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ASA Challenges Skill On Net’s Pistachio Instagram Ad

(AsiaGameHub) –   Skill On Net has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) regarding a sponsored Instagram post that featured a stand-up comedian discussing pistachios. The advertisement for the white label casino operator Gecko Play featured an unnamed comedian performing a routine on stage. During the set, the comic remarked: “Gambling is really like eating pistachios, if you get a good pistachio, you want another good one, if you get a bad one, you want a good one even more,” which drew laughter from the crowd. At the bottom of the video, a GambleAware logo and an 18+ […]

Agreegain Enhances Content Portfolio through Collaboration with Endorphina

(AsiaGameHub) –   Agreegain has expanded its casino suite by adding fresh game content from Endorphina. As part of this partnership, more than 200 slot games from the Prague-based studio will now be accessible to Agreegain’s network of operator partners. Featured titles include King Of Ghosts and Hell Hot 100. Inga Kadyrova, Endorphina’s Partnership Manager, stated: “Partnerships like this help us strengthen our position across the industry, and I am confident our games will be a perfect complement to their existing offerings. We are thrilled to welcome Agreegain as our new partner.” Endorphina holds partnerships with over 5,000 companies globally […]

Amnesty International calls for investigation into casino abuse in Cambodia

(AsiaGameHub) –   Amnesty International has charged Cambodia’s casino regulator with effectively endorsing enterprises involved in severe violations, such as torture, human trafficking, and child labor. The organization has highlighted 12 casinos that the Cambodia Commercial Gambling Management Commission (CGMC) authorized plans for between December 2025 and January 2026, noting that these venues function as scam compounds where documented human rights violations have occurred. Among those listed are three Crown casinos in Poipet, Bavet and Chrey Thum – owned by Anco Brothers Co. Ltd – as well as the Majestic Two and Majestic Hotel & Casino, whose former Chair, Kuong […]

French regulator ANJ says casino efforts to combat gambling harm remain insufficient

(AsiaGameHub) –   France’s national gambling regulator has urged casinos to intensify their efforts against underage and problem gambling, stating that some establishments are failing to detect and assist a sufficient number of patrons experiencing gambling-related harm. The authority highlighted that both compulsive and underage gambling rank among the most significant threats within the French market, calling on the industry to re-evaluate its approach to these challenges. Alongside this caution, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) acknowledged the growth in collaborations between casinos and support services, as it assessed operator action plans designed to prevent excessive and underage gambling. Uneven […]

Philippines Declares the End of the POGO Chapter

(AsiaGameHub) –   Government authorities in the Philippines have announced that the country has now fully eliminated all remaining traces of offshore gaming operations, which are widely known as POGOs. Prior to July 2024, online gaming operators were permitted to set up their headquarters in the Philippines while serving customers based in overseas markets such as China. However, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr reversed this policy during his 2024 State of the Nation Address, announcing that he would ban POGO operations entirely due to their deep ties to a range of criminal activities. He explained that POGOs had “expanded into illegal […]

KPMG Cleared in Entain Audit Investigation Regarding Turkish Liabilities

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has concluded its inquiry into KPMG‘s audit of Entain Plc‘s financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022. The UK’s statutory body for audit, accounting, and corporate governance has stated that neither KPMG nor Entain will face any disciplinary measures. Launched in November 2024, the investigation focused on KPMG’s work on Entain’s FY2022 consolidated accounts. This followed the FTSE-listed gambling operator’s agreement to a £615m deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) in 2023. This DPA, settled with HMRC and the Crown Prosecution Service, concerned bribery accusations connected to GVC Holdings—Entain’s former operating company—and […]

Better Choices, Longer Sessions: The Power of Intentional Variety

(AsiaGameHub) –   Content saturation is a major challenge in the iGaming industry, so standing out now depends less on quantity and more on strategic focus. In this piece, Edvardas Sadovkis, Chief Product Officer at ICONIC21, contends that purposeful variety is emerging as the critical factor for keeping players engaged. As gaming operators grapple with increasing “lobby clutter,” Sadovkis examines how curated content plans, cross-vertical integration, and quicker, more user-friendly experiences can ease decision fatigue and lengthen players’ time on the platform. Using ICONIC21’s own growth journey as an example, he explains why organized diversity and brand-driven ecosystems will shape […]

