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(AsiaGameHub) - The Carolina Hurricanes are hosting the Ottawa Senators tonight for Game 2 of their opening-round playoff series. The puck is scheduled to drop at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Lenovo Center, with live coverage on ESPN2. Carolina secured a 2-0 shutout victory on Saturday, giving them a 1-0 series lead. For tonight's matchup, DraftKings has set the Hurricanes as -155 home favorites with a total of 5.5. The betting market shows 81% of the moneyline handle and 83% of tickets are favoring Carolina. Best Bet: Senators vs. Hurricanes (UNDER 5.5) In Game 1, the Hurricanes' goals were scored by Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall. They also received a strong performance from veteran goaltender Freddie Andersen, who made 22 saves to record his sixth career playoff shutout. While goaltending was a question mark for Carolina heading into the playoffs, Andersen has overcome his regular-season struggles. A FIGHT TO START THE PLAYOFFSBrady Tkachuk and Jordan Staal immediately dropped the gloves pic.twitter.com/LBokHjzq6B— ESPN (@espn) April 18, 2026 Game 1 began with a fight between team captains Brady Tkachuk and Jordan Staal, and this physical intensity is expected to persist throughout the series. Carolina continues to impede opponents by clogging up the neutral zone. Ottawa's goalie Linus Ullmark played well in Game 1, stopping 27 of 29 shots. If both goaltenders maintain their performance levels tonight, another UNDER outcome is likely. Carolina has seen the UNDER hit in their last four games. Ottawa has gone 4-1 to the UNDER in their past five games. Best Player Prop Bets for Carolina Hurricanes Andrei Svechnikov OVER 2.5 Shots on Goal (+100) Andrei Svechnikov started the playoffs strong with six shots on goal in the opening game. His aggressive approach is anticipated to continue in Game 2 tonight. Jordan Staal OVER 0.5 Points (+165) Jordan Staal's integration into Carolina's power play has provided a boost when they have the man advantage. Staal, still effective at 37, scored four power-play goals during the regular season. Staal is relied upon for his faceoff prowess. Requiring only a goal or an assist to meet this prop, Staal has a good chance of succeeding tonight. Best Player Prop Bets for Ottawa Senators Linus Ullmark OVER 25.5 Saves (-115) There is a strong connection between this prop bet and our prediction for the UNDER tonight. Carolina tends to shoot the puck frequently. The Hurricanes recorded 2,637 shots on goal during the regular season, ranking second in the NHL behind only Colorado (2,766). The high volume of shots is expected to continue, giving Ullmark a strong opportunity to exceed this save total for the second consecutive game. Tim Stutzle Anytime Goal Scorer (+230) Tim Stutzle led Ottawa with 34 goals and 83 points during the regular season. Stutzle needs to find his scoring touch after the Senators were shut out in the opener. This was an unusual occurrence, as Ottawa was only shut out once during the regular season, a 1-0 loss to the Kings on November 15. 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) - Authorities in Mogilev, Belarus, are intensifying their efforts to combat gambling-related offenses following allegations that a local businessman gambled away a private loan on an online platform. According to the media outlet Mogilev News, law enforcement has initiated a criminal investigation into the 42-year-old business owner. Officials stated that the entrepreneur approached a 53-year-old associate to request financial assistance. He reportedly claimed the funds would be used for business expansion and guaranteed a "timely repayment." The associate, trusting the businessman, provided 28,000 Belarusian rubles (approximately $10,000). However, once the money was received, the entrepreneur allegedly ceased all contact. Fraud Charges for Belarusian Businessman Police investigations later indicated that the owner "had no plans to return the funds" and had instead "squandered the entire amount at an online casino." The suspect is expected to be charged with fraud-related crimes by investigators. This incident follows a recent case where the Mogilev branch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs accused a corporate accountant of stealing from her employer to fund online gambling habits. The 42-year-old defendant served as the head accountant for a private firm located in Mogilev. A statue in central Mogilev, Belarus. (Image: Alexander Fastovets) Campaign Against Gambling Crimes Ministry representatives informed the news site Onliner that the accountant possessed access to the organization's electronic financial systems. Investigators reportedly uncovered evidence of numerous transfers from the company's accounts to her personal ones, frequently disguised as "bonus payments." Because she was in charge of financial reporting, she was allegedly able to "submit fraudulent data" and "conceal the budget gaps," officials noted. The accountant is accused of embezzling a total of 185,000 Belarusian rubles, exceeding $65,000. Law enforcement stated that she lost the full amount through unsuccessful online casino wagers. The ministry intends to prosecute her for "large-scale embezzlement through abuse of office." If found guilty, she could be sentenced to as many as 12 years in prison. Additionally, in Minsk, a self-proclaimed cryptocurrency investment expert was reported to have stolen and spent thousands of dollars of client money at physical casinos during the previous year. 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) - Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, has initiated a comprehensive campaign to eliminate illicit gambling content from its video-sharing service. According to a report by Chinese media Jiemian News, the company states it is removing more than 10,000 accounts per day as part of this cleanup effort. Douyin reports it has identified criminal organizations attempting to evade its security reviews and automated systems designed to flag gambling-related material. It is reported that many dishonest creators avoid detection by sharing "coded messages" that slip past the platform's surveillance. However, Douyin noted that some of these messages contain links directing users to third-party gambling websites. The platform confirms it has begun enforcing measures against accounts that violate its policies. To date this year, Douyin says it has sanctioned 55,000 live-streaming accounts for permitting gambling promoters to disseminate these "coded messages." It has also permanently suspended live-streaming capabilities for approximately 14,000 accounts. Douyin: Gambling Crackdown The company stated it collaborates with police and law enforcement agencies to help bring suspected online gambling promoters to justice. Since the previous year, Douyin says its tips to authorities have led to 148 arrests. Law enforcement has also broken up six criminal gangs engaged in gambling activities based on information provided by Douyin. Douyin emphasized it "strictly forbids users from utilizing its platform services to arrange gambling, solicit participants, or conduct any other unlawful or criminal acts." The platform added it will persist in banning and reporting accounts that post instructional videos on "gambling strategies, cheating methods, or tools for defrauding [online casino platforms]." ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, introduced Douyin in 2016. Both apps feature nearly identical designs, but their systems are separate, meaning content posted on one does not appear on the other. Most Users are Young Urbanites Douyin was created specifically for the Mainland China market and adheres to local laws. The service also operates as an e-commerce hub, enabling users to purchase items directly via videos or live streams through integrated Douyin Stores. The platform boasts about 766 million monthly active users, with a similar figure for daily active users. Most of its user base is under the age of 35 and resides in large cities. In a related development earlier this month, Hong Kong police conducted a raid on an illicit arcade that allegedly offered cash rewards to top-scoring players. Authorities detained the arcade's owner along with a number of alleged customers. 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) - Prosecutors in Akita Prefecture have stated that a sitting Japanese judge developed an addiction to online gambling and misappropriated funds designated for civil servants to finance his habit. According to a report by Japanese broadcaster AAB News, public prosecutors have indicted Akifumi Morimoto, a 52-year-old judge at a summary court in Niigata. Niigata’s Bandaibashi Bridge, in Japan’s Akita Prefecture. (Image: DAI-nk [CC BY-SA 3.0]) Morimoto faces charges including habitual gambling, embezzlement, and other related offenses. The Akita District public prosecutors revealed that the judge used his smartphone and other internet-connected devices to engage in baccarat games on online casino platforms. Japanese Judge Placed 60,000 Bets on Baccarat Games Investigators reported that Morimoto made at least 60,000 bets, with his gambling activities reportedly beginning in 2023. During that period, Morimoto was also responsible for overseeing the bank accounts of the management association for a national civil servants’ dormitory located in the city of Yokote. Prosecution officials indicated that between April 2023 and May 2025, Morimoto embezzled approximately 2.79 million yen (close to $18,000) from these accounts. Investigators stated that the judge transferred funds from the dormitory accounts into his personal accounts. The Public Prosecutor’s Office has not disclosed whether Morimoto has confessed to or denied the charges. Online casinos are prohibited in Japan, and accessing overseas-based online casinos is a criminal offense. Courts possess the authority to imprison habitual illegal gamblers and impose substantial fines. Across the country, investigators have uncovered evidence suggesting that several active-duty police officers have engaged in gambling during their work hours this year. In February, Japanese prosecutors indicted a 35-year-old police lieutenant from the Okinawa Prefectural Police force on suspicion of habitual gambling on horse races through unregistered online casino sites. Furthermore, in January, a detective at Hanyu Police Station admitted to stealing valuable trading cards from an evidence room. The detective explained that he sold the cards and used the proceeds to bet on horse races. During questioning by investigators, he stated, “I couldn’t control my desire to gamble.” 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) - Three leading gambling firms, bet365, Super Group, and SkyCity, are confronting legal action in New Zealand following allegations of providing unlawful gambling services within the nation. The three legal claims have been filed as a collective action. Presiding judge Ian Gault noted the proceedings “involve at least one of the same plaintiffs and raise the same or similar issues.” Nevertheless, the cases are not being consolidated currently. Judge Gault additionally imposed a suppression order to keep the plaintiffs' identities confidential. New Zealand enacted fresh gambling legislation last year. The updated regulations essentially ban companies with offshore licenses from conducting business in the country. SkyCity Denies Responsibility SkyCity acknowledged it was served notice of the lawsuit last month. The firm stated the claim is “seeking to test the lawfulness of the online gaming operations operated by Silvereye on behalf of an overseas subsidiary of SkyCity”. Silvereye, which is part of Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), is licensed in Malta. SkyCity refuted any responsibility for GiG's actions. A spokesperson declared, “SkyCity denies any such liability and will actively defend the proceedings.” As reported by the New Zealand Herald, the company divested its equity stake in GiG in June 2024 but maintained it still had a “valuable relationship” via its connection to SkyCity Online. The legal action aims to reclaim gambling losses incurred on SkyCity Online from February 2020 to February 2026. While SkyCity runs physical casinos in New Zealand, the country has not formally authorized online casino operations. New Zealand Set To Legalize Online Casinos New Zealand may introduce regulated iGaming later this year, with the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) anticipated to grant approximately 15 licenses. The proposal has drawn a varied response, with critics cautioning it could exacerbate gambling addiction. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden emphasized that the new law is designed to regulate, not grow, the gambling sector. She commented, “My goal is not to increase online gambling but to enable New Zealanders to play casino games more safely.” bet365 Objects to Proceedings Judge Gault also mentioned that bet365 and associated defendants “object to the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts to hear and determine this proceeding.” The lawsuit names the company’s subsidiaries, Hillside (Gaming) Enc and Hillside (Sports), along with CEO Denise Coates. Hillside is headquartered in Malta and possesses licenses from the UK and Gibraltar. Super Group, the parent entity of betting brands Betway and Spin, has several affiliated companies listed as defendants: Bayton, DigiMedia, Digamma, GM Gaming, Baytree (Alderney), and Baytree Interactive. CasinoBeats reached out to the plaintiffs' counsel, Davey Salmon, KC, and the gambling operators' lawyer, David Cooper, KC, but has not received a reply from either. 