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(AsiaGameHub) - AffPapa dengan sukacitanya mengumumkan bahawa Evoplay akan menaja panel “Women Redefining Leadership and Innovation in iGaming” di AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026. Berlangsung pada 30 Mei (13:50–14:30) dan dikendalikan oleh Liga Tarasova, perbincangan ini akan menampilkan Marharyta Yerina, Valentina Baginya, Ayelet Shay, Diana Larina, dan Roberta Nicholls, yang akan menonjolkan bagaimana wanita membentuk kepimpinan dan memacu inovasi dalam iGaming. Diana Larina, Ketua Pemasaran di Evoplay, berkongsi kenyataan mengulas mengenai penajaan tersebut: Kami teruja untuk menyokong AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026 sebagai penaja panel dan menyumbang kepada perbincangan industri yang bermakna. Acara seperti ini memberikan peluang berharga untuk berkongsi pengalaman, memperkukuh perkongsian, dan meneroka laluan baharu untuk pertumbuhan dalam ekosistem ahli gabungan dan pengendali. Sebagai penceramah panel, saya akan berkongsi pandangan saya tentang kepimpinan, kepelbagaian, dan peranan wanita dalam evolusi industri ini. Saya amat berharap dapat bertukar-tukar idea dengan rakan penceramah lain dan membina rangkaian dengan profesional industri yang sedang membentuk masa depan iGaming. AffPapa Conference Madrid, yang berlangsung pada 18-20 Mei di Novotel Hotel Madrid, akan menghimpunkan lebih 1,500 peserta untuk rangkaian diterajui ahli gabungan yang intensif. Persidangan ini akan menawarkan pelbagai aktiviti kepada peserta yang membantu menghubungkan ahli gabungan dengan pengendali dan B2B. Agenda penuh termasuk kejohanan padel, sesi suai kenal (speed-dating), panel, minuman rangkaian petang, majlis AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026, parti penutup bersama DJ Kryoman, dan banyak lagi. Yeva Avagyan, Ketua Komersial di AffPapa, mengulas: Kami gembira kerana Evoplay menaja panel ini. Ia merupakan perbincangan yang penting, dan menjadi satu penghormatan besar bagi kami untuk membawakan perbualan ini ke AffPapa Conference Madrid. Jadilah sebahagian daripada persidangan diterajui ahli gabungan terbesar AffPapa setakat ini dan teroka peluang penajaan di laman web rasmi AffPapa Conference Madrid. 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) - During an investor presentation on March 26, Banijay Entertainment—parent company of Tipico and Betclic—reaffirmed its confidence in the strictly regulated European markets where it currently operates. In its investor deck, the operator stated that Betclic maintains the top position for online betting in France, while Tipico holds the leading spot across Germany’s betting sector. The group added that Tipico’s Admiral betting business also holds a strong leading position in Austria. Banijay noted that its acquisition of Tipico—first announced in October 2023—“strengthened its leadership in sports betting and gaming by adding two new countries with leading positions.” Group CEO François Riahi commented that Europe remains “the largest and one of the most attractive regions globally for the business.” According to Riahi, Europe represents “half of the global [gaming] market, which importantly, and unlike the US, was characterised by greater regulatory visibility and stability.” The CEO pointed out that operating in highly regulated markets enhances the predictability of their business model. Notably, France, Germany, and Austria are considered among Europe’s more restrictive markets. France does not legally permit iGaming, while Germany has been grappling with strict player restrictions—including stake and deposit limits—and a large black market. Currently, only one licence is available in Austria for lotteries and online gaming products. This 15-year permit is held by Win2day, a brand of Austrian Lotteries (a subsidiary of Casinos Austria, which also owns all 12 land-based casino licences). Top-tier operators consolidating in strictly regulated markets However, this push by leading European gaming groups to prioritise heavily regulated markets appears to be part of a broader trend. FDJ United, which acquired Kindred last year, has made similar moves to consolidate the sector in these markets. This strategy supports the trend of tier-one players consolidating the sector as smaller operators struggle to navigate tax hikes amid tightening restrictions across the continent. Speaking to iGB on this topic last November, veteran gambling strategist Vaughan Lewis said: “This shows that significant value creation is driven by regulated markets. Regulatory challenges create entry barriers, which tend to increase the value and sustainability of leading operators.” Addressing investors, Banijay’s Riahi stated that the operator’s current markets are underpinned by robust frameworks to protect established players. This, he said, creates meaningful entry barriers and reduces the risk of disruptions. Excluding the black market, he estimated Europe’s gambling sector accounts for 44% of the global €97 billion in GGR in 2024. He noted that France, Germany, Austria, Poland, and Portugal are currently underserved markets. For France, he expects a 5-7x growth opportunity—from a market of three million players to up to twenty million. Banijay is targeting €100 million in synergies between Tipico and Betclic over the mid-term, split into €70 million in opex and approximately €30 million in capex synergies. Germany’s regulation deemed “too strict” Despite his confidence in European growth, the Banijay CEO expressed frustration with Germany’s challenging regulatory landscape while answering analysts’ questions. “Germany is a country where regulation is too tough, and a portion of the market still consists of an unprotected black market,” he said. But Riahi added that it is the sector’s role to work with policymakers to tackle growing black market threats. “The same applies to iGaming in France, so we believe that with our expanded European presence, it will be our job to convince governments that it is in no one’s interest to let a black market develop when regulation is too stringent and intended to protect,” he noted. Germany’s regulator recently reported that its black market accounts for only 23% of the total market size. However, stakeholders warned this was an overly “conservative” estimate, with the actual figure closer to 50%. On prediction markets, Riahi said Banijay’s brands have not experienced any leakage in European sports betting. He noted that European regulation is heavily restrictive of novelty and non-sports markets, leaving no room for prediction markets to develop in the region. Nicole MacedoNicole got her start in local newsrooms in her native Gibraltar and helped establish the peninsula’s first online-only broadcaster. 