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(AsiaGameHub) - Capitol Hill witnessed a flurry of activity surrounding prediction markets on Thursday, as legislative pressure on event contract exchanges reached new heights. Lawmakers unveiled two separate proposals to limit the sector from different regulatory vantage points, including the STOP Corrupt Bets Act.Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the bicameral legislation, which takes aim at prediction market contracts linked to elections, military operations, and government actions, marking it as one of the most sweeping proposals directed at the rapidly expanding industry. The measure was introduced on the same day that Sens. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Todd Young (R-IN), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and John Curtis (R-UT) put forth separate bipartisan legislation concentrating on insider trading by government officials, illustrating the swift acceleration of efforts to regulate prediction markets in Washington. The simultaneous introduction of these bills indicates that lawmakers are implementing a coordinated, multi-pronged strategy to address prediction markets from various angles rather than pushing a single, unified measure. If this tactic proves successful, it would lead Congress to impose restrictions on an industry that Schiff has dubbed the “Wild West.” Legislation Targets Wagering on Elections, Warfare and Governmental Actions The STOP Corrupt Bets Act is broader in scope than several recent proposals. Rather than adopting a narrow focus on ethics or market integrity, this legislation would prohibit entire categories of event contracts. As drafted, it would modify the Commodity Exchange Act to bar registered entities from listing or trading contracts covering specific “matters described,” including elections, sporting events, and military actions that the bill’s sponsors maintain lack commercial hedging value and essentially operate as unregulated gambling. The measure extends further than other proposals that merely restrict government officials, as it prohibits all individuals from placing such wagers. The legislation expressly bans event contracts on: Political elections or contests Governmental actions taken by the executive, legislative, or judicial branches Sporting events or athletic competitions Military operations conducted by the United States or any foreign nation In the announcement releasing the bill, Raskin stated: “The oligarchs and opportunists are using prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket to enrich themselves. By banning bets on elections, legislation, acts of war and other government actions, we can oppose corrupt attempts to rig our democracy and profit from the fix, and we can redeem public faith in the idea that government is an instrument for the common good and not a casino.” The proposed legislation specifically targets event contracts that could be influenced or even known beforehand by government insiders, as well as those that might present a risk to national security. Lawmakers have increasingly expressed concerns that markets related to warfare and geopolitics could create perverse incentives or expose vulnerabilities in the handling of sensitive information. The bill includes a narrow exception for contracts used for “hedging or mitigating commercial risk,” but assigns the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with defining the specific parameters. This measure draws a clear line around which events should be completely prohibited, rather than regulating how participants engage with them, making it one of the most aggressive proposals to date. If enacted, the legislation would require the Government Accountability Office to study the impact of prediction markets on young people, insider trading, and related issues. Legislators Employ Various Tactics as Bills Accumulate The current approach to prediction markets on Capitol Hill could be characterized as a “death by a thousand cuts” strategy. Lawmakers have introduced various bills, many with overlapping objectives and even overlapping sponsors. For example, Sens. Schiff and Curtis are challenging the industry from multiple legal perspectives simultaneously, with both co-sponsoring more than one proposal targeting prediction markets. This layered approach might ensure that if one of the bills fails to gain traction or faces constitutional challenges, another might survive. While some legislation focuses on the ethics of government officials trading on nonpublic information, other bills address regulatory “backdoors” by reclassifying event contracts as traditional sports betting or casino-style gambling. Additionally, Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) have introduced the Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act, which merges insider trading prohibitions with restrictions on war-related bets and specific consumer protections like age verification and credit card bans. Above all, the multiple measures demonstrate that Congress is committed to eliminating loopholes in the current regulatory framework. 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 legislative effort against prediction markets pressed forward strongly on Thursday, with lawmakers unveiling yet another bill aimed at the sector. Sens. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Todd Young (R-IN), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and John Curtis (R-UT) are spearheading this bipartisan initiative, known as the Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026, which seeks to prohibit government officials from leveraging insider information to gain profits from event contracts. As drafted, the legislation aims to stop federally elected officials, political appointees, and government employees from utilizing their access to sensitive, nonpublic information—acquired through their trusted roles—to execute trades on prediction markets. Similar to other proposals, this legislation comes in the wake of multiple reports of alleged insiders securing substantial profits by making suspiciously timely trades ahead of major geopolitical events, including the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, where six accounts earned $1.2 million.In a press release announcing the bill, Young referenced these worries: “Public service should never be a pathway to personal profit based on insider information. Recent activity in prediction markets has raised real concerns that individuals with access to sensitive, nonpublic information could exploit that advantage for financial gain.” This measure joins a growing number of bills targeting the industry, as lawmakers from both parties voice concerns over insider trading, sports contracts, and markets linked to war and government actions. Bill Covers Congress, Executive Branch Staff & Political Appointees The proposed bill aims to address what many view as an ethics gap, as prediction markets are being used more frequently as financial tools, sparking worries about insider trading. Under the legislation, “covered individuals” would encompass the president, vice president, members of Congress, and employees of executive or independent regulatory agencies. Those in these categories would be prohibited from using:“Material nonpublic information that a reasonable investor would deem significant when making a decision about a prediction market contract and that is not publicly accessible.” The bill would establish strict penalties and reporting requirements: Authorizes fines of $500 or double the profit from the trade, whichever is higher. Oversight ethics offices are required to establish regulations, issue guidance, and collect reports on transactions exceeding $250. Any covered individual involved in a transaction worth over $250 must submit a detailed report to their oversight ethics office within 30 days. Slotkin stressed why she believed the bill is needed: “No one should profit from the information and knowledge gained through public service, plain and simple. This bill is a crucial initial step in establishing commonsense regulations for prediction markets, with real enforcement to ensure those who violate these rules face tangible consequences. I’m proud of our bipartisan group and thank Senators Young, Schiff, and Curtis for collaborating with me to advance this critical legislation.” Curtis noted that the bill would apply long-standing insider-trading principles to a new form of financial product. Schiff, on the other hand, contended that the industry cannot be left to regulate itself. Competitive Field of Prediction Market Legislation The Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act enters an already packed arena of legislative proposals competing for attention on Capitol Hill, as members of Congress aim to define their stances in the debate. In January, Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) introduced a House version of the same act. On the same day Slotkin, Young, Schiff, and Curtis introduced this bill, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) unveiled the STOP Corrupt Bets Act, a bicameral bill that would prohibit prediction market betting on elections, government actions, and military operations. Other recent proposals include the End Prediction Market Corruption Act by Merkley and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Schiff’s DEATH BETS Act, and the Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act of 2026 by Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Andy Kim (D-NJ). Other bills advancing through Congress include the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act by Sens. John Curtis (R-UT) and Adam Schiff (D-CA), and the PREDICT Act by Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), which focuses on political event contracts. Considering the number of bills under consideration in Congress, one thing is clear: Congress is seeking to address what it perceives as the prediction market issue from various perspectives. Though no single bill has yet distinguished itself, it appears lawmakers have no plans to ease the pressure on prediction markets in the near future. 