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إسطوة المان تفكر في فرض عقوبات شخصية على الأفراد مع وصول مشروع قانون اليانصيب إلى مرحلة التشاور

(AsiaGameHub) –   اقترحت جزيرة مان تعديلاً على تشريعاتها المتعلقة بالالعاب الاحصائية والذي يمنح المنظومة الرقابية على الالعاب الاحصائية سلطة فرض عقوبات مدنية على تنفيذيين فرديين بسبب فشل الامتثال. سيكون هذا يمثل تحولاً عن الممارسات الحالية التي تقتضي عقوبات الشركات وحدها.  تهدف هذه المبادرة إلى تعزيز المساءلة بين الأمناء التنفيذيين، مسؤولي الامتثال، وكل من هم موظفين رئيسيين في شركات الالعاب الاحصائية.  ستمنح مشروع قانون تعديل تشريعات الالعاب الاحصائية (الجزيرة المانية) لعام 2025 المنظومة الرقابية السلطة على فرض غرامات على الأفراد عندما تحدث اختراقات بتراضيهم أو تواطؤهم أو إهمالهم.  شملت المنظومة الرقابية هذه الخطوة كجزء من برنامجها الإصلاحي الأوسع لتمكين ضوابط […]

استرادار يطلق علامة جديدة في مجال الايفيرنام، حيث تدمج بيانات الرياضة مع محتوى الكازينو

(AsiaGameHub) –   أطلقت Sportradar علامتها التجارية الخاصة في مجال iGaming، والتي قالت إنها تجمع بين خبرة بيانات الرياضة ومحتوى الكازينو في “الخطوة التالية في تطور” أعمالها في مجال iGaming. تم الإعلان يوم الثلاثاء عن أن Playradar ستستفيد من بيانات Sportradar الرياضية لإنتاج محتوى مراهنات هجين خاص بها. ستوفر Playradar مركز تجربة مباشر يعمل على مدار الساعة طوال أيام الأسبوع حيث يمكن للاعبين مشاهدة البث المباشر للمحتوى الرياضي مع خيار المراهنة بأموال حقيقية. تتضمن المنصة ميزات اجتماعية، مما يتيح للمستخدمين التفاعل في الوقت الفعلي من خلال مشاركة الأفكار وردود الفعل والنصائح. سيكون المحتوى الرياضي ومحتوى الكازينو المباشر والتاريخي متاحاً أيضاً، […]

Opinion: Education Is Crucial as the Manosphere Threatens to Lure a New Audience Towards the Black Market

(AsiaGameHub) –   Louis Theroux’s in-depth investigation into the ‘manosphere’ and contemporary media consumption habits has highlighted a troubling strategy used by unregulated operators to attract a fresh audience to their sites. While the bulk of his new Netflix documentary examined the perspectives of four prominent influencers within this controversial movement, the film also featured several clips displaying the branding of gambling firms Stake and Rainbet. These clips and live streams are essential for maintaining engagement within the manosphere, attracting millions of views from a younger, more impressionable demographic across various social media channels. A significant aspect of this engagement […]

Report: Grupo Codere engages advisors for potential sale of over $2 billion

(AsiaGameHub) –   Grupo Codere has allegedly hired Jefferies and Macquarie Capital to provide advisory services for the company’s planned $2.3 billion sale. Spanish business publication Expansion, through Reuters, reported on Wednesday that though the sale remains in its early phases, non-binding indicative bids are due by mid-May, and binding offers are anticipated in early July. A finalized deal is expected to be targeted prior to August. iGaming Expert has contacted Codere seeking comment regarding the reported sale and the appointment of Jefferies and Macquarie Capital as advisors. Codere operates both land-based and iGaming services across Europe and Latin America […]

ترامز Zeal استثمارًا إضافيًا في اليانصيب الاجتماعي وتوسيع مكانية المسابقات على الجائزة