إجراءات قانونية كالسهي ضد نيفادا والنيو جرجسي في اتجاهات معاكسة بعد أحدث قرارات

(AsiaGameHub) –   في الأيام الأخيرة، شهدت Kalshi نتائج متضادة في حكمين قضائيين في قضاياها المقامة ضد نيفادا ونيو جيرسي، وتعد هذه القضايا من أبرز قضايا أسواق التنبؤ نظرًا لارتباطها بأكبر سوقين للقمار في الولايات المتحدة. يوم الجمعة، منح القاضي جيسون وودبوري من محكمة المقاطعة القضائية الأولى في نيفادا لولاية نيفادا أمر حظر أولي ضد Kalshi، وفي حين لا يزال إعداد نص الحكم قيد الإنجاز، اختار وودبوري تمديد أمر منع مؤقت يمنع Kalshi من عرض عقود الأحداث الرياضية والانتخابية والترفيهية لمستخدمي نيفادا لمدة 14 يومًا إضافية. أُجبرت Kalshi على البدء في تقييد هذه العقود في 20 مارس بعد إصدار أمر […]

أمنستي إنترناشيونال: 12 كازينو كمبودية مرتبطة بالجريمة السيبرانية والانتهاكات لحقوق الإنسان

(AsiaGameHub) –   على الرغم من الادعاءات التي نشرت بشكل كبير مؤخرًا من الحكومة الكمبودية بأنها تزيل مراكز الاحتيال الإلكتروني الجراحية، تشير تقرير جديد من منظمة أمنستي انترناشيونال إلى العكس. تؤكد المنظمة لحقوق الإنسان أن “اثنا عشر كازينو” في كمبوديا “مرتبطة مباشرة بمراكز الاحتيال”. داخل جدرانها، وقعت جرائم مثل “العذاب، العمل القسري، العمل الطفل، والتهريب البشري”. من بينها: ثلاث كازينوهات مملوكة لـ Kok An، الذي يُزعم أنه رجل رأس الجماعة في الجرائم الإلكترونية. رجل الأعمال والسياسي الصيني الكمبودي، الذي وصفه Thai Examiner بأنه “الصديق الجريمة” لرئيس الوزراء السابق ورئيس مجلس الشيوخ الحالي Hun Sen، يملك مجموعة الأعمال الكبرى Anco Brothers […]

Report slams Meta for profiting from illegal gambling promotion

(AsiaGameHub) –   An investigation commissioned by Flutter has exposed the deceptive strategies of the black market, as the lines between the regulated industry and unlicensed operators grow increasingly blurred.  In an interview with SBC News, former fraudster turned investigator and government advisor Alex Wood— who led the probe— emphasized that ‘the biggest problem is being able to tell a dodgy site apart from a legitimate one’, as players are lured into the trap of using black market platforms.  Wood employed several approaches to uncover the underhand tactics of illegal operators: false responsible gambling information, manipulative marketing, withdrawal issues, and […]

Lynon Expands Through Partnership with ICONIC21

(AsiaGameHub) –   Lynon has bolstered its aggregation platform through a fresh content partnership with ICONIC21. As part of this collaboration, Lynon’s operator partners will now gain access to ICONIC21’s full collection of slot games, live casino offerings, and virtual titles. Tigran Ayvazyan, Managing Partner at Lynon, stated: “We are thrilled to welcome ICONIC21 onto our aggregation platform. Our goal is to provide operators with the most comprehensive and engaging content currently available across the industry. We believe that combining ICONIC21’s fast-paced product portfolio with our seamless integration capabilities will deliver exceptional results for our partner operators.” Among the newly […]

NY governor cautions about AI targeting gamblers

(AsiaGameHub) –   New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has introduced a series of proposals aimed at protecting against underage online gambling. Hochul set aside a portion of her 2026 State of the State speech to instruct the New York State Gaming Commission to take suitable measures, noting that mobile sports betting is ‘luring everyone—including our young people—to place bets without fully thinking through the outcomes’. “We require robust regulatory protections to stop individuals under 21 from gambling, prevent artificial intelligence from exploiting gamblers, and mandate sports betting operators to take meaningful steps if any of their customers display signs […]

SOFTSWISS Introduces Motion to Reduce Reliance on Technical Resources

(AsiaGameHub) –   SOFTSWISS has rolled out its new feature Motion in a bid to lower the demand for technical resources across operations. Billed as a ‘no-code workflow automation tool’, the feature is embedded into SOFTSWISS’s casino platform and allows operators to automate core processes including bonus distribution, user segmentation and player tagging. Designed for use by CRM and customer retention teams, Motion operates using three core elements: a trigger, a condition and an action. As an example, operators can input a trigger event such as a new player registration or deposit, then set a rule that specifies which players […]