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) - Peluncuran Kalshi di Brasil telah memicu perdebatan tentang bagaimana tepatnya pasar prediksi sesuai dengan pasar Brasil yang terus berkembang dan pengaruh politik yang kuat. Pakar industri mempertanyakan apakah regulasi akan berada di bawah SPA dari yurisdiksi pasar keuangan. Beberapa pihak bertanya apakah kebutuhan akan regulasi bersifat mendesak atau memerlukan waktu lebih lanjut untuk diterapkan secara hati-hati. Awal bulan ini, Kalshi mengumumkan peluncuran penawaran pasar prediksi di Brasil, berkat kesepakatan dengan perusahaan pialang Brasil XP International. Brasil adalah pasar pertama Kalshi di luar AS, di mana pasar prediksi telah menyebabkan kontroversi yang signifikan, dengan berbagai tantangan hukum yang sedang berlangsung dari regulator perjudian negara bagian. Kaburnya batasan antara perdagangan finansial dan perjudian telah menyebabkan ketidakpastian di sektor taruhan peluang tetap Brasil yang masih baru, yang mana sektor ini sendiri sedang menghadapi tekanan berat dari para politisi yang ingin memperketat pembatasan dan menaikkan pajak. Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), regulator taruhan di Brasil, mengatakan bahwa mereka sedang “memantau situasi” sebagai tanggapan atas peluncuran Kalshi. Mereka juga mencatat bahwa saat ini tidak ada perusahaan Brasil yang diberi wewenang untuk menawarkan pasar prediksi. Prospek regulasi yang terfragmentasi Belum jelas badan mana yang pada akhirnya akan mengawasi pasar prediksi, dengan banyak pihak menyarankan bahwa hal itu kemungkinan akan berada di bawah SPA atau Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM). Namun, Udo Seckelmann, mitra dan kepala perjudian & kripto di Bichara e Motta Advogados, mengatakan regulasi dapat dibagi menjadi tiga cara tergantung pada jenis kontrak yang diperdagangkan. Hal ini, menurutnya, bisa merugikan pasar. “Ada beberapa kemungkinan hasil dari teka-teki hukum ini,” kata Seckelmann kepada iGB. “Dapat diperkirakan bahwa kontrak yang bersifat olahraga akan cenderung masuk dalam yurisdiksi SPA, [sementara] kontrak yang terkait dengan variabel ekonomi dan keuangan [akan masuk] dalam cakupan regulasi CVM. “Kontrak yang bersifat elektoral kemungkinan besar akan dilarang oleh Superior Electoral Court (TSE), sedangkan peristiwa yang bersifat geopolitik, sosial, budaya, atau hiburan akan tetap berada dalam area abu-abu hukum, setidaknya sampai konsolidasi regulasi lebih lanjut,” tambahnya. Regulasi pasar prediksi itu kompleks Meskipun ada kesepakatan luas bahwa regulasi pasar prediksi pada akhirnya akan diperlukan, konsensus mengenai waktu pelaksanaannya masih kurang. Dalam pandangan Fellipe Fraga, CBO dari operator berlisensi Brasil EstrelaBet, sangat penting agar regulasi tidak terburu-buru dengan mengorbankan pemahaman yang sebenarnya tentang pasar prediksi. Ia berharap para pembuat kebijakan terlebih dahulu mengembangkan pemahaman nyata tentang operator seperti Kalshi dan bagaimana produk mereka berbeda dari taruhan peluang tetap. “Regulasi yang terburu-buru atau tidak selaras dapat menyebabkan tumpang tindih, inkonsistensi, atau bahkan pembatasan yang tidak disengaja,” kata Fraga. “Prioritasnya haruslah proses yang didorong oleh dialog dan informasi yang matang, yang memungkinkan regulator, operator, dan pakar untuk berkontribusi pada kerangka kerja yang efektif dan proporsional.” Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) berpendapat bahwa pasar prediksi harus disesuaikan agar patuh dengan undang-undang taruhan peluang tetap. Meskipun Seckelmann mengatakan bahwa semakin cepat masalah regulasi ditangani akan semakin baik, ia juga percaya pada pendekatan yang hati-hati dan terukur untuk menghindari pemaksaan pasar prediksi ke dalam kerangka kerja yang sudah ada. “Lebih baik jika regulasi diperkenalkan pada tahap selanjutnya asalkan disesuaikan dengan tepat dan kompatibel dengan sifat sosio-ekonomi pasar prediksi, daripada menundukkannya pada klasifikasi otomatis dan kaku dalam kerangka regulasi tradisional yang tidak mencerminkan karakteristik spesifik mereka secara memadai,” jelasnya. Apakah pasar prediksi merupakan kompetisi langsung bagi taruhan? Pertanyaan kunci bagi industri ini adalah apakah pasar prediksi mewakili persaingan langsung bagi operator taruhan berlisensi. Fraga menjelaskan bahwa taruhan peluang tetap dan pasar prediksi “berbeda secara struktural”, di mana taruhan peluang tetap terutama melibatkan hubungan antara operator dan pelanggan, sementara penetapan harga dan likuiditas pasar prediksi didorong oleh pasar itu sendiri. Namun, ia merasa mungkin ada konvergensi yang dapat menghasilkan “tumpang tindih kompetitif”. Fraga kembali menyerukan agar regulasi dipertimbangkan dengan hati-hati untuk membedakan kedua produk tersebut dengan tepat. Kekecewaan lain bagi para operator berpusat pada masalah pajak, di mana pemegang lisensi taruhan peluang tetap menghadapi beban yang berat, serta biaya lisensi sebesar BRL30 juta. Namun Fraga percaya perbedaan inheren antara taruhan dan pasar prediksi membuat perbandingan pajak langsung menjadi sulit. “Logika ekonominya berbeda, dan oleh karena itu perlakuan fiskalnya tidak dapat disamakan dengan mudah,” lanjut Fraga. “Namun, faktor penting lainnya harus dipertimbangkan, terutama seputar permainan yang bertanggung jawab, perlindungan konsumen, dan integritas pasar. “Jika terjadi migrasi pengguna yang signifikan dari operator teregulasi ke struktur alternatif yang tidak tunduk pada kewajiban yang sama, hal ini memang dapat menciptakan ketidakseimbangan. Selain itu, lingkungan yang kurang teregulasi sering kali memiliki fleksibilitas lebih dalam pemasaran, yang dapat semakin mendistorsi persaingan.” Terlepas dari kontroversi dan ketidakpastian, Fraga memiliki pandangan yang lebih positif bahwa perusahaan dengan pertumbuhan pesat seperti Kalshi mengambil langkah pertamanya di luar AS di Brasil. “Kapan pun produk teknologi atau keuangan baru masuk ke Brasil, itu selalu merupakan sinyal positif,” pungkas Fraga. “Ini memperkuat daya tarik negara ini dan potensi pasar kami di berbagai industri.” Kyle GoldsmithKyle telah bergabung dengan Clarion sejak Desember 2023, bergabung dari dunia jurnalisme olahraga, yang selanjutnya menjadi reporter senior yang berfokus pada LatAm di iGB. 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) - IGT yang baru saja direformasi mengumumkan pemutusan hubungan kerja (PHK) pada Senin yang mempengaruhi sekitar 700 karyawan, atau sekitar 10% dari tenaga kerja globalnya. Perusahaan game ini menjadi yang terbaru untuk melakukan pemotongan tenaga kerja menghadapi angin topan ekonomi makro. Rincian jabatan dan lokasi tidak diungkapkan. Menurut memo internal yang dilaporkan oleh Las Vegas Review-Journal, CEO IGT Hector Fernandez memberitahu staf bahwa PHK ini tidak terkait dengan kinerja. Sebaliknya, ini adalah "bagian dari upaya untuk menyederhanakan struktur kita, mengurangi duplikasi dan memungkinkan kita bergerak dengan kejelasan dan kecepatan yang lebih besar". "Yang penting sekarang adalah bagaimana kita maju bersama: saling mendukung, fokus pada prioritas kita dan melanjutkan pekerjaan yang akan menentukan babak selanjutnya dari perusahaan kita," lanjut Fernandez. "Kita berkumpul untuk membangun perusahaan yang dapat memimpin di industri yang berkembang pesat, dan saya tetap percaya pada peluang itu dan kekuatan tim kita." IGT baru saja menyelesaikan merger senilai 6,3 miliar dolar AS dengan Everi Holdings, dan entitas gabungan sekarang menjadi swasta di bawah Apollo Global Management. Kedua pemasok ini sebelumnya telah menyetujui merger independen sebelum Apollo mengakuisisi keduanya. Sebagai bagian dari kesepakatan tersebut, bisnis game IGT digabungkan dengan segmen teknologi keuangan Everi – divisi lotere sebelumnya IGT dipisahkan menjadi perusahaan publik terpisah, Brightstar Lottery. PHK ini tidak mengejutkan, mengingat merger yang kompleks ini pastinya akan menghasilkan perubahan lebih dari hanya pemisahan divisi lotere. Namun ini adalah indikasi terbaru bahwa perusahaan game merasakan tekanan saat kuartal pertama 2026 mendekati penutupan. Pasaran yang Tidak Pasti di Seluruh Industri Sejak Presiden AS Donald Trump menjabat untuk jabatan keduanya pada Januari lalu, ekonomi AS telah mengalami fluktuasi drastis akibat peningkatan tarif, penutupan pemerintah, inflasi yang bertahan, dan yang paling baru, perang yang membesar dengan Iran. Untuk industri konsumen diskresioner seperti game, dampak ini menyentuh hampir setiap segmen. Tarif meningkatkan biaya konstruksi untuk operator dan biaya produksi untuk pemasok; penutupan pemerintah dan geopolitik mempengaruhi perjalanan dan pengeluaran konsumen bagi operator; dan inflasi yang bertahan menjaga suku bunga tetap tinggi, menekan aktivitas M&A dan pembiayaan ulang hutang untuk seluruh industri. Perusahaan game saat ini memiliki kelipatan usaha yang lebih rendah dan rasio utang terhadap EBTIDA yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan rata-rata pasar, menurut data dari New York University. Untuk pemasok seperti IGT, semakin sulit untuk meramalkan atau berkinerja baik ketika biaya bahan baku dan perdagangan tidak pasti dari saat ke saat. Salah satu reaksi terhadap ketidakpastian adalah mengurangi tenaga kerja, namun hal ini juga berisiko bersifat pendek pikiran. "The hard part is that we’re not thinking six months, nine months, 12 months down the road. The long-term effect [of tariffs and economic uncertainty] is unclear," Daron Dorsey, CEO of the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers, told iGB last October. "No one necessarily knows when things will become more stable and consistent. So no one is making long-term strategic decisions, because things might change again four months from now. Then that might undo something that you do today. And that’s the world they’re living in right now." PHK di Beberapa Perusahaan Tahun Ini Selain IGT, beberapa nama industri terkenal lainnya telah mengumumkan PHK tahun ini. Mungkin yang paling signifikan dalam lingkupnya adalah Underdog, yang memecat 20% tenaga kerjanya pada akhir Februari. Pemula olahraga fantasi ini sedang beralih ke pasar prediksi, yang, sebagai produk nasional, membutuhkan tenaga kerja lebih sedikit dibandingkan kerangka kerja per negara bagian. "It’s simply a different operation, and the changes we made are a part of that transition," Underdog CEO Jeremy Levine said in a statement. Demikian pula, DraftKings juga mengumumkan PHK pada Februari, meskipun jumlah totalnya tidak diungkapkan. Dalam sebuah pernyataan, perusahaan mengatakan bahwa mereka telah "memutuskan untuk mereorganisasi beberapa