(AsiaGameHub) –   أفاد مسؤولو Zeal Network لمراقبي السوق هذا الصباح خلال مكالمة أقراص الأرباح FY2025 للشركة أنها تمتد خطواتها نحو استثمارات في لوتيريات اجتماعية إضافية وفرص розыгрыши جوائز محتملة خارج ألمانيا. قال د. ستيفان تويراسر (Dr Stefan Tweraser)، الرئيس التنفيذي الجديد لمشغل اللوتيريات الألماني، أن Zeal لديها “خزنة حربية قوية” للفرص الاستثمارية وستكشف خططًا إضافية في وقت لاحق من عام 2026. بشكل عام، أظهرت نتائج الشركة زيادة في الإيرادات بنسبة 16% في جميع الأنشطة، ليصل إلى 218 مليون يورو. وبلغت الغالبية العظمى من هذا الارتفاع (89%) إلى نشاط اللوتيريات للشركة، حيث ارتفعت الإيرادات أيضًا بنسبة 16% سنويًا. كانت الإيرادات […]

Code Isn’t Sufficient: What Truly Defines iGaming SaaS Platforms

(AsiaGameHub) –   As AI continues to transform the software landscape, some voices in the tech industry are now questioning whether SaaS platforms are growing increasingly interchangeable. The common reasoning goes: if code can be generated extremely quickly, platforms are just products that can be copied at will. But in iGaming, where systems operate in regulated real-money environments, platforms carry responsibilities that extend far beyond the underlying code itself. Daniel Heywood, CEO at NuxGame, shares his perspective on this topic. Drawing on NuxGame’s experience as an iGaming software provider, he explores what truly sets mature industry platforms apart – years […]

Allwyn: OPAP Merger to Shape the Future of iGaming

(AsiaGameHub) –   Allwyn AG has finalized the business merger of Allwyn International AG and OPAP to establish the second-largest listed lottery and gaming operator, a transaction it believes can shape the future of the iGaming industry. The deal was first unveiled in October last year, proposed as an all-share transaction valuing the combined entity at €16 billion in equity. Allwyn has now integrated its lottery and gaming business with the Greek firm’s operations in Greece and Cyprus, with OPAP rebranding its consumer-facing brand to Allwyn. This move also builds on a longstanding partnership between the two entities, which began […]

في مؤتمر Global Game Connect ’26، تروج سريلانكا لنمو صناعتها المحلية

(AsiaGameHub) –   في مؤتمر Global Game Connect ’26 (GGC) في سريلانكا، أكد المسؤولون مجدداً التزامهم بصناعة ألعاب قمارية قانونية ونزيهة ومستدامة. انعقد المعرض في وقت سابق من هذا الشهر في City of Dreams Sri Lanka، أول منتجع متكامل في جنوب آسيا. وافتتح المنتجع الذي تبلغ قيمته 1.2 مليار دولار، ويحتوي على كازينو يديره Melco Resorts & Entertainment، عام 2025، وهو أكبر استثمار خاص في سريلانكا حتى اليوم. قال نائب وزير الصناعة وتطوير ريادة الأعمال تشاثورانغا أبيسينغه لحضور المؤتمر: “التكنولوجيا بالإضافة إلى الإبداع ستدفع هذه الصناعة. … من منظور حكومي، سنقدم دعمنا الكامل لدفع الصناعة هنا وفي المنطقة”. تستفيد سريلانكا […]

أيداهو تنضم إلى تحالف من 39 штат في تحدي توسيع هيئة CFTC بشأن ال wagering على الرياضة

(AsiaGameHub) –   أعلن النائب العام لولاية أيداهو، راؤول لابرادور، يوم الاثنين، انضمام الولاية إلى تحالف مكون من 39 ولاية في تحدٍّ قانوني ضد ما يُزعم أنه محاولة من هيئة تداول العقود الآجلة للسلع (CFTC) لتوسيع سلطتها التنظيمية. ويسعى التحالف إلى أن ترفض المحاكم الفيدرالية ادعاء هيئة تداول العقود الآجلة للسلع (CFTC) بأن لها ولاية قضائية حصرية على أنشطة معينة للمراهنة الرياضية. وهي خطوة تُجادل الولايات بأنها ستسلبها سلطتها التقليدية في تنظيم أو حظر القمار الرياضي داخل حدودها. يأتي هذا التحدي في ظل حالة من عدم اليقين الأوسع بشأن الموقف المتطور للهيئة تجاه أسواق التوقع وعقود الأحداث، لا سيما في […]