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) - A new report commissioned by the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) and written by economist Ola Nevander indicates that problem gambling rates in Sweden have decreased significantly since the late 2000s. This downward trend occurred even as the online gambling sector saw rapid expansion, higher advertising spend, and improved digital access. The study utilized the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) as a screening mechanism to quantify these figures. A decrease in problem gambling The frequency of problem gambling among adults in Sweden has seen a major reduction. The percentage of the adult population identified as problem gamblers (with a PGSI score of 3 or higher) fell from 2.2% in 2008-09 to 1.3% by 2021. This represents a decrease of approximately 57,000 individuals, marking a 35% drop over the period. Furthermore, the number of people classified as at-risk gamblers (PGSI 1+) decreased by an estimated 200,000 during the same timeframe. Despite this overall decline, the rate of severe problem gambling (PGSI 8+ or equivalent) has remained largely constant over the decades, staying between 0.3% and 0.6% of the population. Among those who participated in online gambling over the past year, the rate of problem gambling fell sharply from 12% in 2008-09 to roughly 4% between 2018 and 2021. While problem gambling is on the decline, Swedes remain active participants in the market. A recent study by Casinofeber found that nearly 18% of Swedes played online casino games in 2025, while 24% engaged in online sports betting during that same year. These developments occurred during a transformative two decades for the Swedish market. Real-term marketing spending by the industry grew nearly ninefold between 2000 and 2024, reaching a peak in 2018 before falling after the 2019 licensing reforms. Online casino options grew more than ten times between the mid-2000s and 2019. Furthermore, smartphone and internet usage reached almost total saturation by 2020. Market channelisation and self-exclusion A significant institutional factor mentioned is the movement of players toward licensed platforms. Higher channelisation allows for the consistent enforcement of consumer safety measures, such as duty-of-care requirements, self-exclusion options, and data-led monitoring. BOS reported an overall channelisation rate of roughly 85%, though rates are slightly lower for online casinos. Norway and Denmark have achieved higher rates of 91.5% and 91% respectively, while Finland’s rate sits much lower at 48% as it prepares for its own licensing changes. Sweden’s national self-exclusion registry, Spelpaus, recorded approximately 136,000 users by March 2026, representing 1.6% of the adult population. However, data from helplines and surveys suggest that about half of those who self-exclude continue to gamble via unlicensed providers. The effectiveness of CBT The report examines both domestic and international research regarding treatment and prevention strategies. While machine-learning systems that monitor transaction data show potential for identifying problem gambling, long-term studies are still needed. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has shown strong results in mitigating gambling harm. The survey noted that meta-analyses indicate CBT can effectively reduce gambling frequency, spending, and addiction symptoms compared to control groups. Jakob Jonsson, a psychologist with extensive experience in treating gambling disorders, advocated for centralized systems to combat the sense of anonymity in online gambling. He noted that many players feel invisible, as if their actions are unobserved. Sweden overhauled its online gambling regulations in 2019, establishing a licensing system with specific requirements for operators. The country has recently engaged in further regulatory discussions. Hasse Lord Skarplöth, the outgoing CEO of ATG, suggested that Sweden should adopt a tiered tax system to protect horse racing from tax increases, similar to models used in the UK. David Sundén, an expert in regulatory policy and taxation, noted that while the Swedish system is generally effective, there is still room for progress. He suggested that Sweden should look to its neighbors to learn what pitfalls to avoid, noting that no single country has a perfect system. Kathryn EvansKathryn provides concise coverage of breaking news, focusing on legislative developments in the US and EMEA. Originally from North Wales, she is a fluent Welsh speaker and a devoted 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.

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(AsiaGameHub) - Pada tahun 2026, MAC sekali lagi akan menghimpunkan para profesional iGaming dan gabungan terkemuka di Yerevan. Para hadirin boleh menjangkakan zon yang dinaik taraf, program yang dipertingkatkan, lebih banyak peluang rangkaian, dan sudah tentu, pertemuan semula yang hangat dengan rakan-rakan lama dan rakan sekerja. MAC telah menjadi acara utama dalam industri ini selama hampir 10 tahun, menyatukan mereka yang benar-benar mendapat keuntungan daripada trafik. Setiap tahun, persidangan ini menjadi tempat pertemuan untuk pembeli media, pasukan arbitraj trafik, pengiklan, program gabungan, syarikat adtech, projek fintech, dan usahawan kripto. Persidangan ini menghimpunkan kedua-dua pasukan berbahasa Rusia dengan jumlah trafik yang besar dan jenama antarabangsa yang ingin berkembang dan memasuki pasaran baharu. Selama tiga hari, Yerevan bertukar menjadi bandar MAC – ruang di mana pertemuan berlaku bukan sahaja di kawasan pameran, tetapi juga di hotel, restoran, acara persendirian, dan parti. Mengapa Hadir MAC’26 Jika anda berpendapat bahawa pusat industri gabungan hanya terletak di AS dan Eropah Barat, ini adalah ramalan: beberapa jumlah tertinggi, ujian terpantas, dan ROI yang paling mengagumkan selalunya berasal dari jauh dari London atau Las Vegas — di rantau CIS. Mengapa pasukan CIS sangat berharga untuk jenama antarabangsa: Memasuki GEO baharu dalam beberapa hari, bukan bulan Melancarkan kempen dalam sumber tanpa manual Bekerja dengan yakin dengan menegak berisiko tinggi Berkembang dengan kelajuan kilat Pasukan ini membesar di bawah sekatan, peraturan yang tidak stabil, dan larangan berterusan. Ia bukan sekadar cara bekerja — ia adalah satu cara berfikir. Jika anda ingin bertemu pasukan ini secara peribadi, anda tidak perlu mencari melalui saluran Telegram atau sembang persendirian — mereka semua berkumpul di satu tempat di MAC’26. 