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) - Casino operator Bally’s, based in the US, has tabled a £225 million ($303 million) bid to acquire Evoke. The betting group, whose leading brands are 888 and William Hill, is reported to have granted Bally’s the status of preferred bidder. Evoke initiated a strategic review in December that opened the door to a potential sale. Following news of the possible acquisition by Bally’s, the company's share price has surged more than 30% in the past week. The price is currently 40.76 GBX, a significant increase from 20.95 GBX at the beginning of December. According to Dan Coatsworth, head of markets at AJ Bell, the share price increase “suggests the market is sceptical this is a winning bid”. “Shareholders aren’t in a strong position to demand more money,” he continued. “Bally’s doesn’t need to be generous with an offer because it holds the advantage in negotiations. Evoke is in such a weak position, and its long-term viability is uncertain if it cannot find a buyer for part or all of the business.” William Hill Takeover Straddled Evoke With Debt Evoke is currently burdened with approximately £1.7 billion ($2.2 billion) of debt, largely stemming from its £2.2 billion ($2.97 billion) purchase of William Hill in 2021. This deal did not include William Hill’s US operations, which were acquired by Caesars Entertainment that same year. “This massive debt load presents Bally’s with two choices,” Coatsworth stated. “It can purchase the entire business and gradually reduce the debt, or it can buy Evoke and promptly break it up to recoup cash and speed up repayments.” The company's challenges have been worsened by recent tax increases in the UK. Since the start of April, the government has been taxing online casino revenue at 40%, a sharp rise from the former rate of 21%. Evoke estimated the new tax regime would result in an annual cost of between £125 million and £135 million (approximately $170 million). In response, William Hill has shuttered hundreds of its betting shops. “We have moved quickly and decisively to execute on our mitigation plans, including the closure of retail stores that are no longer sustainable as well as broader cost savings, and we will update shareholders on our progress and updated strategic plan in due course,” Evoke CEO Per Widerström commented while presenting the firm’s most recent financial results. Users Fighting Evoke Over Online Casino Glitch Compounding the issues from UK tax hikes, a system malfunction at Evoke created turmoil for its customers. A technical error in the company’s Jackpot Drop games led to thousands of players winning large amounts, but 888 and William Hill subsequently invalidated those payouts. A number of users are now threatening to sue the company, asserting that their winnings should be paid. One Canadian player, James Kotylak, who won over CA$1 million (around $940,000) on 888, expressed his intention to speed up legal action. He fears the potential takeover could jeopardize his opportunity to seek compensation. Kotylak condemned both the decision to void his winnings and the company's handling of communications, claiming he was repeatedly misled and provided with incorrect details. “To have a life‑changing win like that erased by a vague ‘glitch’ with no evidence has been devastating,” Kotylak told CasinoBeats in an interview this month. “I’m not asking for special treatment — just for the casino to be held to the same standard of proof and accountability that they expect from their players.” 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) - Jamaika secara resmi menyetujui Peraturan Perjudian Kasino (Umum) 2025. Disahkan pada hari Jumat di Senat, langkah ini menandai tonggak prosedural dalam pasar perjudian darat negara itu, yang telah diatur sejak 2010, tetapi belum beroperasi. Memimpin perdebatan tentang kerangka kerja, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith mengatakan langkah-langkah yang disertakan dirancang untuk “menjaga kesejahteraan pengunjung dan integritas operasi”. Dia menambahkan bahwa Komisi Perjudian Kasino (CGC) akan memastikan kepatuhan dengan standar pencegahan kejahatan keuangan global. Menyeimbangkan promosi investasi dengan pengawasan peraturan Setelah undang-undang disahkan, Senator Jamaika Dr. Elon Thompson memuji peraturan tersebut sebagai representasi keseimbangan yang cermat antara mendorong investasi dan hiburan serta menjaga akuntabilitas dalam sektor ini, menurut Jamaica Observer. Dalam pengamatannya pada hari Jumat, ia berpendapat bahwa ketentuan-ketentuan ini akan menggeser postur peraturan dari pengawasan pasif menjadi minimisasi bahaya aktif. Thompson menunjuk pada perlindungan spesifik yang tertanam dalam peraturan. Ini termasuk larangan partisipasi oleh individu yang mabuk, prosedur wajib untuk menangani anak di bawah umur, dan persyaratan untuk pelacakan rinci aktivitas pengunjung dan mekanisme penyelesaian sengketa. Kerangka peraturan untuk pasar yang tertunda lama Persetujuan Senat mengikuti persetujuan sebelumnya terhadap peraturan perjudian kasino oleh Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat pada bulan Februari. Persetujuan dua kamar ini menandakan bahwa Undang-Undang Perjudian Kasino 2010 yang telah lama berdiri memiliki dasar peraturan praktis yang diperlukan untuk mendirikan sektor ini. Kerangka kerja kasino merupakan bagian dari upaya yang lebih luas dan berjalan lama oleh pemerintah Jamaika untuk membuka sektor perjudiannya. Upaya ini juga meluas ke perjudian online, meskipun peraturan komprehensif pasar tersebut masih dalam proses. Peraturan baru menguraikan fungsi CGC dan mendefinisikan persyaratan lisensi dan protokol pelaporan, serta struktur biaya dan kemampuan penegakan. Kerangka kerja ini juga berusaha untuk meningkatkan transparansi dan akuntabilitas dalam pasar. Kasino pertama Jamaika diharapkan pada tahun 2026? Pada bulan Maret, CEO CGC Cleveland Allen menegaskan kembali komitmen Komisi untuk membangun sektor ini di atas fondasi yang kokoh. Allen mengatakan: “Tanggung jawab utama CGC adalah membangun fondasi yang memastikan industri kasino Jamaika tumbuh dengan integritas, akuntabilitas, dan rasa hormat terhadap hukum.” Sebagai bagian dari persiapan tersebut, regulator menandatangani nota kesepahaman (MOU) dengan Divisi Investigasi Keuangan Jamaika. MOU tersebut bertujuan untuk memperkuat berbagi informasi dan meningkatkan pengawasan risiko kejahatan keuangan menjelang peluncuran kasino pertama negara itu. Dengan infrastruktur peraturan yang terbentuk, perhatian kini beralih ke grup hotel Spanyol Princess Hotels and Resorts. Operator ini akan menjadi resor terpadu berlisensi pertama di bawah Casino Gaming Act. Namun, kasino, yang akan bertempat di resor Princess Grand Jamaica senilai $400 juta di Green Island, Hanover, telah melewatkan dua target pembukaan berturut-turut. Sejak Juni 2024, penasihat senior Kementerian Pariwisata, Delano Seiveright, memproyeksikan pembukaan pada pertengahan hingga akhir 2025. Namun, Enzo Pezzoli, direktur pelaksana Princess Hotels and Resorts, telah merevisi ekspektasi menjadi Q1 2026, pada akhir 2025. Dia mengaitkan penundaan tersebut dengan kompleksitas finalisasi dokumentasi dengan komisi dan penyiapan teknis peralatan permainan. Hingga saat ini, belum ada tanggal pembukaan yang dikonfirmasi. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan apa pun terkait isinya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Pembaruan Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan layanan distribusi iGaming yang ditargetkan untuk perusahaan dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih dari 3.000 media premium di Asia dan lebih dari 80.000 influencer spesialis. Platform ini menjadi jembatan utama untuk distribusi konten iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh kawasan ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Dengan reformasi yang telah lama ditunggu-tunggu untuk kerangka regulasi perjudian Meksiko masih tertunda, para pemangku kepentingan industri mendesak otoritas untuk mempercepat kemajuan dan memberikan kejelasan yang sudah lama tertunda. Sektor perjudian Meksiko sebagian besar diatur oleh undang-undang yang berusia hampir 80 tahun, meskipun perubahan pada regulasi telah diharapkan tahun ini. Namun dengan waktu yang semakin singkat menuju Piala Dunia 2026, yang akan menjadi tuan rumah bersama Meksiko, tampaknya sangat tidak mungkin kerangka regulasi yang diperbarui akan berlaku pada saat turnamen dimulai pada bulan Juni. Miguel Ángel Ochoa Sánchez, presiden Mexican Association for Permit Holders, Operators and Suppliers of the Entertainment and Gambling Industry (AIEJA), mengatakan pasar saat ini "tidak diatur dengan cukup", terutama sehubungan dengan sektor online. Ochoa dan AIEJA berharap kerangka kerja yang diperbarui akan diajukan ke legislatif selama sesi pertama tahun 2026, yang berakhir pada 30 April, tetapi ia yakin isu-isu lain telah diprioritaskan. Ketika ditanya dalam sebuah wawancara baru-baru ini kapan tepatnya regulasi yang diperbarui akan tiba, Ochoa mengatakan kepada iGB: “Itu pertanyaan yang kita semua tanyakan pada diri sendiri. Pada Desember 2024, Presiden Sheinbaum secara publik mengumumkan perlunya Undang-Undang Federal baru tentang Permainan dan Undian dan menugaskan Kementerian Dalam Negeri, sebagai badan pengatur, untuk menyusun rancangan undang-undang yang akan diajukan ke legislatif untuk ditinjau. “Selama kuartal pertama 2025, Kementerian mempromosikan kelompok kerja dan mengundang seluruh sektor perjudian untuk berpartisipasi dalam panel tematik ini untuk memperkaya proposal. Dan sejak saat itu, tidak ada apa-apa. Kami masih menunggu, tanpa mengetahui versi final dari RUU tersebut.” Ochoa Sánchez menyarankan sektor ini telah dibiarkan dalam ketidakpastian. Regulasi usang menghambat pertumbuhan di Meksiko Managing Director H2 Gambling Capital Ed Birkin memperingatkan bahwa kurangnya "regulasi formal yang mutakhir" mengakibatkan lebih sedikit modal yang diinvestasikan ke dalam pasar, meskipun potensinya sangat besar. Alfredo Lazcano dan Andrea Avedillo Builla dari firma hukum Meksiko Lazcano Sámano setuju bahwa kerangka kerja yang sudah ketinggalan zaman membatasi kemampuan pasar untuk berkembang dan matang. Mereka juga menyatakan bahwa regulator SEGOB kurang dalam hal komunikasinya dengan pasar, menjelaskan: “Selama beberapa tahun terakhir, regulator tidak mempertahankan dialog yang sangat aktif atau konsisten dengan industri. “Jujur saja, kurangnya keterlibatan itu biasanya bukan ciri dari pasar yang benar-benar berkembang.” Menurut pandangan mereka, trajectory pasar akan “sangat bergantung pada apakah otoritas regulator bergerak menuju koordinasi yang lebih besar dan memberikan kejelasan yang telah lama dinantikan oleh sektor ini”. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan apa pun terkait isinya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Pembaruan Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan layanan distribusi iGaming yang ditargetkan untuk perusahaan dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih dari 3.000 media premium di Asia dan lebih dari 80.000 influencer spesialis. Platform ini menjadi jembatan utama untuk distribusi konten iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh kawasan ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Evoke mengonfirmasi pada Senin pagi bahwa mereka sedang dalam pembicaraan dengan Bally’s Intralot untuk kombinasi seluruh saham, dengan harga £0,50 ($0,67) per saham Evoke. Proposal ini diharapkan akan terdiri dari kombinasi seluruh saham dengan alternatif uang tunai sebagian, kata Evoke. Tenggat waktu untuk kesepakatan ini adalah 18 Mei, 28 hari setelah pengumuman dipublikasikan. Evoke mengatakan mereka sedang mengevaluasi tawaran tersebut bersama penasihat keuangannya, Morgan Stanley dan Rothschild & Co. Tawaran ini mengikuti spekulasi selama sebulan setelah Evoke memulai tinjauan strategis pada Desember untuk mengeksplorasi peluang penjualan sebagian atau seluruhnya. Bally’s Intralot telah mengonfirmasi bahwa setiap tawaran pasti, jika dibuat, akan tunduk pada persyaratan dan persetujuan biasa dan bahwa mereka berhak mengubah syarat dari tawaran tersebut, termasuk harga, bentuk dan campuran pertimbangan, serta struktur transaksi. Saat itu mereka tidak mengonfirmasi bagian spesifik bisnis mana yang sedang dieksplorasi untuk dijual, namun pada November Sky News melaporkan bahwa mereka sedang mengeksplorasi penjualan cabang Italia-nya, untuk membantu mengurangi dampak kenaikan pajak perjudian pada bulan April. Kenaikan tersebut, yang diumumkan dalam anggaran musim gugur pemerintah pada November, membuat Remote Gaming Duty naik dari 21% menjadi 40% di Inggris. Sementara itu, Remote Betting Duty juga akan meningkat mulai April depan. Evoke akan menutup 200 toko ritel di Inggris Seiring dengan berlakunya RGD bulan ini, Evoke juga mengumumkan penutupan 200 toko taruhan William Hill di Inggris. Penutupan toko akan dimulai pada Mei dan mengikuti langkah serupa dari Entain dan Flutter di Inggris & Irlandia. Pada bulan Januari, Deutsche Bank menurunkan peringkat saham Evoke menjadi "hold". Richard Huber, analis riset DB, menulis bahwa anggaran Inggris telah "berdampak tidak proporsional pada Evoke", mengingat eksposur mereka pada online Inggris. Untuk mencerminkan kenaikan pajak yang akan datang, Deutsche Bank memangkas proyeksi EBITDA FY26 dan FY27 masing-masing sebesar 12% dan 18%. Pemangku kepentingan industri telah berspekulasi bagian bisnis mana yang akan dijual Evoke sebagai bagian dari tinjauan strategisnya. Beberapa pihak menyarankan pengambilalihan ekuitas swasta dapat menguntungkan operator untuk membantu mengurangi beban utangnya. Berbicara kepada iGB pada bulan Februari, Ben Robinson dari Corfai mengatakan: "Selain dari pelepasan aset ritel, peluang sebenarnya adalah pengurangan biaya struktural daripada pemotongan jangka pendek. Konsolidasi operasional, otomatisasi, efisiensi berbasis AI, dan outsourcing selektif dapat memberikan penghematan berkelanjutan sebesar 10% tanpa merusak pertumbuhan." Harga saham Evoke mencapai £0,43 pagi ini saat pembukaan pasar, setelah ditutup pada £0,38 pada hari Jumat. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan apa pun terkait isinya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Pembaruan Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan layanan distribusi iGaming yang ditargetkan untuk perusahaan dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih dari 3.000 media premium di Asia dan lebih dari 80.000 influencer spesialis. Platform ini menjadi jembatan utama untuk distribusi konten iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh kawasan ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - CoinPoker has revealed that its upcoming World Poker Masters (WPM) will be the platform’s largest tournament series to date. Running from May 3 through June 1, this cryptocurrency poker series offers $25 million in guaranteed prize pools, with key highlights including: $2,500,000 Main Event $500,000 Mini Main Event $500,000 in leaderboard competitions Several events with million-dollar guarantees The Warm Up Stage will kick off before the WPM, running from April 26 to May 2 within the CoinPoker lobby. Players can earn seats in premier tournaments—including the $2.5 million Guaranteed Main Event—through daily satellite games and feeders that feature micro- and low-stakes buy-ins. $2.5M Guaranteed Main Event’s Record Prize Pool The WPM is headlined by a $2.5 million Guaranteed Main Event—the largest in CoinPoker’s history—with a $350 buy-in. Here’s the Guaranteed Main Event’s multi-flight structure: Day 1 flights take place every Sunday throughout the series A final Day 1E flight is scheduled for May 31 All surviving players move on to Day 2 on June 1, the final day of the Main Event Players advance only with their best stack and strongest position as they head into the final stages. The finale will see competitors vying for a share of the record $2.5 million prize pool and the World Poker Masters title. Just a couple weeks until the World Poker Masters $25M in prize pools. $530 Main $2.5M GTD $55 Mini Main $500K GTD PLUS high rollers up to $25K. May 3 – June 1. Click the link below for the full schedule pic.twitter.com/iMXNCYPxD3— CoinPoker (@CoinPoker_OFF) April 17, 2026 Other WPM Highlight Tournaments The $2.5 million Main Event is joined by other high-value tournaments that add significant value for participants. $55 Mini Main Event: $500,000 GuaranteedDay 1 flights run daily during the series leading up to Day 2 on May 31. $215 CoinMillion: $1,000,000 GuaranteedA two-day tournament offering some of CoinPoker’s top value. $1.5K CoinMasters BITCOIN High Roller: $1,000,000 GuaranteedA multi-flight version of the classic BITCOIN event, featuring a massive guarantee and a physical CoinMasters Coin prize for the winner. Trophy Cabinet & Player Experience The Trophy Cabinet, a new CoinPoker feature, will make its debut at the World Poker Masters. This allows players to showcase their achievements on their CoinPoker profiles. Victories are rewarded with unique trophies, creating a performance record across the World Poker Masters and CoinMasters. The Trophy Cabinet is designed to boost player engagement by recognizing skill and adding a competitive layer beyond prize money. 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) - Dengan Los Angeles Lakers mendekati pertandingan pembuka Playoffs NBA 2026 pada akhir pekan ini, mantan asisten tim yang memiliki hubungan dekat dengan LeBron James akan mengaku bersalah dalam kasus perjudian besar yang mengguncang olahraga ini. Damon Jones, mantan asisten tidak dibayar Lakers, diharapkan menjadi terdakwa pertama yang mengaku bersalah dalam kasus terkenal ini. Jones, mantan rekan tim James di Cleveland Cavaliers, menghadapi tuduhan felony terkait investigasi perjudian ilegal berbasis di New York. Pernah menyebut dirinya sebagai "penembak jarak jauh terbaik di dunia", Jones akan muncul di hadapan hakim majistrat AS untuk sidang perubahan permohonan pada 28 April, menurut dokumen pengadilan yang dibuka minggu ini. Jones dituduh secara ilegal menyebarkan informasi non-publik tentang status cedera pemain Lakers kepada sekelompok penjudi. Meskipun James tidak dituduh dalam pengaduan ini, dia cocok dengan deskripsi pemain tersebut. Sebagai veteran NBA selama 11 tahun, Jones juga dituduh mengirim informasi internal tentang kesehatan pemain yang cocok dengan profil mantan forward All-Star Lakers Anthony Davis. Meskipun Davis juga tidak menghadapi tuduhan, dua tokoh NBA lain melakukannya – pelatih Portland Trail Blazers Chauncey Billups dan mantan penjaga Miami Heat Terry Rozier. Jones tidak bekerja sama dengan pemerintah, menurut pengacaranya Kenneth Montgomery. "Ada proses federal normal untuk terdakwa yang mengaku bersalah dalam kasus kriminal federal," kata Montgomery kepada iGB pada hari Jumat. "Kasus ini akan berjalan sesuai proses normal seperti ribuan kasus federal di distrik ini. Tidak, dia bukan seorang kooperator." Pusat kasus ini Seperti Billups, Jones adalah salah satu dari lebih dari dua lusin terdakwa dalam kasus US vs Aiello, kasus poker yang dimanipulasi yang melibatkan beberapa anggota keluarga kejahatan terorganisir New York. Selain itu, Jones adalah salah satu dari tiga terdakwa yang juga dituduh dalam kasus US vs Earnest, kasus perjudian olahraga ilegal yang komprehensif. Di sana, dia dituduh menjual informasi kepada pemimpin kelompok tentang status cedera dua pemain Lakers yang tidak bernama untuk tujuan perjudian. Jones menghadapi tuduhan federal tentang konspirasi penipuan nirkabel dan konspirasi pencucian uang. Jones, Billups, dan Rozier termasuk dalam daftar terdakwa yang diindiksi Oktober lalu setelah penyapu nasional oleh penegak hukum federal. FBI, bersama dengan Kantor Jaksa AS untuk Distrik Timur New York, mengumumkan tuduhan tersebut pada konferensi pers di Brooklyn. Rozier, pilihan putaran pertama dalam NBA Draft 2015, dituduh secara sengaja bermain buruk dalam pertandingan musim reguler untuk memastikan hasil perjudian bagi seorang kenalan. "Jangan kita berbicarakan dengan bahasa yang ambigu, ini adalah saga perdagangan insider untuk NBA," kata Direktur FBI Kash Patel pada konferensi pers. Sejak itu, tiga tokoh NBA tersebut telah muncul beberapa kali di pengadilan yang berjarak satu mil dari Jembatan Brooklyn. Pada saat yang sama, dua pitcher MLB, Emmanuel Clase dan Luis Ortiz, menghadapi tuduhan terpisah di Brooklyn yang melibatkan tuduhan pemukulan yang dimanipulasi. Jika tidak ada perubahan yang tidak terduga, sidang dua pitcher tersebut diharapkan dimulai musim gugur ini, menurut sumber. Menghubungkan kembali ke Playoffs NBA 2007 Dalam Game 4 Final Konferensi Timur 2007, Jones bermain 14 menit dalam kemenangan Cavaliers 109-107 di overtime ganda atas Detroit Pistons. Sementara itu, James mencetak 48 poin melawan Pistons dalam pertandingan yang membantu dia menjadi bintang di masa depan. Billups, secara kebetulan, memimpin Pistons dengan 21 poin. Beberapa menit sebelum sidang status November di Brooklyn, Billups duduk di meja pengadilan yang luas sementara Jones berjalan lewat beberapa kaki jauhnya. Tidak satu pun mantan pemain tersebut berjabat tangan, atau berbicara satu sama lain, dalam pertemuan yang tegang. Billups menghadapi beberapa tuduhan dalam kasus poker ilegal. Ketika ditanya oleh iGB bulan lalu apakah dia berencana mengaku bersalah, Billups menolak berkomentar. Pada tahun 2023, Jones berhubungan kembali dengan James saat menjabat sebagai asisten tidak dibayar di Lakers. Februari itu, James absen dari pertandingan melawan Milwaukee Bucks, dua hari setelah menetapkan rekor sepanjang masa NBA untuk poin karier. Jones, menurut pengaduan kriminal, menerima $2.500 untuk menyampaikan informasi bahwa seorang pemain Lakers tertentu tidak akan muncul dalam pertandingan – James absen karena cedera pergelangan kaki. Sebelum sidang Jones pada akhir bulan ini, pemerintah menghadapi batas waktu 20 April untuk menyerahkan beberapa dokumen ke Hakim Majistrat AS Joseph Marutollo. Hakim telah memerintahkan jaksa untuk mengajukan lembaran elemen, lembaran hukuman permohonan yang dikenal sebagai surat Pimentel, dan surat yang menunjukkan posisinya mengenai penahanan. Pemerintah mengajukan perjanjian permohonan yang diusulkan berisi tiga halaman, menurut surat yang dikirim ke hakim pada hari Kamis. Sampai hari Jumat, dokumen tersebut masih tertutup rapat. Sidang Jones dijadwalkan berlangsung satu hari setelah sidang permohonan penolakan untuk Rozier di pengadilan yang sama. Miami Heat secara resmi melepaskan Rozier minggu ini. Tonko: Komitmen integritas terdengar hampa Setelah ledakan perjudian olahraga tahun 2018 pasca-PASPA, para pemimpin politik di tingkat negara bagian dan federal telah mempertanyakan apakah ekspansi industri ini telah merusak integritas olahraga. Wakil New York Paul Tonko, co-penulis SAFE Bet Act, telah berusaha menciptakan kerangka kerja federal untuk perjudian olahraga yang legal. Musim gugur lalu, Tonko mengirim surat ke setidaknya tujuh komisaris liga olahraga mendesak mereka mendukung perlindungan integritas yang tertanam dalam rancangan undang-undang. "Pernyataan tentang mengutamakan integritas terdengar hampa ketika liga telah menjual kredibilitas kepada operator perjudian, mengintegrasikan konten perjudian ke dalam siaran, menormalisasi perjudian untuk remaja, memuliakannya dalam iklan, dan kemudian gagal mencegah perilaku kriminal dari menguasai olahraga ini," tulis Tonko dalam surat-surat tersebut. Minggu depan, Tonko dijadwalkan muncul di lokakarya kesehatan publik di Boston bersama Senator Connecticut Richard Blumenthal, co-penulis lain dari undang-undang ini. Awal bulan ini, Blumenthal mengirim surat ke banyak komisaris liga untuk menyatakan kekhawatiran tentang perkuatan lebih lanjut perjudian dan pasar prediksi dalam olahraga profesional. Matt RybaltowskiMatt terutama bertanggung jawab untuk liputan fitur bentuk panjang tentang skandal perjudian olahraga yang kompleks. Dia juga memberikan liputan tentang keuangan, M&A, dan perkembangan teknologi lainnya. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan apa pun terkait isinya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Pembaruan Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan layanan distribusi iGaming yang ditargetkan untuk perusahaan dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih dari 3.000 media premium di Asia dan lebih dari 80.000 influencer spesialis. Platform ini menjadi jembatan utama untuk distribusi konten iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh kawasan ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - As someone who occasionally places prop bets on college sports for fun, a complete ban would be hard to accept. However, we may have arrived at a moment where this idea warrants serious thought. Providence College professor Patrick Kelly, who recently started a course on the dangers of sports betting, is calling for the elimination of all college prop bets. “We have college athletes who are simply trying to play their sport receiving death threats,” Kelly told CasinoBeats. “The NCAA has a gambling issue. Every major league has a gambling issue. Major League Baseball, the NFL, the NBA, they all have gambling problems. They need to act because they haven't been as proactive as necessary.” Although bettors would likely still place college prop wagers with offshore books, Kelly argues that removing their commercials from television would be a significant victory. The spread of sportsbook advertising has certainly contributed to the current culture of normalized gambling. “You won't see it advertised on TV, and the ESPN commentators won't be discussing it as frequently,” Kelly stated. Abuse of College Athletes Continues to Rise The most unforgettable moment of this year's NCAA Tournament was UConn freshman Braylon Mullins‘s 35-foot last-second shot in the Elite Eight that eliminated Duke. Sadly and perhaps predictably, Mullins faced violent threats following his heroic play. FROM OUTER SPACE https://t.co/P8zlAS9KUd pic.twitter.com/RFOb8kFL8v— UConn Men's Basketball (@UConnMBB) March 29, 2026 “If I ever see you Braylon I’m literally going to f—ing hurt you,” an Instagram user wrote to Mullins. “I will seriously f— you up and make your life a living hell.” Consider the venom in that specific message, which might or might not be linked to a prop bet, and then multiply it by all the NCAA games and prop bets available all season. Prohibiting all college prop bets would at least help decrease the number of such messages. “That is absolutely the place to begin,” Kelly said. “They didn't agree to receive threats for missing a free throw at the buzzer, yet that's what's occurring for NCAA athletes. Professional athletes are a different matter; they're pros, and ideally the teams and leagues can take steps to assist them with that.” A new NCAA Student-Athlete Needs, Aspirations and Perspectives (SNAP) survey was published during March Madness. It found that one-third of Men's Division I basketball players said fans had directly blamed them for gambling losses. Furthermore, close to half (46%) reported experiencing some type of online, verbal, or physical harassment. Last week, Ohio legislators proposed a bill to ban all betting on college sports, three years after the state effectively eliminated college prop bets in 2024. Will additional states emulate Ohio's approach? Kelly, for his part, is working to make sure his students understand every type of harm associated with gambling. “Anyone following this topic has a solid grasp of the situation, and what encourages me about my students is that now they do as well,” he remarked. 