Estonian tax adviser’s dismissal called ‘unavoidable’ as she plans appeal

(AsiaGameHub) –   The dismissal of the adviser responsible for an administrative mistake that will cost Estonia €4 million was described as ‘unavoidable and necessary’ by Chancellery Director Antero Habicht. An error in Estonia’s Gambling Tax Act mistakenly exempted online casinos from taxation in 2026 before it was found in January. Despite this, the country is still poised to forfeit significant tax income due to the oversight. This week, the Estonian broadcaster Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR) stated the adviser behind the error was fired after disciplinary action. New reports now indicate that Piia Schults, previously unnamed, intends to appeal the decision […]

iGP to Offer Speed, Control and Scalability Through Gamzix Partnership

(AsiaGameHub) –   iGP has expanded its content library with new iGaming titles after entering a fresh partnership with game provider Gamzix. Under the agreement, mobile-first titles from the studio will be added to the iGaming aggregator’s platform, with a rollout scheduled across multiple markets.  Jovana Popovic Canaki, Chief Executive Officer at iGP, stated: “Operators are under continuous pressure to scale at a faster pace while retaining control over their brands, content, and player engagement.  “Our iGaming Aggregator solves this pain point by combining high-speed distribution with in-built tools and real-time visibility. Integrating Gamzix’s content further expands the range of […]

Digitain reinforces Bulgarian expansion with dual licences

(AsiaGameHub) –   Digitain is strengthening its position in the Bulgarian iGaming market after obtaining both manufacturer and importer licences from the nation’s gambling regulator. The manufacturer licence enables the provider to distribute its internally developed products to Bulgarian-licensed operators, with solutions that are fully certified and customized for the local market. Concurrently, the importer licence authorizes Digitain to offer certified third-party products within the Bulgarian market. Digitain stated that the licences underscore “its dedication to regulatory excellence and partner-focused expansion, guaranteeing that operators targeting Bulgaria can access a full range of compliant, premium solutions”. Arshak Muradyan, Group Chief Compliance […]

Philippine authorities aim at Roblox in gaming cybercrime drive

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified its crackdown on cybercrime activities occurring on online gaming platforms, including the popular children’s video game Roblox. This action follows concerns raised by prosecutors regarding elements within Roblox that bear resemblance to gambling, potentially exposing children to exploitation. The directive specifically targets issues of child exploitation and illegal gambling. Cybercrime crack down In an official statement issued on Sunday, PNP Chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. instructed the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) to bolster its efforts in combating illegal conduct facilitated through online gaming applications. The gaming platform Roblox was specifically […]

Sportradar Launches Playradar to Revolutionize iGaming with Integrated Sportsbook and Casino Content

(AsiaGameHub) –   Sportradar is transforming its iGaming services with the introduction of Playradar, a new brand created to unify sportsbook and casino offerings for global operators. Playradar will provide operators with a ‘fully-integrated ecosystem of cross-vertical gaming experiences’, under the leadership of former Playtech CEO Edo Haitin, who will serve as Executive Vice President of iGaming. The brand will function solely in regulated markets, beginning with an initial launch in the UK, North America, and Latin America. A schedule of game releases is planned for the year, covering classic table games, arcades, slots, and virtual reality, with responsible gaming […]

DOCV warns that the latest GGL black – market estimates are ‘too conservative’, and the channelisation is still closer to 50%

(AsiaGameHub) –   Simon Priglinger-Simader, vice president of Germany’s Deutscher Online Casinoverband (DOCV) trade association, has rejected the GGL’s new 2025 channelisation statistics, labelling them as ‘conservative’ and incorrect. The GGL released a report exceeding 120 pages last week, estimating Germany’s channelisation rate reached 77% in 2025. While the regulator evaluated different methods in the report, it ultimately conducted a survey of 2,000 people who had participated in online gambling (lotteries excluded) in the past year. Survey participants were questioned on whether they had used illegal operators during that time. Following his review, Priglinger-Simader stated the report was clearly flawed […]

GLI Receives PAGCOR Certification to Oversee Philippine iGaming Testing

(AsiaGameHub) –   Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been certified as the first gaming testing company by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). GLI will be tasked with testing and certifying iGaming platforms across the Philippines’ gaming market, as PAGCOR continues to strengthen regulatory oversight throughout the industry. In April 2025, PAGCOR announced plans requiring B2B suppliers—such as content partners, aggregators, and payment providers—to secure official accreditation to supply operators nationwide. GLI indicated that this certification will assist the regulator in achieving its ‘policy and regulatory objectives’. James R. Maida, GLI President and CEO, stated: “We are thankful to […]

