoke shared an update noting that “constructive discussions” between the two parties regarding the proposal are still ongoing. The offer may consist of an all-share merger, with a partial cash option available as an alternative. On 20 April, Evoke confirmed it was holding discussions with Bally’s Intralot over a possible takeover agreement, valued at £0.50 ($0.67) per Evoke share. The initial cutoff date was scheduled for 18 May, but following a formal request from Bally’s Intralot, the firm now has until 5pm BST on 8 June to declare whether it intends to submit a formal offer. This deadline may be extended further, as long as Evoke approves another postponement. Bally’s Intralot retains the right to adjust the terms of any potential offer it puts forward. Evoke exploring potential sale options Evoke, the embattled owner of the William Hill betting brand, launched a strategic review in December, confirming that it was in the process of assessing options for either a partial or full sale of the business. Alongside many of its UK industry peers, Evoke has been severely impacted by the upcoming increase in the Remote Gaming Duty rate, which will rise from 21% to 40% effective 1 April 2026. Discussions between Evoke and Bally’s Intralot were launched shortly after Evoke announced plans to close 200 William Hill betting shops across the UK. In January, Deutsche Bank research analyst Richard Huber published notes stating that Evoke had been “disproportionately impacted” by the UK tax increases, due to its significant exposure to the online gaming market. Bally’s Intralot identifies value opportunity in Evoke Several industry figures have questioned Bally’s Intralot’s interest in a full acquisition of Evoke, which recorded a post-tax loss of £541 million for its FY25. Evoke also carries a substantial long-term debt burden. However, Bally’s Intralot CEO Robeson Reeves has since spoken positively about the potential Evoke holds for the company, highlighting its wide operational scale across Europe as a key draw. “We see a compelling opportunity to bring our operating model to a significantly larger business and the potential to transform its financial performance through synergies we are uniquely positioned to deliver,” Reeves stated during Bally’s Intralot’s post-FY25 earnings call. “This is an opportunity we’re pursuing with conviction.” Despite Reeves’ optimistic outlook, Ben Robinson, founder and managing partner of advisory firm Corfai, recently told iGB that Evoke’s total net debt of over £3 billion was “underpriced”. Robinson noted that even if Bally’s Intralot acquired Evoke in its entirety, it may opt to sell off certain segments of the business in the future to reduce its leverage. Its Italian operations and the Mr Green brand are the most obvious candidates for divestment. Kyle GoldsmithKyle joined Clarion in December 2023, bringing prior experience from the sports journalism sector, and has since taken on the role of LatAm-facing senior reporter at iGB. 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 the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced increased oversight of betting advertising and product offerings. On Tuesday, the regulator warned licensed operators that any breaches of national gambling laws will be met with rapid enforcement action, stressing the protection of vulnerable groups and the need for compliance with strict advertising rules. In a recent letter distributed to domestic operators, KSA restated already existing prohibitions, which include a ban on untargeted advertising and strict limits on sports gambling sponsorship. The regulator also reminded operators that specific micro-bet markets, such as wagers on which player will get the first yellow card or which team will take the first corner, are not allowed under Dutch law. The authority further emphasized that any violations will lead to “immediate enforcement action”. The Netherlands’ current coalition government recently released plans for a full ban on gambling advertisements, and has drawn a comparison between gambling and sex work within the country. Unlicensed operators and safeguarding young people The regulator also pledged quick punitive action against illegal operators and parties that promote unlicensed gambling services. Additionally, the associated campaign will focus on raising awareness of sports betting risks among young people. Gambling ad restrictions were put in place in July 2023, with clear rules requiring that no targeted gambling ads are shown to people under 24. However, a recent study found that 31 out of 277 Meta gambling ads (11.2%) reached age groups that included 18 to 23-year-olds. “Among other key rules, KSA highlights the ban on untargeted advertising and limits on sports gambling sponsorship,” the authority stated. New gambling sponsorship rules were part of the 2023 gambling reforms, with all such sponsorship set to stop completely starting in 2025. The impact of the World Cup Michel Groothuizen, chair of KSA, explained that the heightened regulatory focus is a response to the predictable rise in gambling activity during major international tournaments. “We saw at the 2022 World Cup and 2024 European Championship that gambling activity increased. This makes the tournament period an attractive time for companies to recruit new players,” he said, adding: “While I understand this incentive, I strongly urge providers to stay mindful of the need to protect young adults and other vulnerable groups, and to follow all applicable rules. If we find that rules are not being followed, we will take immediate action.” The Netherlands is not the only country closely monitoring the World Cup’s impact on gambling. Indonesia, where all forms of gambling both in-person and online are banned, has warned football fans against participating in sports betting. The warning follows concerns that illegal online gambling operators fleeing a crackdown in Cambodia have relocated to Indonesia. National Police spokesperson Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko warned that although “we must jointly anticipate football gambling … we must not allow this tournament momentum to be exploited for illegal activities that could cause losses”. Kathryn EvansKathryn reports on concise breaking news, with a primary focus on EMEA and US legislation. A proud North Walian, fluent Welsh speaker and lifelong Wrexham FC fan – long before Hollywood gained interest in the club. 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) - Dr Karabo Mbele has been removed from his post as Chief Executive Officer of South Africa’s Gauteng Gambling Board, after a forensic inquiry uncovered financial misconduct and ‘serious’ breaches of governance rules. On Monday, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, Gauteng’s MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development, announced Mbele’s dismissal, as well as the suspension of the regulator’s Chief Financial Officer Oscar Maripane. The probe, compiled by an independent legal team, uncovered ‘serious breaches of governance and abuse of public resources’ within the Gauteng Gambling Board. Mbele is alleged to have interfered in funding adjudication processes, approving funding before required governance procedures were finalized, authorizing payments without supporting documentation, and failing to meet compliance and oversight requirements. Maripane, meanwhile, is accused of failures in financial governance, irregularities in procurement, non-compliance with the Public Finance Management Act, and breakdowns in internal controls and statutory reporting duties. Maripane’s suspension will remain in effect until the outcome of an internal disciplinary process is finalized. The investigation was launched after multiple whistleblower complaints were filed against the regulator after Ramokgopa assumed her role on 1 April. Ramokgopa pledged to root out malpractice within public institutions, stating: “Corruption, maladministration and the abuse of public resources will not be tolerated under this administration, and no individual will be above accountability.” Ramokgopa also confirmed that the process to appoint an administrator and rebuild governance structures at the Gauteng Gambling Board is already underway. Political party claims it has been vindicated by Mbele’s dismissal The political party Build One South Africa (BOSA) “welcomed” Ramokgopa’s decision, and has called for a full criminal investigation into the matter. Last week, Ayanda Allie, BOSA’s Member of the Provincial Legislature (MPL), filed separate criminal charges against Mbele over allegations of fraud, corruption, abuse of office and conflicts of interest. “The current developments give further momentum to the criminal charges already laid and reinforce the need for a full criminal investigation into this matter,” BOSA said in a statement. “BOSA now calls on the South African Police Service and the Hawks to move swiftly and decisively to investigate the allegations and ensure that justice is served without fear, favour or delay. “South Africans are tired of corruption allegations only being addressed through internal processes, while criminal accountability is delayed or avoided entirely. Those entrusted with public resources must be held fully accountable whenever wrongdoing is found.” Gauteng province makes up just 1.5% of South Africa’s total land area, but is home to 26% of the country’s population. Kyle GoldsmithKyle has been part of the Clarion team since December 2023, joining after a career in sports journalism, and later becoming a senior reporter covering Latin America for iGB. 