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) - Pada tahun 2025, untuk pertama kalinya dalam industri perjudian Filipina, perjudian online menghasilkan lebih dari setengah dari total pendapatan. Data yang dirilis pada Kamis oleh Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) menunjukkan total pendapatan kotor permainan tumbuh 6,39% tahun lalu, menjadi PHP396,14 miliar (US$6,647 miliar). Dari jumlah tersebut, e-games, e-bingo dan poker online menyumbang PHP201,12 miliar, atau 50,77% dari total. Perjudian online “telah menyalip kasino berlisensi sebagai kontributor GGR terbesar”, ujar Ketua dan CEO PAGCOR Alejandro Tengco. Tren ini dimulai pada kuartal pertama 2025. Kemudian, dalam apa yang oleh Philippine Inquirer disebut sebagai “pergeseran pendapatan yang mengejutkan”, perjudian online untuk pertama kalinya menyalip perjudian berbasis darat. Platform digital menyumbang 49,36% dari total pendapatan hingga akhir Maret, dibandingkan 47,32% dari kasino ritel. Sisanya berasal dari ruang permainan yang dioperasikan oleh PAGCOR, yang menyumbang 3,31% dari total GGR. “Penurunan dari sektor kasino berbasis darat sebagian besar didorong oleh perubahan bertahap perilaku pemain, dengan lebih banyak pelanggan yang memilih platform permainan digital dan online”, demikian observasi Tengco pada saat itu. Sektor ini terus melanjutkan trajektori kenaikannya meskipun terjadi penurunan singkat pada musim gugur tahun lalu, setelah pemberlakuan larangan penggunaan dompet elektronik untuk keperluan perjudian. “Kinerja GGR tahun 2025 menggarisbawahi pentingnya keseimbangan regulasi seiring perkembangan industri”, ujar Tengco. Marjorie PrestonMarjorie memulai karirnya di industri permainan pada tahun 2007 dan telah fokus pada pasar permainan Asia sejak 2020. Di luar pekerjaan, ia menulis tentang perjalanan dan film serta bermain drum. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan apa pun terkait isinya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Pembaruan Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan layanan distribusi iGaming yang ditargetkan untuk perusahaan dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih dari 3.000 media premium di Asia dan lebih dari 80.000 influencer spesialis. Platform ini menjadi jembatan utama untuk distribusi konten iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh kawasan ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Recent scandals within the UFC have led to a drop in betting activity for the sport, per a report by InGame. This past January, UFC CEO Dana White called off a lightweight fight between Alexander Hernandez and Michael Johnson in Las Vegas following the detection of suspicious betting behavior by integrity monitors. “We received a call from the gaming integrity service, and I told them, ‘I’m not going through this crap again,’ so we scrapped the fight,” White stated at the time. Isaac Dulgarian’s November fight against Yadier del Valle triggered comparable warning signs, yet the match proceeded as planned even though there were exceptionally large bets placed on del Valle, the significant underdog. Dulgarian was defeated via submission in the opening round, and the UFC released him while a federal investigation was ongoing. “They’re gonna end up in f****** federal prison,” White declared. “Federal f****** prison. If you’re that f****** dumb, and someone else wants to try it, be my guest. There’s no amount of money worth ruining your life and landing in jail—especially federal prison.” Thomas Gable, Director of Borgata Race & Sportsbook, thinks these scandals have played a role in affecting UFC betting handle at his Atlantic City location. “We’ve noticed a recent reduction in UFC betting handle and activity,” Gable shared. “It’s probably a mix of several factors, with integrity concerns being one of them.” He added, “Our regular and knowledgeable UFC bettors are still highly engaged, but we’re seeing fewer casual bettors.” Although casual gamblers tend to place smaller bets on UFC, they contribute to a casino’s profits by playing table games, purchasing food and drinks, and staying in hotel accommodations. Additionally, the UFC launched its new seven-year partnership with Paramount+ in January, having been on ESPN platforms since 2019. “The switch to Paramount likely had an impact because when you watched ESPN, you were constantly exposed to a lot of UFC ads and promotions,” Gable noted. Looking Ahead to the UFC Event at the White House As UFC Freedom 250 is scheduled for June 14 at the White House, the sport is expected to experience an increase in positive media attention and betting handle. Dan Miller, a 27-year-old Las Vegas local and die-hard UFC fan, is exactly the type of audience the sport targets. “The White House fight card is gaining traction as a major event,” Miller said. “If it meets expectations, I’m excited to see what the next decade holds. The issue is, no matter how much they hype a fight, it’s the fighters who have to deliver exciting matches and compelling television.” As for Gable, he balances these possible benefits against the consequences of recent scandals and any that might emerge down the line. “If more reports of irregularities—especially those that confirm wrongdoing—keep emerging, it will keep hurting the UFC’s betting handle,” Gable explained. “At the end of the day, anyone who bets on a sport wants to be sure the competition is fair.” 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) - Kasus kerugian pemain di Eropa mencapai titik balik minggu ini setelah Mahkamah Eropa (ECJ) memutuskan bahwa negara-negara anggota Uni Eropa berhak untuk memulai proses hukum terhadap operator karena tidak mematuhi hukum perjudian mereka. ECJ juga memberikan lampu hijau untuk kasus-kasus kerugian pemain lebih lanjut dengan memutuskan mendukung konsumen yang mengajukan klaim pengembalian taruhan yang hilang terhadap operator yang berkedudukan di negara anggota lain dari tempat mereka berada, di mana permainan untung-untungan yang disengketakan dilarang. Para ahli hukum di sektor ini mengatakan putusan minggu ini terkait kasus C-440/23 (FB vs European Lotto and Betting Ltd) tidak mengejutkan, tetapi akan memiliki implikasi bagi lanskap kasus kerugian pemain yang sedang berkembang di seluruh Eropa. "Pertama-tama, saya memang menganggap ini putusan yang penting. Namun demikian, saya sependapat dengan perasaan umum bahwa pada kenyataannya, jika disederhanakan, belum ada hal baru [dari putusan ini]," kata Dr Terence Cassar, partner di firma hukum GTG di Malta, kepada iGB. "Dalam beberapa bulan terakhir kita telah memiliki sejumlah putusan penting dan jadi, jika dilihat bersama-sama, putusan ini sudah diantisipasi." Kasus-kasus ECJ sebelumnya juga memutuskan mendukung aturan perjudian lokal Keputusan ini adalah yang ketiga dari ECJ dalam beberapa bulan terakhir, yang mempertanyakan keabsahan Pasal 56 Malta, sebuah regulasi dalam kerangka pasar yang bertujuan melindungi operator berlisensi Malta dari litigasi di seluruh Eropa. Pada Januari lalu, kasus terkenal lainnya (C-77/24), yang diajukan oleh seorang pemain di Austria, di mana monopoli perjudian berlaku, memutuskan bahwa kasus kerugian pemain di Eropa harus diadili berdasarkan hukum perjudian lokal pada saat kerugian terjadi. Ini merupakan pukulan bagi operator yang terlibat dalam kasus-kasus kerugian ini, karena mereka percaya didukung oleh regulasi Malta selama periode yang disengketakan tersebut. Mereka mengklaim bahwa hal ini seharusnya mengesampingkan posisi regulasi perjudian lokal di lokasi di mana pemain mengakses produk mereka. Kemudian pada Maret, kasus ECJ lainnya terhadap operator Jerman Tipico memberikan opini yang sekali lagi mendukung rezim perizinan lokal di dalam negara-negara anggota Uni Eropa. Dinyatakan bahwa operator harus mematuhi aturan lokal ini, selama aturan tersebut sejalan dengan aturan UE untuk kebebasan pergerakan. Tipico berargumen bahwa kerangka hukum Jerman pada saat sengketa tidak adil dan kurang transparan. Perusahaan itu juga telah berusaha untuk mendapatkan lisensi Jerman selama periode yang diperebutkan tetapi tidak diberikan. Meskipun detail setiap kasus sedikit berbeda, respons menyeluruh dari hakim-hakim Eropa adalah bahwa UE tidak boleh dan tidak dapat membatalkan persyaratan perizinan lokal terkait perjudian. Implikasi untuk Pasal 56A Malta Opini lain dari Advokat Jenderal diperkirakan akan keluar pada 23 April untuk Kasus C-683/24. Menurut Cassar, ini akan memiliki implikasi nyata bagi Pasal 56A karena sedang mempertimbangkan legalitas bagian dari undang-undang yang diperdebatkan oleh UE. Pada Juni 2025, Komisi Eropa menulis surat resmi kepada pemerintah Malta atas kekhawatiran bahwa Pasal 56A tidak sesuai dengan hukum Eropa. Dalam unggahan di halaman LinkedIn-nya hari ini, anggota Parlemen Eropa untuk Malta Peter Agius mengatakan putusan terbaru itu "menghentak kebebasan pergerakan dalam perjudian [seperti] berton-ton bata". "Meskipun putusan ini tidak memutuskan keabsahan [Pasal 56A] Malta, putusan ini menegaskan bahwa layanan lintas batas dalam perjudian tetap terpapar pada rezim nasional yang saling bertentangan – melemahkan kepastian hukum bagi operator," lanjutnya. Cassar percaya diperlukan kerangka kerja perjudian tingkat UE untuk menangani masalah-masalah ini di tingkat Eropa. Diskusi tentang menyelaraskan regulasi UE menjadi semakin keras dalam beberapa tahun terakhir karena pasar berjuang untuk mengurangi pertumbuhan pasar gelap. Pembicaraan tentang pungutan pajak tingkat UE diajukan awal tahun ini dan para pemangku kepentingan memperingatkan bahwa hukum di benua itu terlalu terfragmentasi. Dalam postingannya, Agius juga tampak mendukung kerangka kerja Eropa tunggal, dengan menambahkan: "Saya ulangi seruan saya sebelumnya untuk pasar tunggal UE yang sejati dalam perjudian daring dan tindakan Eropa yang terkoordinasi mengenai pendanaan litigasi pihak ketiga." Bagaimana kasus kerugian pemain bisa sampai ke titik ini? Ketika sejumlah kasus kerugian pemain diajukan ke ECJ pada tahun 2025, pengacara yang bekerja di sektor ini pada lebih dari 20.000 kasus yang diajukan oleh pemain di seluruh Jerman dan Austria berharap hakim tingkat Eropa dapat mengartikan bagaimana hukum perjudian Jerman harus ditafsirkan, di tingkat Eropa. Claus Hambach, managing partner di firma hukum Jerman Hambach and Hambach, mengatakan kepada iGB pada April tahun lalu bahwa telah ada banyak indikasi mengapa kasus-kasus harus dirujuk "karena ketidakkonsistenan regulasi Jerman cukup jelas". Setelah bertahun-tahun berjuang di pengadilan regional dan nasional di pasar tersebut, para pengacara berharap dengan mencapai ECJ, ketidakpastian hukum yang ditimbulkan oleh kasus-kasus ini akan terselesaikan. Namun sebagian besar, para hakim Eropa telah merujuk kembali pada regulasi lokal dan memerintahkan pengadilan regional untuk menegakkan hukum setempat. Nicole MacedoNicole memulai karirnya di ruang redaksi lokal di kampung halamannya, Gibraltar, dan membantu mendirikan penyiar daring pertama di semenanjung tersebut. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan apa pun terkait isinya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Pembaruan Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan layanan distribusi iGaming yang ditargetkan untuk perusahaan dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih dari 3.000 media premium di Asia dan lebih dari 80.000 influencer spesialis. Platform ini menjadi jembatan utama untuk distribusi konten iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh kawasan ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Pasar perjudian teregulasi di Prancis berekspansi sebesar 3% pada tahun 2025, mencapai total pendapatan kotor permainan (GGR) sebesar €14,1 miliar ($16,6 miliar), menurut tinjauan pasar tahunan terbaru dari regulator perjudian Prancis l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ). Pertumbuhan ini, yang dilaporkan pada hari Kamis, terutama didorong oleh taruhan online, lotre negara, dan kebangkitan kembali operasi kasino. Kenaikan GGR sebesar 3%, naik dari €13,7 miliar pada tahun 2024, menempatkan pertumbuhan pasar perjudian Prancis secara garis besar sejalan dengan pasar utama Eropa lainnya. Angka ini tertinggal di belakang ekspansi Inggris sebesar 4,3% tetapi melampaui pertumbuhan Italia sebesar 1,9%. Perjudian online menunjukkan momentum yang kuat, dengan GGR dari perjudian online kompetitif melonjak 8,5% menjadi €2,617 miliar. Hal ini sekarang menyumbang 18,5% dari total pasar, naik dari 16,4% pada tahun 2023. Sektor online terdiri dari tiga segmen utama, taruhan olahraga, taruhan pacuan kuda, dan poker, yang semuanya mencatat kenaikan pendapatan. Ekspansi ini terjadi saat Prancis memperluas cakupan regulasinya untuk mencakup format digital yang sedang berkembang. Rezim Jeux à Objets Numériques Monétisables (JONUM) yang baru saja dioperasikan memperkenalkan pengawasan untuk permainan digital yang dapat dimonetisasi yang menggabungkan mekanisme mirip perjudian, seperti item dalam permainan yang dapat diperdagangkan. Meskipun tidak secara resmi diklasifikasikan sebagai perjudian, produk-produk ini sekarang tunduk pada regulasi yang disesuaikan. Partisipasi pemain juga meningkat. Pemain online unik naik sebesar 7,5% menjadi 4,2 juta, sementara akun pemain aktif tumbuh 7,1% menjadi 6,1 juta. Khususnya, pemain multi-aktivitas – mereka yang terlibat dalam lebih dari satu segmen – melonjak sebesar 25%, menandakan diversifikasi dalam perilaku pengguna. Sektor demi sektor Sektor taruhan olahraga memimpin pertumbuhan online dengan GGR sebesar €1,766 miliar, menandai kenaikan 10,4%. Taruhan (stakes) meningkat 12% menjadi €11,517 miliar. Taruhan olahraga sekarang mewakili sekitar 68% dari GGR online, naik enam poin persentase selama dua tahun. Sepak bola dan tenis adalah kontributor utama, masing-masing menyumbang 49% dan 30% dari kenaikan taruhan. Jumlah akun taruhan olahraga aktif mencapai 5,3 juta (+7,9%), dengan petaruh olahraga unik sebanyak 3,6 juta (+8,6%). GGR pacuan kuda meningkat 2,4% menjadi €326 juta. Akun aktif dan pemain unik masing-masing tumbuh sebesar 8,1% dan 8,4% menjadi 718.000 dan 604.000. Pendapatan poker naik 6,5% menjadi €525 milia, didorong sepenuhnya oleh permainan turnamen. Basis pemain poker tumbuh secara signifikan, dengan akun aktif naik 16,5% menjadi 2,5 juta dan pemain unik meningkat 15,1% menjadi 1,9 juta. FDJ United, operator lotre negara dan monopoli taruhan olahraga ritel, menghasilkan GGR sebesar €6,95 miliar (+2,8%), mewakili hampir setengah (49,2%) dari total pasar. Lotre Prancis merupakan pendorong utama pertumbuhan, sementara operasi online Eropa (terutama di Inggris dan Belanda) turun sebesar 8%. Kasino mencatat kenaikan GGR sebesar 3,4% menjadi €2,816 miliar, dengan jumlah kunjungan naik 2% menjadi 31,6 juta kunjungan. Mesin slot tetap dominan, menyumbang sekitar 82% dari GGR kasino, sementara segmen permainan meja tradisional dan poker/blackjack tetap stabil. Grup-grup mengendalikan sekitar 93% dari pendapatan kasino. Menatap masa depan Dalam skala global, Prancis menempati peringkat ketujuh di seluruh dunia dan ketiga di Eropa berdasarkan GGR, tertinggal di belakang Italia dan Inggris. Terlepas dari pertumbuhan ini, ANJ telah memperingatkan bahwa upaya lebih lanjut diperlukan untuk mengurangi tingkat masalah perjudian pada tahun 2027. Hal ini menurut tinjauan yang diterbitkan oleh ANJ. Tinjauan tersebut menyoroti kekhawatiran bahwa peningkatan partisipasi, terutama di segmen online, dapat meningkatkan paparan terhadap bahaya terkait perjudian. French Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction memperkirakan pada tahun 2024 bahwa sekitar 1,17 juta orang di Prancis menunjukkan perilaku perjudian yang bermasalah, dengan sekitar 360.000 diklasifikasikan sebagai pemain berlebihan. Regulator telah menekankan perlunya operator untuk memperkuat langkah-langkah perlindungan pemain, termasuk peningkatan pemantauan perilaku berisiko dan alat intervensi yang lebih efektif. Regulator mengidentifikasi beberapa faktor kunci yang perlu diperhatikan pada tahun 2026 yang mencakup efek setahun penuh dari kebijakan fiskal baru dan dampak dari acara olahraga besar, terutama Fifa World Cup 2026, pada volume taruhan. “2026 tampaknya akan menjadi tahun yang krusial bagi seluruh pasar perjudian. Baik itu mengonsolidasikan akuisisi, dengan cepat membalikkan penurunan yang terus tumbuh, atau menghadapi persaingan yang meningkat menjelang Fifa World Cup, semua indikator menunjukkan lampu merah bagi regulator,” kata Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, presiden ANJ. “Dalam konteks yang tegang ini, ditambah dengan munculnya bentuk-bentuk taruhan baru, sangat penting untuk melanjutkan pergeseran yang diantisipasi menuju model perjudian yang kurang intensif dan mengusulkan penyesuaian pada kerangka regulasi saat ini untuk mengurangi risiko perjudian yang dirasakan.” Kathryn EvansKathryn mencakup berita terkini berukuran kecil dengan fokus utama pada legislasi EMEA dan AS. Seorang warga Wales Utara yang bangga, penutur bahasa Welsh yang fasih, dan penggemar seumur hidup Wrexham FC – jauh sebelum Hollywood datang memanggil. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan apa pun terkait isinya. 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(AsiaGameHub) - Russian legislators are preparing to grant regulatory bodies and law enforcement authorities enhanced capabilities to expedite orders blocking illicit online casinos. During a session at the State Duma this week, legislators passed the initial reading of legislation aimed at reducing the timeframe needed to shut down gambling sites, according to a report by the Russian media agency URA News. Internet casino platforms operate illegally within Russia. Nevertheless, the Ministry of Finance intends to overturn this prohibition and begin imposing taxes on the operators. Currently, state authorities persist in their efforts to prohibit unauthorized websites. However, they have expressed frustration that bureaucratic hurdles regularly impede their progress. Existing procedures mandate that the Unified Gambling Regulator submit a notice to the Federal Tax Service. Subsequently, the tax authority conducts a series of verifications before consenting to include the online casino’s information on a register of prohibited websites. The proposed legislation seeks to simplify this procedure, cutting the approval time for blocking orders from approximately five days down to a mere 48 hours. “We aim to complete the draft legislation prior to the second reading,” Sergei Altukhov, Deputy Chair of the State Duma’s Economic Policy Committee, stated in an interview with Russia’s Parliamentary Gazette. The Russian State Duma building located in Moscow, Russia. (Image: Yuriy D. K. [CC BY 4.0]) Russian Legislators: The Moment to Accelerate Blocking Orders “We are collaborating with the Ministry of Finance and other departments on this matter,” Altukhov remarked. “We are investigating faster methods to assist in blocking online casinos. Typically, these websites are owned by operators based in nations that are hostile toward Russia.” Legal authorities indicate that the proposals represent a positive step forward, yet they require further refinement. “Considering the speed at which new gambling sites are emerging, drastically cutting the blocking time is crucial,” Russian attorney Stalina Gurevich commented to URA News. “Nevertheless, I am uncertain whether this will substantially decrease the number of users visiting online casinos, particularly the youth,” Gurevich noted. Younger Russians are highly proficient with technology, the lawyer clarified. Gurevich continued, “They frequently know how to reach blacklisted sites on the internet. These proposals must be enhanced.” Concurrently, the ministry’s initiative is encountering strong opposition from the Russian Orthodox Church, mental health specialists, and figures within the opposition. 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) - Japanese police have taken into custody a man recognized as a high-ranking member of a Yakuza gang linked to the Yamaguchi-gumi crime syndicate on allegations of illegal gambling. According to Japan’s Kobe Shimbun newspaper, the individual—who remains unnamed due to legal constraints—is a 62-year-old resident of Takarazuka, a city in Hyogo Prefecture. The Hyogo Prefectural Police Organized Crime Division and Amagasaki South Police Station stated that the defendant “ran an unlawful gambling ring allowing local residents to wager on the results of professional baseball games.” In Japan, most forms of sports betting are prohibited. Exceptions include bets placed at licensed horse and boat racing venues. Hyogo law enforcement officials noted they also apprehended a 31-year-old Amagasaki resident on related charges. This demolition worker has been charged by detectives with habitual gambling. The Yakuza member is accused of offering betting odds for 34 games, including Nippon Professional Baseball Organization and Major League Baseball regular-season matches. Authorities report the demolition worker placed a total of 114 bets, amounting to 1.14 million yen (approximately $7,160). Crackdown on Yakuza Gambling Activities The Yamaguchi-gumi-affiliated gang member is said to have fully confessed during police interrogation. The demolition worker, however, reportedly denied all charges against him. Yamaguchi-gumi is Japan’s largest Yakuza syndicate. Its roots are deeply tied to underground gambling, though in recent years it has expanded into legitimate businesses in construction and finance. Police, however, believe underground gambling rings remain a key income source for both Yamaguchi-gumi and its affiliate gangs. This Hyogo development comes just weeks after the Yonago branch of the Tottori District Public Prosecutor’s Office announced it would not indict a 55-year-old Yamaguchi-gumi-linked gang “senior executive” on gambling-related charges. Authorities had arrested the man on suspicion of organizing bets on last summer’s Koshien High School Baseball Tournament outcomes. Japanese baseball players competing at the Summer Koshien High School Baseball Tournament. (Image: Kentaro Iemoto [CC BY-SA 2.0]) But prosecution officials said the executive, along with six other men aged 24 to 44 arrested in February as part of the same probe, were released due to insufficient evidence. Earlier last month, Aichi Prefecture police launched another Yakuza-related gambling investigation. This probe involved Aichi officers raiding an office building they believe served as an operating hub for a slots center. The offices belong to Inagawa-kai, another major Yakuza syndicate with around 1,600 members operating in the Tokyo-Yokohama area. 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) - The Charlotte Hornets will face off against the Orlando Magic in the first of two scheduled NBA Play-In games this Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, with broadcast coverage available on Amazon Prime Video. The winning team will claim the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference, and will go up against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in the opening round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. DraftKings lists the Hornets as 3.5-point road favorites, with an over/under total set at 218.5. 83% of spread betting handle and 73% of all wager tickets have been placed on Charlotte. After Orlando secured a win over Charlotte earlier this season, the Hornets have picked up three straight wins in their most recent head-to-head matchups, all by 20-plus point margins. The Hornets boast far more offensive firepower, and the Magic are expected to struggle to keep pace with their output. Bonus bet picks: Hornets -3.5, UNDER 218.5 (odds current as of publication time at DraftKings Sportsbook) Top Player Prop Bets for the Hornets vs. Magic Matchup Now, let’s dive into our top player prop picks for the Hornets vs. Magic game, with all lines sourced from DraftKings Pick6. Charlotte’s Brandon Miller OVER 19.5 Points Scored If you caught Charlotte’s 127-126 overtime win over Miami on Tuesday, you saw Brandon Miller act as a consistent stabilizing force for the Hornets. Star guard LaMelo Ball and standout rookie Kon Knueppel combined to go just 2-of-22 from three-point range in that contest. Miller shot 50% from long distance, knocking down five of his 10 attempts, and ended the game with 23 total points. Miller also played a key role in Charlotte’s last two wins over Orlando, putting up 20 and 25 points in those two games respectively. Charlotte’s Moussa Diabate OVER 1.5 Assists Recorded Moussa Diabate has exceeded this mark in four of his last five games. The 6-foot-10 forward holds a season average of 1.9 assists per game. Hitting this over only requires a couple of made three-pointers off kick-out passes from Diabate when he is positioned in the paint. Orlando’s Franz Wagner UNDER 16.5 Points Scored Franz Wagner missed a large stretch of this season due to a high-ankle sprain. Still dealing with lingering effects of that injury, Wagner then sustained a knee injury in yesterday’s loss to the 76ers following a collision with teammate Wendell Carter Jr. Even though he logged 29 minutes of play against Philadelphia, Wagner finished the game with only 12 points. We expect he will not be at 100% health on Friday, so we are picking the UNDER for this point total. Charlotte’s Ryan Kalkbrenner OVER 3.5 Rebounds Recorded Charlotte center Ryan Kalkbrenner has been a very profitable pick for bettors taking the OVER on this prop recently. He has hit this over by recording 4 or more rebounds in six of his last seven contests. The Hornets rank third in the NBA with an average of 55.9 rebounds per game, and Kalkbrenner is a major contributor to that ranking. He is expected to surpass this modest total once again on Friday night. 