5,000+ peserta dari seluruh dunia – peluang unik untuk bertemu separuh industri di satu lokasi dan membina hubungan baharu 20+ pakar antarabangsa – pandangan praktikal, kajian kes sebenar, dan hasil yang boleh dilaksanakan 200+ gerai dan ruang rehat – pesaing, rakan kongsi, rakan lama, dan bakal rakan sekerja Parti legenda dan parti selepas acara – artis utama, bar, dan shisha dalam suasana di mana hubungan perniagaan mudah menjadi persahabatan Tiket VIP termasuk akses ke parti selepas acara – sangat disyorkan. Jadual Acara 25 Mei – Parti pra-acara dan acara sampingan 26 Mei – Hari persidangan utama dan acara sampingan 27 Mei – Persidangan dan parti selepas acara legenda Siapa yang Harus Hadir Persidangan ini berharga untuk para profesional dalam: iGaming Pemasaran gabungan Arbitraj trafik AdTech dan pemasaran prestasi Pengiklanan Facebook Projek Fintech dan kripto Keusahawanan digital Jika anda bekerja dalam iGaming atau pemasaran gabungan dan mencari tempat di mana Timur bertemu Barat, iGaming & Affiliate Conference MAC’26 adalah untuk anda. Ia adalah peluang jarang untuk jenama antarabangsa bertemu pasukan pembelian media berbahasa Rusia terkemuka dan membentuk perkongsian yang membuka pasaran baharu. Penceramah MAC’26 Setiap tahun, pasukan berusaha untuk menghimpunkan barisan penceramah yang benar-benar berharga dari seluruh dunia — pakar yang tahu cara menjana pendapatan sebenar dalam iGaming & pemasaran gabungan. Penceramah yang disahkan termasuk: Stefan Muehlbauer – Pengarah Pengiklan Dating “Masters in Cash”, CEO Affpal. Van Oakes – pakar pemasaran prestasi antarabangsa, CEO Tuff Ring dan GOAT Media. Anca Andreica – CEO MaxWeb, pengarang Affiliate Insider, penceramah TEDx, ahli strategi di sebalik kempen tahunan bernilai $300M+. Anton Khomenok – usahawan, pemasar, pengasas X6 GROUP, dan pencipta saluran YouTube pakar yang popular. Filipp Levin – pakar Telegram Ads, ketua eProfit.me (masterclass!). Mengapa Yerevan? Bandar yang selamat, mesra, dan meriah Penerbangan terus dari banyak bandar utama Barat — tiada logistik rumit atau masalah visa Hab neutral yang ideal untuk rangkaian antarabangsa Untuk Pempamer 70% gerai telah ditempah Jika anda bercadang untuk mempamerkan, sekarang adalah masa terbaik untuk mendapatkan lokasi anda dan menarik perhatian audiens 25-27 Mei, Yerevan, Meridian Expo MAC’26 – berada di nadi industri. 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) - Pada 11 Mac, Matthew Ferrara, Pengurus Jualan Altenar untuk Amerika Utara, menyertai Fireside Chat: The Next Generation of Sports Bettors di NEXT Summit New York, bersama wakil dari Fanatics dan Stokastic. Sesi tersebut menumpukan kepada perubahan utama dalam industri: generasi baharu petaruh yang membesar dengan pengalaman yang mengutamakan mudah alih, segera, dan asli digital – dan menjangkakan pertaruhan sukan akan menepati standard tersebut. Pertaruhan kini sebahagian daripada ekosistem hiburan Bagi generasi baharu ini, pertaruhan tidak pernah luar talian atau perlahan. Ia sentiasa mudah alih, atas permintaan, dan bersepadu dalam tingkah laku digital harian mereka. Seperti yang dibincangkan semasa panel, pertaruhan bukan lagi sekadar meletakkan taruhan. Ia adalah sebahagian daripada pengalaman hiburan yang lebih luas – dibentuk oleh interaksi sosial, penglibatan masa nyata, dan komuniti. Pengguna bukan sahaja bertaruh. Mereka adalah: membincangkan pilihan dalam sembang kumpulan bertindak balas terhadap acara langsung bersama-sama berinteraksi dengan kandungan di samping aktiviti pertaruhan Bagi pengendali, ini mengubah peranan produk. Ia bukan lagi sekadar alat – ia menjadi sebahagian daripada pengalaman pengguna secara keseluruhan. Jangkaan ditetapkan di luar industri pertaruhan Salah satu tema utama daripada perbincangan itu ialah bahawa sportsbook tidak lagi bersaing sesama sendiri sahaja. Jangkaan pengguna dibentuk oleh produk digital berprestasi terbaik merentasi semua industri. Kelajuan, kesederhanaan, dan UX yang lancar bukan lagi kelebihan daya saing – ia dijangka secara lalai. Sebarang geseran – terutamanya semasa saat permintaan tinggi – secara langsung mempengaruhi pengekalan. Pemperibadian menjadi kritikal Matthew Ferrara menonjolkan jurang yang masih wujud merentasi banyak produk sportsbook: cara kandungan dan pasaran dipersembahkan. Matthew Ferrara, Pengurus Jualan Altenar untuk Amerika Utara, berkata: Jika anda pergi ke sportsbook dan terdapat 3,000 pilihan, bagi pengguna rekreasi ia boleh menjadi agak menakutkan. Semuanya disesuaikan untuk kita berdasarkan interaksi kita. Pertaruhan sukan sepatutnya tidak berbeza. Cabaran bukan pada bilangan pasaran, tetapi kekurangan struktur dan kerelevanan. Bagi generasi baharu petaruh, yang terbiasa dengan suapan peribadi merentasi platform, antara muka sportsbook perlu berkembang ke arah yang sama. Bagi Altenar, ini bermakna menumpukan kepada: menyampaikan pasaran yang relevan dengan lebih pantas mengurangkan keperluan untuk carian manual mencipta pengalaman yang lebih intuitif, dipimpin pengguna Membangun berdasarkan keperluan pengendali Satu perkara penting sepanjang perbincangan ialah kepentingan fleksibiliti. Dalam pasaran yang terus berubah, pembangunan produk tidak boleh statik. Pelan hala tuju Altenar dibentuk oleh: keperluan pengendali dinamik pasaran pandangan kompetitif evolusi produk berterusan berdasarkan permintaan pasaran Ferrara menambah: Kami melihat landskap digital yang lebih luas dan bertanya: apa yang pengguna harapkan hari ini, bagaimana produk berkembang merentasi media sosial, e-dagang, AI dan aplikasi digital harian – dan bagaimana kami membawa standard tersebut ke dalam pengalaman sportsbook. Arah pasaran adalah jelas. Generasi petaruh seterusnya tidak menyesuaikan diri dengan sportsbook. Sportsbook perlu menyesuaikan diri dengan mereka. Ini bermakna: kurang geseran lebih kerelevanan pengalaman yang lebih intuitif dan integrasi yang lebih kukuh dengan cara pengguna sudah menggunakan kandungan digital Pengendali yang bergerak ke arah ini akan berada pada kedudukan yang lebih baik untuk menarik dan mengekalkan pengguna dalam landskap yang semakin kompetitif. 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) - Flexifai, a payment tech firm focused on high-friction markets, has rolled out an AI-powered routing engine designed to boost transaction approval rates in emerging economies. The firm states that a digital operator in Ghana saw its conversion rate jump from 43% to 73% within a month of the system going live, achieving this without altering the product design or checkout process. This outcome was achieved through three linked features: intelligent routing, which chooses payment paths using real-time performance metrics like authorization rates and processing latency; cascading logic, which sends transactions to backup providers if they fail; and automated retry mechanisms that try again on declined transactions before the user session ends. Ghana posed a distinct infrastructure challenge that influenced the rollout. Mobile money systems in the region do not have the anti-fraud monitoring tools that card-based environments usually possess. This created a situation where fraudulent activity—such as one user cycling through many phone numbers or email addresses—was hard to spot at the provider level. Flexifai solved this issue by creating alert systems linked to specific data fields that show the strongest link to fraud signals: customer phone numbers, email addresses, and the transmission sequence of that data. This method allowed for large-scale pattern recognition and generated structured reports, enabling the operator to spot potential high-risk users and act accordingly. “Ghana is a market with a growing digital economy and genuinely unpredictable payment infrastructure,” said Sofiia, head of sales at Flexifai. “Routing technology that adapts to those conditions in real time is not a secondary feature – it is the core of what makes conversion possible in markets like