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) - A cross-party group of 19 MPs, representing British racecourses, has appealed to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to intervene and suspend the Gambling Commission’s proposed financial risk assessments (FRAs). The MPs caution that the implementation of this policy, set to begin later this month, could cause lasting damage to horseracing and the wider licensed betting sector. Assessments are not ‘frictionless’ In an open letter obtained by Racing Post and published on Sunday, the MPs—representing 59 racecourses that draw more than five million visitors each year—emphasised the economic importance of the horseracing industry. They noted that it contributes over £4 billion annually to the UK economy, generates £300 million in tax revenue, and sustains approximately 85,000 jobs across the country. The letter voiced concern that the affordability checks could disrupt the long-standing relationship between racing and betting at a time when the sport is already facing significant economic pressures. Referencing findings from the UK Gambling Commission’s FRA pilot study, which tested the use of Credit Reference Agencies for enhanced affordability checks among certain customers, the MPs warned that the new policy would not be “frictionless” for racing bettors. This follows closely on the heels of an open letter sent by the British Horseracing Authority opposing financial checks earlier this year. “This unprecedented government intrusion into individuals’ private financial affairs has deeply concerned the millions of people who support horseracing. Over 100,000 signed a petition against the checks in 2024, leading to a Westminster Hall debate where then-minister Stuart Andrew MP stated that such checks would only proceed if they were ‘truly frictionless’,” the letter read. “However, the subsequent Gambling Commission pilot involving Credit Rating Agencies has demonstrated that achieving a 100% success rate is not feasible. Despite repeated warnings from stakeholders, the Commission appears determined to push forward with this highly contentious policy, regardless of its potential consequences for Britain’s second-most popular sport.” Both Conservative MP Nick Timothy and Liberal Democrat Lee Dillon co-signed both letters. Intrusive or not? The MPs argued in their open letter that FRAs would lead to increasingly intrusive requests for personal financial information, contradicting prior government promises that such measures would only be introduced if they were entirely seamless. Gambling Commission director Tim Miller clarified in a recent keynote address that operators would not be obligated to request additional financial documentation—such as bank statements—following an FRA. He also highlighted that less than 3% of active customers would trigger any intervention steps based on the current pilot, while 97% would experience a fully frictionless assessment without disruption. A recent YouGov poll commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) revealed that 65% of UK bettors would refuse to provide sensitive financial documents—like bank statements or payslips—if required to do so in order to continue placing bets. Illegal betting The MPs also raised concerns about a possible rise in illegal betting activity if the planned checks go ahead. Official Treasury data cited by the MPs shows a staggering 522% increase in illegal gambling between August 2021 and September 2023, underscoring fears that overly intrusive affordability checks may drive consumers toward unregulated platforms. The government has since announced plans to establish an Illegal Gambling Taskforce, focusing particularly on online operators and the payment and advertising systems that enable their operations. Financial impacts feature prominently in the correspondence. The MPs reference estimates from the BGC warning of annual losses to public coffers of up to £300 million due to a shift toward the black market. They also project a potential reduction of £250 million in horseracing turnover over five years if customers migrate to unlicensed betting sites. A key issue raised is what the MPs describe as a weakening of ministerial oversight. They assert that government officials had assured the sector that no permanent affordability measures would move forward without a thorough ministerial review following the pilot phase. However, they claim this assurance has been undermined by reports that the UKGC intends to make a final decision through its board later this month without seeking further input from ministers. In light of these developments, the MPs have urged Secretary Nandy to direct the UKGC to halt all progress beyond the pilot stage until a comprehensive and transparent evaluation of the policy’s effects on horseracing, consumers, the regulated betting market, and public finances has been completed. Next steps The UKGC board is expected to review the pilot results imminently. At present, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has not issued a public response to calls for a pause or additional ministerial scrutiny. Kathryn EvansKathryn covers breaking news with a primary focus on EMEA and US legislation. A proud North Walian, fluent Welsh speaker, and lifelong supporter of Wrexham FC—long before Hollywood took interest. 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) - iGaming Ontario telah memperkenalkan BetGuard, platform pengecualian diri berpusat yang membolehkan penduduk menyekat akses ke semua tapak perjudian dalam talian yang dikawal selia di seluruh Ontario melalui satu proses pendaftaran sahaja. Boleh diakses oleh pengguna berumur 19 tahun ke atas, platform ini membolehkan pemain mengecualikan diri daripada semua operator berlesen di wilayah itu, termasuk platform Proline milik Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, tanpa perlu melawat setiap laman web perjudian secara individu. Pemain boleh memilih tempoh pengecualian antara enam bulan hingga lima tahun, atau menetapkan tempoh tersuai. Sebaik sahaja diaktifkan, pengecualian tidak boleh dibatalkan atau dipendekkan, walaupun pengguna boleh memanjangkan tempoh yang mereka pilih. Pelancaran ini berlaku ketika pasaran iGaming yang dikawal selia Ontario terus berkembang dengan pesat, dengan wilayah itu kini mempunyai 44 operator berlesen dan 76 laman web perjudian yang menjana hasil lebih daripada $4 bilion sepanjang tahun 2025. Joseph Hillier berkata pengembangan pasaran yang dikawal selia itu juga meningkatkan tanggungjawab terhadap pemain terdedah dan mereka yang berisiko menghadapi kemudaratan akibat perjudian. Beliau menyifatkan BetGuard sebagai alat "mudah, selamat dan berkesan" yang direka khusus untuk ekosistem perjudian digital wilayah itu. Hillier menambah bahawa langkah perjudian bertanggungjawab tetap menjadi tumpuan utama sejak beliau mengambil alih kepimpinan iGaming Ontario pada akhir 2025, dengan pihak pengawal selia terus meneroka alat perlindungan pemain tambahan yang digunakan di bidang kuasa lain. Paul Burns memuji pendekatan Ontario, berkata operator di wilayah itu sebahagian besarnya telah memasukkan perjudian bertanggungjawab ke dalam model perniagaan mereka sambil mengekalkan persekitaran pasaran yang kompetitif dan inovatif. Beliau juga menekankan kepentingan pendidikan awam yang berterusan untuk membantu pemain memahami produk perjudian dan amalan perjudian bertanggungjawab dengan lebih baik. 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) - Betano milik Kaizen Gaming telah menjadi rakan kongsi kejohanan FIFA World Cup 2026 di peringkat serantau. Perkongsian ini membolehkan Betano menjadi penyokong rasmi kejohanan di seluruh Eropah dan Amerika Selatan, kerana ia akan berlangsung dari 11 Jun hingga 19 Julai 2026 di Kanada, Mexico dan AS. Ini akan menjadi kali ketiga Betano bekerjasama dengan FIFA; mereka akan bekerjasama selepas sebelum ini menjadi penaja pertaruhan sukan pertama semasa Piala Dunia 2022 dan menjadi rakan kongsi Piala Dunia Kelab FIFA 2025. Pegawai Perniagaan Utama FIFA, Romy Gai memuji komitmen Betano terhadap integriti sukan dan penglibatan peminat serta kehadiran Betano yang semakin meningkat di pasaran teregulasi yang mantap (UK, Jerman, Peru, Brazil). Romy Gai, pegawai perniagaan utama di FIFA, berkata: Sejak kami pertama kali berkongsi dengan Betano empat tahun lalu, kami telah melihat komitmen sebenar terhadap integriti sukan, membawa peminat lebih dekat kepada permainan kami dan mencari cara baru yang menarik untuk menghiburkan mereka. Kami berkongsi objektif ini dan gembira dapat mempunyai kuasa ini di sisi kami apabila kami berharap untuk menyatukan dunia melalui bola sepak sekali lagi di Amerika Utara dan lebih jauh lagi. Pengasas bersama dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kaizen Gaming, George Daskalakis menambah: Berkongsi dengan FIFA buat kali ketiga adalah satu peristiwa penting yang bangga untuk semua di Kaizen Gaming dan jelas mencerminkan evolusi global kami. Fokus kami sekarang adalah untuk menyampaikan pengalaman yang mengujakan, inovatif dan selamat untuk peminat sepanjang kejohanan. Kejohanan 2026 akan menampilkan rekod 48 pasukan negara selepas FIFA mengembangkan format pertandingan. 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) - Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) telah memperingatkan bahawa tindakan undang-undang mungkin diambil terhadap semakan keberkesanan perjudian yang dicadangkan yang pengendali percubaan percaya mungkin akan memaksa pelanggan menyerahkan dokumen kewangan sensitif. BGC menyatakan bahawa program ujian awal ini mengandungi kelemahan serius termasuk data yang tidak boleh dipercayai dan keputusan yang tidak konsisten daripada agensi rujukan kredit. Pengendali percubaan percaya bahawa peraturan baharu yang memerlukan semakan ke atas sehingga 480,000 pelanggan untuk menyerahkan dokumen pengesahan akan memberi impak kewangan negatif ke atas industri permainan terkawal di UK. Dalam surat kepada Charles Counsell, ketua bertindak Komisi Permainan; Grainne Hurst, CEO BGC memohon untuk menerapkan peraturan tersebut “tidak seimbang” dan “boleh menyebabkan cabaran undang-undang”. Surat ini kepada Sekretariat Negara untuk Budaya Lisa Nandy dan Setiausaha Permainan Baroness Twycross; memperingatkan bahawa sistem yang dicadangkan boleh memaksa peserta untuk bermain judi secara melanggar undang-undang di pasaran gelap yang tidak terkawal, yang akan mengurangkan pendapatan cukai daripada industi taruhan. Komisi Permainan telah menyatakan hanya sekitar 3% daripada semua pelanggan akan terdampak oleh peraturan baharu; sementara BGC memperkirakan akan terdampak hingga 10% daripada penjudi biasa, dan 20% daripada mereka yang bermain permainan melebihi £200 setahun. Wakil industri percaya bahawa peraturan baharu adalah “tidak berkesan dan merosakkan” kerana ramai pelanggan mungkin menolak untuk menyediakan maklumat ekonomi yang boleh dikesan, oleh itu beralih ke operasi perjudian yang tidak sah. Komisi Permainan telah menyatakan tiada keputusan akhir telah dibuat berkenaan dengan pelaksanaan peraturan baharu, dan semua peraturan masa depan akan “didasarkan kepada bukti” dan “diberlakukan secara perlahan dan berhati-hati”. 