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(AsiaGameHub) - Jack and the Wild Beanstalk adalah petualangan berformat 5×5 dengan 19 jalur pembayaran, di mana Kacang Ajaib tumbuh menjadi pengganda kemenangan hingga 20x. Tangkai kacang memanjat gulungan, mengembang ke atas pada setiap langkah. Dapatkan 10 Putaran Gratis Enhanced untuk mengunci gulungan dan menjamin pertumbuhan wild di setiap putaran. Mainkan demo Jack and the Wild Beanstalk di sini! Jenis permainan:Permainan SlotTanggal rilis (diharapkan):16 April 2026 Fitur khusus permainan:Expanding Wilds dengan pengganda kemenangan yang meningkat seiring pertumbuhan tangkai kacang. Permainan ini juga menyertakan Putaran Gratis Regular dan Enhanced.Jumlah jalur pembayaran:19 jalur pembayaran tetapJumlah gulungan:5 gulungan% RTP (tercatat/teoritis):94,07% dan 96,02%Varians/volatilitas:Sedang-TinggiJumlah simbol untuk memicu fitur/bonus:3 simbol Scatter memicu Putaran Gratis Regular; 4 simbol Scatter memicu Putaran Gratis Enhanced.Apakah fitur bisa dipicu ulang:TidakJumlah putaran gratis yang diberikan:10 Putaran Gratis diberikan untuk kedua fitur, baik Regular (3 Scatter) maupun Enhanced (4 Scatter).Apakah ada wild bertumpuk atau mengembang di permainan dasar?Expanding Wilds tersedia di Permainan Dasar.Apakah ada wild bertumpuk atau mengembang di mode fitur?Expanding Wilds tersedia di kedua mode Putaran Gratis Regular dan Enhanced.Jumlah tingkatan jackpot:4Fungsi putar otomatis?Ya 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) - Kementerian Keuangan Lituania telah mengusulkan pengenalan 'kartu pemain' wajib untuk memantau aktivitas perjudian individu di seluruh tempat daring dan fisik. Inisiatif ini, yang akan mulai berlaku pada 1 Januari 2029, akan mewajibkan setiap penjudi untuk memiliki kartu fisik yang akan memfasilitasi kontrol yang lebih ketat terhadap perilaku perjudian dan memungkinkan otoritas pemerintah untuk memantau deposit dan kemenangan di berbagai operator. Draf amandemen undang-undang perjudiannya menguraikan beberapa perubahan penting termasuk proposal kartu tersebut. Menurut laporan lokal, kartu-kartu tersebut akan menghubungkan transaksi perjudian dengan identitas individu. Legislasi tersebut membayangkan penghapusan bertahap pembayaran tunai di tempat perjudian. Ini akan digantikan dengan transaksi non-tunai yang terhubung dengan kartu pemain. The Gaming Control Authority akan diberikan wewenang yang lebih jelas dan ditingkatkan untuk mengawasi kepatuhan di seluruh operasi perjudian darat dan jarak jauh. Masa transisi tiga tahun akan diberlakukan untuk memberikan waktu yang cukup bagi operator untuk meningkatkan atau mengganti peralatan agar mematuhi persyaratan baru. Namun, perubahan tertentu dalam pengawasan operasional dan pasar dijadwalkan mulai berlaku lebih awal, yaitu mulai 1 Mei 2027. Menteri Vaitiekūnas menekankan pendekatan bertahap tiga tahun: “Masa transisi tiga tahun ditetapkan untuk memberikan waktu kepada operator perjudian untuk meningkatkan peralatan yang ada atau menggantinya dengan sistem yang mematuhi persyaratan pembayaran non-tunai mulai tahun 2029.” 'Memperkuat pencegahan masalah perjudian' Menurut Menteri Keuangan Kristupas Vaitiekūnas, kartu pemain merupakan instrumen inti untuk kebijakan perjudian yang bertanggung jawab. “Ini memperkuat pencegahan masalah perjudian dan memastikan bahwa tujuan utama, yaitu mengurangi akses ke perjudian dan potensi bahayanya terhadap kesehatan, benar-benar tercapai,” kata menteri. Legislasi tersebut akan mewajibkan operator untuk mengintegrasikan verifikasi identitas, pemantauan transaksi, dan pemeriksaan daftar pengecualian dengan sistem kartu pemain. Proposal kartu pemain merupakan bagian dari strategi pemerintah yang lebih luas untuk mengekang bahaya terkait perjudian. Mulai 1 Juli 2025, pembatasan yang lebih ketat pada iklan perjudian diperkenalkan, termasuk menaikkan usia legal minimum untuk berjudi dari 18 menjadi 21 tahun, berlaku mulai 1 November 2025. Operator perjudian juga perlu menerapkan sistem yang mampu mendeteksi pola permainan berisiko dan melakukan intervensi untuk mencegah masalah perjudian. Langkah global menuju keberlanjutan Reformasi yang diusulkan Lituania sejalan dengan tren Eropa yang berkembang menuju penerapan perlindungan pemain yang lebih ketat dan penegakan peraturan. Minggu lalu, pemerintah Australia mengumumkan paket reformasi perjudian termasuk iklan perjudian yang dilarang di televisi dan radio selama siaran langsung olahraga dan selama jam-jam di mana anak-anak mungkin menonton. Senada dengan itu, Ukraina baru-baru ini menerapkan sistem otomatis untuk memblokir personel militer agar tidak mengakses layanan perjudian daring. Kathryn EvansKathryn meliput berita singkat terkini dengan fokus utama pada legislasi EMEA dan US. Seorang warga Wales Utara yang bangga, penutur bahasa Welsh 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) - Dalam hari-hari terakhir, Kalshi mengalami hasil yang berlawanan pada dua putusan pengadilan dalam kasusnya melawan Nevada dan New Jersey, yang termasuk di antara kasus pasar prediksi paling signifikan mengingat keterkaitannya dengan dua pasar perjudian terbesar di Amerika. Pada hari Jumat, Hakim Jason Woodbury dari Pengadilan Yudisial Pertama Nevada memberikan surat perintah penghentian awal kepada Nevada melawan Kalshi, dan sementara bahasa putusan tersebut sedang disempurnakan, Woodbury memutuskan untuk memperpanjang surat perintah penahanan sementara yang mencegah Kalshi mendaftarkan kontrak acara olahraga, pemilihan, dan hiburan untuk pengguna Nevada selama 14 hari tambahan. Kalshi dipaksa untuk mulai membatasi kontrak tersebut pada 20 Maret setelah surat perintah penahanan pertama diterbitkan, dan ini merupakan tindakan tingkat negara bagian pertama yang Kalshi taati. Perpanjangan terbaru ini akan berlangsung hingga 17 April, dengan kedua pihak dijadwalkan mengikuti sidang di Pengadilan Banding Sirkuit Ke-9 pada 16 April di San Francisco. Selain Kalshi, Nevada juga memiliki kasus yang sedang berlangsung melawan Robinhood dan Crypto.com yang dijadwalkan sidang pada hari tersebut. Menurut Reuters, Woodbury tampak tidak terpengaruh oleh argumen pra-empti federal Kalshi, dan menyebut perjudian olahraga dan perdagangan kontrak olahraga "tidak dapat dibedakan" satu sama lain. Dia akhirnya memutuskan bahwa perdagangan pasar prediksi "adalah kegiatan perjudian yang dilarang" menurut undang-undang negara bagian. Dalam sebuah pernyataan, Ketua Dewan Pengontrol Perjudian Nevada Mike Dreitzer mengatakan dia "sangat puas" dengan putusan tersebut dan berjanji untuk "terus menegakkan undang-undang Nevada secara tegas untuk melindungi perjudian di negara kita". Kalshi memberikan komentar terhadap putusan tersebut. Kemenangan Kalshi di New Jersey Tidak lama setelah kekalahan di Nevada, namun, Kalshi meraih kemenangan signifikan pada hari Senin melawan New Jersey di Pengadilan Banding Sirkuit Ke-3 yang berbasis di Philadelphia. Panel tiga hakim memberikan suara 2-1 untuk menegakkan putusan pengadilan rendah yang mendukung Kalshi, mengkonfirmasi argumen platform bahwa ia tidak dapat dijadikan di bawah peraturan perjudian negara bagian, hanya undang-undang derivatif federal. Ini merupakan putusan banding federal pertama yang berpotensi menjadi banyak putusan mengenai pasar prediksi. Dalam pendapat mayoritas yang ditulis oleh Hakim David Porter, pengadilan memutuskan bahwa Kalshi "telah memenuhi beban untuk mendapatkan surat perintah penghentian sementara awal" dan "telah menunjukkan peluang yang wajar untuk keberhasilan dalam argumennya bahwa Undang-Undang Pertukaran Komoditas ("Undang-Undang tersebut") mendahului undang-undang negara bagian yang berlaku sebaliknya". Dalam putusan yang mendukung Kalshi, panel memutuskan bahwa pra-empti lapangan dan konflik berlaku. "New Jersey membingkai masalah secara luas (mengatur semua perjudian olahraga) alih-alih secara sempit (mengatur perdagangan di pasar kontrak yang ditunjuk federal)," tulis Porter. "Teks Undang-Undang tersebut menunjukkan bahwa pembingkaian sempit adalah pembacaan yang lebih baik. Undang-Undang tersebut mendahului undang-undang negara bagian yang secara langsung mengganggu swap yang diperdagangkan di DCM. Kontrak acara terkait olahraga Kalshi adalah swap yang diperdagangkan di DCM yang dilisensikan CFTC, sehingga CFTC memiliki yurisdiksi eksklusif." CEO Kalshi Tarek Mansour memberikan respons terhadap putusan tersebut, menyebutnya "kemenangan besar untuk industri dan jutaan pengguna" di media sosial. Sebaliknya, untuk pendapat yang menyelisihi, Hakim Jane Roth dengan tegas menolak argumen Kalshi, yang menurutnya tidak jujur. "Saya melihat tindakan Kalshi sebagai trik pertunjukan yang bertujuan untuk menyembunyikan kenyataan bahwa produk Kalshi adalah perjudian olahraga," tulis Roth. "Karena Kalshi memfasilitasi perjudian, ia dapat dijadikan di bawah peraturan negara bagian." Perang Hukum yang Semakin Meluas untuk Kalshi dan Negara Bagian Kedua putusan tersebut adalah titik api terbaru dalam apa yang telah menjadi pertempuran hukum yang semakin meluas antara pasar prediksi, negara bagian, dan pemerintah federal. Gerakan ini dimulai secara serius pada akhir 2024, ketika Kalshi menang melawan Commodity Futures Trading Commission dalam perjuangannya untuk menawarkan kontrak politik menjelang pemilihan presiden tahun tersebut. Sejak saat itu, Kalshi dan platform lain telah berkembang untuk menawarkan kontrak mengenai olahraga, budaya pop, dan lainnya. Hal ini telah memunculkan gelombang litigasi baru yang terus bertambah. Saat ini, hampir semua saluran hukum yang berkaitan dengan pasar prediksi sedang dieksplorasi, termasuk: Kasus pengadilan federal Kasus pengadilan negara bagian Kasus yang melibatkan entitas suku Kasus perdata Kasus pidana (Arizona) Gugatan kelas aksi Pemerintah federal menuntut negara bagian Titik terakhir ini patut dicatat, karena CFTC semakin mendukung pasar prediksi di bawah kepemimpinan Ketua Michael Selig. Sebagai respons terhadap meningkatnya jumlah tantangan hukum mengenai hak komisi untuk mengatur platform pertukaran, CFTC melakukan serangan dengan mengajukan gugatan melawan Illinois, Connecticut, dan Arizona minggu ini. Rob Schwartz, mantan penasihat hukum umum CFTC, mengatakan gugatan tersebut "sangat belum pernah terjadi sebelumnya" di media sosial. "CFTC akan terus melindungi otoritas regulasi eksklusifnya atas pasar ini dan membela peserta pasar terhadap regulator negara bagian yang terlalu giat," kata Selig dalam sebuah pernyataan. Di bawah arahan Selig, CFTC mengumumkan pada awal bulan ini bahwa ia telah mengeluarkan pemberitahuan maju tentang usulan pembuatan peraturan untuk pasar prediksi. Periode komentar publik akan berlangsung hingga 30 April, dan proses ini akan dilanjutkan setelahnya. "Secara khusus, Komisi mencari informasi dan komentar publik mengenai prinsip inti undang-undang dan peraturan Komisi yang berlaku untuk pasar prediksi, jenis kontrak acara yang mungkin dilarang karena bertentangan dengan kepentingan umum, pertimbangan biaya-manfaat terkait pasar prediksi, dan topik lainnya," tulis pemberitahuan tersebut. Jess MarquezJess telah meliput industri perjudian global sejak 2022. Sebagai penduduk asli Reno, Nevada, dia ingin mencatat bahwa itu adalah Ne-va-da, bukan Ne-VAH-da. 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) - Authorities in South Korea have launched a new initiative to combat underage gambling, introducing a fresh amnesty period for addicted youth and implementing stricter penalties for illegal operators who target minors. Last December, the South Gyeongsang Provincial Police initiated a similar amnesty, encouraging young residents to surrender voluntarily in exchange for cautions or reduced punishments. Following the conclusion of that program on February 28, officials declared it a success, noting that six teenagers had come forward to confess. According to reports from the local news agency Newsis, the same police department has decided to renew the initiative. Residents under the age of 19 within the province are encouraged to report themselves to the authorities before the June 30 deadline. In addition to the possibility of lenient sentencing, police confirmed that youth struggling with online betting will be provided with "guidance and recovery-focused treatment." This phase of the program also invites parents and guardians to contact the police if they suspect their children have developed gambling habits. South Korean Amnesty: Support for Gambling Addiction is Available Officials stated that specialists from the Gyeongbuk Gambling Problem Prevention and Treatment Center will conduct dedicated sessions for those who come forward. Police noted that participants might be "dismissed with a warning" or referred to summary courts if their infractions are considered minor. In the South Korean legal system, summary courts oversee minor offenses and typically issue small fines. Notably, these cases do not result in a permanent criminal record for the individual. Authorities added that even individuals with prior offenses could be granted clemency if they take advantage of the amnesty period. Those who surrender during this window may also receive a formal letter from the School Police Officer’s department. This specific department has the authority to petition the judiciary for leniency in instances where they believe a gambling offender has shown genuine reform. “This amnesty offers young people addicted to online gambling a chance to understand the risks involved,” a spokesperson commented. “It is an opportunity for them to return to a normal, healthy life. The support programs offered by the police and specialized agencies will be highly beneficial.” “We urge young people to make the brave choice to come forward,” the spokesperson added. “We are here to help them move past their struggles with online gambling.” Judiciary Introduces Stricter Sentencing Guidelines At the same time, the judicial branch is moving to strengthen the standards used to penalize gambling operators who exploit minors. As reported by Money Today, courts are being advised to issue longer prison sentences for these crimes. The South Korean Supreme Court. (Image: Seoul Institute [CC BY 4.0]) The Sentencing Commission of the Supreme Court has approved updated guidelines that are set to take effect on July 1. While these guidelines are not legally binding in the same way as statutes, they carry significant weight and are highly influential for lower court rulings. The commission explained that the increased sentencing standards are intended to "address the damaging impact of illegal gambling that targets the youth." Under these new rules, operators of unlicensed casinos can expect prison terms ranging from 10 months to two years in standard cases. For more aggravated offenses, the commission has recommended jail sentences between 18 months and four years. Updated Rules for Financial Crimes and Money Laundering The commission also revealed new protocols for other gambling-related violations, financial crimes, and money laundering. Furthermore, the body advised the judiciary to ignore "surprise deposits" when evaluating cases of investment fraud or gambling scams. This refers to instances where suspects send unsolicited "refunds" to victims during a trial in an attempt to gain the court's sympathy and a lighter sentence. In separate news, the South Korean casino firm Lotte Tour Development announced that its sales for March exceeded 50 billion won ($33 million) for the first time in the company's history. 