Gambling advertising restrictions tightened

(AsiaGameHub) –   Following extensive deliberation, a new chapter is finally set to begin for gambling in Australia, as the government rolls out a long-awaited legislative overhaul. The Albanese Government’s reforms will establish a far stricter framework for gambling advertising, either restricting or fully banning when and where these ads can appear across the nation’s broadcast, digital and social media platforms. These new gambling advertising rules will be paired with a crackdown on certain harmful products and illegal offshore gambling operators, alongside strengthened enforcement measures and improved support for self-exclusion programs and financial counselling. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had previously […]

CFTC Chair Criticizes ‘Politically Driven’ Legal Action Against Prediction Markets

(AsiaGameHub) –   The leader of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has cautioned that prediction markets could meet a fate similar to FTX without a unified regulatory approach. Michael Selig, during a guest appearance on the Farokh Radio podcast, shared his worries that the sector might ‘implode’ as it is pushed further into offshore markets. He remarked: “We witnessed the downfall of FTX and various crypto entities, and I fear a similar outcome for prediction markets if they are forced into unregulated offshore spaces. “It is essential that these platforms register within the United States so that our regulatory […]

Entain لإغلاق 39 Ladbrokes محلات في أيرلندا بعد انهيار البيع الكامل

(AsiaGameHub) –   من المقرر أن تغلق Entain أكثر من ثلث متاجرها Ladbrokes في أيرلندا وسط تقارير تفيد بأنها انسحبت من المناقشات لبيع كامل ممتلكاتها التجارية بالتجزئة لـ Ladbrokes في السوق الأيرلندي. ذكرت صحيفة The Irish Times لأول مرة أن Entain أكدت خططها لإغلاق 39 متجرًا من متاجر Ladbrokes البالغ عددها حوالي 100 في أيرلندا، وهو ما يمثل أكثر من ثلث ممتلكاتها في البلاد. قد يؤدي الإغلاق إلى فقدان 226 وظيفة، ويخضع هذا الأمر للمشاورات الرسمية. بدأت الشركة المشاورات الرسمية مع الموظفين المتضررين وتهدف إلى إنهاء عمليات الإغلاق بنهاية مايو 2026. قال متحدث باسم Ladbrokes لـ iGB: “نقوم باستمرار بمراجعة […]

Lucien Barrière Group Acquires Póvoa de Varzim Casino

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Lucien Barrière Group has acquired one of Portugal’s most historic casinos, Póvoa de Varzim Casino, thereby expanding its international retail portfolio. Póvoa de Varzim Casino, a seaside resort that employs 220 individuals, has been a fixture for nearly a century, having opened its doors in 1934. It is situated approximately 30km from Porto. Featuring French architecture, the acquisition will grant Barrière access to the casino’s 500 gaming stations, which include slot machines and electronic table games, as well as 11 traditional gaming tables, a restaurant, a bar, and a theatre with over 400 seats that hosts […]

بطلب تقديم العروض، تتخذ محافظة آيتشي الخطوة الأولى نحو عرض ترخيص المنتجع المتكامل في اليابان.

(AsiaGameHub) –   مع إطلاقها يوم الثلاثاء طلب تقديم العروض (RFP)، أكدت محافظة آيتشي اليابانية أنها تفكر مرة أخرى في التقدم بطلب للحصول على ترخيص منتجع متكامل (IR). في الجولة الأولى من العطاءات في عام 2023، مع طرح ثلاث تراخيص للفوز، نظرت الحكومة في طلبين فقط. من بين هذين الطلبين، نجح واحد فقط: اقتراح من شركتي MGM Resorts International و Orix Corp لبناء منتجع متكامل في أوساكا. وقد بدأ العمل في هذا المشروع البالغة تكلفته 10.2 مليار دولار على جزيرة يوميشيما في خليج أوساكا في أبريل 2025 ومن المقرر افتتاحه في عام 2030. رفضت الحكومة عرضًا ثانيًا قدمته Casinos Austria […]