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) - Perbadanan Permainan dan Pertaman Filipina (PAGCOR) melaporkan bahawa industri permainan mengalami pendapatan kasar sebanyak PHP 87.6 bilion (€1.22 bilion) pada suku pertama tahun 2026, menandakan penurunan sebanyak 15.9% dari tahun ke tahun. Alejandro Tengco, ketua jawatankuasa dan ketua pegawai PAGCOR, menyatakan bahawa penurunan pendapatan terutamanya kerana kejatuhan pendapatan daripada permainan elektronik, termasuk E-Games, E-Bingo, bingo dan aktiviti poker, semua telah jatuh secara agregat sebanyak 22.4% berbanding tempoh yang sama tahun lalu. Tengco telah menyebabkan penurunan ini dengan faktor-faktor berikut: inflasi, harga bahan bakar yang meningkat dan ketegangan geopolitik di Timur Tengah, yang menyebabkan harga barang dan perkhidmatan yang lebih tinggi, yang menyebabkan pengeluaran pelabur berkurang. Sektor terbesar dalam industri permainan di Filipina masih kekal sebagai kasino yang diluluskan, yang mewakili pendapatan sebanyak PHP 45 bilion dalam suku pertama tahun ini, walaupun angka itu masih turun lebih daripada PHP 4 bilion berbanding hasil tahun lalu. Bagi PAGCOR, kasino yang dikendalikan oleh PAGCOR telah menghasilkan pendapatan sahaja sebanyak PHP 3 bilion pada suku pertama ini, mewakili kurang daripada 4% daripada jumlah pendapatan industri. Agensi ini masih terus meneruskan visi jangka panjangnya untuk memisahkan fungsi pentadbirannya daripada operasinya sendiri dengan akhirnya menjual aset kasinonya; walau bagaimanapun, rancangan ini sedang diperiksa oleh kerajaan nasional. Malangnya, hasil pendapatan yang kurang jauh daripada jangkaan, Tuan Tengco masih terus mengekalkan optimisme terhadap prospek jangka panjang untuk industri permainan di Filipina dan mempercayai keyakinan pengguna akan kembali setelah keadaan geopolitik menjadi lebih stabil. Baru-baru ini, PAGCOR telah membayar dividen sebanyak PHP 5.7 bilion kepada Kerajaan Nasional seperti yang diperlukan menurut undang-undang di Filipina. Pejabat kerajaan menyatakan bahawa dana itu akan menyokong usaha negara untuk membantu meringankan akibat krisis bahan bakar semasa. 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.

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(AsiaGameHub) - Sepuluh hari yang lalu di industri iGaming telah dicirikan dengan kevolatilan dan perbezaan yang ketara antara corak dagangan syarikat-syarikat besar dan syarikat-syarikat kecil. Para pemain utama tampaknya mengalami penurunan terkawal, sementara syarikat-syarikat kecil-kecil menunjukkan pergerakan yang jauh lebih mendadak, mencerminkan faktor pembeda yang lebih tinggi bagi risiko individu syarikat dan risiko pasaran keseluruhan berdasarkan keadaan likviditi tertentu. Sektor iGaming: Analisis Stok Mingguan Pemimpin Berkapasiti Besar Flutter Entertainment PLC (-1.57%) – Merupakan operator terbesar dalam iGaming dengan pangkalan modal pasaran sebanyak $16.01 bilion dan pendapatan sebanyak $17.02 bilion. DraftKings Inc (-0.60%) – Menunjukkan kekuatan relatif berbanding syarikat-syarikat berkapasiti besar lainnya dengan jumlah pertukaran yang konsisten (12.9 juta), kedua setelah Flutter. Churchill Downs Incorporated (-1.13%) – Salah satu daripada sedikit pemain berkapasiti besar yang telah berkembang lebih baik daripada rakan sekerja mereka pada minggu ini. Pengeluar Berperingkat Pertengahan Super Group (SGHC) (-0.76%) – Dikenakan tekanan ringan, selaras dengan nada berhati-hati keseluruhan di kalangan operator taruhan sukan antarabangsa. Rush Street Interactive (-1.47%) – Mengalami penurunan harga saham yang lebih besar berbanding rakan sekerjanya, walaupun kejayaan jangka panjang dari permainan dadu dan taruhan sukan secara dalam negeri AS berterusan. Brightstar Lottery (-3.51%) – Merupakan salah satu pemain terlemah dalam segmen pengeluar berperingkat pertengahan iGaming. Accel Entertainment (-0.85%) – Tetap stabil, namun masih sedikit negatif, selaras dengan ciri-ciri operasi permainan tersebar berisiko rendah di Amerika Syarikat. Berkapasiti Kecil Gambling.com Group (-42.03%) – Pergerakan terbesar dalam keseluruhan sektor pada minggu ini, mencerminkan penjualan mendadak yang hebat. SEGG (+23.84%) – Pemain terbaik pada minggu ini, didorong oleh aliran spekulatif dan aktiviti dagangan yang sangat volatil. High Roller Technologies (-12.20%) – Penurunan mendadak dalam keadaan likuiditi dan keyakinan pelabur yang lemah terhadap pemain awal. Bragg Gaming (-9.39%) – Tekanan turunan berterusan, mencerminkan nada berhati-hati terhadap pembekal kandungan B2B dalam persekitaran permintaan campuran. Codere Online (+1.06%) – Salah satu daripada sedikit pemain stabil dalam segmen digital berkapasiti kecil, disokong oleh kenaikan ringkas dan aktiviti dagangan yang relatif stabil. Inspired Entertainment (+0.14%) – Masih dalam keadaan setenar, menunjukkan nada seimbang antara pendedahan B2B dan arus pendapatan berulang yang stabil. Dalam ringkasan, semua segmen dalam sektor iGaming kini ditafsirkan dengan persekitaran penghisapan risiko, dimana likuiditi, skala, dan kejelasan keuntungan merupakan pendorong utama untuk membekalkan modal dalam sektor. Pelabur kini tertumpu ke atas platform-platform yang ditetapkan, sementara pemain-pemain kecil mengalami volatiliti yang jauh lebih tinggi dan prestasi yang dipengaruhi sentimen. 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) - A recent industry analysis by regtech provider Gaming Compliance International (GCI) estimated that the global value of unregulated online gambling reached $5.9 trillion in 2025. GCI’s Online Gaming 2025: Global report, published on Sunday, showed a 4% increase from $5.7 trillion in 2024. This marks a continued upward trend, as the previous year’s figure of $5.7 trillion represented a 12% rise compared to 2023’s total of $5.1 trillion. The analysis focused exclusively on online gambling activities and did not include retail or land-based gambling operations. Only operators actively conducting transactions and targeting local markets were included; websites that were accessible but not engaging in transactions were excluded. GCI defined “unregulated” online gambling as licensed products transacting with consumers who are actively targeted locally. This category includes various forms of gambling such as sports betting, unregulated prediction markets (excluding those in the United States), casino games, poker, crypto-based gambling, and lotteries. According to the report, GCI used a combination of automated surveillance and human analysis to estimate both betting volume and gross gaming revenue (GGR) across the online gambling ecosystem. To assess the market comprehensively, GCI analyzed user behaviors across all platforms using proprietary metrics such as “Value Per Visit” (VPV). This metric measured spending differences between regulated and unregulated operators. Key findings Unregulated gambling operators account for approximately 78% of global online gaming GGR in 2025, while regulated operators make up 22%. GCI described the unregulated sector as the world’s third-largest economy, exceeding most countries in size after the USA and China. The report also classified unregulated online gambling as the largest form of cybercrime globally. Research from H2 Capital released last week found that the UK offshore unregulated market hit £16.6 billion ($22 billion) in 2025, up from £5 billion in 2019—a growth of just over 230%. In response to GCI’s report, its CEO Matt Holt stated: “With $5.9 trillion in wagering value, unregulated online gambling is one of the largest economic systems in the world, operating largely outside regulatory oversight.” “Regulators are not dealing with a marginal challenge, but a dominant one—the majority of activity is taking place beyond the regulated perimeter. Our role is to provide full transparency across the entire marketplace, enabling regulators to act confidently.” The report also introduced the concept of a “White Noise Marketplace,” where consumers struggle to distinguish clearly between regulated, unregulated, and “unacknowledged” gambling products. Prediction markets and sports advertisement Forecasts for 2026 highlight several factors likely to drive growth in unregulated gambling. These include spillover effects from loosely regulated sectors such as prediction markets. Further complexity arises from crypto-linked gambling products and prediction markets. While the US regulates prediction markets under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), other regions often fall outside traditional gambling regulation. Brazil confirmed last month that prediction markets are illegal in the country, with telecom agency Anatel having already blocked 28 platforms. In contrast, Gibraltar licensed operator Predict Street as the territory’s first regulated prediction market. The report also predicted widespread advertising through illegal sports streaming. It noted that “in 2024 and 2025, unregulated gambling advertisements appeared on more than 80% of illegal sports content streams in the US and UK,” with major events like March Madness and the World Cup contributing significantly to this surge. At the beginning of the month, Ukraine launched an online tool designed to speed up public reporting of illegal gambling advertisements. The current statutory administrative fine for illegal gambling advertising in 2026 stands at UAH 5.19 million ($117 million). Australia recently announced a package of national reforms targeting gambling advertising following the Murphy Report. This includes a nationwide ban on wagering ads during live sports broadcasts on free-to-air TV between 6am and 8:30pm. UK MPs have recently framed gambling advertising as a public health issue, recommending a pre-9pm watershed ban on gambling advertisements and ending most sports sponsorship deals. 