tim untuk lebih menyesuaikan tenaga kerja mereka dengan prioritas terpenting dan area investasi untuk perusahaan". Analis Citizens Jordan Bender menggunakan perkiraan 5% dari tenaga kerja DraftKings dalam catatan penelitiannya, yang katanya dapat menghemat sekitar 30 juta dolar AS untuk perusahaan. "We believe the current round of restructuring could have been larger or more impactful for the model if not for the push into prediction markets based on the CEO’s push to implement AI throughout the organisation for internal and external functions," Bender wrote to investors. Di dunia iGaming, pemasok Bragg Gaming memecat 12% tenaga kerjanya pada Januari. Langkah ini dimaksudkan untuk "realign" perusahaan untuk pertumbuhan masa depan sambil menghasilkan penghematan biaya sekitar 4,5 juta euro. "Our strategic restructuring is designed to capitalise on our strong foundation. It will position us extremely well for organic growth and concurrent market consolidation opportunities," Bragg CEO Matevz Mazij said in a statement. Industri Kasino Kuat namun Tantangan Tetap Ada Industri kasino darat sejauh ini menghindari PHK massal, namun prospeknya masih tidak pasti, terutama di Las Vegas. Pada kuartal empat tahun lalu, Indeks Kepercayaan Bisnis Nevada Selatan UNLV turun ke level terendah sejak Resesi Besar, didorong turun oleh sentimen perekrutan yang rendah dan ekspektasi masa depan. Tidak ada operator besar yang mengumumkan PHK besar tahun ini, namun Nevada Selatan secara keseluruhan telah mengalami pengurangan pekerjaan. Menurut Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, area metropolitan Las Vegas menyelesaikan tahun 2025 dengan hampir 10.000 pekerjaan lebih sedikit dibandingkan Desember 2024. Tingkat pengangguran yang disesuaikan musiman negara bagian sebesar 5,2% sedikit di atas rata-rata nasional sebesar 4,4%. Beberapa kasino Las Vegas telah mengkonfirmasi PHK dari pertengahan 2024 hingga pertengahan 2025. Ini termasuk Rio Hotel and Casino, the Venetian and Palazzo, dan Resorts World Las Vegas. Selain itu, MGM Resorts menghapus layanan concierge di enam dari sembilan kasino Stripnya pada April lalu. "The fact of the matter is that we’re always managing our labour expenses, and you’re seeing a reflection of that," MGM CFO Jonathan Halkyard said on the company’s Q1 2025 earnings call. Jess MarquezJess telah meliput industri game global sejak 2022. Seorang warga asli Reno, Nevada, dia ingin menegaskan 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. 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) - Dewan Pengendali Perjudian Pennsylvania (PGCB) telah memberlakukan denda $100.000 pada BetMGM setelah menentukan bahwa kontrol mengenal pelanggan (KYC) operator tersebut tidak memadai. Hal ini memungkinkan aktivitas penipuan yang berkelanjutan di seluruh platform taruhan online-nya, demikian pernyataan dewan tersebut. Badan pengatur tersebut mengungkapkan pada hari Rabu bahwa kelemahan ini telah memungkinkan pembuatan beberapa akun menggunakan informasi pribadi dan metode pembayaran yang dicuri atau diperoleh dengan penipuan. Penyelidikan menemukan bahwa lebih dari $2 juta dalam taruhan terkait dengan empat operasi penipuan yang berbeda selama rentang waktu 25 hingga 34 bulan. Satu jaringan penipuan yang terorganisir menghasilkan 1.567 akun penipuan selama periode ini. Yang lain menghasilkan ratusan akun dan volume taruhan yang signifikan. PGCB menekankan bahwa penegakan hukum yang berkelanjutan bertujuan untuk menjaga praktik perjudian yang bertanggung jawab dalam sektor yang diatur di Pennsylvania. Hal ini terjadi seiring dengan pengumuman PGCB mengenai kenaikan pendapatan perjudian sebesar 11,6% tahun ke tahun untuk bulan Januari. Kekurangan verifikasi memungkinkan eksploitasi sistematis Temuan dewan menunjukkan kekurangan sistematis dalam proses verifikasi pelanggan dan validasi pembayaran BetMGM. Kesalahan-kesalahan ini memungkinkan akses akun berulang tanpa pemeriksaan identitas yang memadai, sehingga memudahkan eksploitasi jangka panjang oleh penipu. PGCB mengaitkan kerugian ini dengan kekurangan operasional yang lebih luas daripada kesalahan manusia yang terisolasi. Denda terbaru ini menambah tindakan disiplin sebelumnya yang difokuskan pada kepatuhan regulasi BetMGM. Awal tahun 2025, dewan menyetujui perjanjian persetujuan terpisah yang memberlakukan denda $260.905 pada BetMGM karena mengizinkan individu yang dikeluarkan diri untuk memasang taruhan online. PGCB mengkonfirmasikan bahwa akun penipuan yang terpengaruh telah ditutup dengan segera. Operator tersebut menolak untuk berkomentar mengenai sanksi terbaru. Tindakan penegakan termasuk perintah pengecualian baru PGCB juga memperbarui daftar pengecualian tidak sukarela. Mereka menambahkan 16 individu yang dilarang masuk ke kasino Pennsylvania, platform taruhan online, dan lokasi terminal permainan video. Empat kasus melibatkan orang dewasa yang meninggalkan anak-anak tanpa pengawasan saat berjudi. Dewan menegaskan kembali kampanye "Jangan Bermain Judi dengan Anak-anak" (Don’t Gamble with Kids), menekankan bahwa perilaku tersebut menciptakan lingkungan yang tidak aman bagi anak-anak. Rapat umum berikutnya badan pengatur dijadwalkan pada 29 April di Harrisburg. 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) - Juara tinju dunia Manny Pacquiao telah menandatangani kesepakatan dengan platform iGaming Filipina DigiPlus untuk meluncurkan serangkaian game baru khusus untuk pemain Filipina. Dikenal karena platform iGaming populer termasuk BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, dan GameZone, DigiPlus menyebut perkembangan ini sebagai "putaran baru" untuk hiburan digital berbasis Filipina, menyajikan "ekosistem tangguh yang dirancang untuk meningkatkan pengalaman pemain Filipina". Koleksi ini termasuk sembilan judul bertema Pacquiao, "dirancang dengan cermat untuk mencerminkan prestasi Pacquiao dan semangat bertarung yang tak teralahkan". Game andalan termasuk Super Ace Pacquiao, Pacquiao Fortune, dan Fortune Gems Pacquiao. Pacquiao juga akan bertindak sebagai "wajah baru dari sportsbook unggulan DigiPlus dan pusat turnamen game kartu dan meja elit", tambah perusahaan. Memanfaatkan nilai nama ikon olahraga Pacquiao adalah satu-satunya juara dunia delapan divisi dalam sejarah tinju dan idola nasional Filipina. Dikenal di ring sebagai "Pacman", ia menjabat di senat Filipina dari 2016 hingga 2022. Ia kemudian berkampanye untuk presiden, kalah pada 2023 dari Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. Namun nama Pacquiao masih memiliki daya tarik besar. Ketua DigiPlus Eusebio Tanco mengatakan kolaborasi baru ini menggabungkan "kisah legendaris pahlawan tinju kita dengan infrastruktur teknologi yang kuat, [untuk] pengalaman inovatif, aman, dan benar-benar lokal". Hal ini akan menjadikan DigiPlus dan platformnya sebagai mitra gaming resmi pertama dari MannyPay, platform pembayaran berlogo Pacquiao yang memiliki lisensi dari Bank Sentral Filipina. "Kerja sama dengan DigiPlus ini spesial karena dibuat dengan memikirkan saudara kita," kata Pacquiao. "Baik melalui game yang menceritakan kisah saya atau penanganan pembayaran dengan MannyPay, kita menunjukkan kepada dunia apa yang bisa dilakukan oleh orang Filipina." Marjorie PrestonMarjorie memulai karirnya di dunia gaming pada tahun 2007 dan telah fokus pada pasar gaming Asia sejak 2020. Di luar pekerjaan, ia menulis tentang perjalanan dan film serta bermain drum. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan apa pun terkait isinya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Pembaruan Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan layanan distribusi iGaming yang ditargetkan untuk perusahaan dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih dari 3.000 media premium di Asia dan lebih dari 80.000 influencer spesialis. Platform ini menjadi jembatan utama untuk distribusi konten iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh kawasan ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Pemerintah Swedia telah mengumumkan pengangkatan Peter Knutsson sebagai direktur jenderal baru Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen). Knutsson, yang saat ini menjabat sebagai ombudsman periklanan, dijadwalkan akan mulai menjabat pada 17 Agustus 2026. Ia akan memegang jabatan selama enam tahun hingga 31 Agustus 2032. Knutsson akan membawa portofolio pengalaman dalam administrasi publik, perlindungan konsumen, dan peran regulasi. Sejak Agustus 2024, dia mengawasi standar periklanan di Swedia sebagai bagian dari perannya sebagai ombudsman. Sebelumnya, ia menjabat sebagai Kepala Unit di Kementerian Keuangan dan telah bekerja dengan European Commission. Selain itu, Knutsson telah memberikan layanan konsultasi kepada Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority. Sebagai seorang pengacara terlatih dengan lebih dari 20 tahun pengalaman manajerial, Knutsson berspesialisasi dalam undang-undang konsumen dan bidang kebijakan terkait. 'Ini akan sangat baik untuk otoritas' Pengangkatan ini terjadi pada periode pengawasan yang meningkat terhadap pasar perjudian Swedia dengan data terbaru yang menunjukkan bahwa hampir satu dari enam orang Swedia terlibat dalam aktivitas perjudian daring pada tahun 2025. Pada saat yang sama, pemerintah telah memajukan amandemen terhadap Undang-Undang Perjudian yang bertujuan untuk memperkuat kemampuannya dalam menargetkan operator tanpa izin. Otoritas juga telah mengambil tindakan yang lebih langsung terhadap perjudian ilegal, dengan polisi baru-baru ini membongkar operasi tanpa izin. Madelaine Tunudd, ketua Gambling Authority, menyambut baik pengangkatan Knutsson. "Dengan pengalaman solid yang dimiliki Peter Knutsson dari, antara lain, Kementerian Keuangan, urusan konsumen dan terakhir sebagai Ombudsman Periklanan, ini akan sangat baik untuk otoritas." Johan Röhr, pelaksana tugas direktur jenderal saat ini, mengonfirmasi bahwa ia akan mengawasi transisi dan membantu Knutsson untuk memastikan awal yang mulus dalam peran barunya. "Saya menyambut keputusan pemerintah tentang direktur jenderal baru untuk Swedish Gambling Authority dan akan memastikan bahwa Peter Knutsson mendapatkan pengenalan yang baik dalam serah terima jabatan saya sebagai pelaksana tugas direktur jenderal." Knutsson akan mengambil alih dari kepemimpinan sementara yang telah memimpin Spelinspektionen melalui periode aktivitas regulasi dan penegakan hukum baru-baru ini. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan apa pun terkait isinya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Pembaruan Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan layanan distribusi iGaming yang ditargetkan untuk perusahaan dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih dari 3.000 media premium di Asia dan lebih dari 80.000 influencer spesialis. Platform ini menjadi jembatan utama untuk distribusi konten iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh kawasan ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Officials report that Indonesian online gambling deposits are surging following the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr for the second consecutive year. The alert was issued by the country's anti-money laundering body, the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), according to Indonesian news outlet Tempo. PPATK runs an automated system that monitors transactions to detect online gambling activity in bank accounts. The agency collaborates with major Indonesian banks to freeze accounts identified as having gambling-related deposits or withdrawals. According to PPATK officials, there was a "sharp" rise in suspicious transactions potentially linked to online gambling both during and right after the Eid al-Fitr holiday. This year, Eid was observed by the Islamic world from March 19 to March 20. Inside a mosque in Central Java, Indonesia. (Image: Ed Us) Online Gambling Deposits: On the Rise The agency declined to disclose the precise magnitude of the increase, stating that official data would be released in April. Nevertheless, it noted that the figures from late March were substantially higher than those recorded in January and February. Experts informed the media outlet that increased leisure time during the holiday contributed to higher gambling activity. PPATK head Ivan Yustiavandana affirmed that "online gambling deposits generally rise following the conclusion of the holiday." "The [sharpest] upward trend usually occurs after Eid, when money circulation increases nationwide," he said. Upward Trends Statistics from 2025, when Eid occurred on March 29-30, seem to support the PPATK's assertion. In January 2025, Indonesian players placed deposits totaling IDR 2.96 trillion ($175 million) on unlawful betting sites. Deposits grew marginally to IDR 3.05 trillion ($180 million) the next month. Transaction values fell to IDR 2.59 trillion in March. However, April witnessed a 96% surge in deposits to IDR 5.08 trillion ($300 million), which then declined to IDR 2.29 trillion ($153 million) in May 2025. Gambling in all its forms is prohibited in Indonesia. Despite the prohibition, online casino applications continue to be widely used, prompting authorities to launch an extensive enforcement campaign in recent years. The enforcement actions have also generated substantial revenue for the Indonesian Treasury. Prosecutors in West Jakarta recently transferred approximately $31.3 million to government accounts following the closure of an online casino and its connected money-laundering operation. Medical professionals caution that the growing popularity of online gambling is increasingly impacting public mental health. Psychiatric units in major Indonesian urban centers report being inundated with admissions of patients battling gambling dependency. Certain regions report hospitals operating at 90% occupancy. Physicians indicate this is contributing to rising gambling-associated crime. Additionally, courts across the country have expressed concerns that addiction to unlawful casino platforms is causing divorce rates to climb. 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) - Lottery powerhouse Allwyn has prolonged its partnership with Formula 1. As part of this multi-year extension, the company revealed the launch of the Allwyn League within F1 Predict, enabling users to earn rewards for accurate race predictions. Allwyn initially joined forces with F1 last year and, in a press statement confirming the agreement’s extension, noted that the first year had been successful. Pavel Turek, Chief Officer of Global Partnerships at Allwyn, said, “We are excited to advance our official partnership with Formula 1 to a new stage, marking our most substantial long-term dedication to the sport to date. By continuing our collaboration, we are upholding our shared conviction in the power of Formula 1 to connect with and inspire a global audience.” Prediction League Aims to Engage Fans Allwyn is now the world’s second-largest gaming company, following a €16 billion ($18.5 billion) all-share merger with Greece’s state-authorized gambling operator OPAP last year. The company intends to utilize F1’s widespread appeal to boost its brand and has rolled out the Allwyn League on the F1 Predicts platform. Turek added, “This new phase enables us to strengthen that bond even more through the introduction of the Allwyn League fan experience, our leading partnership for the Formation Lap, and the expansion of our F1 Allwyn Global Community Award programme. We will ensure the thrill of the track provides an enriching experience for fans and a lasting positive effect for the communities we visit.” F1 Predicts lets fans predict the results of key moments during a Grand Prix weekend. The Allwyn League will offer prizes, including Grand Prix tickets, to top-performing participants. Allwyn Leaning Into Prediction Markets Allwyn mainly operates lotteries but has been branching into other gambling sectors. The company obtained a controlling interest in PrizePicks last year. Historically a DFS platform, PrizePicks secured approval from the CFTC to enter prediction markets. It then formed a partnership with Polymarket before formally launching PrizePicks Predicts in collaboration with Kalshi last November. The platform features various F1 markets, where users can predict driver performance in races. Gambling Sponsors Prominent in F1 The agreement with Allwyn is the most recent in a string of high-profile sponsorships between F1 and gambling firms. Stake has served as the primary sponsor of the Sauber team since 2024, while Williams had a prior agreement with Sportsbet.io. PokerStars was also formerly the official betting sponsor of F1. On the deal with Allwyn, F1 CCO Emily Prazer commented, “We’re pleased to be extending and enhancing our partnership with Allwyn, which benefits our fans and the communities where we hold races. “Our collaboration with Allwyn demonstrates our shared commitment to creating a positive legacy and using innovation to deliver new fan experiences both at home and at our global events. Allwyn is a strong and valued partner to F1, contributing both to the growth of the sport and to the well-being of the people it reaches worldwide.” 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) - Russian law enforcement persists in its efforts to combat unlawful gambling establishments, as a personal development coach becomes the most recent individual charged with running a secret betting operation. Law enforcement stormed the establishment, situated in downtown Perm, detaining nine individuals, according to Russian news source Pro Perm. Mushfig Akhundov, alleged to be the ringleader who established the illicit gambling site, was among those taken into custody. A municipal court has mandated that the suspect remain in pretrial detention through May 19. Sverdlovsk District Court Judge Yana Abadzheva granted authorities' petition to detain Akhundov for "unlawfully organizing and operating gambling activities within an organized criminal group." Russian Authorities: Gambling Establishment Takedown Officers executed synchronized raids on the gambling venue, dubbed "Penthouse," along with each suspect's home. Personnel from the regional offices of the Federal Security Service (FSB) and the Investigative Committee, together with Russian National Guard troops, participated in the operations. Investigators reported seizing currency valued at 2.5 million rubles (approximately $31,000) from the locations. A spokesperson stated authorities believe the funds were acquired through "illegal operations." Akhundov, known on social media as Misha, operates within the personal development sector. He featured on the popular Russian reality television program "Success in Everything" in 2021. Mushfig Akhundov, pictured in 2020. (Photo: @akhundov91/VK) He also maintains involvement in athletics, having officiated as a judge at prominent wrestling competitions. A law enforcement representative indicated that the court granted bail to the other suspects. Authorities report that the illegal gambling operation launched in late 2023 and functioned continuously until the raid earlier this month. The operation follows closely after a prominent case in Perm, where 17 people face prosecution for allegedly managing four unlawful gambling establishments. Those gambling venues commenced operations in September 2022, with law enforcement conducting raids in December 2024. During coordinated raids on all four locations, investigators confiscated numerous computer terminals, mobile devices, and more than $12,900 in currency. Authorities' Divisive Proposal Across the nation, debate intensifies amid reports that officials are preparing to authorize internet-based gambling establishments. A prominent legislator has become the most recent figure to criticize the proposal, which originated from the Ministry of Finance. "I don't believe this initiative serves Russia's interests," State Duma deputy Yevgeny Marchenko told Russian news agency NSN. "We previously invested considerable resources to shut down casinos nationwide. Now, apparently, we're reversing that progress." "Russia currently possesses designated gambling areas capable of hosting brick-and-mortar casinos," Marchenko continued. "I believe that should be sufficient." 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 No. 11 Texas Longhorns take on the No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers in tonight's first March Madness Sweet 16 matchup. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on CBS. Texas upset No. 3 Gonzaga, 74-68, to reach the Sweet 16. Purdue easily defeated Miami, 79-69. DraftKings has set Purdue as a 7.5-point favorite with a total of 147.5. We're looking at the total, with 63% of handle and 72% of tickets on the OVER at DraftKings at the time of writing. Recommended Bet Texas vs. Purdue: OVER 147.5 (-112) KenPom places the Boilermakers No. 1 in the nation in adjusted offensive efficiency. Purdue is scoring an average of 91.5 points per game in the NCAA Tournament. The Boilermakers are also a top-10 team in three-point shooting. Purdue shoots 38.8 percent, eighth-best in the country. While the Boilers excel at shooting the three, they're poor at defending it, ranking No. 173 nationally in allowing opponents to shoot 33.9% from beyond the arc. Texas is even worse at No. 253, allowing 35.1%. Expect Purdue's Fletcher Loyer to have a big game tonight. The senior guard is shooting exceptionally well from three-point range. Loyer leads Purdue in 3P% at 43.3%. Here are his last five games shooting from behind the arc: 4 of 4 vs. Miami 4 of 8 vs. Queens 3 of 4 vs. Michigan 4 of 10 vs. UCLA 4 of 9 vs. Nebraska Texas responds with guard Dailyn Swain (17.4 ppg, 7.5 rpg), who could be a difficult matchup for Purdue. Center Matas Vokietaitis (15.7 ppg, 7.2 rpg) can score effectively, and Texas also features double-digit scoring from Tramon Mark and Jordan Pope. Selection: OVER 147.5 Top Player Prop for Purdue Boilermakers Fletcher Loyer OVER 14.5 Points (+100 at FanDuel) For all of the reasons mentioned above, expect Loyer to exceed this total tonight. He's fresh off scoring 24 points against Miami. Loyer shot perfectly from the free-throw line (8 of 8), three-point line (4 of 4), and missed just one of seven field goal attempts. Jordan Pope OVER 13.5 Points (+100 at FanDuel) The Longhorns have relied on Jordan Pope's scoring during March Madness. Swain, the team's leading scorer, has been held to an average of 12.5 ppg in two tournament games. Pope made three 3-pointers against both BYU and Gonzaga. Along with Vokietaitis, he tied for the team lead with 17 points in the win over the Zags. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Pada Senin, Biro Investigasi Nasional-Wilayah Ibukota Nasional (NBI-NCR) mengumumkan sedang menyelidiki dugaan pencurian lahan pedesaan di Provinsi Bataan oleh perusahaan yang terkait dengan Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO). Pada 2024, Presiden Filipina Ferdinand Marcos Jr melarang industri perjudian lepas pantai yang dipenuhi kejahatan di negaranya, dengan meminta keluarnya industri tersebut pada 2025. Lebih dari setahun kemudian, dampak POGO terus terasa. Petani lokal mengatakan petak lahan pedesaan tersebut dipindahkan secara ilegal, tanpa izin dari Departemen Reformasi Pertanahan, ke perusahaan holding yang terkait dengan Harry Roque. Pengacara tersebut, yang diklaim sebagai pendukung hak asasi manusia, pernah menjadi juru bicara mantan presiden Rodrigo Duterte. Tahun lalu, jaksa menyeretnya dengan tuduhan perdagangan manusia berkualifikasi di operasi POGO di Pampanga. Tak lama setelah itu, Roque melarikan diri dari Filipina dan kini dikabarkan tinggal di Austria. “Informasi awal menunjukkan kemungkinan pemalsuan dokumen” dalam pemindahan lahan, menurut NBI-NCR. Hal itu meningkatkan “kekhawatiran serius tentang validitas dan legalitas” proses tersebut. Biro tersebut mengatakan dugaan perampokan lahan akan diselidiki secara mendalam dan, jika diperlukan, akan diadili. Peningkatan dan kejatuhan POGO POGO pertama kali dilegalisir pada 2016, selama administrasi Duterte. Mereka menyumbang pendapatan signifikan bagi pemerintah: PHP5,17 miliar (US$86 juta) pada 2023, dengan perkiraan PHP7 miliar untuk 2024. Industri tersebut mulai runtuh setelah razia terhadap beberapa POGO mengungkap bukti aktivitas kriminal, termasuk penipuan cinta online dan kripto serta pekerjaan paksa. “Berpakaian sebagai entitas sah, operasi-operasi tersebut telah memasuki area ilegal yang paling jauh dari perjudian,” kata Marcos dalam pidato Status Bangsa 2024-nya. Presiden tersebut mencantumkan “penipuan keuangan, pencucian uang, prostitusi, perdagangan manusia, penculikan, penyiksaan brutal – bahkan pembunuhan”. Berdasarkan dugaan tersebut, ia memerintahkan agar semua POGO, baik yang sah maupun tidak, ditutup pada akhir tahun. Pada Oktober tersebut, ketika industri tersebut tampaknya sedang berkurang aktivitasnya, polisi melakukan razia terhadap Central One Bataan Inc, sebuah perusahaan outsourcing proses bisnis yang diduga sebagai penutup POGO. Perusahaan tersebut tidak terdaftar di Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp, yang memberikan lisensi bagi industri perjudian domestik. Central One menolak dugaan tersebut. POGO juga terkait dengan perdagangan narkoba Dalam berita terkait, pada konferensi pers Selasa, Menteri Dalam Negeri Jonvic Remulla mengatakan warga China yang terkait dengan POGO memimpin sebagian besar sindikat narkoba aktif di negaranya. Pada konferensi pers Selasa, Menteri Dalam Negeri Filipina Jonvic Remulla mengatakan warga China yang terkait dengan POGO membawa sebagian besar sindikat narkoba aktif ke negaranya. “POGO tersebut menjadi wabah bagi Filipina,” kata Remulla kepada wartawan pada konferensi pers. “Semua hal ilegal dari 2016 hingga 2025 sampai sekarang, kita membayar akibat dari POGO tersebut. Hampir semua sindikat yang kita tangkap di sini dipimpin oleh warga China yang menggunakan visa dari POGO.” Pada Selasa, Remulla bergabung dengan perwakilan penegak hukum nasional di Kota Trece Martires untuk membakar narkoba ilegal senilai PHP4,56 miliar. Itu merupakan jumlah yang disita selama kasus narkoba ilegal hanya dalam enam bulan terakhir. 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) - A former teammate of AC Milan manager Max Allegri has disclosed how the veteran football coach scores major wins at casinos. On the DoppioPasso podcast, Gianluca Atzori shared an anecdote about a gambling session with the former Juventus boss. Atzori and Allegri played together at Perugia during the 1990s when the team earned promotion from Serie B. The squad would celebrate wins by visiting gambling establishments. “We traveled to Venice for a match, and Allegri informed us that a victory would be followed by a casino visit, instructing us to pack our suits. He mentioned this to me and (Federico) Giunti,” Atzori remembered. Following Perugia's victory, the players headed straight for the gaming tables. Allegri Rewards Croupiers Generously Atzori continued, “We each contributed 500,000 lire (approximately $350) and handed it to Allegri; he was fond of casinos and navigated them expertly.” “It was my first time inside a casino. At the roulette table, the croupier spun the ball as Allegri placed his wager. When the ball settled on his chosen number, Max reacted with childlike excitement, and our payout was 36 times our original bet.” “He then made a second wager, doubling his stake. Our winnings grew from 3.6 million to 7 million; across two bets we accumulated 10 million (roughly $7,000), and he handed the croupier a 2 million ($1,400) gratuity.” In games of chance such as roulette, players seek any advantage possible. Various strategies exist, including the James Bond method, which involves spreading bets across a wide portion of the table. Atzori initially disapproved of Allegri's lavish tipping, though he later understood it was a calculated move to secure the croupier's goodwill. “When I witnessed this, I seized him by the chest and exclaimed: ‘That's my money too – 2 million – have you lost your mind?’ Yet I failed to grasp that generously tipping the croupier might influence him, intentionally or not, to guide the ball toward your numbers since he anticipated another substantial gratuity. Ultimately, we walked away with considerable winnings.” Previous Gambling Controversies As Atzori noted, Allegri's well-known gambling habit has previously created difficulties for the former footballer and coach. In 2000, he received a suspension amid match-fixing allegations while at Pistoiese. The charges were later dismissed after an appeal. More recently, in 2021, he faced investigation for allegedly utilizing a Malta-based gambling firm to launder money, with suspected connections to the 'Ndrangheta crime syndicate. He reportedly expended over $400,000 across two overseas casinos. Financial regulators labeled these transactions as “suspicious,” triggering additional probes. No legal consequences have materialized from the case. The 58-year-old currently serves his second term as AC Milan manager, returning to the club last year. He previously guided Juventus to five straight Serie A championships between 2014 and 2019. 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’s legislative effort to restrict prediction markets shows no signs of slowing, as lawmakers continue their attempts to impose limits on these event contract platforms. The latest example is a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), which would bar members of Congress, senior federal officials, and other covered government personnel from trading on prediction markets tied to political events and government actions. Smith and Budzinski introduced the bill on March 25, adding another ethics-focused measure to the growing list of legislation targeting prediction markets. Named the Preventing Real-time Exploitation and Deceptive Insider Congressional Trading Act, or the PREDICT Act, the bill aims to prevent public officials from leveraging their access to sensitive information for personal gain. In the press release announcing the legislation, Smith stated: “Serving the American people is a privilege, not a means to profit. Our common-sense, bipartisan bill will assure Americans that their elected officials’ decisions are driven by merit, not personal gain. I am proud to collaborate with Representative Budzinski to ensure government officials do not profit from the sensitive information they are entrusted with.” The bill follows a series of high-profile trades that anticipated major geopolitical events, including joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and the U.S. military’s capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, drawing scrutiny to insider trading on prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi. Budzinski emphasized these concerns in her statement about the proposed legislation: “In recent months, we’ve witnessed cases where lesser-known traders made significant profits on events ranging from potential conflict with Iran to the duration of government shutdowns, raising valid questions about the use of inside information.” PREDICT Act Goes Beyond Members of Congress As drafted, the PREDICT Act would not