this.” This identical strategy has since been utilized in Kenya and Zambia, where the lack of antifraud infrastructure in mobile money ecosystems creates similar hurdles. In both nations, Flexifai implemented data-driven pattern recognition to set up pre-emptive fraud analysis in settings where standard PSP tools offered little visibility. The routing engine analyzes signals such as user device type, IP address, and geo-risk indicators, as well as time-of-day bank behaviour, issuing bank traits linked to the BIN level, and real-time gateway load. Flexifai presently facilitates over 80 local payment methods throughout Africa, Europe, Latin America, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Its African reach encompasses mobile wallets like OPay, PalmPay, MTN MoMo and Airtel, alongside USSD rails, agent networks, instant bank transfers and open banking infrastructure. The firm keeps on-the-ground teams in Lagos and various parts of Latin America. The routing engine is currently active and keeps adding new data signals and providers as the platform grows. 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) - On Sunday, Nepal’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MoCIT) ordered the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) to carry out the directive: “immediately close [all] betting apps and websites, including any electronic betting” within a 24-hour window. In response, the NTA collaborated with internet service providers to block access to these platforms. This ban is part of a 100-point policy reform agenda under Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who was elected on March 5. The 35-year-old rapper and former Kathmandu mayor—who built his following via social media and pledged greater governance transparency—secured nearly a two-thirds majority, easily defeating his controversial rival KP Sharma Oli. Shah was sworn into office on March 27. The next day, Oli was arrested on allegations of authorizing deadly force during public demonstrations in Nepal last September. During the so-called “Gen-Z uprising,” police killed at least 19 people who took to the streets to protest government corruption. They also opposed a ban on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X, which Oli claimed had failed to comply with government regulations. Those bans have since been lifted. Curbing the Surge in Online Gambling All forms of gambling are illegal in Nepal, and participation is considered a criminal offense. Penalties include fines of Rs30,000 (about US$300), device forfeiture, and jail terms ranging from three months to one year. Despite the prohibition, the government has grown increasingly concerned about the rise in online betting—with its potential financial and social harms, especially for young users. Citing similar risks, India, Nepal’s South Asian neighbor, also banned online gambling last year. MoCIT has promised “strict action … against anyone who uses or operates betting apps and websites unauthorisedly”. Marjorie PrestonMarjorie started her gaming career in 2007 and has focused on Asian gaming markets since 2020. Outside 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) - LiveScore Group has officially introduced Virgin Bet to South Africa, marking the brand's first international expansion outside of the United Kingdom. The new online platform, found at Virginbet.co.za, aligns with LiveScore Group’s strategic objective to increase its footprint across Africa, according to a company statement on Monday. Operations for the new site will be managed from the group’s established betting hub in Nigeria, which also handles the LiveScore Bet brand. The continent's premier regulated gambling landscape South Africa is recognized as the largest regulated gambling market in Africa, with oversight provided by both national and provincial regulators. According to the National Gambling Board (NGB), the country saw 1.5 trillion South African Rand ($89 billion) in total wagers during the 2024/2025 fiscal year, representing a 31.3% rise from the previous year. The sports betting sector made up 75% of these wagers, while casinos accounted for 19.5%. Bingo and limited payout machines (LPMs) contributed 1.8% and 3.6%, respectively. As of 2024, the gambling industry supported approximately 34,316 jobs, per NGB data. Meanwhile, South Africa’s National Treasury has proposed a 20% tax levy for digital gambling, suggesting a transition toward a more regulated and higher-tax environment for online betting—a move that has faced opposition from the industry. A focus on player safety and responsibility The operator stated that the new platform features various player protection tools, such as self-exclusion, time-out periods, and deposit limits. To ensure regulatory compliance and user assistance, the site will utilize age verification and a dedicated local support staff. Gail Odgers, the head of marketing for Virgin Bet South Africa, commented on the launch, stating that the company is dedicated to establishing a trustworthy brand that South African players can rely on. Additionally, the firm has committed to launching local corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs focused on advocating for safer gambling within the community. The South African site is designed to cater to the nation's large and growing sports betting audience, with a particular emphasis on major sports like rugby, cricket, and football. Odgers further noted that the local passion for sports, which are a staple of daily life, makes South Africa a highly attractive market for the company. 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) - Super Technologies has introduced its Superbet brand to the Greek market, featuring its sportsbook and iGaming services, all managed by a dedicated local team. The company confirmed its market entry on Monday, marking Greece as a key strategic region for its growth in Central and Southern Europe. This step is consistent with Superbet's wider international expansion plan and comes after recent growth moves, such as its purchase of MaxBet, which extended its presence in Romania, Serbia, and Malta. Greece’s blooming market H2 Gambling Capital's Ed Birkin notes that Greece is a compelling market, expanding at approximately 15% annually. Its gross win is valued at €1.2 billion, with projections suggesting it will grow to €1.5 billion within the next few years. “Since under 60% of the licensed betting and gaming market is currently online, there is additional potential for migration from retail to digital,” Birkin recently stated to iGB. Approximately 20 brands are active in the market at present. OPAP's Stoiximan continues to hold the leading position, commanding about half of the licensed online sports betting sector. The market has seen an increasing operational presence, especially in Athens, where companies have set up technology and trading centers. This concentration has aided in establishing Greece as a rising hub for iGaming infrastructure in Southern Europe. Even with steady double-digit growth in online gambling revenue, digital adoption