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(AsiaGameHub) - Evoplay melancarkan model Evoplay Studios untuk memperbesar dan mempercepat pengeluaran permainan Model baharu ini menggabungkan pelbagai pasukan dalaman di bawah satu kerangka kerja, membolehkan mereka menghasilkan slot dan permainan kasino dalam talian dengan kewujudan kreatif yang lebih tinggi sambil masih menggunakan tumpukan teknologi inti Evoplay. Syarikat itu mengatakan struktur tersebut didasarkan kepada prinsip “meningkatkan output tanpa mengurangkan kualiti” dan menyokong arah kreatif eksperimental yang lebih banyak seiringan dengan penyempurnaan jangkauan globalnya, termasuk aktiviti terkini di pasaran seperti Brazil melalui persahabatan dengannya dengan Oleybet. Pengerusi Evoplay, Ivan Kravchuk berkata: Dengan menstrukturkan perniagaan mengikut kerangka kerja yang seragam namun fleksibel, kami dapat meningkatkan output kandungan sambil terus menyediakan kualiti dan inovasi yang mendefinisikan portfolio kami. Dengan mengumpulkan pelbagai pasukan di bawah struktur yang seragam, kami boleh bergerak lebih cepat, menjangkau lebih jauh dan melayani operator dengan portfolio yang lebih luas dan pelbagai. Pendekatan ini memberikan keupayaan kami untuk meneroka arah kreatif baharu sambil beroperasi di atas asas bersama yang kukuh untuk memastikan konsistensi, kecekapan dan skala jangka panjang. Pembaharuan ini mengikuti promosi terbaru Diana Larina sebagai Ketua Pengurusan Pemasaran (Chief Marketing Officer), kerana syarikat itu terus menyempurnakan strategi kepimpinan dan pertumbuhan. 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) - Hacksaw Gaming mengumumkan perjanjian baharu dengan Swiss Casinos, membawa portfolio slot yang khas kepada pemain melalui swisscasinos.ch. Swiss Casinos merupakan kumpulan kasino terbesar di Swiss dan seluruh pemilikannya adalah warga Swiss. Kumpulan ini mengendalikan kasino fizikal di Pfäffikon, St. Gallen dan Zurich, serta lokasi terbarunya di Winterthur. Ia juga menguruskan kasino dalam talian swisscasinos.ch dan restoran GEORGE Bar & Grill di Zurich. Pemain di swisscasinos.ch boleh menikmati pelbagai pilihan permainan dalam talian, menyediakan pengalaman kasino yang autentik di atas desktop dan peranti mudah alih sepanjang Swiss. Patrick Mastai, Direktur Kasino Dalam Talian Swiss Casinos berkata: Hacksaw Gaming merupakan inovator sejati, memberikan kreativiti sebenar kepada industri kami. Oleh itu, kami gembira bahawa akhirnya berjaya bekerjasama dengannya dan memberi pemain kami peluang untuk mengakses tajuk-tauhid daripada portfolio asal dan menarik mereka. Perjanjian ini merupakan kerjasama pengeluar hidup keempat Hacksaw di pasaran Swiss yang diluluskan secara tempatan. Marcus Cordes, Pengarah Operasi Hacksaw Gaming berkata: Swiss Casinos merupakan pengendali yang sangat terkemuka dengan reputasi kuat untuk kualiti dan kepercayaan pemain. Bekerjasama dengan jenama yang mapan seperti ini membolehkan kami menghantar kandungan khas kami kepada audiens yang lebih luas di pasaran yang terus menunjukkan pertumbuhan yang mantap. Di 2025, Swiss Casinos menjana hasil keseluruhan sebanyak CHF 207.1 juta. Perkhidmatan perjudian kasino inti terus menjadi pendorong utama, menyumbang hasil perjudian kasar sebanyak CHF 192.4 juta. Daripada jumlah ini, CHF 91.1 juta telah dibayar kepada Skim Jaminan Persaraan (AHV) dan kepada kanton-kanton dalam bentuk cukai kasino. 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) - Starting last Friday, betting platforms in Brazil are required to block new registrations and prevent existing users enrolled in the New Desenrola Brasil debt renegotiation programme from placing bets. Last week, President Lula signed the Provisional Measure creating the programme. As part of this financial recovery measure for families, those who join will be prohibited from placing online bets for one year. To join the programme, individuals must contact their banks through official channels. Upon joining, beneficiaries will be prevented from placing bets. Following the signing of the Provisional Measure, the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) met with associations to provide guidance on the blocking. The Application Programming Interface in the Betting Management System (Sigap) is already ready for operators to continuously verify participation in Desenrola Brasil. A new code has been inserted into the SPA system indicating whether a person participates in Desenrola Brasil. Those who join will be unable to place bets and, upon registration, companies must check if the new client is in the programme. If so, the Sigap search will return the result as “Blocked – New Desenrola Brasil Programme”. Manual for Blocked Users On 5 May, SPA published Ordinance SPA/MF No 1,237, which regulates the prohibition of Desenrola beneficiaries from betting. On the same day, it published Normative Instruction SPA/MF No 3, which determines that operators must prevent the registration of those who join the programme and suspend the account of the bettor if they are already registered. The operator must communicate that the registration was not completed due to the client’s adherence to Desenrola Brasil. The rules were determined by the Manual for Blocked Users. It was presented to operators and associations to standardise the method of blocking registration. In addition, operators must check if their clients have joined Desenrola at the time of their first login of the day. If they are on the blocked list, the platforms must block the client. Open bets must also be cancelled immediately if the system detects that the customer has joined the programme. Customer suspension within three days By legal requirement, betting sites must inform customers that they will not be able to place bets from the moment it is detected that they have joined the programme. The suspension must occur within three days from the date of the consultation. Before suspending the account, the operator must inform the user of the reason for the block. The bettor must voluntarily withdraw the funds. If not, the betting site will refund the amounts within two days to one of the deposit or payment accounts registered by the customer. The operator must document all communications with the user, recording the date, time, channel used and message content, and store this information for a minimum of five years. BB will centralise the list of beneficiaries Banks will send the data of the beneficiaries of Desenrola Brasil to block these people’s access to betting sites for one year. This communication will be centralised at Banco do Brasil, which will forward the list of CPF numbers to SPA. Betting companies were already consulting the system regarding the registration and bets of Bolsa Família beneficiaries. Now, the system has been updated to also inform Desenrola participants. Starting 15 May, new registrations should be rejected if the customer is already in the programme. Companies should consult the list of blocked customers on the first login of the day for active customers. By 20 May, they should scan their databases for all customers who have joined the programme. 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) - Pendapatan kumpulan keseluruhan PointsBet dilaporkan sebanyak USD $133.4 juta untuk sembilan bulan yang berakhir pada 31 Mac, sedikit menurun daripada angka tahun lalu sebanyak USD $134.7 juta dan disokong terutamanya oleh pertumbuhan pesat di Kanada, yang mengimbangi prestasi yang lebih lemah di Australia. Laba kasar menurun 6% kepada USD $66.9 juta, namun, bilangan pelanggan tunai aktif meningkat sebanyak 1% daripada 31 Mac tahun lalu kepada 298,100, dengan Kanada mengalami pertumbuhan yang sangat kuat kerana pengguna tunai aktif di negara itu meningkat sebanyak 9%. Selain itu, selepas syarikat itu diambil alih oleh MIXI Australia, yang memperoleh pegangan kawalan pada September 2025, PointsBet juga menukar tarikh akhir tahun kewangan daripada 30 Jun kepada 31 Mac. Di Kanada, pendapatan meningkat sebanyak 13% daripada tahun lalu kepada USD $24.7 juta, dan jumlah kemenangan bersih meningkat kira-kira 14% daripada tahun sebelumnya kepada USD $24.8 juta, dengan pendapatan iGaming mengalami tempoh pertumbuhan yang paling kuat. Khususnya, kemenangan bersih daripada iGaming untuk suku tahun itu meningkat kira-kira 28% daripada tahun lalu kepada USD $16.9 juta, yang terutamanya disebabkan oleh peningkatan aktiviti dalam slot. Pada masa yang sama, pendapatan di Australia pada akhir tempoh ini menurun kira-kira 4% daripada tahun sebelumnya kepada USD $108.7 juta; namun, margin kemenangan kasar sportsbook di wilayah itu kekal stabil daripada suku tahun sebelumnya pada kira-kira 13.3%. Pada tempoh ini, Syarikat juga mengurangkan kos yang berkaitan dengan pemasaran dengan mengurangkan jumlah perbelanjaan pemasaran untuk suku tahun itu daripada USD $35.9 juta kepada USD $35.1 juta dan mengurangkan jumlah perbelanjaan operasi kepada USD $32.3 juta. PointsBet sedang menyediakan untuk usaha pengembangan berterusan di Kanada, kerana Alberta sedang bersedia untuk melancarkan sektor perjudian dalam talian yang diatur dalam Julai tahun ini. PointsBet adalah salah satu pengendali yang sedang memohon kelulusan yang diperlukan untuk beroperasi di negeri itu. 