Study: Australian women worried marketing and CSR campaigns have ‘normalised’ gambling

(AsiaGameHub) –   A recent online study of 525 Victorian women aged 18 to 40 has uncovered worrying trends in how modern gambling marketing in Australia is altering female attitudes towards betting. The research underscored how current promotional and public relations efforts have increased women’s involvement in gambling while minimising its associated dangers. This qualitative online survey took place in Victoria, Australia, from 14 June to 1 July 2024. The participants, mostly residents of metropolitan Melbourne (76%) with an average age of 31, reported high recent gambling engagement, with 79% having placed a bet in the previous year. ‘It makes […]

Behind the Gloves: How Boxing is Driving Change in iGaming

(AsiaGameHub) –   From compliance experts mimicking Calzaghe to PR directors striking like Pernell Whitaker, the iGaming sector has developed a strong enthusiasm for combat sports in recent times. This goes well beyond simply enjoying a fight. According to the pair who have driven this rapid change, the culture within iGaming has evolved alongside the expanding events schedule. Both Lee McFarland and Julia Weygandt have praised the industry’s attitude, a mindset that has allowed them to fast-track the expansion of Behind the Gloves and offer a fresh perspective on sector gatherings. Beginning with a simple pad workout in the park, […]

IGT Reduces Workforce by 700 Employees Worldwide to Enhance Focus and Performance

(AsiaGameHub) –   IGT has verified a global workforce reduction of 700 employees, representing roughly 10% of its staff, as a component of business restructuring initiatives aimed at future expansion. An IGT spokesperson informed iGaming Expert that the job cuts are intended to facilitate the company’s pursuit of sustained growth and to ‘advance with increased focus, agility, and competitiveness’. The IGT spokesperson stated: “While we progress the merger of the former IGT and Everi operations, we are restructuring our organization to hasten innovation, enhance execution, and prepare the company for long-term growth. “To facilitate this upcoming stage, we are reallocating […]

India Blocks 300 Websites in Black Market Operation

(AsiaGameHub) –   India’s government has ongoing efforts to fight the nation’s black market, blocking around 300 websites that promote illegal gambling and betting. Per the Economic Times, online sports betting sites, casino applications, and betting exchanges were among the platforms hit by the government’s move. The government has acted against more than 8,400 websites and mobile apps, reporting that it has blocked 4,900 since the Promotion and Regulations of Online Gaming Bill 2025 was passed in August 2025. The choice to implement such severe measures stemmed from worries about the sector’s societal effects. But the rapid passage of the […]

Cardoso named new permanent leader of Brazil’s SPA

(AsiaGameHub) –   Daniele Cardoso has been named the new permanent head of Brazil’s betting regulator, the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), this week, following two months in an interim role. Cardoso’s permanent appointment was revealed in a Monday post on X by Dario Durigan, who took over as Brazil’s finance minister from Fernando Haddad last week. Cardoso joined the SPA in November 2024, initially serving as general coordinator for responsible gambling monitoring, before being appointed deputy secretary. Later, in late January, following Regis Dudena’s departure, Cardoso was named interim head of the SPA. Dudena, who had led the […]

Thai influencer handed a jail sentence for promoting illegal gambling

(AsiaGameHub) –   A social media content creator based in Thailand has been handed a prison sentence after being convicted of unlawfully promoting gambling services to her followers. According to reports from Thaiger News, 24-year-old Narumon “Mind”, who has more than 740,000 followers on Facebook, advertised a gambling platform via her social media story posts, while her account also hosted dance videos posted alongside links to gambling sites. The Don Mueang District Court initially issued a six-month prison term to the influencer, which was reduced to three months after she admitted to the offenses, with the remaining part of the […]

Blue One Casino in South Korea, previously known as Jeju Sun, to promote ‘stay-oriented tourism’