PAGCOR تؤجل الرسوم الجديدة للمشغلي الألعاب الإلكترونية عبر الإنترنت إلى 1 يونيو

(AsiaGameHub) –   حصل مشغلو الألعاب عبر الإنترنت في الفلبين على مهلة هذا الأسبوع فيما يتعلق بالرسوم الدنيا المضمونة (MGFs) التي تم تحديدها حديثاً. وأعلنت شركة PAGCOR أن هيكل الدفع سيدخل حيز التنفيذ في يونيو، وليس أبريل، وذلك بسبب “الأزمة الاقتصادية الحالية”. ونظراً لنقص النفط الناجم عن الحرب الأمريكية الإسرائيلية على إيران، أعلن الرئيس فرديناند ماركوس جونيور حالة الطوارئ الوطنية للطاقة. وفي أمر تنفيذي صدر في 24 مارس، قال إن الصراع يهدد “توافر واستقرار إمدادات الطاقة في البلاد”. ووفقاً لأحد التقديرات، لا تمتلك الفلبين سوى احتياطي نفطي يكفي لمدة 45 يوماً. وفي مذكرة يوم الاثنين، قالت PAGCOR إن مجلس إدارتها […]

Gibraltar sees prediction markets as a substantial area of potential growth.

(AsiaGameHub) –   Gibraltar is exploring a new path to secure growth as it navigates headwinds brought on by the UK’s decision to raise gambling taxes. Nigel Feetham, the British Overseas Territory’s Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, told parliament that the government had granted a license to a prediction markets firm, describing the sector as a “substantial area of potential growth” for Gibraltar. Gibraltar’s government lobbied intensely against the UK’s choice to increase online gambling tax, arguing the move would directly hit tax revenues and negatively impact the island’s economy. Nevertheless, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that remote gaming […]

Nepal steps up enforcement of online gambling ban

(AsiaGameHub) –   Nepal’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has initiated steps to enforce the nation’s ban on online gambling by blocking access to associated applications and websites. According to reports from The Himalayan Times, these government directives were put into effect over the weekend, with officials implementing previously announced measures. The decision regarding online gambling platforms was finalized during a meeting chaired by Minister for Communications and Information Technology Bikram Timilsina, alongside ministry officials and division heads. Collaborative efforts between the Nepal Telecommunications Authority and the country’s internet service providers were instrumental in disabling access to the targeted […]

UKGC Announces April Deadlines for Key Gambling Review Evaluations

(AsiaGameHub) –   The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has informed gambling licensees and other interested parties about two approaching deadlines concerning its assessment of regulations. The initial deadline is for the conclusion of the Commission’s consultation regarding revisions to the Destination of Regulatory Settlements, set for April 2nd. This consultation is part of the regulator’s adaptations subsequent to the implementation of the statutory levy, which is scheduled for April 2025 as a key provision of the Gambling Review’s White Paper, High Stakes: Gambling Reform for the Digital Age. A re-evaluation of existing procedures was deemed essential because financial penalties levied […]

Examining the key players as Alberta confirms its iGaming launch date

(AsiaGameHub) –   Potential operators have been alerted following Alberta‘s confirmation that its regulated online gambling sector is set to commence operations on July 13. Becoming Canada‘s second regulated jurisdiction alongside Ontario, the province has seen several major industry players confirm plans to enter a market projected to generate more than $700m annually. PointsBet and Caesars Entertainment have already initiated pre-registration processes for residents of Alberta prior to the official launch. Simultaneously, operators including BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Betway have announced their entry into the market to expand their existing footprint in Canada. For Betway and its parent firm, Super […]

Evoke ستغلق 200 متجرًا لـ William Hill عقب زيادة الضرائب البريطانية على الرهان

(AsiaGameHub) –   أبلغت شركة Evoke Plc الموظفين يوم الثلاثاء بأنها تخطط لإغلاق ما يقرب من 200 من متاجرها التجزئة في المملكة المتحدة بشكل دائم. تمثل عمليات الإغلاق هذه ما يقرب من 15٪ من محفظة متاجر التجزئة التابعة لـ Evoke. وقالت الشركة في بيان لاحق إن عمليات إغلاق المتاجر ستبدأ في مايو وتشكل جزءًا من مراجعتها الاستراتيجية الأوسع، والتي قد تشمل التخلص المحتمل من الأصول. هذا الإجراء كان مُهددًا به قبل الميزانية الخريفية عندما أعلنت وزيرة الخزانة راشيل ريفز عن زيادة كبيرة في ضريبة الألعاب عن بُعد وضريبة المراهنات عن بُعد في المملكة المتحدة. ثم أكد الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة Evoke […]