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) - Gambling.com Group melihat harga sahamnya jatuh lebih 53% selepas keluaran hasil Q1 2026 dan pengumuman langkah pemulihan besar-besaran. Aksi syarikat ini turun tajam selepas melaporkan pendapatan suku pertama pada 14 Mei, jatuh daripada lebih $5 pada awal minggu kepada sekitar $2.44 berdasarkan maklum balas perdagangan terbaru. Aksi itu rugi lebih 40% dalam jam-jam selepas hasil diterbitkan. Gambling.com melaporkan pendapatan keseluruhannya meningkat sekitar $40.4 juta dari tahun ke tahun pada Q1, sementara EBITDA disokong mengalami penyusutan sebanyak 43% kepada $9 juta kerana prestasi carian organik yang lemah dan perbelanjaan operasi yang meningkat. Sebagai hasil daripada keuntungan, Gambling.com telah menurunkan panduan Q1, juga mengumumkan program pengurangan pekerja berfokus AI dengan simpanan dijangka mencapai sekitar $12,000,000 setiap tahun, iaitu sekitar 8% penurunan kos keseluruhan berbanding peringkat kos tahunan sebelum program. Mengikut CEO baru Gambling.com, Kevin McCrystle, tujuan pemulihan akan membolehkan Gambling.com untuk kembali ke laluan "pertumbuhan pendapatan bersyarat tinggi jangka panjang" berdasarkan perubahan tren trafik mesin carian, perubahan skim peraturan yang mempengaruhi tahap pembiayaan, dan untuk mewujudkan kualiti perkhidmatan yang lebih baik secara keseluruhan. Sekarang, syarikat ini mahu mencadangkan pendapatan tahunan antara $165 juta dan $170 juta, dibawah panduan sebelumnya daripada $170 juta kepada $180 juta. Panduan EBITDA disokong juga dikurangkan kepada julat $45 juta kepada $50 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) - Kalshi dituduh memberikan perkhidmatan dadu haram di Kentucky Terdakwa dalam tindakan gugatan kelas yang telah diajukan di Mahkamah Bandaraya AS untuk Wilayah Barat Kentucky. Gugatan ini mengatakan bahawa Kalshi telah memberikan perkhidmatan dadu haram di negeri tersebut. Gugatan diajukan oleh Donovan Roberts bagi semua penduduk yang telah rugi wang melalui pertukaran di platform Kalshi dalam tempoh lima tahun lepas. Para pihak yang dituduh ingin memulangkan kehilangan tersebut berdasarkan undang-undang pemulihan kerugian dadu Kentucky. Laporan tuntutan menyatakan bahawa kontrak peristiwa Kalshi yang berdasarkan sukan, pilihan raya, cuaca dan hasil dunia sebenar adalah produk dadu berbanding instrumen kewangan sah. Tindakan gugatan mengklaim bahawa pengguna telah berbahaya dengan wang sebenar pada peristiwa masa depan yang tidak pasti, dan akibatnya mereka telah menyertai dadu haram mengikut undang-undang Kentucky. Mengikut laporan tuntutan, Kalshi beroperasi tanpa memenuhi keperluan lesen dan pengawasan dadu sukan di Kentucky. Laporan tuntutan juga merujuk kepada kebimbangan para pakar penyelidik dan pakar kecanduan bahawa platform dadu secara dalam talian boleh membawa kepada masalah kewangan, mental dan kecanduan dadu. Kalshi belum membuat jawapan awam tentang tuduhan tersebut. Tindakan gugatan ini datang pada masa anggota Dewan Kentucky sedang menuju ke arah penerimaan peraturan dadu yang lebih ketat dengan Rancangan Undang-Undang 904, yang mempunyai sekatan operasi pasaran ramalan dan termasuk meningkatkan umur minimum untuk dadu sukan ke 21. 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) - Bragg telah mengumumkan rancangan untuk meluaskan jangkauan AS secara besar-besaran dan portofolio kandungan propietari melalui pembelian Drayton International yang dicadangkan. Syarikat berasaskan Toronto telah mengumumkan bahawa ia telah menyempurnakan transaksi berbasis saham yang akan membolehkan syarikat itu mendapat kawalan atas Drayton. Melalui perjanjian ini, Syarikat akan menerbitkan sejumlah 4.5 juta saham biasa untuk Drayton dalam pertukaran kepada pemilikan penuh terhadap pembangun permainan tersebut dengan harga $2.00 setiap saham. Transaksi ini dijangka ditutup pada suku ketiga tahun 2026, menunggu pelaksanaan perjanjian akhir. Dalam rangka hubungan dengan transaksi ini, Matt Davey akan bergabung dengan Bragg sebagai ketua tidak eksekutif bagi jawatankuasa pihakannya. Mengikut CEO Bragg, Matevž Mazij, pembelian ini akan menjadi langkah penting ke hadapan syarikat dalam segi kandungan permainan propietari dan teknologi berpusat kepada pemain. Salah satu objektif utama transaksi ini adalah untuk mendapat akses kepada perjanjian agregator eksklusif Revolution Gaming dengan BetMakers, yang akan memberi Bragg akses kepada pasaran wager deposit awal (ADW) di lebih daripada 30 negeri di Amerika Syarikat, manakala hanya 7 negeri sahaja yang membenarkan operasi kasino dalam talian tradisional. Bragg percaya bahawa pembelian ini akan membolehkan mereka meluaskan jangkauan pasaran AS dengan meningkatkan kedalaman mereka di pasaran perjudian berkawalan AS lebih daripada lima kali. Pengumuman ini datang selepas program penstrukturan semula yang lebih besar Bragg yang baru-baru ini menyebabkan pengurangan sekitar 12% dalam jawatan tenaga kerja, menghasilkan penghematan kos sekitar €4.5 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) - This week brought several significant financial developments relevant to the gaming industry. First, on Wednesday, Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the Senate as the new chairman of the US Federal Reserve. Warsh, who previously served as a Fed governor during the Great Recession, succeeded Jerome Powell, who had held the position for nine years as America’s top central banker. Since the economic shock caused by the Covid pandemic pushed interest rates above 5%, the Fed has been hesitant to cut them. Inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target, and energy prices have surged due to the US-Iran conflict, eliminating hopes for rate reductions this year. This has kept borrowing costs elevated and corporate valuations below normal levels. Warsh is regarded as an economic conservative, opposing the Fed’s longstanding policy of “quantitative easing”—expanding its balance sheet through asset purchases. Although he supported quantitative easing upon his nomination in 2006 as a radical response to an impending crisis, he resigned in 2011 over concerns about excessive government spending. The Fed’s balance sheet stood at under $1 trillion in mid-2008; it now exceeds $6 trillion and peaked at $8.7 trillion in 2024. While Warsh has emphasized the importance of Fed independence amid legal challenges against Powell, financial markets are anticipating interest rate cuts. If these occur, many gaming companies may benefit, especially since several major industry stocks remain well below their previous highs. “Stocks move for two reasons, simplistically: estimate revisions, so numbers getting better, the consumer getting better, GDP growing, that’s one part. Then the second part is the valuation multiple, and as rates come down, that should result in higher multiples,” Macquarie head gaming analyst Chad Beynon told iGB in February. Finance, gaming worlds watching Clarity Act On Thursday, the Senate Banking Committee advanced the Clarity Act, a highly anticipated bill establishing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and digital assets. The legislation now moves to the full Senate, where it faces another round of debate. Time is critical—Republicans aim to pass the bill before November’s midterm elections, which could shift their congressional majority. Although the Clarity Act does not directly regulate gambling, its passage would impact the sector. For instance, it would assign additional oversight responsibilities to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). As the regulator of prediction markets—a key rival of the gambling industry—this expansion could heighten concerns about increased federal scrutiny. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig faces real staffing challenges, having faced intense questioning on the issue during a House Agricultural Committee hearing in mid-April. Despite lawmakers’ reservations, Selig remains confident, stating he is “utilizing new tools from AI to automation and other surveillance systems” to manage expanded duties. For gamers, the potential passage of the Clarity Act could open the door to integrating cryptocurrency into regulated gambling platforms. Many operators report strong customer demand for crypto as a payment method, yet they are currently prohibited from offering it—unlike offshore sportsbooks and prediction market platforms such as Polymarket. FanDuel co-founder Nigel Eccles has shifted focus to crypto gambling and advocates for broader adoption. “We’ve got a very clear signal from the federal government that [crypto] is a technology we should embrace,” Eccles told iGB last October. “We’ve got really clear operator interest. And so I do feel at a state level, a state regulator level, it is only a matter of time” before benefits outweigh risks. Will UFC pressure help change deduction cap? Finally, UFC President Dana White has urged US President Donald Trump to reverse the controversial tax change affecting gambling loss deductions. A passionate gambler himself, White reportedly holds a notorious reputation among Las Vegas casinos. Previously, individuals could deduct 100% of their gambling losses from taxable income. However, the omnibus “One Big, Beautiful Bill” passed in July included a provision capping the deduction at 90%. As a result, many bettors now face unexpected tax liabilities even if they break even or incur net losses. For example, someone winning $100 per hand but losing $100 per hand might still owe taxes on any net gains under the new rule. In a letter to Trump dated May 11, White argued that the law “makes it irrational to bet in the United States because you could end up owing taxes even when you lose or having a tax bill that exceeds your winnings for the year.” He also highlighted the UFC’s support for legalized gambling, warning that the change could drive more Americans toward unregulated offshore betting sites. The UFC plans to host UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn on June 16. Several bills have been introduced over the past year to repeal the deduction cap, but little progress has occurred. Nevada Representative Dina Titus has been the most vocal opponent, immediately filing the FAIR BET Act after the original legislation passed. Though the bill has stalled, White’s appeal may help generate momentum. “We should be encouraging players to properly report their winnings and wager using legal operators,” Titus said in a statement last year. “The Senate change will only push people to not report their winnings and to use unregulated platforms.” Jess MarquezJess has covered the global gaming industry since 2022. A native of Reno, Nevada, he’d like to note that it’s Ne-va-da, not Ne-VAH-da. 