is somewhat lower than in more established European markets. This indicates potential for further growth as consumers increasingly move their activities online. ‘Mature and thriving market’ Superbet has assembled a local team headquartered in Athens that will focus on Greek sports events and community engagement. Adam Lamentowicz, Super's Chief Commercial Officer for Central and Eastern Europe, described Greece as a "mature and thriving market." “This launch is more than just a standard market entry,” Lamentowicz commented. “It represents a sustained pledge to develop the nation's most captivating entertainment ecosystem and unite people through thrilling experiences and a common enthusiasm for sports.” John Kalamvokis, General Manager of Superbet Greece, pointed to "a skilled team of professionals" recruited to run the local operations. He mentioned the rollout of a new social feature named Supersocial as a novel development designed to boost user interaction. “We are merely beginning a future success story that will progress through significant partnerships and community initiatives.” Propositions and product focus Superbet's offering in Greece will center on a comprehensive sportsbook that includes football, basketball, and tennis. It will provide both pre-match and in-play betting options with attractive odds. The operator stressed its commitment to adhering to regulations and delivering a tailored product, complete with native desktop and mobile user interfaces. 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) - Soft2Bet melancarkan MEGA Islands, enjin gamifikasi baharu yang membolehkan pemain membina dan membesarkan pulau mereka sendiri, mengumpul ganjaran dan maju melalui perjalanan berterusan yang direka untuk mengukuhkan pengekalan pemain merentasi kasino dan buku sukan. Soft2Bet telah mengumumkan pelancaran MEGA Islands, tambahan terkini kepada MEGA Suite-nya, yang direka untuk mengukuhkan pengekalan pemain di seluruh platform. Enjin baharu ini memperkenalkan lapisan kemajuan berterusan yang kekal merentasi sesi, memberi pemain sebab berterusan untuk kembali melalui pembinaan pulau, pengumpulan sumber, dan kemajuan. Pertama kali diperkenalkan dalam keluaran Lodur terkini Soft2Bet, sistem MEGA Islands dibina di sekeliling lapisan kemajuan berterusan yang kekal antara sesi. Pemain membangunkan pulau mereka sendiri dari semasa ke semasa, memperoleh sumber melalui permainan yang boleh digunakan untuk membina bangunan baharu, menaik taraf bangunan sedia ada dan membuka tahap kemajuan seterusnya. Setiap naik taraf membuka matlamat baharu, mengubah sesi singkat kepada kemajuan jangka panjang. MEGA Islands juga memperkenalkan mekanik perompakan yang mewujudkan laluan tambahan dalam pengalaman tersebut. Pemain boleh merompak pulau untuk mendapatkan sumber tambahan dan terus mengembangkan pulau mereka sendiri, mengekalkan kitaran kemajuan aktif semasa mereka maju. Tanpa titik akhir tetap, enjin ini direka untuk menyokong penglibatan berulang melalui kitaran jelas membina, mengumpul dan maju. Yoel Zuckerberg, CPO di Soft2Bet, menyatakan: MEGA Islands direka untuk menjadikan pengekalan terasa semula jadi dengan memberi pemain perjalanan kemajuan yang mereka ingin kembali kepadanya. Apabila pemain boleh membina pulau mereka sendiri, mengumpul sumber, membuka naik taraf melalui perompakan, setiap sesi menjadi sebahagian daripada pengalaman yang lebih panjang. Ini memberi pemain sebab jelas untuk kembali sambil menyediakan pengendali dengan alat pengekalan yang sesuai secara semula jadi merentasi kasino dan buku sukan. Pelancaran MEGA Islands mengukuhkan pelaburan berterusan Soft2Bet dalam gamifikasi sebagai pemacu pertumbuhan jangka panjang. Sebagai sebahagian daripada MEGA Suite, enjin baharu ini memberi pengendali cara lain untuk mewujudkan perjalanan pemain yang lebih kukuh, kitaran penglibatan yang lebih panjang dan nilai yang lebih konsisten dalam pasaran yang kompetitif. 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) - Nepal telah mengambil langkah segera untuk membendung perjudian dalam talian dengan mengarahkan penyingkiran semua aplikasi dan laman web pertaruhan dari negara itu dalam tempoh 24 jam. Selain daripada tuntutan untuk menyahaktifkan semua bentuk perjudian elektronik ini, Nepali Telecom Authority juga diarahkan untuk bekerjasama dengan syarikat penyedia perkhidmatan internet tempatan dan memantau pematuhan terhadap arahan ini. Langkah ini diambil berikutan peningkatan laman web dan platform perjudian tidak terkawal yang muncul di seluruh negara. Laporan menunjukkan bahawa laman web perjudian dalam talian kini tersedia di Nepal tanpa sebarang peraturan atau prosedur pelesenan, menimbulkan kemungkinan isu kawal selia dan perlindungan pengguna. Keputusan itu dibuat selepas kemenangan besar dalam pilihan raya Datuk Bandar Kathmandu yang baru dilantik, Balendra Shah. Pihak berkuasa Nepal sedang mengambil pendekatan yang lebih agresif terhadap aktiviti digital haram. Aktiviti digital haram semakin berkembang di rantau ini, termasuk percubaan baru-baru ini oleh kerajaan India untuk mengharamkan perjudian dalam talian wang sebenar. 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) - Agen loteri San Juan menghadapi kesukaran untuk mengekalkan permintaan yang semakin meningkat bagi perkhidmatan loteri. Sebahagian besar peningkatan aktiviti ini didorong oleh jackpot besar dalam beberapa bulan kebelakangan ini, mewujudkan minat baharu terhadap loteri. Walau bagaimanapun, walaupun dengan peningkatan aktiviti, agensi-agensi ini tidak dapat meningkatkan keuntungan atau menumbuhkan hasil, terutamanya disebabkan oleh kos operasi yang lebih tinggi. Ernesto Pérez, wakil Chamber of Lottery Agencies (CALA), menyatakan: Hasil yang kami terima sekarang adalah lebih 50% berbanding hasil yang diterima dalam tempoh yang sama tahun lepas. Realiti kewangan masih kompleks. Walaupun kami mempunyai hasil yang lebih tinggi, margin semakin mengecil. Peserta industri juga telah meluahkan kebimbangan terhadap kenaikan kos berkaitan perniagaan, seperti utiliti, sewa, dan perbelanjaan operasi biasa lain, yang berkembang pada kadar yang jauh lebih tinggi daripada pertumbuhan hasil. Ini menimbulkan cabaran tambahan untuk sebahagian besar industri, kerana kini terdapat penurunan dalam bilangan agensi loteri. Malah, di San Juan terdapat 440 agensi loteri empat tahun lalu; namun, kini terdapat 390 agensi loteri di San Juan. Satu lagi cabaran kepada industri loteri ialah percambahan platform permainan dalam talian. Walaupun adalah haram bagi individu untuk mengendalikan platform permainan dalam talian, kebangkitan bentuk permainan ini telah menjadi ancaman sebenar kepada perniagaan loteri. Ernesto Pérez menambah: Ia tidak dibenarkan di wilayah ini, tetapi aplikasi muncul, dan orang ramai beralih kepada mereka, terutamanya pengguna yang lebih muda. Kami ingin dimasukkan ke dalam sebarang aplikasi yang sah. Perkembangan di atas telah mengakibatkan perubahan ketara dalam keseluruhan industri loteri di San Juan. Pertumbuhan permintaan dalam industri adalah hasil daripada jackpot dan usaha promosi; walau bagaimanapun, kos dan teknologi baru bergabung untuk mengubah model perniagaan industri loteri. 