(AsiaGameHub) –   CSA Cosmic, a South Korean cosmetics company that is set to become the majority shareholder of Blue One Casino on Jeju Island, aims to attract more VIP visitors through luxury offerings that merge beauty and leisure. The company, which is listed on KOSDAQ and headquartered in Seoul, produces cosmetics and building materials. It plans to invest KRW3.5 billion ($2.36 million) in Blue One, which operated as Jeju Sun under its previous owner, Philippines-based Bloomberry Resorts Corp. The venue reopened under its new name on March 16. Of the total investment, KRW1.3 billion will be used to buy […]

Bipartisan US Bill Aims to Prohibit Casino-Style Games on Prediction Markets

(AsiaGameHub) –   A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting ‘casino-style games’ and sports-related contracts on prediction market platforms, according to various reports. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) noted that the bill would apply to entities overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), including prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. NBC News has also confirmed the bill’s introduction to the US Senate. Senators Adam Schiff and John Curtis are co-sponsoring the measure, marking the first bipartisan Senate effort to regulate the prediction market sector. They contend that these markets should be managed at the […]

Hub88 integrates Tequity content into its aggregation platform

(AsiaGameHub) –   Hub88 has embarked on a new content journey by adding titles from iGaming provider Tequity to its aggregation platform. Global operators partnered with Hub88 can now enhance their platforms with Tequity’s titles through a single API, including Tequity’s Originals collection of 17 in-house games described as ‘fast, streamer-friendly and fully customisable’. Crypto Trading games and Publishing vertical content are also included in the Tequity-Hub88 partnership, broadening the range of offerings available to the aggregation platform’s operator partners. Ollie Castleman, Hub88’s Managing Director, stated: “We’re delighted to bring Tequity onto the Hub88 platform. “Their mix of Originals, new […]

Roblox under scrutiny in the Philippines over child exploitation concerns

(AsiaGameHub) –   Philippine officials have been instructed to step up probes into crimes being carried out via online gaming applications, with Roblox among those under scrutiny. The Philippine National Police‘s (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group has been ordered by PNP Chief General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. to investigate, as he noted that platforms such as Roblox are being exploited to prey on young children. He stated: “Our duty to serve and protect citizens now extends to cyberspace to ensure their safety, particularly for children. “The PNP is collaborating with other agencies to examine how Roblox might be utilized for potential offenses, […]

Report finds Stake dominates operator visibility across livestreaming platforms

(AsiaGameHub) –   According to a 20 March report from livestreaming analytics firm Stream Hatchet, Stake is by far the most frequently referenced operator on livestreaming platforms. The analysis revealed that Stake appeared in 6,600 stream titles on Twitch and Kick during January 2026, representing 60% of total iGaming brand mentions. 1xBet placed a distant second with 1,800 mentions, trailed by Betano (837), Winamax (653), FanDuel (597), Bet365 (214) and PokerStars (270). Kick is owned by Stake’s parent company—a connection that Stream Hatchet content manager Mark Rowland credits for Stake’s commanding lead in the rankings. “Many Kick streamers receive a […]

The Bolivia Gaming Control Authority Awarded Over 1,200 Licenses in 2025

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Autoridad de Juegos (AJ), Bolivia’s Gaming Control Authority, reported on March 18 that it granted 1,226 domestic gambling licenses in 2025. The authority did not specify the breakdown between B2C and B2B licenses. Furthermore, the AJ stated it had utilized over 90% of its 2025 budget, simultaneously enhancing regulatory supervision and enforcement activities nationwide. The year’s funding for the AJ was allocated to regulating and overseeing lotteries, gambling operations, raffles, and business promotions throughout the country. In 2025, organizers of promotional events and raffles distributed prizes totaling 573 million bolivianos (equivalent to $82.8 million). Regarding the […]

Yes.com Prepares for Ultra-Lean European Launch

(AsiaGameHub) –   While gearing up for its Denmark debut, Malta-headquartered gaming firm Yes.com claims to have crafted the most streamlined market entry approach, even as Europe’s iGaming sector faces increasingly stringent limitations. Yes.com’s founding team is wagering that artificial intelligence combined with sophisticated automation will serve as the critical link allowing the brand to expand throughout European iGaming territories. A newly formed igaming venture headquartered in London and Malta has secured the premium Yes.com domain, with leadership from co-CEOs Georgi Pepelyanko and Mads Vincent Jørgensen—previously senior executives at Kindred Group and FDJ United. Supporting the co-CEO pair are Chief […]