be limited to members of Congress; it would also apply to their spouses and dependent children, congressional staff, the president, the vice president, political appointees, certain senior executive branch officials, and members of the judiciary. The bill would prohibit these covered individuals from “enter[ing] into an agreement, contract, or transaction that provides for any purchase, sale, payment, or delivery dependent on the occurrence, nonoccurrence, or extent of occurrence of a specific political event.” While some congressional bills have not specified penalties for violating their provisions, this legislation includes enforceable measures. It states that violators would face a penalty equal to 10% of the value of the prohibited trade and must forfeit any profits, with the funds paid into the U.S. Treasury. The bill also requires ethics offices to publish fines and the reasons for them on a public website. However, the effectiveness of these proposals as deterrents remains uncertain, given that similar legislation—such as the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act, passed over a decade ago—has not resulted in any insider trading prosecutions to date. Congress Keeps Targeting Prediction Markets The PREDICT Act is the latest addition to a rapidly expanding list of federal proposals aimed at regulating the event-contract industry. Here is an overview of other active measures: Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act: Introduced by Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) in early January, this bill targets officials who trade on government-related contracts while in possession of “material nonpublic information.” End Prediction Market Corruption Act: Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) proposed this bill on March 5 to entirely prohibit the president, vice president, and members of Congress from trading event contracts. DEATH BETS Act: Introduced by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) on March 11, this legislation seeks to explicitly ban contracts related to war, assassinations, and individual deaths. Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act: Sponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Andy Kim (D-NJ), this March 11 proposal focuses on consumer protections, age verification, and returning regulatory authority to individual states. Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act: Introduced on March 25 by Sens. John Curtis and Schiff, this bill aims to prohibit CFTC-regulated platforms from listing sports-related or casino-style event contracts. Given the pace of legislative activity, there is no doubt that prediction markets are a focus of Congress. However, with so many bills now in motion, it remains unclear which, if any, will have a realistic path to becoming law. 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) - Maine legislators have approved a bill that would prohibit credit card use for sports wagering and online gaming. LD 2080 now awaits review by Governor Janet Mills after the Legislature gave its approval on March 25 following Senate passage. Should the governor sign the measure into law, it would bar operators and management services licensees from taking bets placed with credit cards and mandate that regulators configure systems to block such transactions on mobile applications, digital platforms, and at physical betting sites. This legislative action occurs as Maine gets ready to launch its newly approved online gaming market and while legislators evaluate additional gambling-related proposals, such as a separate measure to prohibit sweepstakes casinos that remains under consideration. Representative Marc Malon (D) filed the bill in January under the title "An Act to Protect Consumers by Prohibiting the Use of Credit Cards in Sports Wagering" to safeguard Maine residents from gambling addiction, though the name was subsequently modified to encompass internet gaming. At that time, Malon described the legislation as a means to balance the economic advantages of legalized gambling with consumer safeguards, stating: "Legal and regulated gaming generates employment and delivers substantial revenue for our state. However, as sports wagering gains popularity and online gaming launches, the Legislature must focus on measures that balance these economic benefits with reasonable protections to prevent Mainers from developing addictions and accumulating debt. This legislation achieves that equilibrium." Measure Revised and Broadened via Committee Amendment The legislation experienced several modifications before taking its current form as "An Act to Protect Consumers by Prohibiting the Use of Credit Cards in Sports Wagering and Internet Gaming." Initially submitted in January, LD 2080 originally covered only sports wagering, but an amendment adopted earlier this month extended its reach to include internet gaming and revised its title accordingly. Under the revised version, operators offering both sports wagering and internet gaming would be prohibited from accepting bets from customers attempting to use credit cards for payment. The measure would additionally compel regulators to establish rules blocking credit card usage across all betting channels, including mobile platforms and in-person kiosks, thereby strengthening the prohibition through both operational and technical protections. In addition to approving this bill, the Legislature is examining legislation aimed at sweepstakes casinos. Earlier this month, Maine's Senate approved LD 2007, which would prohibit dual-currency online platforms. The concurrent consideration of these measures indicates that lawmakers are increasingly focused on consumer protections as legal gambling expands in the state. Sector Shifting Away From Credit-Based Betting If LD 2080 is enacted, Maine will become part of an expanding group of states that have prohibited credit card gambling in various forms, including Iowa, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Vermont, Illinois, and Massachusetts. Major operators have also begun eliminating credit card acceptance. In August 2025, DraftKings ceased accepting credit cards for sportsbook and online casino deposits following a $450,000 penalty in Massachusetts for inadequate transaction blocking. FanDuel followed on March 2, discontinuing credit card deposits nationwide for its sportsbook, casino, and racing offerings. These recent developments indicate the industry may be voluntarily adopting standards that prioritize debit-based and direct bank transfer methods. . 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) - Kementerian Transformasi Digital dan Pertahanan Ukraina telah mengumumkan rencana untuk memperkenalkan mekanisme otomatis yang akan mencegah personel militer mengakses layanan perjudian online. Langkah ini, yang diungkapkan melalui halaman Facebook resmi kementerian minggu ini, bertujuan untuk mengurangi perjudian bermasalah di antara personel militer selama periode hukum martil yang berlangsung. Sistem baru ini akan berfungsi dengan membandingkan upaya login di platform perjudian dengan dua database utama: daftar individu yang dilarang dan daftar personel militer. Jika cocok yang menunjukkan status terbatas terdeteksi, akses ke layanan perjudian online akan secara otomatis diblokir. Operator perjudian hanya akan menerima indikasi biner “ya/tidak” tentang apakah akses diizinkan, tanpa mengungkapkan informasi pribadi atau terkait militer apa pun, menurut pejabat kementerian. Langkah pencegahan terhadap kecanduan judi Inisiatif ini merupakan bagian dari upaya sistematis yang lebih luas untuk mengatasi kecanduan judi. “Kami melanjutkan perjuangan sistematis melawan kecanduan judi. Tujuan kami adalah melindungi personel militer dan keluarga mereka dari risiko dan konsekuensi kecanduan judi,” ungkap pengumuman pada hari Selasa. Pengumuman tersebut juga mencatat upaya kolaboratif dengan Kementerian Pertahanan untuk membatasi partisipasi para pembela Ukraina dalam aktivitas judi selama hukum martil. Mekanisme baru ini telah membantu membangun batasan hukum yang diperkenalkan pada awal 2024. Batasan ini melarang anggota dinas mengakses kasino online selama hukum martil dan memberlakukan regulasi yang lebih ketat pada iklan judi. Tindakan penegakan hukum PlayCity Platform PlayCity, yang ditunjuk sebagai lembaga negara yang bertanggung jawab untuk mengatur judi dan lotre setelah transfer fungsi kebijakan ke Kementerian Transformasi Digital, akan mengelola peluncuran dan penegakan sistem pembatasan login. Penegakan terhadap aktivitas judi ilegal sudah berlangsung di Ukraina. Pada tahun 2024, atas permintaan kementerian, Apple dan Google menghapus puluhan aplikasi kasino yang tidak sah dari toko mereka. Selain itu, ribuan situs web judi ilegal telah dihapus oleh layanan negara Ukraina. Inisiatif ini merupakan bagian dari perombakan digital komprehensif yang bertujuan untuk mengatur pasar judi bayangan yang besar. Ini telah berusaha mengurangi kerugian pada populasi rentan, termasuk anggota militer. Pejabat juga telah menunjukkan ambisi masa depan untuk memperketat batasan iklan. Untuk mencegah penyalahgunaan melalui akun ganda, dan memperluas langkah-langkah teknis untuk mengekang operator ilegal. PlayCity melaporkan aktivitas penegakan hukum yang signifikan selama tahun lalu dan akan memasukkan pembatasan layar login ini ke dalam tanggung jawab pengawasan pasar yang lebih luas. 