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) - Kansspelautoriteit telah mengeluarkan amaran kepada beberapa syarikat pertaruhan dalam talian kerana menawarkan pertaruhan atas pasaran yang dilarang, termasuk pertaruhan ke atas pemain yang memenangi anugerah seperti MVP. Tiada nama didedahkan, bagaimanapun, pengawal selia itu mengulangi bahawa hanya operator berlesen yang boleh menyediakan pertaruhan ke atas acara berkaitan perlawanan atau markah akhir sesuatu perlawanan. Selepas dihubungi oleh pengawal selia, operator-operators tersebut mengalih keluar pasaran yang bermasalah itu dengan segera. Pengawal selia menyatakan bahawa semua operator mesti sentiasa menilai pasaran yang mereka tawarkan dan mengambil tindakan segera jika mereka mengesan sebarang pasaran yang haram. Pihak berkuasa telah membuat kenyataan yang serupa kepada operator pada masa lalu mengenai tawaran pertaruhan ke atas pemain di bawah umur 21 tahun, dan operator seperti bet365 dan One Casino disebut sebagai contoh operator yang telah ditandai kerana menawarkan pertaruhan haram. Kansspelautoriteit berkata: Pemegang lesen kekal bertanggungjawab secara peribadi untuk tawaran permainan yang mereka sediakan, walaupun ketika menggunakan platform luar atau pembekal buku sukan. Oleh itu, KSA menjangkakan pembekal untuk sentiasa memantau tawaran mereka dan mengambil langkah yang sesuai untuk mencegah pertaruhan yang dilarang. Jika pertaruhan tanpa kebenaran tetap ditawarkan, tindakan segera mesti diambil. KSA akan terus menyelia tawaran permainan pemegang lesen. Dalam satu insiden yang berasingan, pengawal selia juga mengambil tindakan terhadap jenama Jacks milik JOI Gaming kerana melanggar peraturan pengiklanan dengan menghubungkan logo di laman web Professional Darts Corporation ke laman web perjudian dalam talian Jacks. Selepas campur tangan pengawal selia, pautan tersebut telah dialih keluar. Pengawal selia menambah: Selepas Jacks didekati oleh KSA mengenai pelanggaran tersebut, pautan ke laman web dengan tawaran perjudian dalam talian itu telah dialih keluar dengan serta-merta. KSA menekankan bahawa pemegang lesen bertanggungjawab untuk mematuhi undang-undang dan peraturan mengenai pengiklanan perjudian. Pengawal selia memeriksa sama ada pembekal mematuhi peraturan ini dan menggunakan intervensi yang paling berkesan untuk memastikan tawaran perjudian yang adil dan selamat. Secara keseluruhan, pengawal selia menyatakan mereka akan terus menguatkuasakan langkah pematuhan yang ketat mengenai kedua-dua aktiviti pertaruhan dan amalan pengiklanan perjudian untuk mengekalkan persekitaran yang adil dan terkawal. 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) - In the first occurrence of its kind since 2024, both Nevada's gaming statistics and Las Vegas tourism figures recorded increases during the same month. The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported that the state generated $1.24 billion in gross gaming revenue in February, a 1.5% rise year-over-year. The Las Vegas Strip remained relatively flat year-over-year at $696.2 million, with the market virtually unchanged (-0.9%) for the fiscal year to date. Consistent with this trend, Clark County and the state as a whole are also within 1% of last year's figures. Las Vegas's first monthly tourism rise in at least 15 months supported Nevada's stable gaming performance. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported 3.03 million visitors in February, a 2% year-over-year increase. On the Strip, revenue per available room and average daily rates rose by 6% and 4%, respectively. Stakeholders found these results encouraging, although air traffic saw a slight decline. Total passenger volume at Harry Reid International Airport dropped by 3% last month, influenced by a 10% decrease in international travel. Budget carrier Spirit's bankruptcy caused its traffic to plummet 72% year-over-year, while leading Canadian airlines WestJet and Air Canada experienced drops of over 20%. Regarding employment, Nevada's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation has not issued any monthly reports this year. An agency spokesperson informed iGB that the January report is set to be released in April. Baccarat surges as Super Bowl betting falters in February A deeper dive into the gaming numbers shows the Strip was supported by a spike in baccarat, a game that often dictates its monthly success. In February, the Strip won $119.9 million from baccarat, up 37% from the previous year. Favored by high-rollers, baccarat typically commands the highest average bets, creating significant volatility. While the Strip is down 21% on the game over the last three months, the 12-month result (-3%) is much more favorable. Taking a wider view, nearly all other markets monitored by the NGCB posted gains for the month. Reno reported a 7% year-over-year increase to $60.6 million and is having a strong fiscal year so far (+4.5%). Both Boulder City ($77 million, +3.5%) and the Las Vegas locals market ($148 million, +3%) saw positive results, while downtown Las Vegas ($69.8 million, -4%) lagged noticeably. On the sports betting front, Super Bowl LX was tough on Nevada sportsbooks. The state reported total sports betting GGR of $35.3 million, a 14% decline from last year. Football betting GGR fell nearly 70% year-over-year to just $4.3 million. The Strip accounted for $15.3 million of that GGR and $2.9 million from football. The total Super Bowl handle was $133.8 million, the lowest in at least a decade. These drops may be partly linked to sports event contracts on prediction markets. Nevada failed to stop Kalshi from offering Super Bowl contracts initially but has since obtained a temporary restraining order against the platform. Kalshi has been compelled to block Nevada users from trading sports, entertainment, and election contracts until its next hearing on April 3 in federal appeals court. First-quarter earnings season approaching As the first quarter of 2026 winds down, Las Vegas operators will soon face analyst scrutiny again after a largely difficult 2025. The Strip's "Big 3"—Wynn, MGM, and Caesars—all faced pressure on their Las Vegas operations last year to varying extents. Caesars has struggled in particular, and rumors of a potential sale are growing. Meanwhile, locals-focused operators like Boyd and Red Rock have thrived as value-seeking customers gravitate toward lower prices. In a Friday note to investors, Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon noted that the positive data has turned Q1 earnings estimates "to the upside for Vegas segments". “We still expect luxury properties to lead, preferring WYNN over MGM/CZR,” Beynon stated. “While the long-term Vegas story remains valid, we are concerned that softness in leisure and international travel will continue this year following three years of post-Covid gains (which led us to rank Vegas as our least preferred Gaming sector in our '26 Gaming Primer).” However, the robust performance off the Strip led Beynon to “believe [Red Rock] and [Boyd] are set to beat current 1Q26E consensus for their retail segments”. Jess MarquezJess has reported on the global gaming industry since 2022. A Reno, Nevada native, he wants to emphasize that it’s pronounced 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) - AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026, yang dijadualkan pada 18-20 Mei di Novotel Madrid Center, menjemput para profesional industri ke ibu kota Sepanyol selama dua hari perbincangan, pandangan, dan rangkaian yang diketuai oleh ahli gabungan. Agenda ini padat dengan sesi panel, peluang rangkaian, dan aktiviti sampingan lain, semuanya direka untuk menghimpunkan ahli gabungan, pengendali, dan penyedia B2B. Lihat apa yang telah dirancang untuk AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026. 