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) - If the latest poll from Ipsos is any indication, the initial enthusiasm for legalized gambling in the United States might be waning. The survey indicates that a significant majority of Americans (56%) now believe sports betting compromises the integrity of sports, a figure that has risen by seven points since November 2025 and 19 points since 2023. The poll, which surveyed 1,020 U.S. adults between March 20 and 22, revealed that opposition to online or app-based sports betting within one's state now surpasses support, with 44% opposing compared to 25% supporting. This marks a first since Ipsos started monitoring the issue. Even among individuals who identify as sports fans, opposition to permitting online or app-based sports betting in their state is higher than support, at 47% versus 31%. Approximately half of Americans now perceive sports betting as having a detrimental effect on bettors (52%), society (50%), college athletes (47%), and professional athletes (46%). With the experience of watching sports increasingly resembling being in a sportsbook, the poll indicates widespread frustration among Americans, with 46% favoring a federal prohibition on sports betting advertisements during games. These findings suggest the industry is grappling with a significant reputational challenge as public confidence steadily declines. Growing Skepticism Among Americans Regarding Sports Betting The primary findings from Ipsos imply that the discussion surrounding sports betting has evolved beyond mere consumer choice or entertainment considerations. Americans are almost equally split between those who believe individuals should have the freedom to gamble on sports and spend their money as they wish (50%) and those who contend that sports betting is harmful due to its promotion of addictive behaviors (47%). These results mark a distinct change from previous years, when roughly three out of five Americans supported the idea of individuals being free to gamble as they chose. Official sports betting participation among Americans has also decreased, with only 8% reporting having placed an official bet on a live sporting event online or via an app in 2025. This figure represents a decline from 15% in November 2025 and 11% in February 2025. In-person betting participation also experienced a decline, falling from 10% in November 2025 to 4% since the start of 2026.Nevertheless, 3% of Americans indicated they had purchased a sports event contract via a prediction market this year, suggesting this emerging form of wagering might have influenced the reported figures for conventional sports betting. Consistent Concerns Revealed by Multiple Recent Polls The Ipsos poll aligns with a broader trend of a growing credibility deficit observed in various significant studies. Over the past year, multiple scandals within U.S. professional sports leagues have led the public to doubt the influence of betting on the impartiality of the competitions they follow. Speaking to CasinoBeats, sports integrity expert Rodrigo Arias Grillo stated that a loss of fan trust in a sport can have devastating consequences. He cautioned: Should stakeholders begin to perceive competitions as compromised, it fundamentally damages the essence of any sports association. Arias Grillo cited Italy’s 2006 Calciopoli scandal as an illustration of the repercussions when fans lose faith in a league. Following the revelation of match manipulation involving club officials and referees, Italian soccer's reputation suffered significantly. Although no U.S. sports league has yet reached the degree of distrust observed in Italy's Calciopoli scandal, recent polling indicates that organizations like the NBA, MLB, NCAA, and others should heed fan sentiment regarding these issues. Multiple polls have demonstrated a decrease in confidence in athletic competitions due to sports betting: NBC News Decision Desk: A poll released in December 2025 revealed that 70% of Americans somewhat or strongly concurred that betting diminishes game integrity. YouGov: This survey, published in early November, indicated that 65% of the public thinks athletes occasionally or frequently modify their performance to favor bettors. Sacred Heart University: A poll released in mid-November demonstrated that 79.1% of sports bettors lost trust in the NBA after recent investigations. The consistent findings across these polls imply that Americans are experiencing more than just scandal fatigue; increasingly, it appears that professional sports leagues in the U.S. are facing a credibility crisis. As Arias Grillo noted, once widespread suspicion takes root, restoring trust among fans and stakeholders becomes considerably more challenging. This article is provided by a third-party. 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(AsiaGameHub) - Prediction market leader Polymarket encountered a wave of backlash on Friday after introducing an event contract concerning the outcome for a missing U.S. service member in Iran. The prediction exchange listed a “US confirms pilots rescued by…?” market shortly after news broke that an American F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iran on April 3. Both crew members were subsequently recovered in separate U.S. rescue missions. Backlash was immediate as news of the market spread on social media, with U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) publicly criticizing the platform on X for offering the contract. There is an ongoing search and rescue operation for a missing American service member whose plane was shot down over Iran. Their safety is unknown. They could be your neighbor, a friend, a family member. And people are betting on whether or not they'll be saved.This is… pic.twitter.com/sMuS1x6YbL— Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) April 3, 2026 He termed the contract a “dystopian death market,” called it “disgusting,” and drew attention to Polymarket’s association with Donald Trump Jr., who could potentially have access to classified, non-public information regarding the pilot’s status.Referencing Trump Jr. alluded to the widespread concern that insiders are earning profits from these markets. Two prominent instances of suspected insider trading on Polymarket involved the apprehension of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, which yielded a six-figure payout following bets placed at suspiciously opportune times, and joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, where traders gained over a million dollars. Amidst the criticism, Polymarket acted quickly to remove the market, stating it “does not meet our integrity standards” and noting that it was looking into how the market was authorized.However, Moulton was not satisfied with this response, pointing out other war-related markets still on the site: “There are still 219 war bets active on your platform,” and insisting that Polymarket should “remove these immediately.” Social Media Debate Regarding Boundaries & Double Standards The response to the contract was swift on X, with critics arguing that betting on a missing pilot’s fate crossed a moral boundary. On the other hand, some dissenters noted that the market did not breach Polymarket’s terms of service and questioned the rationale for its removal. Kalshi promptly addressed Polymarket’s listing by mirroring Moulton’s language and calling it “disgusting,” while stating that a similar market “would never be allowed on Kalshi or any other regulated platform.” This is disgusting. Would never be allowed on Kalshi or any other regulated platform. pic.twitter.com/jcCyFMKAT2— Elisabeth Diana (@ediyork) April 3, 2026 Nevertheless, some X users highlighted what they view as hypocritical double standards within the prediction market industry, where certain contracts are considered acceptable depending on the identity of the individuals involved in the wagers. They pointed to previous contracts associated with war and humanitarian crises and accused those criticizing Polymarket’s contract of selective outrage. One specific example they provided was a Kalshi contract that asked, “Will the IPC classify Gaza as experiencing famine in 2025?”, which enabled users to trade on the potential mass starvation of civilians and resolved to Yes in August 2025. 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) - Lotte Tour Development, which operates the Jeju Dream Tower integrated casino-resort, has recorded March sales exceeding the 50 billion won ($33 million) threshold for the first time in its history. According to South Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo, the company stated that strong performance in the casino segment drove improved earnings. Last March, the firm generated casino and hotel revenues of 52.6 billion won—nearly $35 million. This marks a 15% increase compared to February’s figures and a 22% rise over March 2025 revenues. March is traditionally regarded as the off-peak season in South Korea, coming right after the Lunar New Year holiday period wraps up. This usually leads to a slowdown in visitor numbers from East Asian countries like China and Japan, resulting in lower casino footfall. “Last year, our monthly sales only hit the 50 billion won range in May,” a Lotte Tour Development spokesperson said. “But this year, we’ve reached that milestone two months earlier. This is blurring the line between peak and off-peak seasons.” Casino revenue rose by 24% month-on-month in March, which also represented an approximately 25% increase over the casino’s March 2025 figures. Inside the Lotte Dream Tower Casino-Resort in Jeju, South Korea. (Image: @chuntingqunar/YouTube/Screenshot) Dream Tower Casino: Record-breaking March Dream Tower Casino’s table drop figures also climbed 25% month-on-month, while visitor numbers increased by 22% from February to reach 53,587. Hotel room occupancy rates rose to more than 73%. In its recently released annual earnings report, Lotte Tour Development revealed it had ended a four-year streak of financial losses, with casino footfall up 62% compared to FY2025. The company also posted an all-time revenue high of $433 million, a year-on-year increase of nearly 39%. However, this positive news failed to impact the company’s share price. Over the past month, South Korean casino operators’ share prices have been in freefall amid a market slowdown. Lotte Tour Development’s share prices are down more than 17% over the past five days. Lotte Tour Development share prices have fallen by over 15% over the past month on the Korea Exchange. (Image: Google Finance) Share Prices Sliding Rivals like Paradise (operator of the Incheon-based Paradise City casino-resort) have also seen their share prices slip. Paradise’s shares are down 12% over the same period, while Kangwon Land’s share prices have fallen by almost 7%. The Dream Tower casino opened in 2020 in Jeju, a popular destination for Chinese tourists. The subtropical island province now hosts eight casinos that cater exclusively to foreign passport holders. However, police report that gambling-related crime is spiking on the island. Detectives say illegal currency exchanges are popping up around casino hotspots. Police also arrested several Chinese individuals following what they described as a “riot” at a Jeju casino in September. A brawl involving around 50 people broke out after a Chinese casino patron accused a dealer of rigging a table game. Several casino employees were also involved in the fracas, police officials said. Many Chinese gamblers stated they had instinctively rushed to the aid of their fellow countrymen. 