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) - Since prediction-market litigation intensified in the second half of 2025, the Nevada casino industry has emerged as one of the most vocal critics of this emerging asset class. The longstanding dispute escalated this week when a Las Vegas Strip hotel withdrew from hosting a prediction market conference scheduled for this fall. Predict Summit signed a contract on April 30 to host the Predict 2026 conference at the Aria Meetings & Convention Center. According to multiple media sources, the hotel—owned by MGM Resorts—canceled the event just three days later. With the venue no longer available, Predict 2026 relocated the conference to New York, another state that has aggressively pursued legal action against prediction-market operators. Although Predict Summit previously held events in Las Vegas this year—including one in April at a non-casino property—the organizers assert that the Aria received pressure from Nevada regulators to cancel the conference following its cancellation. In response, the Nevada Gaming Control Board denied these claims, stating to CoinDesk: “We did not direct, request, or otherwise pressure any licensee or venue to cancel or decline to host any recent or upcoming event or conference, as has been suggested.” The conference has now been moved to Times Square and will take place at the Marriott Marquis, a venue previously used for major events such as the NFL Draft and the Heisman Trophy ceremony. Predict 2026 is set to run in early October. Despite these developments, the reasons behind the Aria’s decision to cancel the event remain unclear. Over the past year, MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle has repeatedly called on state regulators to restrict the growth of prediction markets. When contacted, an MGM Resorts spokesperson declined to comment. Stakeholders prepare for federal hearing on Capitol Hill Trading contracts tied to sports events on prediction markets is expected to be a central topic during next week’s federal hearing on sports integrity. The hearing will examine the rapid expansion of sports betting and its implications for the integrity of professional and collegiate athletics. Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn, who chairs the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy, will preside over the session on May 20 at the Dirksen Senate Office Building. Blackburn, who has served as a senator for many years, also participated in the previous federal hearing on sports betting in December 2024. At that time, she emphasized the need to address threats posed by illegal sportsbook operators during major international events like the World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics, both of which will be held in the United States. Next week’s hearing stands out from its predecessor primarily due to its focus on prediction markets. “As traditional online betting platforms and new entrants like prediction markets increasingly intersect with sports, it’s essential to understand how these platforms operate and what they mean for the integrity of athletic competition,” Blackburn stated. The subcommittee has announced four witnesses for the hearing, including Scott Sadin, co-CEO of IC360, an organization responsible for uncovering numerous sports betting-related scandals in recent years. Bill Miller of the American Gaming Association and Patrick McHenry, senior advisor to The Coalition for Prediction Markets, are also expected to present contrasting perspectives on the issue. This week, the AGA released a report referencing a 2025 analysis indicating that unregulated gaming devices, offshore sportsbooks, and illegal online casinos generate approximately $53.9 billion in annual revenue. The association noted that this figure excludes millions in lost tax revenue from sports wagering attributable to sports event contracts. Further updates from the week – Polymarket, a leading prediction market operator, has not confirmed whether it will attend next week’s hearing. Earlier this week, Polymarket launched its U.S. app for iOS users, ending a six-month waitlist—a move first reported by InGame. Separately, the platform experienced its first monthly drop in notional trading volume in eight months; for April, volume fell 9% to $10.3 billion, according to Bloomberg. – In Minnesota, lawmakers in both chambers passed a measure by wide margins aiming to ban all prediction market activity statewide. Proponents argue that the legislation is necessary to protect children from exposure to such platforms, while opponents warn that the state may face costly federal litigation. The bill is now awaiting approval from Governor Tim Walz. – The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has submitted several amicus briefs in support of defendants involved in state-level lawsuits targeting prediction markets. On May 12, the CFTC filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, asserting its exclusive regulatory authority over sports-event contracts in Ohio. “As I’ve said repeatedly, the agency will not allow overzealous state governments to undermine our longstanding authority over these markets,” wrote CFTC Chairman Michael Selig on his X account. Selig has not indicated whether he plans to attend next week’s congressional hearing. Matt RybaltowskiMatt is primarily responsible for long-form feature coverage on complex sports betting scandals. He also provides coverage on finance, M&A and other technological developments. This article is provided by a third-party. 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(AsiaGameHub) - In a keynote address delivered at G2E Asia on Thursday, Mario Ho emphasized that Macau should strengthen its sports culture to engage the next generation of participants and enthusiasts. The youngest son of casino magnate Stanley Ho proposed an “sports-plus” strategy that goes beyond conventional casinos by capitalizing on the popularity of global sports and their digital counterpart, esports. Together, he said, these fields are “quietly reshaping how cities and destinations compete for younger audiences.” “The question is no longer when Asia will lead the next decade in global sports,” Ho stated. “Instead, the real challenge is determining which city and which operator will be the first to act.” He urged “governments, investors, technology partners, sports operators, and integrated resort operators” to collaborate in meeting this opportunity. “We all need to unite,” he remarked. “The potential is evident.” In 2024, Ho became the youngest founder of a Nasdaq-listed company based in Asia—NIP Group, an international esports enterprise. At 31 years old, he also serves as co-owner of the Boston Celtics. He highlighted that sports’ universal appeal “overcomes barriers that politics, business, and traditional media cannot.” For example, more than six billion people—representing 75% of the world’s population—are expected to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This month-long tournament, spanning events across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, could generate up to $4 billion in total wagers. To capture a share of that market, Ho argued, Macau needs “determination.” It must “strive to reduce reliance on traditional gaming as the sole driver of economic growth.” ‘Sports, Culture, Tourism, Technology’ Mario Ho was born in Hong Kong in 1995 to Stanley Ho and his fourth wife, Angela Leong, who now serves as co-chair of Macau-based gaming operator SJM Holdings. A mathematical prodigy from early childhood, he attended both Oxford University and MIT before becoming chief marketing officer at iDreamsky Technology, a Tencent-backed firm. In 2024, Mario Ho (center) celebrated NIP Group’s debut as China’s first U.S.-listed esports company. In 2019, he established Shenzhen V5 Esports Club, which later merged with Wuhan eStar Esports Club to form ESVF. That organization subsequently acquired Sweden’s esports team Ninjas in Pyjamas, giving rise to the NIP Group. NIP describes itself as an ecosystem encompassing “esports teams, arenas and events, content and influencer networks, game publishing, and hospitality. Operating across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas, we push the boundaries of interactive entertainment and expand gaming access to new audiences worldwide.” Its fan base numbers in the “hundreds of millions.” According to the Macau Daily Times, China alone hosted 668 million esports gamers in 2024. Ho refers to this trend as “sports plus culture plus tourism plus technology”—a movement capable of transforming the entertainment economy throughout Asia. “The next generation of integrated resorts won’t be defined only by hotel rooms, restaurants, and gaming floors,” he declared during his remarks at G2E, held at The Venetian Macao. “They will evolve into something far more comprehensive: a true industrial platform.” Marjorie PrestonMarjorie began her gaming career in 2007 and has focused on Asian gaming markets since 2020. Outside of work, she writes about travel and film and plays the drums. 