18 Mei: Aktiviti pra-persidangan Untuk meningkatkan pengalaman acara di luar dewan persidangan, AffPapa Conference Madrid akan dibuka dengan satu hari penuh acara sampingan yang direka untuk menghimpunkan peserta sebelum hari-hari persidangan yang sibuk bermula. Ini termasuk: Running Club dikuasakan oleh Hybrid Interaction Padel tournament dikuasakan oleh Bazoom Lawatan berpandu ke Santiago Bernabéu dan Real Madrid Museum dikuasakan oleh JoinAff Malam pra-persidangan akan diakhiri dengan Majlis Rangkaian Pembukaan, yang menyediakan minuman dan suasana santai untuk berhubung sebelum acara utama. 19-20 Mei: Panel, bengkel, dan aktiviti rangkaian lain Agenda AffPapa Conference Madrid menawarkan pelbagai aktiviti interaktif untuk perkongsian pandangan dan rangkaian sepanjang dua hari, termasuk: Sesi panel yang merangkumi trend terkini dalam pemasaran gabungan dan iGaming. Bengkel AI dikuasakan oleh createIT. Sesi speed-dating dengan pusingan 1 minit untuk menghubungkan ahli gabungan dengan pengendali. Minuman rangkaian selepas setiap hari persidangan. Untuk memberikan nilai praktikal maksimum kepada semua peserta, panel tertumpu pada topik yang paling relevan dalam iGaming hari ini, merangkumi strategi perniagaan, perkongsian pengendali-ahli gabungan, peraturan, trend pasaran, blockchain, crypto, NFT, pasaran iGaming Sepanyol, dan banyak lagi. Agenda ini juga membawakan bengkel AI praktikal yang tertumpu pada automasi dan kecekapan operasi, untuk pakar iGaming yang mahukan cara praktikal untuk menggunakan AI dan automasi untuk memacu hasil operasi sebenar. Tahun ini, pempamer AffPapa Conference Madrid juga akan mempunyai pilihan untuk mempamerkan jenama mereka melalui gerai yang boleh disesuaikan sepenuhnya atau memilih gerai standard yang direka oleh AffPapa. AffPapa iGaming Awards Hari terakhir persidangan akan diakhiri dengan AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026, menampilkan tema khasnya "The Test of Time" dan 4 kategori eksklusif yang baru diperkenalkan. Untuk menandakan akhir edisi terbesar AffPapa Conference setakat ini, yang dijangka dihadiri lebih 1,500 peserta, acara utama akan diakhiri dengan parti penutupan rasmi, menampilkan DJ dan penerbit EDM antarabangsa Kryoman. Agenda sentiasa dikemas kini di laman web rasmi AffPapa Conference Madrid, di mana anda boleh melihat jadual penuh, menempah tempat anda, dan meneroka peluang penajaan. 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 Norwegian government has introduced a detailed four-year strategy designed to prevent and address problem gambling. Launched on Friday and spanning from 2026 to 2029, the plan brings together coordinated prevention efforts, improved treatment options, and a broader research initiative. These measures are distinctly non-regulatory. Their focus will be on improving public awareness, boosting treatment availability, and establishing a stronger evidence foundation, instead of changing laws related to gambling access, age limits, or betting caps. According to the government, the primary objective of the action plan is to reduce the number of people who develop gambling-related issues. Officials emphasized that safeguarding at-risk individuals must be prioritized ahead of commercial concerns. Children and young adults between the ages of 9 and 25 were designated as the main target group. Research has connected individuals aged 12 to 17, in particular, to gambling-like activities such as using loot boxes and skins in video games. Additional groups were also highlighted. The programme will also focus on athletes, incarcerated individuals, people with neurodevelopmental conditions, those not in education or employment, and individuals with a history of gambling problems. Preventions for child gambling Central prevention strategies in the programme involve outreach to schools and clubs for young people, alongside digital campaigns and advice for adults. The action plan assigned specific roles to key agencies: Lotteritilsynet (Gambling Authority), Medietilsynet (Media Authority), and Helsedirektoratet (Directorate of Health). The Norwegian Film Institute and various volunteer organizations will collaborate on initiatives related to gaming culture and support services. Educational initiatives for schools, youth clubs, and sports clubs will be implemented to help young people recognize gambling-like features in digital games. Prevention materials will be disseminated through popular youth-oriented online portals like ung.no and snakkomspill.no, as well as social media. This includes specific campaigns for 16 to 25-year-olds about the risks and legalities of gambling. Resources and training for spotting early indicators of gambling harm will be provided to parents, educators, coaches, healthcare workers, probation and prison officers, employers, and bank staff. The plan also gave priority to upgrading existing easily accessible services. This involves expanding Hjelpelinjen, Norway's gambling helpline, with better access features such as chat functions designed for younger users. It will also maintain the provision of free, remote, usually 12-week telephone treatment programmes that can be accessed without a referral from a general practitioner. The strategy will be aligned with Norway's wider digital youth policies, which include recent screen-time advice and plans targeting addiction and suicide prevention. This reinforces the government's approach to gambling harm as a key public health and consumer protection issue. Prison system focus The government announced it would pursue better national coordination by incorporating gambling harm more significantly into broader public health structures. Communication between the Directorate of Health and regional competence centres (KORUS) will be strengthened to improve access to municipal and local services. The plan pledged to increase awareness among crucial public service personnel, including prison staff and healthcare providers, to equip them with the skills to recognize and address gambling problems among inmates, who often build up debts while in custody. Continuous data collection will persist, featuring regular surveys on gambling and gaming participation conducted by Lotteritilsynet and Medietilsynet, as well as a new nationwide survey dedicated specifically to