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) - Meskipun ada klaim pemerintah Kamboja yang baru-baru ini sangat dipublikasikan bahwa mereka sedang memberantas kompleks penipuan daring kriminal, sebuah laporan baru dari Amnesty International menunjukkan sebaliknya. Organisasi hak asasi manusia tersebut menyatakan bahwa "selusin kasino" di Kamboja "secara langsung terkait dengan kompleks penipuan". Di dalam tembok mereka, kejahatan seperti "penyiksaan, kerja paksa, pekerja anak, dan perdagangan manusia telah terjadi". Di antaranya: tiga kasino yang dimiliki oleh terduga gembong kejahatan siber Kok An. Pengusaha dan politikus Sino-Kamboja tersebut, yang digambarkan oleh Thai Examiner sebagai "rekan gangster" dari mantan perdana menteri dan Presiden Senat saat ini Hun Sen, memiliki konglomerat bisnis yang berbasis di Phnom Penh, Anco Brothers Co Ltd. Laporan yang diterbitkan Kamis mengutip dokumen lisensi resmi dari Commercial Gambling Management Commission (CGMC) Kamboja. Dokumen tersebut menunjukkan bahwa pemilik kasino secara langsung mengendalikan "setidaknya 12 lokasi terpisah" di mana para penyelidik telah mendokumentasikan pelanggaran hak asasi manusia. "Temuan ini menguatkan kesaksian dari para penyintas kompleks yang menggambarkan berada di properti kasino saat mereka dikurung dan dilecehkan," kata laporan itu. Kasino-kasino yang dimaksud dilaporkan berlokasi di Sihanoukville dan kota-kota perbatasan seperti Poipet, yang sebagian besar melayani pelanggan Thailand. Klaim Merusak Berita Penumpasan Kejahatan Siber Sejak 2025, Kamboja mengklaim telah melakukan ribuan penangkapan dalam penumpasan kejahatan sibernya, termasuk apa yang disebut "pig butchering scams". Penipuan romansa daring dan kripto ini memangsa korban yang tidak curiga dan seiring waktu mendapatkan kepercayaan mereka. Para penipu kemudian membujuk mereka untuk menyerahkan uang mereka, seringkali dengan berinvestasi dalam skema cepat kaya palsu. Pada Januari dan Februari, Kamboja dilaporkan menutup 190 pusat penipuan di seluruh negeri. Ini termasuk 44 kasino yang diduga terlibat dalam "aktivitas penipuan yang dilakukan melalui sistem teknologi". Pemerintah juga mencabut lisensi empat kasino yang terkait dengan Prince Group Holdings, yang dilaporkan menjalankan salah satu perusahaan penipuan daring terbesar di dunia. Pada satu titik, penipuan Prince Group menghasilkan sekitar US$30 juta sehari. Pada bulan Januari, penegak hukum Kamboja menangkap bos perusahaan Chen Zhi dan mendeportasinya ke tanah airnya di Tiongkok. Di sana ia menghadapi tuduhan penipuan, pencucian uang, perdagangan manusia, dan penyiksaan. CGMC mengatakan penegakan hukum tersebut menunjukkan kemauannya untuk "memperkuat regulasi sektor perjudian komersial … dan memastikan operasi dilakukan secara sah". Laporan: Pusat Penipuan Baru Menggantikan yang Lama Namun laporan Amnesty International mempertanyakan komitmen tersebut. Direktur Co-Regional Montse Ferrer mengatakan penelitiannya "menetapkan hubungan yang jelas antara kasino berlisensi Kamboja dan kompleks penipuannya. Pada saat pemerintah mengatakan sedang membongkar industri penipuan, bukti menunjukkan bahwa pemerintah secara bersamaan mengakui rencana properti kasino tempat kompleks penipuan yang kejam dijalankan." Baru-baru ini, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime memuji Kamboja karena meningkatkan perjuangan melawan penipuan siber, ancaman yang berkembang senilai sekitar US$40 miliar setiap tahun. Namun Ferrer bersikeras bahwa negara tersebut harus berusaha lebih keras. "Jika pemerintah serius untuk mengakhiri industri yang digerakkan oleh perbudakan ini, mereka harus menyelidiki semua kompleks penipuan di negara tersebut," katanya. Marjorie PrestonMarjorie memulai karir gaming-nya pada tahun 2007 dan telah berfokus pada pasar gaming Asia sejak tahun 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) - The conflict between federal regulators and state authorities escalated on Thursday when the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) initiated a first-of-its-kind legal campaign across multiple states to prevent local officials from classifying prediction markets as unauthorized gambling ventures. Filed in federal courts in Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois, all three lawsuits contest those states' actions to prohibit event contracts, including sports-related ones, on exchanges overseen by the CFTC. In a press release detailing the moves, CFTC Chairman Michael Selig emphasized the agency's commitment to protecting its domain, stating: The CFTC will continue to protect its exclusive regulatory control over these markets and shield participants from excessive state regulation. States have previously attempted to enforce conflicting and contradictory rules on market participants, but Congress explicitly rejected such a disjointed system of state oversight because it led to weaker consumer safeguards and greater potential for fraud and manipulation. The lawsuits contend that the Commodity Exchange Act grants the CFTC sole authority over event contracts traded on federally supervised designated contract markets. They allege Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois are illegally attempting to apply gambling regulations to products the agency asserts are covered by federal commodities law. Selig also used X to clarify the agency's position, noting the suits were launched to "reassert our statutory authority" following state officials' imposition of "inconsistent and contrary obligations" on prediction markets registered with the CFTC. The @CFTC has clear and longstanding exclusive jurisdiction to regulate prediction markets. But recently, state regulators have tried to impose inconsistent and contrary obligations on CFTC-registered prediction markets. In response, the CFTC and @TheJusticeDept today filed three…— Mike Selig (@ChairmanSelig) April 2, 2026 The CFTC's move to sue the states was not unexpected. In an X video from February, Selig indicated the agency would adopt a more forceful posture in the prediction market dispute, declaring: To anyone looking to contest the Commission's authority regarding these contracts, I want to be unambiguous: we'll see you in court. Arizona Case Centers on Criminal Charges Arizona has pursued the most aggressive stance against prediction markets, bringing criminal charges against Kalshi in March. In its new federal complaint, the CFTC cites Arizona's criminal prosecution of Kalshi as proof of the state's extensive efforts to control prediction markets.The complaint states Arizona first issued Kalshi a cease-and-desist letter in May 2025, followed by a 20-count criminal filing in March that accused the exchange of running an illicit gambling operation and placing bets on elections. The federal lawsuit alleges Arizona is seeking to "criminalize markets" that Congress placed under the CFTC's exclusive purview. It employs the details of Arizona's case against Kalshi to demonstrate the direct clash between state gambling statutes and federal derivatives oversight. The filing notes specific contentious allegations, such as wagers linked to the 2028 presidential election, the 2026 Arizona gubernatorial race, individual player performances, and the potential enactment of the SAVE Act. It argues this shows Arizona is trying to enforce state gambling law on event contracts the agency maintains are regulated by federal commodities law. Connecticut & Illinois Cases Focus on Sports Wagering Claims Connecticut and Illinois have employed a different strategy than Arizona in their attempts to control prediction markets. Rather than filing criminal charges, both states have sent cease-and-desist orders to entities regulated by the CFTC. The two states describe the activity with minor differences: Connecticut labels it "unlicensed online gambling, more specifically sports wagering," while Illinois deems it illegal "sports wagering" or "gambling" under the Illinois Sports Wagering Act, Criminal Code, and Administrative Code. However, in the new federal complaints, the CFTC asserts both states are fundamentally doing the same thing: classifying event contracts on federally regulated exchanges as gambling products that must comply with state law. The agency maintains this is precisely what the Commodity Exchange Act forbids, as it gives the CFTC exclusive control over those markets and overrides enforcement at the state level. The complaints argue that gambling enforcement varying by state would upset the nationally consistent framework Congress established for derivatives markets. The Connecticut complaint states that applying state gambling laws to federally regulated exchanges would produce the very regulatory "patchwork" Congress aimed to avoid. The Illinois filing adds that state enforcement would "undermine that uniformity, thwart Congress’s scheme, and intrude on Plaintiffs’ exclusive jurisdiction." Arizona Case Quickly Folded Into Existing Kalshi Fight The CFTC's Arizona lawsuit is already merging with a related legal fight. Sports betting and gaming attorney Daniel Wallach reported on X that U.S. District Judge Michael T. Liburdi has issued an order combining the CFTC's new suit against Arizona officials with Kalshi's ongoing case against the state. Arizona federal district judge Michael T. Liburdi enters order consolidating the CFTC's new lawsuit against @AZAGMayes and @AzGaming with the pending lawsuit filed by Kalshi. pic.twitter.com/u5ABgVIXwD— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) April 3, 2026 The combined case will move forward under Kalshi's lead docket number. This means one of the CFTC's three new legal challenges is already being incorporated into the larger judicial dispute over whether states can classify federally regulated event contracts as gambling. Liburdi stated consolidation was warranted because the two cases involve a "common question of law or fact" concerning Arizona's power to regulate these markets. This step positions Arizona to be among the first jurisdictions where courts evaluate the CFTC's argument that federal law supersedes state gambling enforcement actions against prediction markets. 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) - Kentucky lawmakers have approved HB 904, the Wagering Consumer Protection Act, and forwarded the legislation to Gov. Andy Beshear, setting the stage for a major overhaul of the state’s sports betting, fantasy competition, and horse racing sectors. A key change in the bill raises the minimum age for sports betting to 21 while establishing the minimum age for fantasy contests at 18. The bill also expands the state’s regulatory framework and targets prediction markets directly. Under the legislation, an “event contract” is defined as a transaction linked to the outcome of a future event, and a “prediction market” is a platform where consumers can trade based on those outcomes. These definitions include a restriction that bars Kentucky-licensed racetracks, fantasy operators, and their affiliates from participating in or contracting with platforms offering event contracts within the commonwealth. The measure introduces new rules for fixed-odds wagering on live horse racing, creates a licensing structure for fantasy contest providers, and strengthens responsible gaming provisions—including requiring the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation to establish a self-exclusion list for problem gamblers. The bill further solidifies Kentucky’s horse racing regulator as the state’s central gaming watchdog. It grants the corporation expanded authority over sports wagering, fantasy contests, and fixed-odds wagering, while mandating new regulations on licensing, geolocation, integrity monitoring, audits, and enforcement. Governor Beshear is expected to sign the measure into law, completing a multi-year effort to refine Kentucky’s wagering statutes. Fixed-Odds Betting, Fantasy Contests, and New Mandates Among the changes HB 904 makes to Kentucky’s gaming laws, it adds new rules for fixed-odds wagering on live horse racing. Under the bill, fixed-odds wagers placed at a licensed track will be taxed at 9.75%, while online wagers will face a 14.25% tax—with revenue directed to a new purse stabilization fund. The measure also sets a mandatory minimum bet limit of at least $1,000 per race, with the betting menu determined by the host track. For sports betting, the bill bans certain prop bets on individual athletes from Kentucky college teams when the winning outcome depends on a player failing to meet a statistical threshold or posting a negative performance. Another provision in the bill addresses child support enforcement for online gaming accounts. It requires operators to check applicants against a child support registry, deny account creation to those on the list, and suspend existing accounts if they are later flagged. Fantasy Contests, Integrity Regulations, and Additional Changes The bill revises several other parts of Kentucky’s gaming law by establishing a comprehensive licensing and compliance regime for fantasy contest operators, including geolocation requirements, criminal background checks, annual compliance reviews, anti-fraud safeguards, and self-exclusion measures. To strengthen integrity protections, the bill requires fantasy contest operators to collaborate with regulators and law enforcement on investigations involving suspicious conduct tied to underlying sporting events—including match-fixing and other illegal activity. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - A senior Russian Communist Party official has urged the Kremlin to dismiss the Ministry of Finance's contentious proposal to legalize online casinos. According to the Russian media outlet News.ru, Georgy Kamnev, a State Duma deputy and member of the Communist Party's Central Committee, demanded a "complete ban on online casinos in Russia." He insisted the Kremlin should block all internet-based gambling platforms "without exception." Kamnev called for banks and Roskomnadzor, Russia's internet watchdog, to "join forces" and render these platforms technically inaccessible to citizens. The lawmaker stated that commercial banks and Roskomnadzor need to intensify their efforts to block mirror sites operated by gambling platforms. He further pressed the government to eliminate "VPN bypasses" and instructed banks to halt any payments they believe are associated with online casinos. Georgy Kamnev, a State Duma lawmaker and a member of the Communist Party’s Central Committee, speaking during a press conference in late 2024. (Image: @rlinetv/YouTube/Screenshot) Online Casino Legalization Plan Is ‘Dangerous,’ Says Lawmaker The Communist Party official described online casinos as a "dangerous sector that ruins people's lives." "Gambling addiction leads Russians to accumulate massive debts," Kamnev stated. "People take out microloans at exorbitant interest rates, mortgage their apartments, and even sell their property [to gamble]." Kamnev explained that once their funds are depleted, debt collectors "appear on the doorstep." In the worst instances, "it ends in suicide," the deputy added. He asserted that the state's duty is to protect its citizens, not to profit from their vulnerabilities. "The health of the nation and the well-being of Russian families are more important than boosting dubious tax revenues," he said. Tax Bookmakers More, Urges Politician The ministry argues that it requires new sources of tax revenue. It also claims that its attempts to close online casinos are mostly ineffective, as operators utilize a multitude of mirror and proxy sites to circumvent blocking measures. Finance officials state that imposing a tax of 30% on online casino operators' annual profits, after deducting winnings payouts, would generate billions of dollars annually for Moscow. However, legislators remain doubtful. Some have proposed different methods to tax the gambling industry without permitting online casinos. One such lawmaker is Sergei Mironov, the head of the A Just Russia political faction. In January, Mironov said the Russian government should raise profit taxes on bookmakers and legal land-based casinos to 50% rather than legalize online casinos. "We could also double tax rates on gaming tables, slot machines, and more. This will bring money into the state budget and curb the fast-growing profits of gambling establishments," Mironov stated. The A Just Russia leader informed the same media outlet that the nation already has "plenty of land-based gambling establishments." "There is no need to expand this sector any further," he concluded. Police Issue Warning Gambling industry representatives express confidence that legislators could approve the ministry's legislative proposals before the month's end. Experts and police officials report that betting addiction is increasing in Russia. Last month, police in Luzino, a village in the Omsk Oblast, charged a man with stealing his friend's phone. The suspect allegedly used the device to take money, which he then squandered on an illegal casino app. 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) - LaLiga has revealed a multi-year agreement with Polymarket, establishing the league as the first in European soccer to appoint a prediction market as its official and exclusive partner for the United States and Canada. This collaboration provides Polymarket with an entry point into one of soccer's most prestigious leagues, coinciding with the rising popularity of prediction markets and their deeper integration into mainstream sports. The arrangement, as detailed in the announcement, will feature Polymarket across U.S. and Canadian broadcasts, digital platforms, and social media, and grants the company rights to use specific LaLiga and club branding for matches in those regions. LaLiga framed the agreement as a strategic move to connect with soccer's expanding North American fanbase. Commenting on the partnership, Relevent CEO & Partner Boris Gartner stated: “Soccer’s growth, especially in North America, is spearheaded by young, diverse and multicultural audiences who consume the game across multiple screens, so it’s our goal to continue to engage these demographics in new and unique ways.” For its part, Polymarket stated the deal would offer supporters a novel method to engage with games, athletes, and seasonal results as they happen. “Our goal is to give fans a more expressive way to follow the game, where opinions on players, matches, and season outcomes can be reflected in real time,” said Polymarket’s Founder and CEO Shayne Coplan. The LaLiga agreement follows another soccer deal for Polymarket. Earlier this year, Major League Soccer designated Polymarket as its official and exclusive prediction market partner for MLS, the MLS All-Star Game, the MLS Cup presented by Audi, and the Leagues Cup. That earlier signing indicated soccer's growing significance within Polymarket's North American sports approach, particularly with the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon. LALIGA Pitches Fan Engagement and Integrity Enhancing the fan experience is a central component of the partnership. LaLiga North America emphasized that the deal will combine fan-oriented activities with a "responsible and transparent framework" intended to uphold the sport's integrity. The issue of integrity has been a persistent concern, with sports leagues and regulators questioning if prediction markets have sufficient protections to prevent manipulation and insider trading. In a CasinoBeats interview, CAS arbitrator and FIFA consultant Rodrigo Arias Grillo noted that sports federations bear a responsibility to safeguard their competitions' integrity. He cautioned that failure to do so "crushes the soul of any sports association…you lose the fans, you lose the economic support." LaLiga's partnership with Polymarket seems to be a way to recognize the prevalence of fan activity on prediction markets while simultaneously emphasizing that integrity measures are a built-in part of the collaboration. MLS employed comparable terminology when announcing its Polymarket deal, highlighting safeguards like independent oversight of trading and cooperation on MLS and Leagues Cup markets. Other Leagues Are Joining the Prediction Market Trend The LaLiga partnership further extends Polymarket's growing roster of sports affiliations. This past March, Major League Baseball appointed Polymarket as its exclusive prediction market exchange partner. MLB also entered into a pioneering memorandum of understanding with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, establishing a formal pathway for sharing information related to baseball integrity issues. Prior to that, the National Hockey League formed multi-year partnerships with both Polymarket and Kalshi, and the UFC secured its own multi-year agreement with Polymarket to integrate prediction market elements into its fight broadcasts and live events. Collectively, these recent agreements demonstrate that major sports leagues are increasingly recognizing the commercial benefits of aligning with prediction markets, and that the industry is achieving greater legitimacy despite ongoing legal and regulatory challenges. 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) - Police in Medan, Indonesia, have announced the dismantling of an online gambling syndicate that they allege has connections to Cambodia. According to the North Sumatra Regional Police Force’s Cyber Investigation Directorate, the gambling operation was based in three rooms within an apartment building located on the busy commercial street Jalan Palang Merah, in downtown Medan, as reported by Indonesian media outlet Kompas. Authorities conducted a raid on the apartment building on the evening of March 16. Detectives reported making 19 arrests across two separate investigations. A court in the city has ordered the group to be held in custody. Police stated that two siblings were in charge of the operations in one of the rooms. Their alleged subordinates were employed in various technical capacities or worked as marketers for online casinos, detectives added. Online Gambling Syndicate: Police Make 19 Arrests Officers indicated that one of the individuals arrested was the alleged mastermind behind the entire syndicate, responsible for personally recruiting all other suspects. The syndicate had reportedly been operating for approximately two years without drawing the attention of law enforcement. A police spokesperson stated that the group utilized a range of advanced technological tools to evade detection. “We are still investigating the possibility that this syndicate was operating as part of a wider network,” the official commented. “We are investigating possible links with foreign networks and other parties.” The official also revealed that one of the arrestees “previously worked in Cambodia,” adding that the investigation is ongoing. Central Medan, in North Sumatra, Indonesia. (Image: Edwin Petrus) Civil Servants Fired for ‘Gambling Violations’ All forms of gambling remain illegal in Indonesia, and police and public prosecutors are intensifying their crackdown on online casinos. Indonesian officials have attributed a wide range of social problems to online betting portals, including increased hospital bed occupancy and rising divorce rates. In Jambi, Sumatra, local government officials have announced the dismissal of four civil servants from their positions. According to reports from the Indonesian media outlet Detik, the four individuals allegedly took out illegal online loans and gambled the funds online, which is a violation of the civil service code. The Jambi mayor’s office stated that it “will not hesitate to impose sanctions” on the civil servants. The office further commented that such incidents “not only damage performance, but also destroy public trust.” The office issued a warning to all Jambi civil servants to “avoid negative activities, such as web-based gambling and online loans.” In Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi Province, police have accused a man of fabricating a report about a mugging to conceal his online gambling activities. The man initially told police that a group of motorcycle-riding assailants had robbed him in the street and stolen his money. However, during police questioning, the man admitted that he had invented the story to avoid being “scolded” by his wife. 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 Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced a rise in tribal gaming contributions during the third quarter of FY26. This uptick coincides with the state ramping up its legal battle against sports prediction markets, claiming these platforms engage in illegal gambling. In the latest quarter, the ADG received more than $33 million from tribal gaming sources—an 8.3% jump compared to the same period last year. In a public statement, Jackie Johnson, Director of the ADG, noted: “Tribal gaming contributions offer essential backing for state and local programs that help maintain safe, robust, and prosperous communities throughout Arizona.” More than $16 million of these funds were allocated to the Instructional Improvement Fund and Education initiatives, while the Trauma and Emergency Services Fund got approximately $8 million. Both the Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund and Tourism Fund each received $2.3 million, and slightly over $600,000 was directed to problem gambling education, treatment, and prevention efforts. Tribal Funds Support Legal Battle Against Kalshi The ADG was directly allocated over $3 million from these funds for operational expenses. A portion of these costs covers legal fees related to its court disputes with prediction market platform Kalshi. Johnson is being sued by Kalshi over the ADG’s efforts to bring charges against the company. Earlier this week, the ADG and its Chief Law Enforcement Officer, Douglas Jensen, were removed as defendants in the case, leaving only Johnson and Attorney General Kristin Mayes as remaining parties. In the wake of the lawsuit, Mayes took an unprecedented step by filing criminal charges against Kalshi. The company faces 20 counts, including betting and wagering offenses as well as election wagering violations. “Kalshi may brand itself as a ‘prediction market,’ but what it’s actually doing is running an illegal gambling operation and taking bets on Arizona elections, both of which violate Arizona law,” said Mayes. Tribal Nations Join Legal Case Against Kalshi On April 1, 28 tribes—six based in Arizona—submitted an amicus brief to support the ADG in its case against Kalshi. Arizona has emerged as one of the country’s top tribal gaming regions, where 16 out of its 22 federally recognized tribes run 26 casinos in the state. These establishments generate roughly $3 billion in annual gaming revenue. The tribes contend that Kalshi’s sports market offerings violate Arizona’s gaming compacts, which remain in effect until 2046. “Kalshi, without any license or approval by the Arizona Tribes or the State, brazenly entered onto state and tribal lands to conduct unregulated gaming with its so-called ‘legal sports betting’ app,” said the filing. “In doing so, Kalshi is siphoning vital tribal and state government revenue into its owners’ pockets. For tribes, gaming is not just a commercial endeavor but an existential one.” Arizona is among several states pursuing legal action against Kalshi and other prediction market platforms. Crypto.com has agreed to exit Arizona, but to date, only Nevada has managed to successfully impose restrictions on Kalshi. Kalshi Denies Allegations, Yet Identifies Its Service As Gambling In response to the charges, Kalshi told CasinoBeats, “These state-court charges are seriously flawed. It’s gamesmanship.” The company maintains that it operates legally as a platform licensed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). “As other courts have recognized, Kalshi is a regulated, nationwide exchange for real-world events, and it’s subject to exclusive federal jurisdiction. It is very different from what state-regulated sportsbooks and casinos offer their customers. We are confident in our legal position,” said a company spokesperson. In legal proceedings, Kalshi claims its product is distinct from gambling. However, when applying to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office last year to trademark the term “prediction market,” it requested that its proposed intellectual property rights include the gambling sector. As reported by Sportico, in its November filing, Kalshi also stated that its prediction market product is linked to “bookmaking services, including providing information related to sports betting; organizing, arranging, and conducting sports betting and gambling tournaments, competitions, and contests.