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) - Fresh analysis of player data released by the Gambling Commission (UKGC) shows that almost one in 11 adults in Great Britain suffered harm due to someone else’s gambling in 2024. The findings, based on the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) 2024—a tool used by the Gambling Commission to monitor gambling behaviour across different sectors—were published on Thursday. The data comes from responses by 19,714 adults aged 18 and over across Great Britain, who answered a range of questions about gambling habits. The GSGB revealed that while 48% of adults said they had someone close to them who gambled, 9% of all adults (approximately 1.6 million people) reported experiencing at least one negative outcome from another person’s gambling in the past year. Among these “affected others,” 5.3% reported severe harms, and 19% experienced at least one potential adverse effect. Younger women more likely to be affected others Notably, 63% of those impacted by others’ gambling had themselves gambled in the past year—slightly above the 60% gambling rate for the general adult population. This included recent gambling activity in the previous four weeks (54% versus 48%). The group of affected others was generally younger and more likely to be female, with 55% identifying as women and 46% aged between 25 and 44. They were also more involved in “higher-risk” gambling activities, such as in-person event betting (with a participation rate nearly 3.7 times higher than other gamblers) and casino games. Among affected others who also gambled, 21.5% scored within the problem gambling range (scoring 8–27 on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI)), compared to just 4.5% of all gamblers—a nearly fivefold increase. Health-related harms Health-related harms were the most commonly reported, with 73.7% of affected others experiencing at least one consequence from the other person’s gambling. Relationship harms were cited by 65.3%, and financial or resource-related harms by 42.5%. The most frequent specific harms included stress or anxiety (57.9%), shame or embarrassment (52%), and increased conflict or arguments (45.4%). More than a quarter (26.6%) of affected others reported at least one severe harm, such as relationship breakdowns, major financial loss, violence or abuse, and criminal activity. Earlier this year, data from UK-based charity GamCare showed that 1,954 people in the UK used its Money Guidance Service in 2025 after suffering gambling-related losses—more than double the previous year’s figure of 923. Among cases involving severe harm, the UKGC report found that 74.3% listed relationship breakdown as a direct consequence. Despite the widespread impact, only 14.5% of affected others sought help in the past year due to someone else’s gambling. Those who gambled themselves were more likely to seek support (18.3%) than non-gambling affected others (7.7%), turning to various mental health, welfare, relationship counselling, and gambling-specific services. Further research to take place The UKGC’s analysis used new questions focused on consequences within the GSGB, broadening understanding beyond the traditional PGSI framework to include harms experienced by individuals other than the gambler. The data indicate that “affected others” are not a uniform group; many are active gamblers themselves, often living in households or social circles where multiple people gamble. Harmful effects frequently overlap across financial, relational, and health areas. To gain deeper insights, the UKGC has scheduled further qualitative research to examine these experiences in more detail and better understand the dynamics of harm among affected others. The UK government has also recently committed £25.4 million to gambling-harm prevention services. According to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), the funding aims to support “equitable and innovative prevention strategies.” Kathryn EvansKathryn covers bitesize breaking news with a primary focus on EMEA and US legislation. A proud North Walian, fluent Welsh speaker and lifelong Wrexham FC fan – long before Hollywood came calling. 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) - Following Spain and Mexico fueling Codere Online’s strong first-quarter performance, CEO Aviv Sher has endorsed the operator’s “disciplined investment” in these core markets. Speaking with iGB following the release of its Q1 earnings, the chief executive acknowledged that its strategy is often underestimated. Codere Online set new quarterly records for both NGR (€64.4 million) and adjusted EBITDA (€6 million) in Q1. The company’s growth was driven by a 13% jump in Mexico’s NGR to €34.6 million, alongside a 16% rise in NGR from its home market of Spain, which hit €25.5 million. Codere Online is staying focused on its two core markets rather than pursuing the aggressive expansion tactics used by some rival operators. Sher stated that the Q1 results provided “exactly the validation” required to confirm that its strategy is the correct path for long-term, sustainable growth. “When we discuss investing our next dollar into Mexico and Spain, it is because we believe these markets currently deliver the strongest risk-adjusted returns for our business,” Sher told iGB. “These are significant growth accelerations in markets where we already have established scale and brand awareness.” “The returns from disciplined investment in your core markets are frequently overlooked. We do not need to pursue new regions to drive growth.” “At present, Spain and Mexico are delivering precisely the returns we anticipated, and the compounding impact of ongoing investment in these markets is evident in these results.” How has Codere Online achieved growth in Spain? During Codere Online’s Q1 earnings call, Sher shared that the company’s growth in Spain during the first quarter came after a strong second half of 2025. A mix of factors helped push Codere Online back into double-digit revenue growth, including a 13% year-over-year rise in average monthly players to 59,000 in Q1. This growth was fueled by a refined product lineup, enhanced customer experiences, and growing brand relevance. “If we had to single out one key factor, it was likely the redesign of our welcome bonus to target cross-sell players (sports betting and casino), a higher-value, more profitable demographic,” Sher explained. “Spain is a mature, heavily regulated market, and progress there is typically earned gradually rather than through one-off, sweeping changes. “The results we saw in the second half of 2025 and that have continued into Q1 2026 reflect the cumulative impact of those efforts, especially as they started to drive higher player engagement and retention.” Changing competitive environment in Spain Codere Online’s focus on its core Spanish market aligns with growing interest in the European market from other major operators. Last year, Entain reported that it had seen a boost in the Spanish market following an executive team restructuring and a revival of its Bwin brand, supported by a targeted marketing campaign. CEO Stella David forecasted that Bwin would reclaim a top-three position in Spain. One advantage of the Spanish market is that there are no plans for gambling tax increases in the short to medium term. In October, Spanish trade group JDigital told iGB that Spain had not held a budget session in the past two years, and no session was scheduled for 2025, meaning any potential tax increase was not in the works. This stands in contrast to several other European markets, such as the UK and the Netherlands. Sher’s confidence in Codere Online’s capacity to keep competing in Spain extends beyond product and promotional improvements. Spain still competitive “Spain remains a competitive market, but it is also a heavily regulated space, which typically rewards operators that succeed through experience, trust, and customer retention, rather than just promotional offers,” Sher stated. “We have observed rivals adjusting their strategies, whether through more targeted bonus offers, more sophisticated CRM systems, or a greater focus on product features, but our priority remains consistent: building a better player experience and fostering meaningful, repeat engagement. “We believe Codere Online combines a strong, trusted local brand with a full suite of sports betting and casino offerings.” The upcoming FIFA World Cup is projected to drive higher returns for the global gambling industry, and Codere Online is no exception. All five countries where Codere Online operates will have national teams competing in the tournament. While the company will not release exact revenue figures tied to the event, it anticipates the World Cup will substantially improve the quality of its new customer acquisitions and long-term player engagement. ‘Powerful customer acquisition moment’ “Major sporting events are some of the most impactful customer acquisition opportunities in our industry, and the World Cup is the pinnacle of these events,” Sher added. “In markets such as Mexico and Spain, football is a cultural cornerstone, and the World Cup draws in audiences who may not otherwise interact with online sports betting. “This creates a genuine chance to introduce new players to our platforms and turn them into long-term, active customers. The retention opportunity is just as significant. If you deliver an exceptional experience for a user during the World Cup, you can earn their loyalty as a customer. So we view the World Cup not just as a short-term traffic spike, but as an opportunity to boost retention and long-term customer lifetime value,” he concluded. Kyle GoldsmithKyle has been part of Clarion since December 2023, having joined from a sports journalism background before going on to serve as a senior LatAm-focused reporter for iGB. 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) - Bragg Gaming Group, an iGaming provider listed in Toronto, has revealed its intention to broaden its American presence and content portfolio through the acquisition of Drayton International. The share-based deal was disclosed on Thursday and includes the appointment of Matt Davey as the company's non-executive chairman once the transaction is finalized. According to the terms of the agreement, Bragg Gaming will issue 4.5 million common shares at a price of US$2.00 each to take full ownership of Drayton International. The deal is still subject to final documentation, with a target closing date in the third quarter of 2026. Drayton’s holdings include stakes in five gaming studios: Boomerang (54.5%), Dream Streak (48.5%), Rise Gaming (54%), Hit Squad (37.5%), and Neotopia (24%). It also owns three distribution and technology platforms: Arc Gaming, Vision PlAI, and 3 Shores. ‘A major strategic advancement for Bragg’ Matevž Mazij, CEO of Bragg Technology Group, described the acquisition as a shift from the company's previous focus on aggregation and technology toward a strategy centered on proprietary game IP and the player experience. He remarked: “Acquiring Drayton is a significant strategic move for Bragg as we expand our international reach and invest in our own technology and IP.” He further noted that the deal represents the company's first foray into the growing ADW market. A vital part of Bragg's growth strategy is Arc Gaming’s exclusive aggregation partnership with the BetMakers tote platform. Bragg expects this to grant access to ADW markets in more than 30 US states—a much larger footprint than the seven states currently allowing traditional online slots—potentially increasing the company's US reach fivefold. Mazij also emphasized that Bragg’s remote games