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(AsiaGameHub) –   Lawmakers in Kazakhstan are looking to attract foreign visitors by launching four new casino zones. Per the new regulation, these zones will be situated in well-known tourist destinations. They include the Mangistau region along the Caspian Sea coast, Paniflov District and the shores of Lake Alakol in Almaty region’s Talgar District, as well as the Marakol Area and Zaisan District. Per reporting from Qazinform News Agency, the amendment to the ‘On Gambling Business’ law has been signed off by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. This move will raise the total number of such gambling zones to six, adding to […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   One of Europe’s biggest gaming hubs is set to see changes now that Gibraltar’s parliament has approved the first reading of the 2025 Gaming Bill. The new law aims to replace the 2005 Gambling Act and usher in a new chapter for the island, especially as it faces major challenges from the UK’s increase in remote gaming taxes. iGaming Expert explains all the key details about these changes. Years in the making Plans to update the jurisdiction’s laws have been ongoing for years, with consultations on a new bill starting as early as 2016. Nigel Feetham MP, […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   Kazakhstan has authorized the creation of four new casino zones, designed specifically for international visitors. This state-led project seeks to boost tourism expenditure from abroad and broaden the nation’s regional leisure attractions outside of its primary cities. As per local news, the zones are situated in strategic locales recognized for their natural appeal. These encompass the Caspian Sea coast’s Mangistau region, Zhetysu’s Panfilov district and Lake Alakol shore, the Talgar district in Almaty region, along with the Markakol area and Zaisan district in East Kazakhstan. These sites were chosen to foster development in less mature resort areas. […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has advanced plans to create its Gambling Research Programme and is searching for a department head to develop the initiative, which will be funded by the gambling statutory levy. The role will involve overseeing the establishment of UKRI’s Research Programme on Gambling, which aims to address gambling harms through collaborative, evidence-led research. Applications for the position are open until 13 April, consistent with the government’s earlier announcement that the department would launch in early 2026. By the end of the first year, the head of the Gambling Research Programme is expected to […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   Spain’s Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has this week unveiled a broad new Safe Gambling Programme designed to implement fresh safeguards protecting young people from gambling-related harm. This includes evaluating how social media marketing affects youth. Named the Safe Gambling Programme 2026–2030, the strategy was presented during a recent gathering of the Advisory Council on Safe Gambling at the DGOJ’s headquarters in Madrid. The programme is built on three core priorities, underpinned by six broad objectives and 24 concrete actions to be finalized in consultation with the DGOJ’s advisory body, the Consejo Asesor. To […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   Spanish gambling is transitioning to a ‘new system of accountability’ for player protection, established on fresh directives for license holders to spot risks, address gambling threats, and prevent negative outcomes. This announcement was made by Mikel Arana, Director General of the DGOJ, during the presentation of the “Juego Seguro 2030” (Safe Play) programme for the Spanish gambling sector, which was developed in partnership with the Advisory Council of Responsible Gambling. The initiative is set to be executed from 2026 through 2030. It represents a key part of the DGOJ’s mission to ‘redefine a new regulatory philosophy’ and […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   A long-tenured advisor has been fired by the Riigikogu Chancellery just months after Estonia embarked on a new chapter for iGaming taxation.  Estonian officials were forced into a scramble after an error in the country’s Gambling Tax Act led to millions in lost iGaming tax revenue. Estonian broadcaster Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR) has reported that the official—whose name the outlet has not revealed—was dismissed following a clerical mistake in the act. The legislation was approved in December of last year, leading to online casinos being tax-exempt in 2026. The mistake was identified in January and has since been […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   Comparasino Co-founder and COO Araminta Hannah explains why seamless user experience and £5 minimum deposits have become essential requirements rather than optional features, analyzing Recommendation Engine data to identify critical factors for online casino success under new tax regulations. The 40% increase in Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) is no longer hypothetical – it becomes a harsh reality taking effect next month. Operators are already responding with severe cost-cutting measures, reducing bonuses, restricting loyalty programs, and decreasing RTPs to safeguard razor-thin profit margins. However, these defensive strategies risk triggering a downward spiral that could drive players to unregulated […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Wisconsin Senate has passed the AB601 bill, paving the way for the legalization of online sports betting after a 21-12 vote on Tuesday. This framework, which utilizes a “hub-and-spoke” model mandating that all online wagers be routed through servers on tribal sovereign land, is consistent with federal court rulings on tribal gaming rights. Online sports betting bill gains momentum after months of debate Legislators have pursued this goal for several months. The AB601 bill initially gained support late last year and was then carried over into the 2026 legislative session. It received bipartisan approval in the […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   Arizona authorities have launched a criminal prosecution against Kalshi, alleging the firm is operating an unauthorized gambling business. The indictment features 20 criminal counts, asserting that Kalshi illegally permitted wagering on political elections, collegiate sports, and individual athlete performances in violation of state statutes. Arizona intensifies legal action with criminal counts Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes remarked: “Kalshi might characterize itself as a ‘prediction market,’ but it is effectively running an illicit gambling entity and accepting wagers on Arizona’s elections, both of which are prohibited under state law.” This case represents the first instance of a prediction […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   UK-based charity GamCare has disclosed that almost 2,000 individuals in the UK sought financial advice for gambling-related monetary problems in 2025. Figures published on Wednesday indicated that 1,954 UK residents used GamCare’s Money Guidance Service in 2025 following gambling losses—over twice the prior year’s count of 923. At the same time, the total debt reported via the Money Guidance Service hit £7.2 million (equivalent to $9.6 million). This marked an almost threefold rise from the year before, translating to an average of £21,269 per individual. January 2026 alone saw a record 233 referrals to the Money Guidance […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   Fifty years following Indiana University’s historic 1976 NCAA championship win that capped an unforgettable season, Americans are projected to bet billions of dollars on this year’s March Madness tournament. The American Gaming Association estimates that when U.S. bettors finalize their brackets and place their last wagers on the 2026 NCAA tournament, roughly $3.3 billion will be staked on the event. One group strictly prohibited from betting on the tournament is the referees who officiate the games themselves. Ahead of the tournament, the NCAA is deploying advanced monitoring systems to detect if officials are breaking these rules. Last […]