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) - Playtech telah meluncurkan tinjauan operasional atas bisnis white label Sun Bingo-nya di Inggris, kata CFO Chris McGinnis kepada para analis selama panggilan pendapatan FY2025 pemasok ini pagi ini. McGinnis mengatakan bisnis tersebut tidak diharapkan dapat menguntungkan begitu pajak perjudian jarak jauh (remote gaming duty) 40% yang akan berlaku mulai April di Inggris mulai diberlakukan. Berbicara lebih lanjut tentang proses ini, McGinnis mengatakan dia percaya ada tempat untuk Sun Bingo di Playtech dalam jangka panjang, karena bisnis tersebut memiliki karakteristik lebih banyak B2B daripada B2C, meskipun berorientasi pelanggan. Playtech menggantikan Gamesys sebagai pemasok Sun Bingo pada 2015. Sun Bingo dan operasi B2C lainnya terdampak oleh persyaratan regulasi yang lebih ketat di Inggris, demikian laporan pemasok dalam pendapatan Triwulan II 2025-nya. Perubahan ini menyebabkan penurunan pendapatan sebesar 17% dan penurunan EBITDA yang disesuaikan pada saat itu. Pendapatan B2C Playtech menurun 20% tahun ke tahun pada 2025 menjadi €78,5 juta, meskipun ini sebagian besar karena penjualan bisnis Jerman Happybet. Pemasok ini jauh lebih optimis terhadap peluang di Brasil dan wilayah lainnya di Amerika Selatan, meskipun menghadapi beberapa hambatan di kawasan tersebut pada 2025 karena PPN (Pajak Pertambahan Nilai) jangka pendek pada taruhan di Kolombia dan transisi Brasil ke regulasi pada awal 2025. Playtech optimis terhadap peluang bank Caixa di Brasil CEO Mor Weizer sangat optimis tentang kemungkinan bank milik negara Brasil Caixa Economica Federal bermitra dengan Playtech untuk meluncurkan merek taruhannya di Brasil. Perusahaan ini memenangkan tender untuk menyediakan platformnya pada 2025, tetapi peluncuran yang direncanakan Caixa ditunda pada November karena tekanan politik di negara tersebut. Senator Damaras Alves melancarkan serangan tajam terhadap Caixa pada Oktober, menggambarkan rencananya sebagai "langkah yang kontradiktif, berbahaya, dan sangat tidak bertanggung jawab". Meskipun rencananya tetap ditangguhkan tanpa waktu tertentu, mungkin ada harapan untuk ambisi taruhan Caixa seiring Brasil memasuki pemungutan suara untuk pemilihan umum pada Oktober. Berbicara tentang kontrak tersebut, Weizer mengatakan dia tidak ingin berlebihan, tetapi tender Caixa bisa menjadi "salah satu peluang paling signifikan untuk Playtech dalam tahun-tahun mendatang". Beliau berkata: "Ini adalah salah satu bank terbesar di negara dengan 150 juta orang dewasa; memiliki 140 juta pelanggan terdaftar. Akses ke pasar dan popularitas merek ini tidak tertandingi." Weizer percaya produk taruhan Caixa dapat dengan mudah menjadi yang menonjol di Brasil. Berbicara lebih lanjut tentang Brasil, para eksekutif Playtech mengatakan pasar tersebut akan memerlukan lebih banyak modal investasi (capex) di tahun mendatang. Wilayah Amerika berprestasi sangat baik bagi Playtech selama 2025, karena kontribusi kuat dari AS (pendapatan naik sekitar 100%) dan perjanjian baru dengan Caliente di Meksiko. Playtech mengharapkan peningkatan di wilayah tersebut pada 2026 dari turnamen Piala Dunia, yang sebagian diselenggarakan di Meksiko, tempat berbasisnya Caliente. Pendapatan Playtech turun 10% pada 2025 Pendapatan grup pada 2025 turun 10% dari tahun sebelumnya menjadi €763,6 juta, sementara EBITDA juga turun 9% menjadi €197 juta. Pendapatan B2B menurun 9% tahun ke tahun menjadi €688,3 juta, sementara EBITDA yang disesuaikan turun 36% menjadi €141,4 juta. Ini sesuai harapan, kata Playtech, karena dampak perjanjian baru Caliente Interactive. Grup ini mengharapkan akan menyampaikan kinerja FY26 di atas ekspektasi konsensus saat ini, meskipun menghadapi hambatan pajak di beberapa pasar. Nicole MacedoNicole memulai karirnya di ruang berita lokal di Gibraltar, dan membantu mendirikan penyiar online pertama di semenanjung tersebut. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia konten pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan jaminan atau pernyataan apa pun terkait isinya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Pembaruan Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan layanan distribusi iGaming yang ditargetkan untuk perusahaan dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih dari 3.000 media premium di Asia dan lebih dari 80.000 influencer spesialis. Platform ini menjadi jembatan utama untuk distribusi konten iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh kawasan ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Dengan grup perjudian Spanyol Codere dilaporkan dijual, ahli M&A Christian Tirabassi memperkirakan sejumlah perusahaan perjudian besar bisa menjadi calon untuk mengambil alih, meskipun private equity adalah pembeli yang paling mungkin. Menurut laporan dari surat kabar Spanyol Expansión, Codere telah dijual dengan valuasi lebih dari €2 miliar ($2,3 miliar). Perjanjian pembelian konon ditargetkan sebelum libur musim panas pada bulan Agustus. Kontrak tersebut dilaporkan juga termasuk bisnis online Codere Online, yang terutama aktif di Spanyol dan LatAm. Tirabassi, pendiri dan mitra senior di firma penasihat M&A Ficom Leisure, menilai penjualan Codere sebagai “sangat banyak dimainkan oleh private equity”. Namun, dia juga menyarankan beberapa raksasa perjudian internasional bisa menjadi calon untuk Codere, meskipun dia tidak melihat “pembeli alami” di luar sana. “Lottomatica akan melihatnya, DraftKings akan melihatnya, Entain akan melihatnya,” Tirabassi memberi tahu iGB. “Ini adalah hal untuk orang-orang besar, karena memberikan akses ke sejumlah pasar.” Komentar Tirabassi meniru Ed Birkin, managing director H2 Gambling Capital, yang mengatakan kepada iGB pada hari Rabu bahwa dia melihat pembeli paling mungkin adalah Allwyn International atau Flutter Entertainment, dengan private equity sebagai opsi lain yang mungkin. Apakah valuasi €2 miliar terlalu tinggi untuk Codere? Birkin mengatakan bahwa valuasi €2 miliar yang diperdebatkan untuk Codere bisa berarti itu berada di luar jangkauan sebagian besar operator di luar tier elit. Tirabassi juga percaya bahwa jumlah itu terlalu tinggi, meskipun dia menyarankan bahwa harga yang bocor adalah taktik yang disengaja. “Dengar, ini adalah PR,” lanjut Tirabassi. “Mereka jelas bocorkan informasi untuk mulai memasang harga di pasar. Saya tidak percaya. “Untuk memberi gambaran, kami memiliki pemahaman yang jelas tentang setiap pasar di mana mereka aktif, apa yang mereka hasilkan di pasar itu, dan berapa capex mereka. Tidak mungkin Anda bisa mencapai valuasi yang disebutkan.” Codere sangat membutuhkan investasi Codere dimiliki oleh sekitar 84 dana investasi, dan Tirabassi mengatakan bahwa proses penjualan ini jelas merupakan kasus di mana pemilik berada dalam posisi yang tidak mereka perkirakan. “Jelas, pemegang obligasi atau pemegang utang mendapati diri mereka dalam posisi menjadi pemilik Codere tanpa benar-benar ingin melakukannya,” jelas Tirabassi. “Mereka tidak benar-benar mengharapkan menjadi shareholder perusahaan ini. “Jadi, mungkin mereka telah mencoba sedikit untuk melihat apa yang bisa mereka lakukan dengan itu. Mereka menyadari itu bukan untuk mereka, dan mereka menjualnya. Begitu sederhananya.” Ketidaksenangan ini telah menyebabkan kekurangan investasi yang parah di Codere, meninggalkan apa yang digambarkan Tirabassi sebagai bisnis yang “lelah”. Tirabassi mengatakan Codere saat ini seperti “perahu tanpa arah atau siapa pun yang benar-benar mengemudinya. “Mereka kurang diinvestasikan, kurang modal, dan sekarang mereka menderita karena kompetisi yang mereka hadapi di setiap pasar,” kata Tirabassi. “Ada kebutuhan untuk seseorang yang memiliki rencana industri yang sangat jelas untuk meluncurkan kembali bisnisnya. “Mereka benar-benar membutuhkan banyak perawatan, modal, dan rencana. Di mana-mana Anda lihat, seolah-olah tidak ada yang memasukkan uang ke sini. Seolah-olah semuanya dibekukan lima tahun yang lalu.” Masih ada nilai yang bisa diciptakan di Codere Meskipun Codere berjuang, Tirabassi masih merasa ada kesempatan untuk menciptakan nilai dalam bisnisnya, asalkan investasi signifikan dilakukan. Ini berarti itu bisa menarik minat operator perjudian, dengan akuisisi seperti itu masuk akal meskipun ada “masalah”. “Ada banyak nilai yang bisa diciptakan ke depan, tidak diragukan lagi,” klaim Tirabassi. “Mereka berada di semua segmen kecuali lotre, dan secara teoretis mereka berada di digital dengan satu merek. “Jadi, ini bisa menarik bagi siapa pun yang ingin memiliki posisi kuat di pasar berpusat di Spanyol, tetapi bisnis Italia juga cukup sehat, meskipun lingkungannya kompetitif.” Meskipun sebagian besar sektor perjudian semakin beralih ke digital, Tirabassi mengatakan masih ada minat nyata untuk bisnis yang terutama berbasis darat. “Pertama-tama, bisnis berbasis darat menghasilkan uang,” lanjut dia. “Itu jelas. Ya, itu perlu dirasionalisasi. Ya, rantai kontrol perlu diintegrasikan. Tapi itu bisnis yang menguntungkan. “Kedua, jika Anda menggunakan digital dengan benar bersama dengan berbasis darat, itu adalah proposisi yang sangat, sangat kuat. Itu bekerja sangat baik. Itu juga melindungi Anda dari pembatasan iklan tambahan. Ketika Anda memiliki bisnis berbasis darat, jelas Anda kurang khawatir tentang batasan iklan apa pun, yang menurut saya akan terus terjadi di sejumlah pasar.” Akankah Codere Online dimasukkan dalam penjualan? Tapi Tirabassi juga mengatakan bahwa proposisi omnichannel perlu mempertahankan berbagai sinergi untuk tetap menguntungkan, hal yang dia yakini Codere sangat kekurangan. Sebagian besar reaksi terhadap berita Codere dijual adalah sebagai tanggapan terhadap laporan bahwa Codere Online akan terlibat dalam kontrak tersebut. Codere Online dipisahkan pada 2021 dan didaftarkan secara publik di pasar saham Nasdaq AS, meskipun Codere Group memegang kepemilikan mayoritas. Tirabassi percaya Codere Online harus menjadi bagian dari setiap deal, dengan mengatakan: “Hari ini, Codere pada dasarnya adalah dua perusahaan berbeda, dua Laba/Rugi berbeda. Mereka semacam bekerjasama sebagai perjanjian komersial, tetapi tidak berfungsi. “Gagasan bahwa mereka memisahkan digital, menurut saya, sangat aneh, jika tidak lebih buruk, sejak awal. “Jelas bagi saya, itu perlu menjadi bagian dari paket. Dan saya yakin bahwa ada kepentingan penjual untuk mengatakan bahwa ada komponen digital untuk meningkatkan multiple, meskipun saya tidak tahu berapa banyak orang yang akan membeli itu. Itu setidaknya yang akan saya lakukan jika saya menjadi penjual.” Kyle GoldsmithKyle telah bersama Clarion sejak Desember 2023, bergabung dari dunia jurnalistik olahraga, kemudian menjadi reporter senior yang menargetkan LatAm di 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) - Menteri Ekonomi Malta Silvio Schembri minggu ini mengatakan bahwa pihaknya "secara aktif mengeksplorasi bidang pasar prediksi yang sedang berkembang, sebuah area yang mengalami momentum global yang cepat yang menghadirkan peluang signifikan untuk inovasi". Ia menjelaskan bahwa setiap perubahan pada legislatif harus "didukung oleh kerangka legislatif yang jelas dan berorientasi ke depan yang memungkinkannya berkembang secara bertanggung jawab dan dalam skala besar". Menteri Schembri menekankan pentingnya kepercayaan pengguna. "Kami menyadari sejak awal bahwa pengguna perlu merasa aman jika industri ini akan tumbuh, yang berarti industri ini perlu mempertahankan standar transparansi