server (RGS) technology is adaptable to various regulatory changes, which should ensure a seamless entry into new markets. This acquisition follows a recent restructuring at Bragg Gaming, which saw the company reduce its global headcount by roughly 12%. Bragg stated that this restructuring would result in a cost of approximately €1 million ($1.2 million) in the first quarter of 2026, but is expected to lead to total savings of €4.5 million when combined with other efficiency measures. Matt Davey named as chairman In conjunction with the acquisition, Bragg announced that Matt Davey will serve as non-executive chairman. Davey, the founder of Tekkorp Capital and President of BetMakers, previously led NYX Gaming, which was acquired by Scientific Games for roughly US$631 million. Earlier this year, a potential deal for Tabcorp to acquire BetMakers was called off. Davey, who bought one million Bragg shares privately earlier this year, is expected to hold a 10% stake following the acquisition. Commenting on the move, Davey said: “Bragg has established a solid foundation as a B2B iGaming provider. The acquisition of Drayton adds a suite of complementary assets that will help the company transition into a content-driven, data-focused organization dedicated to user experience.” The current chair, Holly Gagnon, welcomed Davey’s appointment, stating: “Matt is a prominent figure in the gaming industry, and I am confident that I am leaving the chairmanship in capable hands.” Kathryn EvansKathryn reports on breaking news with a focus on legislation in the US and EMEA. Originally from North Wales, she is a fluent Welsh speaker and a long-time supporter of Wrexham FC. 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) - Polymarket telah melancarkan akses kepada pertukaran AS pada iOS, yang merupakan satu langkah penting bagi mereka kerana mereka telah menghadapi tempoh senarai tunggu selama lebih daripada enam bulan untuk mendapatkan akses kepada pertukaran pasaran Amerika selepas dulunya hanya mempunyai akses terhad oleh undangan untuk menggunakan aplikasi tersebut sebagai pengguna AS. Sebahagian daripada pelancaran aplikasi iOS ini, pengguna Apple di AS akhirnya boleh mendapatkan akses untuk sertai pasaran dagangan menggunakan aplikasi tersebut selepas dulunya berada dalam senarai tunggu. Versi Android bagi aplikasi ini masih belum diumumkan. Pembelian Polymarket atas QCEX (satu pertukaran yang diluluskan oleh CFTC) pada Julai 2025 telah membenarkan Polymarket beroperasi di pasaran AS di bawah rangka kerja peraturan yang sedia ada. Polymarket telah dilarang daripada operasi di AS selepas penyelesaian suatu kesetiausahaan dengan Suruhanjaya Perdagangan Komoditi pada tahun 2022 mengenai penawaran derivatif yang tidak dilesenkan, yang menyebabkan denda sebanyak $1.4 juta. Sebahagian besar pulangan Polymarket ke pasaran AS datang apabila ia memperolehi status futures commission merchant, membolehkan mereka menawarkan kontrak peristiwa di AS. Walau bagaimanapun, tarikh masa pulangan ke pasaran Amerika telah mengambil masa lebih lama daripada yang dijangka awal. Polymarket telah menemui cara untuk terus aktif, kerana mereka terus menerima jumlah dagangan yang kuat daripada pengguna melalui pengguna antarabangsa yang telah menggunakan VPN untuk mengakses laman web manakala Polymarket terus terbuka untuk urusan dan menawarkan dagangan kepada pengguna melalui akaun antarabangsa mereka untuk kebanyakan peristiwa sukan utama baru-baru ini termasuk March Madness dan The Masters. Mengikut data industri, pertumbuhan terus meningkat dalam pasaran ramalan di kalangan rakyat AS, kerana jumlah pengguna yang sudah mengambil bahagian dalam taruhan ramalan berbasis peristiwa, serta taruhan sukan tradisional, juga telah melebihi beratus-ratus ribu. 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) - UK telah mengumumkan penubuhan pusat penyelidikan bebas terbesar untuk menyelidik kemudaratan yang berpautan dengan perjudian, yang akan disokong melalui cukai perjudian sah. Diumumkan oleh Jabatan Budaya, Media dan Sastera (DCMS), Pusat Bukti Gambling Harms Research UK (GHR-UK) yang baru ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi kelemahan jangka panjang dalam bukti yang telah membatasi usaha kebajikan, pencegahan dan rawatan. Pusat ini akan disokong melalui cukai perjudian yang diawasi oleh UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). £22.1 juta telah disediakan untuk pusat ini agar boleh beroperasi pada 2025–2026. Pusat ini dipimpin oleh sebuah konsorsium daripada Universiti Glasgow, Sheffield, Swansea, dan King’s College London. Diperkirakan perjudian yang berbahaya menyebabkan kos tahunan sebanyak £1.4 bilion untuk UK, dengan kos sosial tambahan seperti implikasi ke atas kesihatan mental dan sistem keadilan jenayah. Selain itu, pusat ini akan memastikan individu yang mempunyai pengalaman langsung menjadi keutamaan dalam semua penyelidikan, dengan Martin Jones, seorang aktivis, yang dilantik untuk memastikan penyelidikan yang dijalankan mencerminkan kemudaratan perjudian dalam kehidupan sebenar di kawasan seperti bunuh diri, tekanan kewangan dan risiko algoritma. Tetap ditekankan bahawa pusat bukti ghr-u k juga akan bebas daripada pengaruh industri melalui susunan pentadbiran yang ditubuhkan untuk menyelia integriti penyelidikan. Lancaran pusat ini bersamaan dengan peralihan lebih luas dalam dasar perjudian di seluruh UK termasuk pengawasan baru ke atas iklan perjudian dan penciptaan pasukan tugas perjudian berkumpulan baru untuk meningkatkan penghukuman perjudian haram dengan fokus ke atas pembayaran, iklan dan kerjasama berkumpulan. 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) - Bragg Gaming Group, yang kini ditjenamakan semula sebagai "bragg," menyatakan strategi 'games-first' mereka terus mendapat momentum pada suku pertama 2026 apabila syarikat itu mengurangkan kerugian dan mengekalkan pandangan penuh tahun. Hasil untuk suku yang berakhir pada 31 Mac mencecah €25.7 juta, berbanding €25.5 juta pada S1 2025. Walaupun pertumbuhan kekal sederhana, bragg melaporkan peningkatan keuntungan yang didorong oleh kandungan proprietari margin tinggi dan kecekapan operasi. Menurut CEO Matevž Mazij, pelaksanaan kukuh oleh syarikat pada suku tersebut telah menjadikan perolehan yang dirancang bagi Drayton International sebagai penyelarasan berpotensi mengubah permainan dengan pelan strategik jangka panjang Bragg. Brazil adalah antara wilayah prestasi terbaik Bragg pada suku tersebut, dibantu oleh permulaan baru-baru ini pengawasan kawal selia pasaran. Hasil di Brazil ialah €2.9 juta, meningkat 33.3% daripada suku yang sama tahun lepas. Di Malta, Bragg berjaya menubuhkan wilayah penghasil hasil terkuat mereka melaporkan €5.8 juta, manakala hasil dari Belanda menurun akibat peraturan cukai baharu. Hasil yang dijana daripada produk AS menurun 12.1% kepada €2.5 juta terutamanya akibat pengiktirafan satu kali bagi satu projek dengan Caesars Entertainment pada S1 2025. Hasil daripada jualan berulang produk proprietari Bragg meningkat sebanyak 7.1%. Bragg mengurangkan kerugian sukuannya dengan ketara, setelah mengurangkan kerugian bersihnya sebanyak 53% daripada €2.6 juta kepada €1.2 juta. Selepas pelarasan untuk mata wang asing, kerugian bersih sebenar Bragg ialah €885 ribu berbanding €4.1 juta untuk suku yang sama tahun lepas. Bragg mengesahkan semula panduan penuh tahun mereka untuk tahun kalendar 2026 antara €97 juta hingga €104.5 juta hasil; EBITDA terlaras €16 juta hingga €19 juta. Seiring dengan kemas kini pendapatan, Bragg melancarkan penjenamaan baharu "bragg", di mana syarikat itu menggugurkan nama Gaming Group sebagai sebahagian daripada kemas kini jenama yang lebih besar, yang mencerminkan fokus Bragg sebagai syarikat yang didorong oleh teknologi dan permainan. 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) - AffPapa dengan sukacitanya mengumumkan bahawa 100HP akan menyertai AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026 sebagai Penaja Kategori untuk pencalonan “Affiliate Network of the Year”. 100HP ialah penyedia iGaming yang memfokuskan pada pembinaan produk yang berfungsi sebagai alat pertumbuhan untuk pengendali, agregator dan pasukan gabungan. Dengan kepakaran dalam permainan crash dan segera, syarikat ini menggabungkan pembangunan mobile-first dengan mekanik yang berfokus pada pertumbuhan yang direka untuk meningkatkan pengekalan, penglibatan dan ROI. Platform ini menyokong lebih daripada 100 mata wang dan lebih daripada 30 bahasa, sambil turut menawarkan integrasi yang lancar, penyesuaian yang fleksibel dan infrastruktur berskala yang disesuaikan untuk pasaran global. 100HP mengulas mengenai penajaan itu: 100HP ialah penyedia permainan iGaming kasual yang beroperasi di persimpangan permainan mudah alih dan perjudian dalam talian, membantu pengendali dan rakan kongsi mencapai audiens baharu melalui pengalaman wang sebenar mobile-first. Kami teruja untuk menyertai AffPapa iGaming Awards sebagai penaja dan menjadi sebahagian daripada komuniti yang menghimpunkan profesional industri yang memfokuskan pada perkongsian sebenar, pertumbuhan dan nilai jangka panjang. Platform seperti AffPapa mencipta peluang bermakna untuk rangkaian, pembangunan perniagaan dan perkongsian pengetahuan di seluruh ekosistem iGaming, dan kami gembira untuk menyumbang kepadanya bersama-sama. Pada ulang tahun ke-5, AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026 akan memperkenalkan tema tahun ini “The Test of Time” dan empat kategori eksklusif untuk mengiktiraf pencapaian individu dan kepimpinan. Anugerah ini akan berlangsung pada hari terakhir AffPapa Conference Madrid pada 20 Mei, di mana lebih 1,500 gabungan, pengendali dan penyedia B2B akan berkumpul. Yeva Avagyan, Ketua Komersial di AffPapa, menambah: Kami gembira mengalu-alukan 100HP sebagai Penaja Kategori AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026. Fokus mereka pada produk berskala, penglibatan pemain dan pertumbuhan pengendali mencerminkan arah inovatif industri ini. Kami berbesar hati kerana mereka menyokong pencalonan “Affiliate Network of the Year”. Selamatkan tempat anda untuk AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026 di laman web 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.