HMRC terminates 10% Bingo Duty tax for land-based venues

(AsiaGameHub) –   HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will no longer impose a 10% tax on gross profits earned by land-based bingo venues across the UK. This policy change was rolled out as part of the Budget announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves back in November 2025, and the new rules officially take effect as of today (1 April 2026). HMRC has clarified that bingo operators will no longer be required to file tax returns for profits generated from land-based bingo play, and the department will update its official guidance in due course to reflect these new adjustments. […]

است secure Star Entertainment تجهيزًا لإعادة تيسير قدره بـ 590 مليون درهم أستراليا

(AsiaGameHub) –   حصلت Star Entertainment Group على التزام ملزم لمنصة إعادة تمويل بقيمة 590 مليون دولار أسترالي (حوالي 390 مليون دولار أمريكي) من WhiteHawk Capital. الاتفاقية، التي تم الكشف عنها في بيان إلى بورصة الأوراق المالية الأسترالية (ASX) في يوم الاثنين، تهدف إلى إعادة تمويل جميع ديون Star الحالية وتوفير سيولة إضافية لدعم عملياتها. سيولة وشروط مالية تشتمل منصة التمويل الجديدة لثلاث سنوات على شروط مختلفة بما في ذلك إنهاء الوثائق المالية الطويلة، والاعتمادات التنظيمية، وإكمال بيع حصة Star في Destination Brisbane Consortium (DBC). على وجه التحديد، تم تحديد متطلبات السيولة ب50 مليون دولار أسترالي للعام الأول بعد الإغلاق […]

جبل طارق يمنح أول ترخيص لمشغل في سوق التنبؤات

(AsiaGameHub) –   أعلم النيجر فيثام، وزير العدلة والتجارة والصناعة، البرلمان يوم الثلاثاء أن جبل الطارق أصدار ترخيصاً لمشغل أسواق التوقعات الأول في المنطقة. وقال الوزير حول قطاع أسواق التوقعات: «نتوقع أن يكون هذا مجال نمو كبير لجبل الطارق». «تم إصدار ترخيص جديد، على الرغم من أن قانون المقامرات الجديد لم يبدأ بعد سريانته، وكان يجب إصدار الترخيص الجديد بموجب التشريع السابق.» وأضاف: «هذا يمثل توقيتاً قياسياً لإصدار ترخيص تنظيمي في جبل الطارق». وفقاً لسجل التراخيص المقامراتية في جبل الطارق، تم ترخيص Predict Street Ltd كوسيط رهان يوم 26 مارس بموجب قانون المقامرات لعام 2005. يزعم موقع الويب Predictstreet.io أنه […]

Ygam warns of growing social media influence on student gambling

(AsiaGameHub) –   A recent study by Ygam indicates that social media is playing an increasingly significant role in how students engage with gambling. As unlicensed operators continue to infiltrate social media platforms, 34% of students who participate in gambling identified these platforms as a primary influence on their betting habits. Emily Tofield, Chief Executive Officer of Ygam, stated: “It is evident that the digital environment students inhabit is having a growing impact on gambling behaviors. We must proactively address these emerging risks to ensure students have the education and support necessary to protect themselves.” This follows warnings from the […]

The Star concludes the offload of Queen’s Wharf interests

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Star Entertainment Group has successfully concluded an agreement with its joint venture partners concerning the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane and Gold Coast resorts. Nevertheless, the Australian casino operator might receive reduced compensation for managing the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane integrated resort after changes were made to the establishment’s fixed monthly operator fee. Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited (CTFE) and Far East Consortium International Limited (FEC) have signed binding long-term agreements with The Star, which is currently operating under new management after the completion of a A$300m strategic investment by Bally’s Corporation and Investment Holdings late last year. The […]

EveryMatrix: How the shift toward casino gaming is transforming regulated iGaming in Africa

(AsiaGameHub) –   For an extended period, African markets have been characterized by sports betting and, to some extent, crash games. However, over the past 12 months, a new trend has emerged, with online casino gaming experiencing a surge across African markets. This trend is particularly evident in South Africa, where a rapidly expanding new market is developing, with online casino serving as a primary driver of growth. A review of Super Group’s most recent quarterly report indicates a 37% year-on-year increase in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) for online casino. To delve deeper into this trend, iGaming Expert spoke with […]