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) - Veteran perjudian Asia Ng Man Sun telah kembali memegang peran kepemimpinan di Century Entertainment International yang terdaftar di Hong Kong. Dalam pengajuan hari Rabu, perusahaan mengumumkan penunjukannya sebagai direktur eksekutif, ketua dewan, dan ketua komite nominasi, yang berlaku segera. Ng menggantikan Tang Ho Ka, yang sekarang akan menjabat sebagai direktur eksekutif dan direktur utama. Ng menjabat dalam kapasitas yang sama dari September 2014 hingga Mei 2025. Ketika ia mengundurkan diri tahun lalu, ia menyebutkan “komitmen pribadi”, tetapi tidak menjelaskan lebih lanjut. Century menyebut orang berusia 78 tahun ini “veteran sektor perjudian Macau yang sangat dihormati dengan pengalaman lebih dari empat dekade di perjudian VIP, operasi junket, dan manajemen investasi kasino”. Ia memainkan peran kunci dalam “evolusi ekosistem perantara junket Macau selama fase liberalisasi industri”, lanjut Century. Pernah terkait dengan bapak perjudian Macau, Stanley Ho, ia memiliki “hubungan kerja jangka panjang dengan pemangku kepentingan utama dalam memajukan layanan perjudian high-roller dan pengaturan fasilitasi lintas batas”. Century Entertainment “secara prinsip terlibat dalam investasi di bidang perjudian dan hiburan”, menurut situs web perusahaan. Sekarang ia beroperasi ruang VIP di Dara Sakor, Kamboja, dan berencana untuk memperluas ke Filipina dan Vietnam. Pada Juni lalu, Century menangguhkan perdagangan setelah adanya penafian pendapat pada laporan keuangannya. Marjorie PrestonMarjorie memulai karir perjudiannya pada tahun 2007 dan telah fokus pada pasar perjudian Asia sejak 2020. Di luar pekerjaan, ia menulis tentang perjalanan dan film serta bermain drum. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan apa pun terkait isinya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Pembaruan Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan layanan distribusi iGaming yang ditargetkan untuk perusahaan dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih dari 3.000 media premium di Asia dan lebih dari 80.000 influencer spesialis. Platform ini menjadi jembatan utama untuk distribusi konten iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh kawasan ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Operator bingo online Tombola telah mengumumkan peluncuran kembali produk Arcade miliknya dengan serangkaian permainan yang dikembangkan secara eksklusif secara internal dan batas hadiah yang jauh lebih tinggi. Langkah ini merupakan upaya dari perusahaan yang bermarkas di Sunderland tersebut untuk memperluas daya tariknya di luar pemain bingo tradisional dan bersaing dalam sektor permainan daring Inggris yang semakin berfokus pada kasino. Didirikan pada tahun 2006 dan berkantor pusat di Sunderland, Tombola beroperasi terutama di Inggris dan Irlandia di bawah grup Flutter Entertainment. Arcade 2.0 Diresmikan pada hari Selasa, Arcade 2.0 bertujuan untuk memadukan pengalaman komunitas bingo Tombola yang sudah mapan dengan inovasi gameplay gaya kasino. Hal utama dalam peluncuran kembali ini adalah penekanan bahwa setiap permainan Arcade baru "dibangun secara eksklusif secara internal dan hanya tersedia di Tombola". Selain itu, hadiah maksimum per permainan telah dinaikkan dari £2.000 menjadi £10.000, sebuah peningkatan lima kali lipat yang dimaksudkan untuk menarik para pemain yang terbiasa dengan jackpot yang lebih besar yang ditemukan di platform kasino arus utama. Marion Ryan, direktur pelaksana di Tombola, menggambarkan peluncuran kembali ini lebih dari sekadar pembaruan produk biasa. “Ini bukan sekadar penyegaran produk. Ini adalah langkah strategis masuk ke pasar di mana diferensiasi sangat penting. Kami membawa kredibilitas permainan yang bertanggung jawab selama 20 tahun, warisan merek yang tepercaya, dan inovasi sejati,” katanya. Peluncuran kembali ini juga disertai dengan kampanye kreatif “For Fun’s Sake”. Portofolio Arcade yang telah diperbarui ini dibangun kembali berdasarkan wawasan pemain yang mendalam dari basis pengguna setia Tombola. Permainan-permainan tersebut mencakup mekanik dan tema yang disesuaikan untuk beresonansi dengan pemain yang sudah ada sambil menyertakan langkah-langkah keamanan yang “terpasang di setiap putaran”. Perusahaan tersebut juga merujuk pada “Flutter edge” miliknya, yang menandakan keuntungan menjadi bagian dari Flutter Entertainment. Flutter mengakuisisi Tombola pada tahun 2022 senilai £402 juta. “Tombola adalah bisnis yang telah lama kami kagumi karena keahlian produknya, basis pelanggan yang sangat rekreasional, dan fokus pada permainan yang berkelanjutan,” kata CEO Flutter, Peter Jackson, saat akuisisi pertama kali diumumkan. Baru tahun lalu, Flutter mengintegrasikan Tombola ke dalam merek Sisal miliknya, yang kemudian menawarkan produk tersebut di seluruh Italia. Kathryn EvansKathryn meliput berita terkini dalam format ringkas dengan fokus utama pada legislasi EMEA dan AS. Seorang warga Wales Utara yang bangga, penutur bahasa Welsh yang fasih, dan penggemar seumur hidup Wrexham FC – jauh sebelum Hollywood datang memanggil. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan apa pun terkait isinya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Pembaruan Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan layanan distribusi iGaming yang ditargetkan untuk perusahaan dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih dari 3.000 media premium di Asia dan lebih dari 80.000 influencer spesialis. Platform ini menjadi jembatan utama untuk distribusi konten iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh kawasan ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Perang di Timur Tengah memiliki dampak nyata pada sektor perjudian Filipina, kata ketua Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR). “Ini bukan waktu yang baik untuk semua orang,” kata Alejandro Tengco dalam rilis berita Rabu. “Wilayah perjudian di seluruh dunia merasakan dampak krisis minyak. Dan bahkan negara-negara yang lebih maju seperti Singapura, Macau, dan Amerika Serikat tidak terlepas. “Di PAGCOR, kami akan menyesuaikan,” lanjut pernyataan tersebut. “Kami harus selaras dengan zaman dan memastikan bahwa perjudian bertanggung jawab tetap menjadi pusat dari apa yang kami lakukan.” Menyambut krisis ini, bulan lalu Presiden Filipina Ferdinand Marcos Jr menyatakan keadaan darurat energi. Memorandum 24 Maret dari Malacañang mencatat “ketidakpastian di pasar energi global, gangguan parah dalam rantai pasok, dan volatilitas signifikan serta tekanan naik pada harga minyak internasional” sebagai ancaman terhadap keamanan energi negara. Deklarasi ini bisa tetap berlaku selama satu tahun atau lebih. Waktu istirahat singkat untuk operator perjudian online Pada 30 Maret, sebagai tali penyelamat untuk operator perjudian online Filipina, PAGCOR menunda biaya jaminan minimum (MGFs) yang baru ditetapkan dari 1 April ke 1 Juni. Struktur biaya baru mengharuskan semua administrator sistem perjudian Filipina (GSAs) yang berlisensi dan menawarkan e-game untuk membayar MGF sebesar PHP9 juta (US$149.400), berdasarkan pendapatan perjudian kotor yang diasumsikan sebesar PHP30 juta. Tarif bulanan untuk GSAs yang tidak menawarkan e-game adalah PHP4 juta, berdasarkan GGR sebesar PHP15 juta. Mulai Oktober, tarif seharusnya meningkat menjadi PHP10,5 juta dan PHP4 juta, masing-masing. Garis waktu itu juga telah dimodifikasi, dengan tranche kedua dimulai pada Desember. Dalam berita terkait, Tengco mengatakan dia masih menunggu Komisi Pemerintahan Filipina untuk menyetujui penjualan dan privatisasi kasino komersial yang sekarang dioperasikan oleh PAGCOR. Pada 2022, ketika Tengco pertama kali diangkat, dia setuju bahwa PAGCOR harus mengakhiri peran gandanya sebagai regulator dan operator, yang banyak anggota parlemen sebut sebagai konflik kepentingan yang jelas. Di Asian Gaming Summit tahun lalu, dia menegaskan bahwa “dalam bahasa sehari-hari, wasit tidak bisa menjadi pemain di lapangan yang sama.” Namun PAGCOR terus menjalankan lebih dari 40 kasino di bawah merek Casino Filipino. “Banyak yang meminta pemisahan, dan kami menunggu keputusan,” kata Tengco pada Rabu. “Jika kami mendapatkan persetujuan untuk privatisasi, itu akan menjadi perubahan game.” Perang sebagai 'garis patahan ekonomi' bagi Filipina Sementara itu, Alicor Panao dari University of the Philippines menyebut perang di Timur Tengah sebagai “garis patahan ekonomi langsung” bagi warga Filipina. Dalam komentar kepada Philippine Inquirer, Panao menyebut konflik ini “acara ekonomi berisiko tinggi … di mana guncangan kebijakan luar negeri berubah menjadi kerentanan rumah tangga dan ketidakpastian makroekonomi.” Industri yang terkait dengan perjudian seperti pariwisata juga terkena dampak. Menurut Manila Bulletin, Alfred Lay dari Leechiu Property Consultants telah membandingkan krisis saat ini dengan Covid-19 dalam implikasinya terhadap perjalanan. “Hotel Filipina memasuki periode paling menantang sejak pandemi,” kata Lay. “Kepadatan hunian diharapkan turun drastis pada April dan Mei karena krisis minyak mendorong naiknya harga tiket pesawat, menurunkan kepercayaan traveler, dan menekan anggaran rumah tangga.” Dia menambahkan, “Dengan kedatangan internasional terancam dan pengeluaran domestik melemah, industri ini bersiap menghadapi paruh kedua tahun yang sulit. Dan prospek di luar itu sepenuhnya bergantung pada seberapa cepat krisis Hormuz diselesaikan.” Marjorie PrestonMarjorie memulai karir perjudiannya pada 2007 dan telah fokus pada pasar perjudian Asia sejak 2020. Di luar pekerjaan, dia menulis tentang perjalanan dan film serta bermain drum. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan apa pun terkait isinya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Pembaruan Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan layanan distribusi iGaming yang ditargetkan untuk perusahaan dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih dari 3.000 media premium di Asia dan lebih dari 80.000 influencer spesialis. Platform ini menjadi jembatan utama untuk distribusi konten iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh kawasan ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - According to Japanese media outlets, operators of online casinos temporarily took control of the website belonging to Japanese electronics retailer Ibiden earlier this week. Headquartered in Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture, Ibiden deals in both electronics and ceramic products. Japanese broadcaster Tokai TV reported that for several hours on the evening of April 13, the company’s website “showed pages that appeared to belong to an online casino operated outside of Japan.” Ibiden representatives did not offer comment on the specific nature of the online casino-related content that was displayed. However, the company confirmed it had encountered an “outage” in an official statement posted to its website on April 14. It added: “We offer our sincere apologies for the significant concern we have caused to our customers and all involved parties.” The company noted that its website server “received unauthorized access from an external third party.” Ibiden is also reportedly looking into filing an official report with police. Multiple functions on the website remained inaccessible as of April 15. Ibiden’s stock performance on the Tokyo Stock Exchange over the previous five days (Image: Google Finance) Online Casino Incident: Japanese Electronics Retailer Experiences ‘Outage’ “Our investigation and recovery efforts are still ongoing, as we work to determine the source of the unauthorized access,” the firm shared in its statement. “Work is continuing to identify the root cause of the outage, enhance our security measures, and roll out permanent solutions for this issue.” Ibiden stated that no personal user information was compromised during the purported hack, though it admitted its website had briefly “displayed harmful web pages.” “Still, given the potential risks associated with this unauthorized access, we urge our customers to confirm that the security systems on their personal devices are updated to the latest version,” Ibiden noted. “We will share further updates once our maintenance work is finished, and will immediately disclose any information that requires public release in the near future,” the company added. This alleged online casino takeover follows a series of similar incidents where online casino operators seized control of multiple anime-related websites. All these anime website takeovers follow the same common pattern: online casino promoters wait until the domain registrations for older anime title websites expire. They then purchase these lapsed domains and copy content from the original website. Alongside the seemingly harmless anime content, they also insert links directing users to online casinos. Online casino promoters have also carried out these types of attacks outside of Japan. Earlier this year, a fake online casino pretending to be a licensed Russian bookmaker took over the former official website of the city of Yakutsk. Another incident this year saw online casino operators seize control of the old website belonging to Kyrgyzstan’s state-owned trading 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) - Now that all 16 playoff teams have been determined, it’s time to analyze NHL futures odds for the winner of the 2026 Stanley Cup. The Colorado Avalanche are the consensus betting favorite across sportsbooks. The