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - A recent archaeological discovery indicates that Native Americans participated in games of chance as early as the Ice Age, approximately 12,000 years in the past. This positions them as the earliest known people to take part in such pursuits. The research was released in the publication American Antiquity. Robert Madden, an archaeologist from Colorado State University, examined archived records of Native American artifacts to identify the most ancient dice in the nation. His focus was on items scholars believed were connected to gaming or dice. “The results suggest that dice, games of chance, and gambling have been a persistent feature of Native American culture for the last 12,000 years, with the earliest dice appearing in Late Pleistocene Folsom deposits in Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico,” wrote Madden. Were Americans First Humans To Gamble? While Colorado still discusses the definitions of skill-based and chance-based games, the proof implies North Americans were wagering long before other populations. Earlier studies uncovered evidence of artifacts like dice and lottery-style games dating from roughly 5000 to 6000 years ago. This seems to be a widespread human practice, with analogous finds in ancient Egypt, China, ancient Greece, and Rome. For his quest to find the earliest dice, Madden applied specific standards. First, Native American 'dice' were two-sided. Also, the artifacts needed to be marked on at least one face and small enough to hold in a hand. They also could not possess holes, as that might suggest use as adornment. Madden identified 565 objects fitting these parameters and concluded at least 94 were probable gaming pieces. These items came from 57 archaeological locations spread over 12 states, all within the Great Plains and western U.S. The majority were from 2,000 to 450 years old, but a minimum of 31 were from 8,000 to 2,000 years ago, and at least 14 originated as far back as 12,000 years ago. Native Americans and Gambling Madden further stated that “the findings presented here place prehistoric Native American groups at the forefront of the invention of dice, games of chance, and gambling.” Researchers had earlier noted more contemporary two-sided objects with distinct 'heads' and 'tails' sides, similar to coins used in modern betting games. Upon reaching the continent, early European colonists witnessed Native Americans partaking in these games. According to Madden, the events “were often raucous affairs with huge groups of people around.” In more modern times, tribal gaming saw a resurgence in the U.S. about five decades ago. The Seminole Tribe of Florida launched the first high-stakes bingo hall in 1979. The tribe maintains sole gambling rights in Florida, where other unauthorized gaming operations face legal action. A 1987 Supreme Court win for the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians in California prompted the passage of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) in 1988. Tribes in California keep upholding their authority to provide the only legal gambling in the state. They are at the forefront of opposition to prediction markets, claiming they violate their gaming agreements. Although critics of tribal exclusivity contend an open market would generate increased employment, tax income, and drive innovation, the new find reveals the connection between Native Americans and gambling could be much more ancient than earlier understood. 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) - During a March 31 address at New York University Law School, David Miller—recently appointed Director of Enforcement at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)—told the audience, “the era of regulation by enforcement is over,” marking a major shift in the commission’s strategy. In his speech, he emphasized that under the CFTC’s current leadership, the commission will focus on its core mission of “policing fraud, abuse, and manipulation” rather than setting policy. He also issued one of the clearest warnings to date for prediction market traders, stating the commission will “aggressively detect, investigate, and, where appropriate, prosecute insider trading” in these markets. Miller underscored that using inside information to trade on prediction markets isn’t a victimless crime and carries “serious consequences for market integrity and trust.” Miller Affirms Prediction Markets Are Not Exempt From Insider Trading Rules Miller used his NYU speech to outline five key enforcement priorities for the CFTC, with insider trading and market manipulation at the top of the list. He specifically called out what he described as a “myth in the mainstream media and social media” that prediction markets are exempt from insider trading laws, noting those claims are “wrong.” Miller explained that the Commodity Exchange Act and Rule 180.1—both modeled after federal securities laws—allow the agency to treat certain types of insider trading in commodity and swap markets as fraud. A trade comes under scrutiny when it involves information someone was obligated to protect, he said, stressing that regular informed trading isn’t a problem and the agency targets those who “tip or trade with misappropriated information.” Prediction market exchanges also have a responsibility to protect their platforms, according to Miller, who called them the “first lines of defense” against insider trading and manipulation. He noted exchanges have a statutory obligation to “protect markets from abusive practices” and only list contracts that aren’t “susceptible to manipulation.”Former CFTC regulator Carl Kennedy explained these responsibilities to CasinoBeats in a February interview, saying: “The CFTC is a mighty strong agency, but it’s a few people,” which is why Congress gave it the authority to let exchanges “help the agency regulate these markets.” He added, “If you are a registered exchange … one of your roles is also to be a regulator deputized by the CFTC to police your own market.” As part of their duty to police their own markets, Miller said exchanges have “an obligation to have appropriate surveillance, compliance practices and procedures” in place to “promote fair and equitable trading.” During his speech, Miller also highlighted a recent case involving Kalshi, where a MrBeast editor used job-related information to place trades on the platform.He also pointed to the CFTC’s new information-sharing agreement with MLB as an example of the agency’s proactive approach to integrity risks in event contract markets. Washington’s Pressure on Insider Trading in Prediction Markets Grows Miller’s NYU remarks come as the CFTC and prediction markets face increased pressure from Capitol Hill to stamp out insider trading. On March 29, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with 41 other lawmakers, sent a letter to CFTC Chairman Michael Selig and the Office of Government Ethics calling on them to issue formal guidance to federal employees, warning against using inside information to trade on prediction markets. In that letter, lawmakers point to suspicious trading ahead of the January capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. Armed Forces, well-timed bets that appeared to anticipate March’s joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, and speculation over former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s job status. Congress is also using legislation to target insider trading on prediction markets, introducing several bills since the start of the year, including: The PREDICT Act: Prohibits members of Congress and senior federal officials from trading on political event contracts. The Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act: Bans federal officials from trading when they hold material nonpublic information obtained through official duties. The End Prediction Market Corruption Act: Bars the president, vice president, and members of Congress from trading event contracts entirely. Given the focus on insider trading in Miller’s speech, it seems the CFTC is trying to send a message before the next scandal breaks: while prediction markets may be new politically, the agency doesn’t see insider trading as a legal gray area and has the power to pursue traders who misuse nonpublic information. This article is provided by a third-party. 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(AsiaGameHub) - A technical fault in a William Hill online slot has been linked to a player suffering a heart attack. John Riding, aged 76, experienced cardiac arrest shortly after finding that his £285,000 ($376,000) winnings had vanished from his account. The error took place on the Jackpot Drop game last month. During that time, the platform distributed 35,072 jackpots, a significant increase from the 518 awarded during the same period the week before. Some users, like Riding, saw their balances credited with six-figure amounts. After celebrating the win at a local William Hill branch and telling his family, Riding was notified by the operator that the funds were issued by mistake. In a statement, the company explained, “A routine check of our platform's activity revealed a glitch with the Jackpot Drop game, which caused incorrect amounts to be temporarily added to player accounts and led to errors in withdrawal processing.” Stress and Disappointment Linked to Health Decline “I was completely crushed. It felt as though my dreams were destroyed,” Riding remarked to the Mirror. “I wasn't officially told it was a mistake, just that a ‘manual adjustment’ occurred. While the £285,000 is gone from my balance, the system still claims I am £285,000 ahead this month.” According to his family, Riding was in good health until he became stressed while trying to access and withdraw his funds. “The shock has been impossible to handle,” his son, Adam, stated. “It isn't just the money; it's the treatment. It feels like a major injustice, and the resulting stress has taken a toll on his health.” His daughter added that her father expressed an inability to cope with the pressure. “I attribute the heart attack to the stress. We all do!” A spokesperson for William Hill commented, “We are saddened to hear about Mr. Riding’s health issues and hope for his quick recovery.” Potential Group Legal Action The betting firm is now facing potential litigation. Paul Kanolik from Ellis Jones solicitors noted that about 50 affected individuals have reached out regarding a possible group lawsuit. The firm is encouraging other impacted users to contact them. Their website states, “At Ellis Jones, our legal team specializes in gambling claims, frequently assisting clients in recovering funds lost due to operator errors.” Last year, a similar legal battle was won against Paddy Power. The operator tried to cancel Corrine Durber’s £1 million ($1.3 million) win by claiming a system glitch. Following a five-year dispute, she was awarded the full sum. The judge noted, “It seems unreasonable for a trader to shift all the risk onto the consumer for its own negligence, errors, or poor digital testing.” Ellis Jones also highlighted the Andrew Green v Petfre case involving Betfred. Green won £1.7 million ($2.25 million) because of a technical error and was eventually paid after a judge found Betfred’s terms too ambiguous to deny the claim. With approximately 35,000 jackpots affected, William Hill is seeking cooperation from its users. “We have reached out to the customers involved to explain the situation and are recovering the funds according to our terms. We appreciate our customers' patience and apologize for the trouble,” the firm stated. William Hill’s future remains uncertain as its parent firm, Evoke, conducts a strategic review that could result in the split of the group, which also owns 888. 