gambling and gaming issues. Furthermore, the plan promoted cooperation with licensed gambling operators through an annual forum to strengthen responsible gaming commitments. Significantly, collaboration with banks and financial institutions will be enhanced to restrict financial transactions to unlicensed foreign gambling operators. Front-line bank employees may get training to recognize customers showing potential signs of gambling-related harm. The monopoly problem This increased emphasis on prevention and public health occurs as state-owned operator Norsk Tipping, which holds a monopoly on regulated online gambling in Norway, faces greater examination. Recent events have cast doubt on the strength of its systems and player protection measures. These include a technical fault that resulted in wrong lottery payouts and a separate Eurojackpot incident that revealed flaws in internal controls, leading to regulatory scrutiny and fines. Furthermore, worries have been expressed regarding development and operational standards, with reports pointing out deficiencies in the performance and user experience of Norsk Tipping's platform. These events have fueled the discussion about whether Norway's monopoly system is robust enough to achieve its consumer protection goals. 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) - Kalshi's entry into Brazil has ignited discussion about how prediction markets specifically fit within the nation's developing market landscape and its significant political influence. Industry professionals have raised questions about whether regulation would fall under the SPA's financial market jurisdictions. Others are asking if regulatory action is urgent or if more time is needed for careful implementation. Earlier this month, Kalshi revealed the launch of its prediction market services in Brazil, facilitated by a partnership with Brazilian brokerage firm XP International. Brazil marks Kalshi's first market outside the US, where prediction markets have generated substantial controversy, with ongoing legal challenges from state gambling regulators. The overlap between financial trading and gambling has created uncertainty within Brazil's emerging fixed-odds betting sector, which is already under significant pressure from politicians aiming to strengthen regulations and increase taxes. Brazil's betting regulator, the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), stated it is "monitoring the situation" following Kalshi's launch. It also noted that no Brazilian companies are currently authorized to provide prediction markets. Fragmented regulatory outlook It remains unclear which entity will ultimately regulate prediction markets, with many speculating it could fall under either the SPA or the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM). However, Udo Seckelmann, partner and head of gambling & crypto at Bichara e Motta Advogados, suggests regulation might be divided among three entities based on the type of contract being traded. He believes this could be detrimental to the market. "There are multiple potential resolutions to this legal puzzle," Seckelmann tells iGB. "It's reasonable to anticipate that sports-related contracts would generally fall under the SPA's jurisdiction, while those tied to economic and financial variables would come under the CVM's regulatory purview. "Electoral contracts would likely be banned by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), while geopolitical, social, cultural, or entertainment events would stay in a legal gray area—at least until further regulatory clarity is achieved," he adds. Regulation of prediction markets is complex While there is widespread agreement that prediction markets will eventually need regulation, there is less alignment on when this should happen. From the perspective of Fellipe Fraga, CBO of licensed Brazilian operator EstrelaBet, it's crucial that regulation isn't hurried without first gaining a genuine understanding of prediction markets. He hopes policymakers will first develop a clear grasp of operators like Kalshi and how their offerings differ from fixed-odds betting. "Hasty or ill-aligned regulation could result in overlaps, inconsistencies, or even unintended restrictions," Fraga states. "The focus should be on a well-informed, collaborative process that involves regulators, operators, and experts to create a framework that is both effective and balanced." The Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) has argued that prediction markets should comply with fixed-odds betting laws. While Seckelmann notes that addressing the regulatory issue sooner is better, he also advocates for a cautious, deliberate approach to avoid forcing prediction markets into existing frameworks. "It may be better to introduce regulation later if it is properly tailored to the socioeconomic nature of prediction markets, rather than automatically and rigidly classifying them under traditional regulatory frameworks that don't adequately account for their unique features," he explains. Are prediction markets direct competition to betting? A critical question for the industry is whether prediction markets directly compete with licensed betting operators. Fraga clarifies that fixed-odds betting and prediction markets are "structurally distinct," with the former mainly involving a direct relationship between the operator and the customer, while the latter's pricing and liquidity are market-driven. However, he believes there could be convergence leading to "competitive overlap." Fraga again emphasizes the need for carefully considered regulation to clearly distinguish between the two products. Another source of frustration for operators is taxation, as fixed-odds betting licensees face significant tax burdens and a BRL30 million license fee. But Fraga believes the inherent differences between betting and prediction markets make direct tax comparisons difficult. "The economic rationale is distinct, so fiscal treatment can't be directly mirrored," Fraga continues. "However, other key factors must be considered, especially regarding responsible gaming, consumer protection, and market integrity. "If there's a significant shift of users from regulated operators to alternative platforms not bound by the same obligations, this could create an imbalance. Moreover, less regulated environments often have more marketing flexibility, which can further skew competition." Despite the controversy and uncertainty, Fraga maintains a positive outlook, noting that a rapidly growing company like Kalshi is expanding beyond the US with Brazil as its first market. "Whenever a new technological or financial product enters Brazil, it's always a positive sign," Fraga concludes. "It underscores the country's appeal and the potential of our market across various industries." Kyle GoldsmithKyle has been with Clarion since December 2023, joining from the world of sports journalism, subsequently becoming a LatAm-facing senior reporter with 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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