Avs, who face the Kraken tonight in their regular-season finale, claimed the Presidents Cup Trophy as the regular-season champion. Stanley Cup Futures Odds at FanDuel The NHL Playoffs kick off on Saturday, so let’s take a look at Stanley Cup futures odds at FanDuel: Colorado Avalanche +310 Tampa Bay Lightning +360 Carolina Hurricanes +500 Dallas Stars +1100 Vegas Golden Knights +1200 Edmonton Oilers +1500 Ottawa Senators +1600 Minnesota Wild +1700 Buffalo Sabres +1800 Utah Mammoth +3500 Montreal Canadiens +3500 Pittsburgh Penguins +4000 Anaheim Ducks +6000 Los Angeles Kings +6000 Philadelphia Flyers +6000 Boston Bruins +7500 The Florida Panthers, winners of the past two Stanley Cups, failed to qualify for the playoffs this year. Leading Stanley Cup Contenders Can Colorado repeat its regular-season dominance in the postseason? The Lightning are a dangerous force with the best goaltender among all playoff teams. Will Carolina finally break through now that Florida isn’t in their way? Avalanche +310 The Avalanche are heading into the playoffs on a strong note, going 4-1 in their last five games before tonight’s regular-season finale against the Kraken. Nathan MacKinnon leads the NHL with 53 goals this season. Defenseman Cale Makar returned from an upper-body injury on Tuesday and recorded three assists in a 3-1 win over Calgary. Regardless of who wins the Stars vs. Wild matchup, the Avs will face a tough second-round opponent. The only major question for Colorado revolves around the lack of playoff experience for both of their goalies. Scott Wedgewood (30-6-6) leads the NHL with a 2.07 goals-against average but has never started an NHL playoff game. His teammate Mackenzie Blackwood (23-10-2) has just seven playoff starts, all from last year’s opening-round loss to Dallas. Tampa Bay Lightning (+360) The Lightning (50-26-6) notched their fifth 50-win season in franchise history. Nikita Kucherov is one of the top betting favorites to win the Hart Trophy as the regular-season MVP. He has tallied 130 points this season—only Connor McDavid had more, with 134. Former Hurricane Jake Guentzel brings plenty of playoff experience from his time with Carolina and Pittsburgh, where he helped the Penguins win the Cup in 2017. He and Kucherov form a potent 1-2 punch; Guentzel finished second on the team in goals (38), assists (50), and points (88). Lightning standout Andrei Vasilevskiy ranks second among all NHL goalies with a 2.33 goals-against average. The “Big Cat” has a 39-15-4 record this season. The veteran netminder helped Tampa Bay win two consecutive Cups in 2021 and 2022, and he still has the skill to lead the Lightning to another championship. Hurricanes (+500) Head coach Rod Brind’Amour has guided the Hurricanes to the playoffs for the eighth straight season. Carolina (53-22-7) secured the top seed in the Eastern Conference with 113 points and will face Ottawa in the opening round. The Hurricanes won two of three games against the Senators during the regular season. Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, and Andrei Svechnikov are back to help the Hurricanes compete for their second franchise Cup. Carolina has a balanced offense with seven players scoring 20+ goals. The Hurricanes lost Martin Necas to Colorado but filled that gap with Nikolaj Ehlers, who finished the season with 26 goals and 71 points. The biggest question for Carolina is in goal: rookie Brandon Bussi (31-6-2) will make his playoff debut. Backup Frederik Anderson (16-14-5) has postseason experience but struggled this season with a 3.05 goals-against average. 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) - Entain telah menegaskan kembali panduan FY2026-nya untuk mencapai pertumbuhan NGR online sebesar 5%-7%, setelah melaporkan pertumbuhan NGR (pendapatan bersih perjudian) sebesar 3% dalam pembaruan perdagangan Q1. Tiga bulan yang berakhir pada 31 Maret 2026 melihat pertumbuhan NGR grup "sesuai ekspektasi" berkat pertumbuhan volume sebesar 8%. NGR online naik 5%, dengan iGaming berkinerja sangat baik karena naik 9%, mengimbangi penurunan 1% di segmen olahraganya karena margin olahraga yang lebih lemah. Online di Inggris dan Irlandia (+13%) berkinerja sangat baik, sementara Australia juga tumbuh sebesar 13%. Entain mencatat hasil dari pasar-pasar ini "melampaui ekspektasi". Volume di seluruh operasi online juga meningkat 10% dari tahun ke tahun, menandakan pertumbuhan di semua pasar inti Entain. Hasil tersebut membuat Entain menegaskan kembali panduan FY26-nya tentang pertumbuhan NGR online antara 5% dan 7% berdasarkan mata uang konstan. Entain mengatakan bahwa mereka juga "tetap nyaman" dengan ekspektasi pasar bahwa mereka akan mencapai EBITDA grup FY26 sebesar £1,13 miliar (tidak termasuk biaya induk BetMGM), serta arus kas yang disesuaikan tahunan minimal £500 juta pada tahun 2028. CEO Stella David mengatakan awal tahun yang kuat dari Entain mencerminkan keyakinan perusahaan pada strateginya untuk memperkuat bisnis. “Kami memasuki tahun 2026 dengan momentum yang kuat yang terus berlanjut di Q1, dengan pertumbuhan volume yang kuat di seluruh portofolio kami yang terdiversifikasi,” kata David. “Ini semakin menunjukkan eksekusi strategis kami yang berkelanjutan dan penguatan operasi kami, dan juga menyoroti pertumbuhan yang tertanam dalam bisnis kami yang berskala global. “Bisnis kami yang kuat dan tangguh telah memulai tahun dengan baik, dan kami terus membangun momentum ini. Fokus kami yang lebih tajam dan inisiatif optimasi memperkuat keyakinan kami dalam memberikan pertumbuhan yang berkelanjutan dan meningkatkan penghasilan kas. “Entain tetap berada di posisi yang baik untuk menjadi pemenang industri jangka panjang, memanfaatkan banyak peluang di depan, dan saya yakin dengan masa depan kami.” Kinerja regional dirinci NGR UK&I Entain di seluruh segmen online dan ritelnya naik 6%. Pertumbuhan online 13% mencerminkan "perolehan pangsa pasar yang berkelanjutan" dan mengimbangi penurunan 1% dalam kinerja ritel. Operator mengumumkan bahwa mereka akan menutup 39 toko Ladbrokes-nya di Irlandia pada bulan April, mewakili lebih dari sepertiga dari asetnya di negara tersebut. Meskipun penurunan ritel secara keseluruhan, Entain mengatakan bahwa mereka terus mengungguli pasar UK&I, mencatat pertumbuhan baik dalam permainan (+2%) maupun volume (+4%). Di tempat lain, NGR Internasional naik 1%, dengan online (+2%) kembali mengungguli ritel (-4%). Pertumbuhan volume sebesar 9% terhambat oleh hasil olahraga yang menguntungkan pelanggan, terutama di Italia dan Brasil. Segmen ini dapat ditingkatkan lebih lanjut di masa depan, dengan perusahaan mengumumkan dalam hasil FY26 bahwa mereka bertujuan untuk mengamankan tiga dari 15 lisensi iGaming yang tersedia di Selandia Baru ketika pasar dibuka pada tahun 2027. Namun, sementara segmen UK&I dan Internasional Entain keduanya melaporkan pertumbuhan, hal itu tidak terjadi pada operasi CEE-nya, dengan NGR di sana turun 6%. Online CEE sedikit turun 1%, tetapi pergeseran yang menonjol adalah penurunan 30% dari tahun ke tahun di segmen ritelnya. Pendapatan BetMGM naik di Q1 BetMGM, usaha patungan Entain dengan MGM Resorts International, membukukan pertumbuhan pendapatan bersih sebesar 6% di Q1 menjadi $696 juta. iGaming untuk BetMGM tumbuh sebesar 9%, sementara taruhan olahraga online meningkat sebesar 4%. EBITDA yang disesuaikan BetMGM untuk Q1 adalah $25 juta, dan JV telah memperbarui panduan FY2026-nya untuk mencerminkan kinerja tahun berjalan. Sekarang diperkirakan pendapatan untuk FY26 akan turun menjadi antara $2,9 miliar dan $3,1 miliar, dengan EBITDA yang disesuaikan mencapai batas bawah panduan yang ada sebesar $300-$350 juta. Kyle GoldsmithKyle telah bergabung dengan Clarion sejak Desember 2023, bergabung dari dunia jurnalisme olahraga, kemudian menjadi reporter senior yang berfokus pada LatAm dengan iGB. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan apa pun terkait isinya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Pembaruan Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan layanan distribusi iGaming yang ditargetkan untuk perusahaan dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih dari 3.000 media premium di Asia dan lebih dari 80.000 influencer spesialis. Platform ini menjadi jembatan utama untuk distribusi konten iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh kawasan ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Pengadilan di negara bagian Pernambuco, Brasil, telah mengeluarkan putusan sela yang mewajibkan Betnacional untuk menghentikan penggunaan nama "Aviator" menyusul gugatan hukum dari pengembang game Spribe OÜ. Pada hari Rabu, Pengadilan Kehakiman Pernambuco (TJPE) memutuskan mendukung Spribe dalam kasus yang diajukan terhadap NSX Brasil S.A., yang dimiliki Flutter, perusahaan di balik Betnacional. Pengadilan memerintahkan NSX untuk segera menghentikan penggunaan merek dagang Aviator, termasuk segala "tanda yang identik atau mirip yang membingungkan," dan menghentikan reproduksi elemen visual, grafis, atau audiovisual terkait yang terhubung dengan produk Spribe. Putusan sela ini membawa denda harian untuk ketidakpatuhan dan akan tetap berlaku menunggu hasil banding. Dasar Sengketa Klaim Spribe didasarkan pada merek dagang terdaftar secara hukum untuk "Aviator", game crash hit-nya yang tersedia di sejumlah pasar global. Di Brasil, game tersebut terdaftar merek dagangnya di Institut Kekayaan Industri Nasional (INPI). Keputusan pengadilan menegaskan klaim kepemilikan merek dagang pengembang tersebut. Sengketa berpusat pada game bergaya crash serupa yang ditawarkan di platform Betnacional dengan nama "Aviator", yang diatribusikan kepada NSX oleh penyedia bernama "Aviator Studio." Spribe menuduh bahwa ini adalah reproduksi tidak sah dari judul mereka sendiri, yang mereka kembangkan pada akhir 2018. Patut dicatat, Spribe berpendapat bahwa Betnacional telah menjadi penerima lisensi resmi Aviator sejak 2022, dan penawaran yang disengketakan ini menyimpang dari pengaturan lisensi tersebut. Dalam pernyataan mengenai putusan tersebut, Spribe mengatakan: "Keputusan sela di Brasil ini menandai tonggak penting dalam strategi worldwide SPRIBE untuk melindungi asetnya. Perusahaan secara aktif memantau pasar di semua benua dan akan terus menegakkan perlindungan merek dagang dan hak ciptanya di setiap yurisdiksi. "SPRIBE tetap berkomitmen untuk mengambil semua tindakan hukum yang diperlukan terhadap pelanggar untuk melindungi integritas pengalaman 'AVIATOR' asli dan memastikan lingkungan yang adil dan transparan untuk basis pemain globalnya." Kasus Hukum Aviator yang Berlangsung di Tempat Lain Kasus ini merupakan bagian dari upaya global yang lebih luas oleh Spribe untuk melindungi kekayaan intelektual Aviator-nya. Pengembang baru-baru ini mengamankan putusan sela serupa di pengadilan Inggris terhadap pihak ketiga yang dituduh melanggar merek Aviator. Kasus yang masih berlangsung ini mencegah studio pesaing Aviator LLC meluncurkan game crash yang bersaing di pasar Inggris. Pendiri Spribe David Natroshvili mengklaim bahwa putusan sela tersebut menunjukkan pengadilan Inggris mendukung posisi pemasok. "Spribe menciptakan game crash Aviator pada tahun 2018 dan merupakan pemilik tunggal game tersebut secara global," kata Natroshvili ketika putusan sela diberikan pada Agustus tahun lalu. "Kami akan terus mengambil semua langkah yang diperlukan secara global untuk melindungi Spribe, mitra kami, dan pemain dari pihak ketiga mana pun yang berusaha melemahkan atau melanggar hak kami." Sengketa antara Spribe dan Aviator dimulai di negara asal yang terakhir, Georgia, pada tahun 2024. Sengketa dimulai dengan Aviator LLC menuduh Spribe melanggar hak cipta dan merek dagang citra Aviator-nya. Kasus tersebut memunculkan lebih banyak pertanyaan daripada jawaban, tetapi baik Flutter maupun Spribe menemukan diri mereka terikat untuk membayar €330 juta karena menggunakan gambar dan nama Aviator. Namun pada Januari 2025, Aviator LLC menarik klaimnya terhadap Flutter. Pengacara Aviator pada saat itu mengatakan kepada IGB bahwa Flutter dan anak perusahaannya telah mengakui hak Aviator LLC atas TM Aviator dan gambar pesawat, dan kedua belah pihak telah menghentikan semua litigasi satu sama lain. Kathryn EvansKathryn meliput berita singkat terkini dengan fokus utama pada legislasi EMEA dan AS. Seorang orang North Walian yang bangga, penutur bahasa Wales yang fasih, dan penggemar seumur hidup Wrexham FC – jauh sebelum Hollywood datang. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan apa pun terkait isinya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Pembaruan Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan layanan distribusi iGaming yang ditargetkan untuk perusahaan dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih dari 3.000 media premium di Asia dan lebih dari 80.000 influencer spesialis. Platform ini menjadi jembatan utama untuk distribusi konten iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh kawasan ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - The Orlando Magic will face off against the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Play-In Game this evening. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video. The victor of tonight’s matchup will secure the Eastern Conference’s No. 7 seed. The losing team will take on the Charlotte Hornets for the No. 8 seed on Friday. DraftKings Sportsbook has listed the 76ers as 1.5-point favorites, with a combined total score set at 224.5. Fifty-eight percent of the spread wagers and ticketed bets are backing Philadelphia. Now, let’s dive into our top player prop bets for the Magic vs. 76ers, using odds from DraftKings Pick6. Top Player Props for Magic vs. 76ers Orlando’s Paolo Banchero OVER 13.5 Assists & Rebounds Paolo Banchero is a dominant rebounder for the Magic, averaging 8.4 rebounds per game. That places him 17th across the NBA. The former Duke standout is also a reliable playmaker for a frontcourt player, averaging 5.2 assists per game. Here’s how Banchero performed in his past three matchups: 10 rebounds and 11 assists (for 21 total points) against the Celtics 9 rebounds and 7 assists (16 total points) against the Bulls 8 rebounds and 6 assists (14 total points) against the Timberwolves In their most recent matchup against the 76ers, Banchero grabbed 11 rebounds and dished out seven assists, handily beating this prop total. Philadelphia’s Paul George OVER 2.5 3-Pointers Made Joel Embiid is unavailable for the 76ers following last week’s appendectomy. Tyrese Maxey (28.3 ppg) and Embiid (26.9 ppg) lead Philadelphia in scoring, but Paul George (17.3 ppg) will need to elevate his play in the star big man’s absence. George scores most of his points from beyond the arc. His team-leading 39.2% shooting from three-point range bears that out. George averages 2.7 three-pointers per game, but that average jumped to 3.4 across the 10 games he has played since returning from a suspension related to taking improper medication. George has hit more than this number of three-pointers in seven straight games following his return, and he has cleared this prop mark in eight of his past 10 outings. Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey UNDER 30.5 Points Going up against one of the NBA’s most explosive scorers can feel intimidating, but Maxey’s recent performance trends make this bet a logical choice. Tyrese Maxey has finished below this point total in eight of his past 10 matchups. With Embiid sidelined, the burden of scoring will fall squarely on Maxey’s shoulders, and Orlando’s defensive game plan will focus on limiting him as the team’s primary scoring threat. Maxey, who averages 28.3 ppg, posted 29 points in their most recent game against the Magic. We advise backing the UNDER here, but our official wager has already been placed at DraftKings Pick6: Paolo Banchero OVER 13.5 combined assists and rebounds Paul George OVER 2.5 three-pointers made Wager: $50 to win $156 (with a 30% NBA Winnings Boost) Wishing you the best of luck with all of your wagers this evening! 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) - Social media companies should be responsible for covering the costs of treating Indonesian citizens for gambling addiction, according to lawmakers. These calls originate from the policy-making People’s Representative Council, as reported by the Indonesian media outlet Inibalikpapan, following a series of disturbing, high-profile crimes linked to gambling. Lawmakers stated that online gambling addiction is leading to terrible tragedies and urged social media platforms to demonstrate accountability by contributing to the funding of rehabilitation centers. Council member Abdullah, also known as Gus Abduh, who serves on the commission and represents Central Java’s sixth electoral district, asserted that social media platforms are "profiting from [gambling-related] web traffic." Abduh stated, "[Social media operators] must not be allowed to benefit from traffic, either directly or indirectly. They must contribute to the funding of rehabilitation centers for [...] addicts." Social Media Firms: Gambling Addiction Accountability Needed In recent weeks, Indonesian newspapers have been extensively covering online gambling-related crime. Authorities in Makassar reported that a man attacked his wife and cousin with a machete when they attempted to prevent him from gambling online. In Lahat, police have charged a suspect with the murder of their mother after she discovered them stealing gold to fund their online gambling activities. Meanwhile, the head of a local government body in Medan Maimun is accused of embezzling up to IDR 1.2 billion ($70,000) in public funds to support their gambling habits. Abduh characterized the issue as having escalated beyond a mere "legal" concern to become a "national social and economic crisis." The lawmaker recommended that the government draw inspiration from countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom. He noted that both the US and UK have "integrated a rehabilitative approach." The lawmaker explained that instead of "simply blocking online casino sites," Jakarta would benefit from adopting a similar strategy. "We need regulations that require social media operations to help create a national rehabilitation system for online gambling addicts," he proposed. Despite a police investigation that has resulted in the jailing of many young female Instagram influencers, social media personalities continue to promote online casinos on their platforms. Lawmakers in the Indonesian House of Representatives (Image: Andylala Waluyo/VOA) Limited Resources Available Abduh pointed out that the "massive amount of funds circulating" within the online casino sector is disproportionate to the number of available rehabilitation facilities. He stated that the state currently offers only "limited rehabilitation services" for individuals struggling with online gambling addiction. "The state must intervene," the lawmaker concluded. "Online gambling addiction is a behavioral disorder that robs people of self-control. If they are not rehabilitated, we will see more criminals emerge." According to data from the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center, Indonesians deposit as much as $58.39 million annually on online gambling sites. This occurs despite a comprehensive crackdown that has led to the blocking of tens of thousands of citizens' bank accounts. The center, which is Indonesia’s leading anti-money laundering agency, reports that all of these accounts belong to individuals who have placed bets on online casino sites. Civil law courts across the country also indicate that online gambling addiction is becoming a primary reason for divorce. Many of the nation's leading psychiatric hospitals have reported a significant increase in both inpatient and outpatient cases of gambling addiction. 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) - Nine South Korean government employees face accusations of promoting a high-profile scam centered on an illegal sports betting platform that promised gamblers “guaranteed profits.” Law enforcement officials have launched an investigation following a Chuncheon City Hall audit that uncovered evidence the government employees helped defraud hundreds of South Koreans out of a combined total of more than $18.2 million, per South Korean media outlet G1 News. The group is alleged to have promoted a platform called GM Ball, which claimed to provide bettors with reverse betting options. In sports betting, a reverse bet — sometimes referred to as an action reverse — is a wager that connects two or more separate bets. Placing these bets lets bettors essentially wager on both sides of a team sports contest, so long as they put up twice the standard stake. A betting page from the now-shuttered GM Ball website. (Image: G1 News/Screenshot) South Korean Government Employees Recruited Scam Site Victims Law enforcement has been investigating the platform’s suspected operator for multiple weeks and has since taken the site offline. Investigators noted that the operators “inflated their membership counts” by “promising high returns.” They told gamblers they could earn additional income by referring new users to the platform. According to law enforcement, the site was actually a Ponzi-style scam. A police spokesperson confirmed that more than 800 victims have been identified across the country. Four of the site’s alleged ringleaders fled to Thailand, but police later repatriated all of the suspects back to South Korea. Chuncheon City Hall (Image: G1 News/Screenshot) Chuncheon is the most populous city in South Korea’s Gangwon Province. Auditors reported that several victims have been identified in Gangwon, adding that their probe “confirmed that Chuncheon City officials also used the platform to place wagers.” Auditors stated that all nine city employees used the platform, with an unspecified number of the accused also “serving as local recruiters.” These employees “signed up citizens and fellow government workers,” with some being given high-end smartwatches as an incentive. At least one of the civil servants placed bets totaling nearly $6,800 on GM Ball. One of the accused individuals told investigators, “The operators threatened to freeze our funds, so we began recruiting people we knew.” Law Enforcement Investigation Remains Ongoing Chuncheon City Hall has imposed disciplinary measures against its government employees. Three have received salary reductions, five have been officially reprimanded, and a single employee has been given a formal written warning. This situation may not be fully resolved, however, as law enforcement is pursuing a separate ongoing investigation. The vast majority of online sports betting activities are illegal in South Korea, with the only exceptions being state-run horse racing platforms and Sports Toto. The latter service provides sports pool-style betting, with a daily limit of 100,000 won (roughly $70). Over the past several months, South Korean media outlets have shared reports that dozens of teenagers are using stolen identification cards to place bets on Sports Toto. Many of these teens report that they have developed a “dependency” on sports betting. 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 Tuesday, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt highlighted the difficulties posed by prediction markets during the firm's Q1 2026 earnings call. The company reported net revenue of $696 million for the first quarter, a 6.6% year-over-year increase, alongside an adjusted EBITDA of $25 million, which rose 11% YoY. These results came during a period of intense spending by prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket. Greenblatt stated that the quarterly performance "fell slightly short of expectations because of a mix of player-favorable sports outcomes and market conditions, which include heightened competitive pressures." He specifically pointed out that BetMGM's customer acquisition costs saw a substantial rise due to the activities of prediction markets, which are increasingly putting pressure on conventional online sports betting (OSB) providers. "This surge is primarily fueled by new companies in the sports betting space purchasing media within the category," Greenblatt explained. "They identify as prediction markets and are acquiring sports betting keywords, in addition to spending heavily on any available sports media outlet." He continued, "Their marketing directly targets sports bettors, which drives up the expense of attracting new OSB customers and lengthens the time to recoup those costs. Several of these firms even incorporate a sportsbook feature in their product to mimic the sports betting experience as closely as possible." BetMGM Sees Higher Player Values in Q1 In the first quarter, BetMGM's average monthly active users (AMAs) decreased by 9% compared to the previous year, settling at 597,000. However, the handle per active user grew by 23%. "We are observing higher player values and a greater handle per active user than we had anticipated for the year," commented BetMGM CFO Gary Deutsch. "The number of players has been lower, yet the overall net effect is positive, as we balance these various metrics. "Factors like the overall handle influence how the handle accumulates. Therefore, we adjust and evaluate all these indicators collectively. The key takeaway is that we are consistently seeing player values exceed our projections." Greenblatt added, "BetMGM's sports segment attracts a larger proportion of bettors who place higher stakes and are of greater value. Although this leads to slightly more volatility in our hold percentage, the loyalty of these customers is a strength for us, as they are generally more steadfast than a predominantly recreational user base." Customer Battle With Prediction Markets Expected to Continue During the call, Greenblatt was questioned on whether prediction markets are making successful inroads with BetMGM's high-value bettors. "We are finding the more premium segments of our customer base to be remarkably stable," he responded. "In the overall pyramid of players, the performance improves as you move towards the top, and our players have performed well year on year. "Consequently, I believe our strategic approach is demonstrating its effectiveness and suitability during these more unpredictable market conditions." Greenblatt also reaffirmed the company's position of holding its ground against prediction markets. "We align with 40 state attorneys general, our OSB regulators, regulated states, and tribal partners," he stated. "We anticipate a swift resolution from the likely Supreme Court hearing on the case that supports states' rights, tribal rights, and opposes prediction markets. "For the remainder of the year, we are adjusting our OSB marketing strategy based on the expectation that the current media environment will continue." 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.