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 bersiap untuk menutup lebih dari sepertiga gerai Ladbrokes-nya di Irlandia menyusul laporan bahwa perusahaan menarik diri dari pembicaraan untuk menjual seluruh aset ritel Ladbrokes di pasar tersebut. Pertama kali dilaporkan oleh The Irish Times, Entain telah mengonfirmasi rencana untuk menutup 39 dari sekitar 100 gerai Ladbrokes di Irlandia, yang mewakili lebih dari sepertiga asetnya di negara itu. Penutupan ini dapat mengakibatkan hilangnya 226 pekerjaan, tergantung pada hasil konsultasi. Perusahaan telah memulai konsultasi formal dengan karyawan yang terdampak dan bertujuan untuk menyelesaikan penutupan tersebut pada akhir Mei 2026. Seorang juru bicara Ladbrokes mengatakan kepada iGB: “Kami terus meninjau aset ritel kami untuk memastikan bisnis kami tetap kompetitif dan berkelanjutan secara finansial. “Prioritas kami sekarang adalah terlibat secara konstruktif dengan rekan-rekan sepanjang proses konsultasi, dengan fokus kuat pada penempatan kembali di mana pun memungkinkan. Ladbrokes tetap berkomitmen kepada Irlandia dan untuk beroperasi secara bertanggung jawab dalam jejak ritel yang berkelanjutan.” Setelah penutupan, Ladbrokes akan terus mempekerjakan lebih dari 350 orang di Irlandia yang tersebar di 66 gerai. Rumor runtuhnya penjualan aset ritel Ladbrokes Tahun lalu, Entain mengadakan pembicaraan dengan Bar One Racing mengenai potensi penjualan operasi ritel Ladbrokes di Irlandia. Namun, negosiasi ini berakhir tanpa mencapai kesepakatan, seperti dilaporkan oleh The Racing Post pada 31 Maret. Berkomentar tentang keputusan Ladbrokes, juru bicara tersebut mengatakan: “Penutupan yang direncanakan di Republik Irlandia ini bukanlah keputusan yang kami anggap enteng dan mencerminkan tekanan biaya yang berkelanjutan, perubahan perilaku pelanggan jangka panjang, dan ancaman kompetitif yang semakin besar dari pasar tidak berlisensi.” Penyusutan jejak ritel Ladbrokes mencerminkan tren yang sedang berlangsung di seluruh sektor taruhan dan perjudian Inggris. Baru minggu ini, Evoke memberi tahu stafnya bahwa perusahaan berencana menutup sekitar 200 gerai ritelnya di Inggris pada bulan Mei sebagai bagian dari tinjauan strategis yang lebih luas, dan sebagai tanggapan atas kenaikan pajak judi jarak jauh yang baru diterapkan. Sementara itu, pada Oktober lalu, Flutter Entertainment juga merencanakan penutupan 57 gerai Paddy Power dengan hampir 250 staf menghadapi pemutusan hubungan kerja pada saat itu. Penutupan gerai taruhan ritel Inggris telah diperkirakan setelah pemerintah Inggris mengumumkan rencana untuk menaikkan pajak judi jarak jauh dari 21% menjadi 40%, yang dimulai pada Rabu minggu ini. Dengan sektor taruhan ritel Inggris yang sebagian besar stagnan dalam beberapa tahun terakhir, sektor ini menjadi yang paling terkena dampak karena operator berusaha menaiki gelombang kenaikan pajak jarak jauh. Kyle GoldsmithKyle telah bergabung dengan Clarion sejak Desember 2023, datang dari dunia jurnalisme olahraga, kemudian menjadi reporter senior yang menangani wilayah Amerika Latin untuk 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) - Dengan peluncuran Permintaan Proposal (RFP) pada hari Selasa, Prefektur Aichi Jepang telah mengkonfirmasi bahwa mereka kembali mempertimbangkan penawaran lisensi resor terintegrasi (IR). Pada putaran penawaran pertama tahun 2023, dengan tiga lisensi yang tersedia, pemerintah hanya mempertimbangkan dua aplikasi. Dari keduanya, hanya satu yang berhasil: proposal oleh MGM Resorts International dan Orix Corp untuk membangun IR di Osaka. Proyek senilai $10,2 miliar di Pulau Yumeshima di Teluk Osaka, memulai pembangunan pada April 2025 dan dijadwalkan untuk dibuka pada 2030. Pemerintah menolak penawaran kedua oleh Casinos Austria dan Nagasaki karena kekhawatiran keuangan. Jendela penawaran kedua akan dibuka pada 2027, dengan aplikasi yang harus diajukan mulai 6 Mei hingga 5 November. Banyak Hambatan untuk IR Jepang Sepuluh tahun telah berlalu sejak Jepang mengizinkan IR, dengan diterbitkannya Undang-Undang Promosi Resor Terintegrasi tahun 2016. Pada 2018, Diet (Parlemen Jepang) memberlakukan undang-undang untuk menentukan area resor, dan persaingan dimulai. Raksasa perjudian global termasuk Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts, dan Melco Resorts & Entertainment menyatakan minat pada pasar ini, yang disebut oleh beberapa analis sebagai “gelas suci berikutnya dalam industri perjudian”. Anggota parlemen yang optimis berharap IR pertama akan dibuka paling awal pada 2025. Beberapa faktor memperlambat momentum. Di antaranya adalah kecepatan deliberasi pemerintah yang lambat, dan peraturan seperti batasan ruang perjudian yang dianggap memberatkan oleh operator. Pukulan terakhir: munculnya Covid-19, yang menghentikan kemajuan sepenuhnya. Harapan untuk putaran penawaran kedua kembali hidup pada Desember lalu, ketika Komisi Regulasi Kasino baru berkumpul. Hal ini dipermudah karena perdana menteri baru Jepang, Sanae Takaichi, adalah pendukung IR. Dipilih pada Oktober lalu, dia adalah penggemar mantan PM Shinzo Abe, yang memimpin upaya untuk IR guna mengembangkan pariwisata dan investasi internasional. Analis: Lokasi Bandara Chubu Centrair adalah ‘Hampir Ideal’ Aichi menggambarkan lokasi pengembangan yang dipilihnya di Bandara Internasional Chubu Centrair sebagai “salah satu klaster industri terkemuka di dunia [dengan] berbagai sumber daya pariwisata di wilayah sekitarnya.” Tujuan yang dinyatakan oleh prefektur adalah untuk mewujudkan “kota pariwisata internasional dengan MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and events) sebagai intinya.” Lokasi ini memenuhi semua syarat, kata analis perjudian Andrew Klebanow kepada iGB. “Secara harfiah, ini hampir ideal,” katanya. “Anda memiliki bandara internasional yang melayani sekitar 20 tujuan regional dan internasional: Hong Kong, Singapura, Filipina. Jarak dari area penjemputan bagasi ke lokasi kasino adalah delapan menit berjalan kaki. Ada terminal feri di belakang lokasi pengembangan kasino, di sebelah pusat konvensi yang kurang dimanfaatkan. Oh, dan juga ada beberapa ribu kamar hotel yang kurang dimanfaatkan.” Keunggulan lain: Karena berada di bandara, di pulau buatan dekat kota ibukota Nagoya, kemungkinan tidak ada oposisi dari masyarakat lokal. IR Aichi Bisa Meningkatkan Kunjungan dan Populasi Aichi mempertimbangkan untuk mengajukan penawaran pada putaran pertama, tetapi menolak karena komplikasi Covid. Pada Februari, Gubernur Hideaki Omura menandakan minat berkelanjutan prefektur. Menurut Yumiori Shibun, dia mengatakan bahwa IR dapat membantu mengimbangi penurunan populasi serta angka pariwisata yang lambat. “Kita perlu membuat kota ini lebih menarik untuk mencegah orang pindah,” kata Omura. “Sangat penting untuk menarik orang ke sini dari dalam dan luar Jepang.” Chubu Centrair saat ini dapat melayani 12 juta penumpang setiap tahun. Mereka telah menetapkan target 20 juta pada 2030. Pemerintah lokal akan mengevaluasi proposal berdasarkan skala 1.000 poin, dengan kriteria: kontribusi terhadap pariwisata internasional (450 poin); dampak ekonomi dan sosial (100 poin); kemampuan operasional dan stabilitas (250 poin); pemanfaatan pendapatan kasino (50 poin); dan mitigasi efek buruk dari operasi kasino (150 poin). Marjorie PrestonMarjorie memulai karirnya di industri perjudian 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) - Operator game daring di Filipina mendapatkan kelonggaran minggu ini terkait dengan biaya minimum yang dijamin (MGF) yang baru ditetapkan. Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) mengumumkan bahwa struktur pembayaran tersebut akan mulai berlaku pada bulan Juni, bukan April, karena "krisis ekonomi saat ini". Mengingat kekurangan minyak yang disebabkan oleh perang AS-Israel terhadap Iran, Presiden Ferdinand Marcos Jr telah menyatakan keadaan darurat energi nasional. Dalam perintah eksekutif tanggal 24 Maret, ia mengatakan konflik tersebut mengancam "ketersediaan dan stabilitas pasokan energi negara". Menurut satu perkiraan, Filipina hanya memiliki cadangan minyak untuk 45 hari. Dalam sebuah memo hari Senin, PAGCOR mengatakan dewan direksinya "menyetujui penundaan... untuk jangka waktu dua bulan, atau hingga 1 Juni". Biaya baru 'mengatasi kesenjangan dalam struktur saat ini' PAGCOR mengumumkan struktur biaya baru tersebut pada bulan Desember. Mereka menetapkan bahwa, mulai April hingga September, semua administrator sistem permainan (GSA) berlisensi di Filipina yang menawarkan e-games akan membayar MGF sebesar PHP9 juta ($149.400), berdasarkan asumsi pendapatan kotor game sebesar PHP30 juta. Tarif bulanan untuk GSA yang tidak menawarkan e-games adalah PHP4 juta, berdasarkan GGR sebesar PHP15 juta. Mulai bulan Oktober, tarif tersebut akan naik masing-masing menjadi PHP10,5 juta dan PHP4 juta. Tranche pertama MGF sekarang akan berlaku mulai 1 Juni hingga 31 Desember. Tranche kedua akan mulai berlaku mulai 1 Januari 2027. PAGCOR mengindikasikan bahwa mereka mungkin akan menyesuaikan jadwal lebih lanjut jika diperlukan. Dalam sebuah memo bulan Januari, Jessa Mariz Fernandez, kepala departemen lisensi game lepas pantai PAGCOR, mengatakan persyaratan tersebut akan "mengatasi kesenjangan dalam struktur biaya saat ini dan menjunjung tinggi prinsip keadilan, akuntabilitas, dan tanggung jawab fiskal". Berbicara di ICE Barcelona pada bulan itu, ketua dan CEO PAGCOR, Alejandro Tengco, menambahkan bahwa biaya baru tersebut juga akan mendukung pembangunan bangsa dan mempromosikan transparansi. “Regulasi bukan tentang menghindari ketidaknyamanan,” kata Tengco dalam pidato utamanya. “Ini tentang membangun sistem yang tangguh, akuntabel, dan layak mendapatkan kepercayaan publik.” Menurut proyeksi tahun 2025 yang dikutip oleh Filipino Business Hub, sektor perjudian daring Filipina dapat menghasilkan pendapatan sebesar PHP105,3 miliar pada tahun 2027. Marjorie PrestonMarjorie memulai karier game-nya pada tahun 2007 dan telah berfokus pada pasar game Asia sejak tahun 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) - The year’s first golf major is here, as The Masters gets underway next week at Augusta National. Rory McIlroy is the defending champion, having completed his career grand slam last year. DraftKings Odds for The Masters Take a look at the odds for top contenders to win The Masters at DraftKings: Scottie Scheffler +405 Jon Rahm +850 Rory McIlroy +1000 Bryson DeChambeau +1075 Xander Schauffele +1800 Ludvig Aberg +2000 Cameron Young +2350 Tommy Fleetwood +2500 Matt Fitzpatrick +2600 Collin Morikawa +3100 Justin Rose +3600 Jordan Spieth +3800 Brooks Koepka +3800 Hideki Matsuyama +3900 Russell Henley +4200 Chris Gotterup +4300 Patrick Reed +4400 Robert MacIntyre +4600 Viktor Hovland +4600 Si Woo Kim +4700 Min Woo Lee +5400 Justin Thomas +5500 Patrick Cantlay +5700 Adam Scott +6200 Akshay Bhatia +6500 Sepp Straka +6700 Jason Day +6800 Tyrrell Hatton +6800 Jake Knapp +6900 Shane Lowry +7000 Scottie Scheffler, as usual, is the betting favorite. He’s aiming for his third green jacket after winning in 2022 and 2024. Top Picks for the 2026 Masters Champion Favorite Pick: Ludvig Aberg (+2000) Ludvig Aberg is competing in The Masters for the third time. The skilled Swede made a splash at Augusta National in his 2024 debut, finishing as runner-up. Last year, Aberg was tied for the lead with McIlroy and Justin Rose late in Sunday’s final round. Regrettably, he bogeyed the 17th hole and suffered a triple bogey on the 8th, dropping to seventh place by the end. The question isn’t whether Aberg will win The Masters, but when and how many times. We’re optimistic about his chances this year, given his tied-for-third finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and tied-for-fifth at The Players Championship. Sleeper Pick: Russell Henley (+4200) Russell Henley is still chasing his first major title, but he’s on the cusp of a breakthrough. The Georgia native finished tied for fourth at the 2023 Masters—his best result in a major tournament to date. He also notched a solo fifth-place finish at the 2024 Open Championship and a tied-for-seventh at the US Open that same year. Henley earned his fifth PGA Tour win at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational earlier this year. If he finds himself in contention again on Sunday, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him wearing a green jacket. Photo by Kris Johnson Longshot Pick: Adam Scott (+6200) Do you remember Justin Rose at Augusta National last year? Only McIlroy’s inspired playoff performance kept him from claiming the green jacket. Adam Scott could be this year’s version of Rose—he won The Masters in 2013 and was runner-up in 2011. At 45, both players are still playing some of the best golf of their careers. Scott is making his 25th career start at The Masters, with five top-10 finishes at Augusta National under his belt. With his long drives and deft touch on the greens, Scott has the game to win here again. His recent form includes a fourth-place finish at Riviera and a tied-for-11th at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. 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 Macao have taken a self-proclaimed Chinese gambling expert into custody following an inquiry into suspected embezzlement and fraud. While investigators withheld the individual's name, TDM, a Macao media outlet, reported that the suspect is a 31-year-old man from Mainland China. According to police, the individual swindled a middle-aged woman out of roughly 255,000 patacas (nearly $32,000) by offering to instruct her in gambling techniques. Law enforcement noted that the "guru" first encountered the woman last November and scheduled a gambling trip to Macao shortly thereafter. To establish credibility regarding his supposed expertise, the man reportedly showed the victim a WeChat Pay balance totaling 1.8 million yuan (exceeding $260,400) on multiple occasions before they began gambling, police said. Upon arriving in Macao, the pair met near the Hengqin Port checkpoint and reportedly visited two local casinos. A government building located in Macao's Hengqin Port district. (Image: Enviro2800 [CC BY-SA 4.0]) Gambling Expert Apprehended at Border Crossing Officials stated that the man secured two loans from the victim under the guise of demonstrating his gambling prowess. His reputation as a skilled player was quickly debunked when he proceeded to lose the majority of the borrowed funds, police noted. The suspect allegedly told the woman he was unable to pay her back immediately, citing daily transfer restrictions on the electronic payment platform. The man subsequently fled the scene and attempted to return to the mainland, but was intercepted and arrested at a border checkpoint on March 24. During the ensuing interrogation, investigators determined that his claims of possessing over $260,000 in his digital accounts were entirely fabricated. Police concluded that the suspect lacked the necessary funds to reimburse the victim for the borrowed money. Ongoing Enforcement Efforts Macao law enforcement is maintaining its push against crimes linked to the gaming industry. On March 30, the Judiciary Police announced the arrest of a 32-year-old Mainland Chinese national at Macao International Airport. This individual, along with a suspected partner, is accused of tricking an unauthorized currency exchanger out of casino chips valued at more than $2,760. The woman who was targeted in the scam will also face charges for her involvement in an illicit currency exchange ring, according to police. Authorities observed that unregulated currency exchange activities are prevalent in the vicinity of Macao's casinos. Earlier in January, the Public Security Police Department detained a man suspected of conducting thousands of dollars worth of unauthorized currency trades involving Hong Kong and Mainland Chinese tender near major gaming venues. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - A former Caesars Palace staff member has filed a lawsuit against the casino, claiming his race was the primary reason for his firing. Felton Davis, who is African-American, worked at the Las Vegas-based Caesars Palace hotel and casino for 13 years, spanning from May 2012 through October 2025. The casino suspended and subsequently fired him last year, citing claims that he was taking “unlimited breaks.” Other Staff Members Spared Disciplinary Action The lawsuit notes that Davis refutes these claims. It further argues that even if Davis had taken breaks, his colleagues were doing the same. “Davis’s coworkers, Melissa Mara and Jason Lee, participated in identical or comparable overtime habits but faced no suspension, disciplinary measures, or termination,” the complaint alleges. Furthermore, the filing mentions that his suspension stemmed from “a shift during which his colleague Melissa Mara departed early, while Davis remained to clean and restock his mobile bar.” HR Refuses to Show Camera Footage During a disciplinary meeting, Human Resources representative Anna Gutierrez claimed she had observed Davis taking unauthorized breaks. When Davis requested to view the surveillance footage, she denied the request. The lawsuit asserts that this refusal serves as evidence that the grounds for his termination were manufactured and that the decision was actually racially motivated. Although Davis was the most senior of the three employees, the lawsuit does not identify this as a factor in his firing. Instead, it contends, “There was no valid business justification for firing Davis while keeping less senior staff members who participated in the same behavior.” “Caesars engaged in intentional racial discrimination against Davis by firing him while keeping non-African American employees in similar positions who performed the same actions,” the complaint states. Another Casino Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination A comparable legal action was initiated in Pennsylvania this past February. In that instance, however, the plaintiff alleged he was “repeatedly demeaned for being white.” Similar to Davis, that employee alleged that Mount Airy Casino fabricated claims to orchestrate his termination. Both individuals have since secured new jobs. Nevertheless, Davis is pursuing damages from Caesars, noting that his current position as a security guard at Allegiant Stadium “does not offer the same level of pay or benefits he earned at Caesars.” Beyond the financial impact of his termination, he asserts that the firing has resulted in “emotional distress, mental anguish, and physical symptoms, including migraine headaches.” 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 Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office executed a raid on an illicit gaming arcade, confiscating 66 slot machines and taking two people into custody. Amid ongoing crackdowns across Florida, former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez made a court appearance regarding allegations of aiding illegal gambling operations in the state. Authorities from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office reported the Monday arrests of Mohamed Belyaqout and Mabielka C. Cumbrera. Officials state the pair face charges for operating a gambling house and possessing slot machines. Belyaqout was apprehended at Slot 24/7 on 5709 S. Beneva Road in Sarasota. In addition to the slot machines, an undisclosed sum of money was seized. The business had been served a cease-and-desist order by the sheriff's office the previous year, which it disregarded. “Our collaboration with the FGCC will persist to ensure these unlawful gambling operations are held responsible and closed,” stated Sheriff Hoffman. The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) maintains its vigorous campaign against unlawful gaming statewide. Last month, the agency headed Operation Reel of Fortune, which saw the confiscation of 625 slot machines and more than $350,000 in cash. Patrons Allege Harassment From Staff The establishment seems to have been running for a period, though under different identities. The address is listed on Google as The Spot Social Club. Google reviews from as far back as two years allege harassment by staff during gameplay. One reviewer stated she spent between $200 and $500 daily at the arcade before employees told her to leave for “touching the machines on the screens and tapping them softly.” She claims the owner brought on a new employee who consistently harassed patrons. The review further noted, “This man is very controlling about how he prefers to instruct people on playing and spending their money.” A different user lamented being “Kicked out for playing a machine that was left unattended.” It is unknown whether management has shifted since these reviews were posted two years ago. The fight against illegal gaming in Florida has been likened to a game of whac-a-mole, with operations often resurfacing at the same addresses under fresh names. Sheriff Lopez Appears in Court As an illustration, Hot Seats, a venue closed during the operation that resulted in Sheriff Lopez's arrest, promptly resumed business. It was targeted again in a January raid. Lopez is alleged to have enabled an illegal gambling scheme that produced up to $21 million. He appeared in court on Tuesday for the first time since being released on bail last year. Two witnesses for the state, Kyle Henry and Douglas Ford, were questioned. Ford, once a driver for Lopez, allegedly “winked at the former Sheriff Tuesday before testifying.” Lopez Faces Charges as Others Agree to Plea Deals Ford testified that he and Henry served as a “protection detail” for the illegal gambling enterprises. He was arrested on separate charges in 2024, accused of hacking into the criminal justice academy’s camera system to surveil his girlfriend. He accepted a plea deal in that matter, resulting in an initial 24-month probation sentence, which was subsequently dismissed. Whether this deal required testimony against Lopez remains uncertain. Henry, for his part, was arrested last year on charges of unauthorized access to an electronic device. His case is still open. It is also not clear if he has arranged a deal to serve as a witness. Five other individuals have accepted plea agreements in the case, among them Lopez's estranged wife, Robin Lopez. She likewise received a 24-month probation sentence. The ex-Sheriff is now the sole defendant. Prosecutors claim Lopez personally obtained between $600,000 and $700,000 in cash from the illegal gambling profits. He has entered a plea of not guilty. Florida legislators have put forward tighter rules for gaming centers intended to bolster the FGCC's efforts against such businesses. SB1580 appeared to be advancing, having passed the Senate and then the House with changes. Yet, the Senate did not have sufficient time to reconsider the revised bill, causing it to expire last month. 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) - Legislators in Tennessee and Maryland have been reviewing bills this week aimed at explicitly prohibiting sweepstakes casinos. In Tennessee, a House committee has greenlit a bill that will now advance to a final committee before a full chamber vote. Meanwhile, in Maryland, a Senate committee held a hearing—without taking a vote—on a bill that has already cleared the House. Tennessee House Committee Approves Ban Tennessee’s House State & Local Government Committee approved HB 1885 in a 21-to-0 vote, with one representative abstaining. Last month, the House Departments & Agencies Subcommittee voted unanimously in favor of the bill. It will next move to the Finance, Ways & Means Committee; if approved there, it will proceed to a full vote on the House floor. The legislation defines an online sweepstakes game as a platform that utilizes a virtual-currency system allowing players to engage in “gambling of any kind, including, but not limited to, casino-style gaming such as slot machines, video poker, table games, lottery games, bingo, or unlicensed sports wagering,” which can later be exchanged for “a prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent.” Should the bill pass, violators could face a fine of up to $15,000 per violation. Maryland Senate Hearing on HB 1226 In Maryland, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee held a hearing on HB 1226. The House approved the legislation with minimal opposition on March 23, in a 135-1 vote. The bill similarly defines sweepstakes games as “a game, contest, or promotion that:(1) Utilizes a dual–currency system of payment allowing the player to exchange the currency for any prize, award, cash or cash equivalents, or chance to win any prize, award, cash or cash equivalents; and(2) Simulates any form of gambling, including:(3) Casino–style games, including slot machines, video poker, and table games such as blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker.” The committee has not yet scheduled a vote on the bill. A similar piece of legislation was introduced in the Senate in January, but it also stalled after an initial hearing. Maryland has taken steps to crack down on sweepstakes casinos. The City of Baltimore filed a lawsuit against five major operators last month, alleging the platforms are already violating state law. The bill would increase potential penalties, with offenders facing up to 3 years in prison. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency supports the stricter rules. The agency has previously sent cease-and-desist letters to operators, including VGW. However, the company—which runs Chumba Casino, Luckyland Slots, and Global Poker—failed to comply, leading to a second round of letters being sent in November. Even so, the platforms still appear accessible in the state. Most Platforms Block Access in Maryland & Tennessee A total of 33 operators, including some of those sued by Baltimore (High 5, Stake, Pulsz, and McLuck), have exited Maryland. Tennessee has also largely driven out operators, following a wave of cease-and-desist letters from the state’s Attorney General last year. Yet, some remain active. If the bills pass in both states, it would further empower gambling regulators to take action against any companies that continue to operate. 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) - Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has approved legislation that lifts the prohibition against wagering on in-state college teams at tribal sportsbooks. The governor signed the bill on March 30, and it will become active on June 11. This marks the first opportunity since sports betting was legalized in Washington in 2020 for fans to legally bet on local teams such as the University of Washington and Gonzaga University. The legislation stipulates that betting remains confined to tribal casino properties, requiring patrons to be physically present to place a wager. Although the law broadens the state's sports betting market, it upholds a number of restrictions designed to protect integrity. For instance, proposition bets on individual players, as well as bets on coaching decisions and officiating, continue to be forbidden. Due to these limitations, the change represents a measured expansion of the market rather than a full liberalization. Legislators characterized the measure as a way to strengthen the regulated sports betting industry while confining gambling to a supervised setting. Law Places Strict Limits on Player Prop Bets A defining feature of the law is its specific prohibitions. Even with the new legality of betting on college sports, wagers cannot be placed on "the performance or nonperformance of any specifically named individual participant" who is enrolled at a Washington college or university. While these individual player prop bets are banned, the law permits "portion-of-game" betting, which involves wagers on discrete segments of a contest, like the halftime score or the result of a single quarter. This ensures that many popular bet types remain available without focusing on an individual student-athlete. Supporters of the measure applauded it, noting that residents were already betting on local teams through unregulated offshore websites. By legalizing collegiate betting, the state can now recapture that revenue and offer a safer, regulated environment for bettors. The law also introduces enhanced integrity measures. Knowingly threatening a sports official, coach, or participant over a wager-related incident is now classified as a gross misdemeanor, and anyone found guilty will be prohibited from placing sports bets. NCAA Wants Player Prop Bets Banned The law's restrictions on wagering tied to a college athlete's individual performance align with a wider national discussion about college betting, where player prop bets are facing greater examination due to harassment and integrity issues. In January, coinciding with the unsealing of indictments in a college basketball point-shaving scandal, the NCAA dispatched a letter to state regulators urging a ban on prop bets for college athletes. The association warned that such wagers elevate the risks of spot-fixing, insider information solicitation, and direct harassment of players. A recent survey supports the NCAA's concerns about player harassment. The latest NCAA Student-Athlete Needs, Aspirations and Perspectives survey indicated that almost half of men’s Division I basketball players have faced abuse linked to betting. Although Washington's law does not prohibit all proposition bets, it specifically bans the types of wagers most likely to subject student-athletes, coaches, and officials to direct pressure. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - A recent Morning Consult poll reveals that a majority of Americans consider the event contracts offered by prediction markets to be equivalent to gambling and are concerned they may cause greater harm, particularly to younger participants. These results echo a prior survey which indicated Americans tend to categorize prediction markets more as betting than as investing. The poll was sponsored by Gambling Is Not Investing, a coalition opposed to prediction markets and headed by former U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney. The group states its aim is to "stop prediction markets from offering unsafe and unregulated sports event contracts that bypass state and tribal laws." Poll data shows 81% of respondents identified sports betting on prediction markets as gambling. Meanwhile, 77% were worried about platforms permitting teenagers to wager on sports, believing this could heighten gambling-related issues for young adults compared to traditional sportsbooks that enforce a minimum age of 21. An additional 81% of participants either strongly or somewhat agreed that prediction markets must comply with state gaming rules, covering age limits, tax frameworks, and problem gambling mandates. In a statement releasing the poll findings, Mulvaney commented: “This polling confirms that unabated sports gambling on prediction markets is a growing concern across America. Prediction markets are trying to disguise their sports betting products as a financial investment, misleading Americans and dodging consumer safeguards like age requirements. Let’s face it, if it quacks like a duck, it’s sports betting.” Survey Shows Strong Support for Sports Betting Regulations The topline report states that 15,029 U.S. adults were surveyed between March 17 and 22. It found 73% of those polled think that employing terms such as "event contracts," "swaps," or "futures" for sports betting obscures the financial risks involved with prediction markets, a confusion they said is amplified for youth. Furthermore, 79% of surveyed individuals stated that prediction markets offering sports event contracts should be mandated to supply the same problem gambling support tools as licensed sportsbooks. An examination of the questionnaire's structure suggests the framing of questions aligns with the agenda of the Gambling Is Not Investing Coalition. Multiple questions draw a direct comparison between prediction markets and state-regulated sportsbooks and mention teenagers betting on sports, without noting that platform users typically must be 18. Some queries also employ leading language; one example asks if using financial jargon like "swaps" or "futures" makes it "more difficult" to perceive risks. This phrasing presumes an existing hurdle instead of employing neutral wording. Capitol Hill Keeps Up Pressure on Prediction Markets Prediction markets are under growing examination in Congress as legislators aim to control these event contract exchanges. Just in the past week, three distinct bills targeting the industry from various perspectives were introduced. The PREDICT Act would prohibit Congress members, high-ranking federal officials, and other designated personnel from trading specific prediction market contracts. The Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026 would prevent government officials from profiting on event contracts using non-public information. The STOP Corrupt Bets Act would outlaw prediction market contracts related to elections, armed conflict, government activities, and sports. On March 30, legislators also intensified calls for action, sending a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the U.S. Office of Government Ethics urging a clampdown on what they called illegal insider trading in prediction markets by federal employees. 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) - Evoke Plc memberi tahu staf pada hari Selasa bahwa mereka berencana untuk menutup secara permanen sekitar 200 toko ritelnya di Inggris. Penutupan ini mewakili sekitar 15% dari aset ritel Evoke. Perusahaan tersebut mengatakan dalam pernyataan lanjutan bahwa penutupan toko akan dimulai pada bulan Mei dan merupakan bagian dari tinjauan strategis yang lebih luas, yang mungkin mencakup potensi pelepasan aset. Langkah ini diancam sebelum anggaran musim gugur ketika Kanselir Rachel Reeves mengumumkan peningkatan signifikan pada Remote Gaming Duty dan Remote Betting Duty Inggris. Kemudian CEO Evoke Per Widerström mengonfirmasi keputusan tersebut pada bulan Januari dalam pembaruan perdagangan perusahaan. Yang terakhir mulai berlaku hari ini, sedangkan RBD akan berlaku pada April 2027. Evoke, yang mengoperasikan sekitar 1.300 outlet taruhan di seluruh negeri, telah menjalani tinjauan strategis sejak Desember, karena operator mempertimbangkan penjualan sebagian atau seluruhnya, serta "berbagai alternatif potensial". Kritik dan kenaikan pajak Dalam pernyataan yang dikirim ke iGB, juru bicara Evoke mengatakan: "Setelah tinjauan menyeluruh dan menyusul tekanan biaya yang meningkat pada sektor yang diatur termasuk peningkatan pajak signifikan yang diumumkan oleh pemerintah dalam anggaran musim gugur tahun lalu, mulai Mei kami menutup sejumlah toko yang tidak lagi berkelanjutan. "Kami menawarkan dukungan penuh kami kepada rekan ritel kami yang terdampak oleh penutupan ini. "Keputusan ini tidak pernah diambil dengan ringan, namun menghadapi tekanan biaya yang meningkat, kami harus mengambil tindakan untuk memastikan kami dapat terus berinvestasi pada aset ritel inti kami, dengan toko yang tepat, di lokasi yang tepat." Sejumlah operator ritel memperingatkan bahwa kenaikan pajak dapat memicu penutupan di seluruh aset mereka, termasuk Betfred dan Entain. Flutter menutup 57 toko miliknya sendiri pada tahun 2025 sebagai akibat dari penurunan ritel yang terus berlanjut. ‘Sangat merugikan’ bagi ekonomi Inggris Dalam catatan analis bulan Januari, Deutsche Bank memangkas proyeksi EBITDA FY26 dan FY27 Evoke masing-masing sebesar 12% dan 18%. Karena leverage keuangan yang tinggi, laba per saham akan turun sebesar 40% dan 52%. Bank tersebut mengasumsikan pertumbuhan online Inggris hanya 2,5% pada FY26 dan FY27, dengan margin turun dari 23% di FY26 menjadi 13% pada FY27. Para pemangku kepentingan telah berspekulasi siapa atau apa yang bisa membeli Evoke, atau beberapa asetnya, dalam jangka pendek. Ben Robinson, managing partner di Corfai, baru-baru ini mengatakan kepada iGB bahwa ekuitas swasta adalah pembeli yang paling kredibel untuk grup secara keseluruhan. Tapi Robin Chhabra, CEO dan presiden Tekkorp Capital, percaya bahwa permainan strategis terbaik bagi Evoke adalah memecah bisnis internasionalnya. "Permata di sini adalah divisi Internasional; pasar seperti Italia, Spanyol, Rumania, dan Denmark menawarkan pertumbuhan dua digit. Mereka tidak tersentuh oleh tugas baru kanselir. Menjual ini adalah satu-satunya rute cepat untuk deleverage," katanya. Kathryn EvansKathryn meliputi berita terkini singkat dengan fokus utama pada legislasi EMEA dan AS. Seorang bangsa Wales Utara yang bangga, penutur Wales 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) - Star Entertainment Group telah memperoleh komitmen mengikat untuk fasilitas refinansing senilai A$590 juta (sekitar US$390 juta) dari WhiteHawk Capital. Perjanjian ini, yang diungkapkan dalam pernyataan ke Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) pada hari Senin, dimaksudkan untuk men refinansing utang Star yang ada sepenuhnya, dan memberikan likuiditas tambahan untuk mendukung operasinya. Likuiditas dan syarat keuangan Fasilitas refinansing baru selama tiga tahun ini mencakup berbagai syarat termasuk penyelesaian dokumentasi keuangan bentuk panjang, persetujuan regulasi, dan penyelesaian penjualan kepentingan Star di Destination Brisbane Consortium (DBC). Secara spesifik, persyaratan likuiditas ditetapkan pada A$50 juta untuk tahun pertama setelah penutupan keuangan. Ini akan meningkat menjadi A$75 juta dalam enam bulan berikutnya, mencapai A$100 juta setelah 18 bulan. Syarat keuangan fasilitas ini termasuk margin bunga yang konsisten dengan pengaturan utang sebelumnya perusahaan. The Star menggambarkan syarat-syarat ini sebagai biasa, mencakup kewajiban pelaporan standar dan peristiwa default. Bukan yang pertama kalinya Star berada di bawah tekanan untuk memperbaiki kondisi keuangannya karena mantan eksekutif dinyatakan telah melanggar Undang-Undang Perusahaan pada awal Maret. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) melakukan proses hukuman perdata terhadap grup ini karena dugaan pelanggaran sistemik undang-undang anti-pencucian uang dan pembiayaan counter-terrorisme (AML/CTF). Denda potensial bisa mencapai hingga A$400 juta. Pada tahun 2025, Bally’s Corporation dan Investment Holdings menginvestasikan A$300 juta, secara kolektif memperoleh sekitar 61% ekuitas di The Star. Investasi ini memicu reshuffle dewan dan manajemen senior. Sejak itu, grup ini telah menerapkan berbagai strategi pengurangan biaya. Ini termasuk menutup kantor perusahaan dan mendelegasikan tanggung jawab operasional yang lebih besar ke tim manajemen properti. Selain itu, Star sedang berusaha untuk keluar dari joint venture Queen’s Wharf Brisbane. Proses ini tetap bersyarat dengan pelepasan dari jaminan perusahaan induk sebesar perkiraan A$700 juta. 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) - Gibraltar telah melisensikan operator pasar prediksinya yang pertama, demikian disampaikan Menteri Kehakiman, Perdagangan, dan Industri Nigel Feetham kepada parlemen pada hari Selasa. “Kami berharap ini akan menjadi area pertumbuhan yang substansial bagi Gibraltar,” kata menteri tersebut mengenai vertikal pasar prediksi. “Lisensi baru telah diterbitkan, meskipun Undang-Undang Perjudian yang baru belum diberlakukan dan lisensi baru harus diterbitkan berdasarkan undang-undang sebelumnya. “Ini merupakan waktu tercepat dalam penerbitan lisensi regulasi di Gibraltar,” tambahnya. Menurut daftar lisensi perjudian Gibraltar, Predict Street Ltd dilisensikan sebagai perantara taruhan pada 26 Maret di bawah Undang-Undang Perjudian 2005. Situs web Predictstreet.io mengklaim sebagai mitra pasar prediksi resmi dari Piala Dunia Fifa 2026 mendatang. Situs webnya menunjukkan hitungan mundur peluncuran pada 9 April. Ini didukung oleh penyedia blockchain yang berbasis di Abu Dhabi, ADI Chain. Menunjukkan Kemampuan Gibraltar untuk Beradaptasi Berbicara di parlemen, Feetham mencatat langkah ini menandai kemampuan Gibraltar untuk beradaptasi dengan cepat, terutama setelah kenaikan pajak perjudian di Inggris mengancam sektor game signifikan semenanjung tersebut, yang utamanya melayani pasar Inggris. “Sejak diperkenalkannya kenaikan bea perjudian Inggris baru-baru ini, saya telah mengambil tanggung jawab yang lebih langsung untuk mempromosikan penawaran regulasi Gibraltar,” tambahnya. Kenaikan Bea Permainan Jarak Jauh (Remote Gaming Duty) dan Bea Taruhan Jarak Jauh (Remote Betting Duty), yang pertama di antaranya mulai berlaku hari ini, diperkirakan akan sangat memukul Gibraltar, dan dapat meningkatkan tarif pajak bagi operator yang berbasis di Gibraltar menjadi antara 80% dan 100%. Gibraltar mempekerjakan sekitar 3.500 orang secara langsung, menurut angka yang dikutip dalam debat parlemen Inggris baru-baru ini. Sektor perjudian wilayah tersebut juga menghasilkan sekitar sepertiga dari pendapatan pajaknya. Feetham mengatakan dalam sebuah pernyataan pada 1 Desember: “Ini adalah masalah yang sangat penting bagi Gibraltar dan yang dapat secara langsung maupun tidak langsung memengaruhi pendapatan publik kami.” Akankah pasar prediksi berkembang di Eropa? Gibraltar adalah pasar pertama yang secara langsung melisensikan operator pasar prediksi di Eropa, meskipun Malta minggu lalu mengatakan juga sedang mengerjakan kerangka regulasi untuk melisensikan vertikal tersebut secara lokal. Pada 26 Maret, Menteri Ekonomi Malta Silvio Schembri mengatakan bahwa pihaknya “secara aktif menjajaki bidang pasar prediksi yang sedang berkembang, sebuah area yang mengalami momentum global yang cepat dan menyajikan peluang signifikan untuk inovasi”. Dia menjelaskan bahwa setiap perubahan pada undang-undang perlu “didukung oleh kerangka legislatif yang jelas dan berwawasan ke depan yang memungkinkannya berkembang secara bertanggung jawab dan dalam skala besar”. Lebih jauh lagi, pasar-pasar lain telah mengambil sikap yang tampaknya keras terhadap pasar prediksi, yang menghadapi pengawasan dari regulator perjudian negara bagian di AS. Jerman dan Belanda memiliki aturan ketat terhadap pasar kebaruan dalam taruhan olahraga. Pasar prediksi sebagian besar diperlakukan sebagai perjudian ilegal atau instrumen keuangan tidak berlisensi di pasar seperti Belanda dan Prancis. Keduanya telah memblokir operator terkemuka Polymarket untuk beroperasi. Ismail Vali, presiden perusahaan RegTech Gaming Compliance International (GCI), baru-baru ini mengatakan kepada iGB bahwa data lalu lintas dan keterlibatan menunjukkan pasar prediksi masih menarik pengguna Eropa meskipun ada larangan resmi. 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.