dan kepatuhan tertinggi." Komentarnya disampaikan pada peluncuran kantor Malta baru Blockchain.com pada hari Rabu, seperti dilaporkan oleh Business Now. Positioning strategis di pasar yang berkembang pesat Sektor pasar prediksi global telah menunjukkan pertumbuhan yang substansial dalam beberapa tahun terakhir. Desember 2025 mencatatkan perdagangan bulanan tertinggi dengan volume melebihi $18 miliar. Platform seperti Kalshi dan Polymarket mendorong sebagian besar ekspansi ini. Pasar prediksi bekerja seperti bursa keuangan untuk peristiwa dunia nyata. Peserta membeli dan menjual kontrak yang terkait dengan hasil spesifik. Tantangan bagi regulator adalah platform pasar prediksi tidak sesuai dengan kerangka kepatuhan perjudian yang ada, dan operator sebagian besar berpendapat bahwa produk mereka harus diatur sebagai perdagangan kontrak keuangan. Sumber data dasar yang digunakan untuk menyelesaikan kontrak, dan mekanisme untuk memverifikasi hasil, kini menjadi area fokus yang muncul bagi regulator. Di sebagian besar Eropa, sikap resmi terhadap pasar prediksi adalah mereka diperlakukan baik sebagai perjudian ilegal atau sebagai instrumen keuangan tanpa lisensi, karena belum ada kerangka regulasi yang ada. Banyak yurisdiksi Eropa telah mengambil langkah untuk memblokir akses ke Polymarket, termasuk Jerman, Belgia, Portugal, Swiss, Rumania, Belanda, dan Polandia. Yurisdiksi-yurisdiksi ini berpendapat bahwa platform tersebut menawarkan layanan perjudian tanpa lisensi. Malta bisa menjadi pasar Eropa pertama yang menghasilkan kerangka khusus untuk pasar prediksi. 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) - University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) telah mendirikan pusat akademik khusus pertama di negara ini yang berfokus secara eksklusif pada perjudian mahasiswa. Diusulkan oleh dewan pengurus universitas, Centre on Collegiate Gambling baru ini akan memimpin inisiatif penelitian, pencegahan, dan pengobatan, sambil juga memeriksa dampak pada integritas olahraga perguruan tinggi. Peluncuran ini terjadi pada saat aktivitas legislatif di negara bagian meningkat, termasuk penyelesaian undang-undang taruhan olahraga kedua baru-baru ini melalui Dewan Perwakilan Negara bagian. Inisiatif ini berasal dari temuan terbaru yang menyoroti aktivitas perjudian yang signifikan di antara mahasiswa. Sebuah studi multi-campus yang dilakukan oleh peneliti Ole Miss menyurvei mahasiswa di tujuh universitas negara bagian. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa 39% responden telah berjudi dalam setahun terakhir. Taruhan olahraga muncul sebagai bentuk perjudian mahasiswa yang paling umum. Secara signifikan, 6% dari mahasiswa yang bertaruh olahraga memenuhi kriteria American Psychiatric Association untuk perjudian bermasalah, dengan banyak yang lain berada pada risiko sedang. Studi ini juga mengidentifikasi pola demografi yang terkait dengan prevalensi perjudian yang lebih tinggi, termasuk mahasiswa laki-laki, mahasiswa kulit putih, mereka yang tinggal di luar kampus, dan anggota organisasi Greek life. Lebih dari setengah (58%) mahasiswa penjudi melaporkan menggunakan sportsbook online. Pusat Ole Miss akan bertujuan untuk mengisi kesenjangan penelitian dengan menyelidiki secara sistematis perilaku perjudian yang beragam di kampus. Ini akan mencakup dari permainan kartu hingga pasar prediksi yang muncul dan akan mengembangkan strategi pencegahan dan pengobatan berbasis bukti. Selain itu, pusat ini akan mengeksplorasi bagaimana aktivitas perjudian mempengaruhi integritas olahraga perguruan tinggi. Inisiatif ini juga akan sejalan dengan perkembangan kebijakan nasional yang lebih luas baru-baru ini, termasuk pengenalan langkah federal partai dua pertama dalam lebih dari satu dekade yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pendanaan untuk penelitian kecanduan perjudian. ‘Usaha yang lebih langsung diperlukan di bidang perjudian perguruan tinggi’ Daniel Durkin, profesor associate bidang pekerjaan sosial di Ole Miss, menekankan perlunya tindakan terkoordinasi. “Kami melihat masalah perjudian yang berkembang, dan tidak banyak orang yang benar-benar melakukan sesuatu tentangnya,” ujar Durkin. Dia mengakui kehadiran di konferensi perjudian nasional sebagai katalis pergeseran strategis: “Ketika kami mulai pergi ke konferensi perjudian nasional, di sana kami menyadari bahwa usaha yang lebih langsung diperlukan di bidang perjudian perguruan tinggi.” Ekosistem perjudian Mississippi menampilkan kompleksitas yang mempengaruhi perilaku mahasiswa. Negara bagian ini mempertahankan peraturan ketat atas operasi kasino secara langsung, dan debat legislatif terus berlanjut tentang legalisasi taruhan olahraga online. Pengamat industri mencatat bahwa pasar prediksi dan operator taruhan luar negeri menyediakan saluran alternatif untuk taruhan mahasiswa, menghindari batasan hukum saat ini pada platform mobile. 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) - A recent report indicates that New York’s three full casino licensees have the potential to achieve annual gaming revenues as high as $5.6 billion. Final approval for the three new licenses was granted by the New York State Gaming Commission in December. Following a competitive selection process, the sought-after licenses were awarded to Bally’s Bronx, Hard Rock Metropolitan Park in Queens, and Resorts World New York City at Aqueduct Racetrack. An analysis by CBRE Institutional Research suggests all three locations are poised to be highly profitable. The completion of all projects is anticipated by 2031. For their first full year of operation, the base-case estimate for Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) is $4.7 billion. This would position the region as the second-largest gaming market in the United States, trailing only Las Vegas. CBRE stated, “The Downstate New York market is significantly under-penetrated, and there is a strong case for each of the three projects to be among the highest revenue-generating casinos across regional gaming.” Huge Gaming Floors to Attract New York Gamblers New York is already a leader in sports betting, with its handle hitting $26.3 billion in 2025. The state exhibits a substantial appetite for wagering, and the new casinos will offer numerous gambling opportunities for residents. CBRE explained, “The proposed gaming floors are massive, featuring some of the largest table game areas, if not the largest, seen in regional gaming, with over 200, 400, and 500 tables planned for Bally’s Bronx, [Hard Rock] and RWNYC, respectively.” Upon full completion, Resorts World NYC is projected to be the largest casino in the US, equipped with 6,000 slot machines and 800 gaming tables. The company plans to launch the initial phase of the full-scale casino later this year, offering up to 4,000 slot machines and 250 table games. “RWNYC should also benefit from having existing casino infrastructure in place and an already established customer base, as the proposed project is an expansion of the existing facility rather than a ground-up development,” CBRA stated in its report. Other New Venues Set for 2030 Openings The two other venues will be constructed from the ground up. Hard Rock Metropolitan Park is planned to include roughly 5,000 slot machines and 375 table games, which will incorporate 30 poker tables. Developers expect to break ground this year, aiming for an opening around 2030. Bally’s Bronx is also scheduled for a full opening in 2030, with plans for approximately 3,500 slot machines, 210–250 table games, and 40 poker tables. All three casinos are situated in prime locations to draw visitors. CBRE observed, “Each location benefits from a high volume of passerby traffic, non-gaming-specific reasons to visit, and a large population base within a reasonable drive-to and/or train-to radius.” Gaming Expected to Dominate Revenue According to analysts, a bullish scenario projects total annual revenue reaching $7.8 billion, with gaming expected to contribute over 70% of that total. “This contrasts with Las Vegas, where gaming accounts for less than one-third of Strip property revenue. We do not expect Downstate New York to resemble the Vegas model – these will remain gaming-dominated properties, especially given the higher margins associated with gaming versus hotel or ancillary spending,” said CBRE. New York is not anticipated to experience the same declining visitor figures as Vegas. Over 65 million people visited the Big Apple last year. Resorts World will have the largest hotel capacity with about 2,000 rooms, followed by Metropolitan Park with 1,000, and Bally’s Bronx with slightly more than 500. As reported by Inside Asian Gaming, analysts Colin Mansfield and Connor Parks said the hotels are unlikely to compete with New York City’s already substantial cash-paying customer base and will instead be largely reserved to drive gaming demand. 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 South Korea report that illicit money exchange operations are focusing on Chinese gamblers within the island province of Jeju. The region, a major destination for Chinese travelers, features eight casinos restricted to foreign nationals. Law enforcement officials note a spike in local crime, attributing the trend to an increase in gambling-related pursuits. According to the South Korean newspaper Dong-A Ilbo, the Jeju Metropolitan Police Agency recently announced a series of security measures aimed at curbing these offenses. The agency highlighted a growing number of illegal currency transactions involving foreign passport holders. A police representative explained that these unauthorized brokers serve undocumented individuals and casino visitors looking to move large sums of money abroad while bypassing legal remittance caps. Chinese Gamblers: Authorities Launch Crackdown on Exchanges Beyond currency, these operators offer illicit loans, which often escalate into serious offenses like kidnapping, extortion, assault, and fraud, according to the spokesperson. Police also warned that fraudsters have begun preying on undocumented immigrants and Chinese gamblers in the Jeju area. In one instance from February, a Chinese national in his 50s lost 30 million won (approximately $20,000) to a scammer posing as a broker. The two individuals connected via the WeChat social media platform. Officers stated the victim handed over the funds under the impression that the operator would securely transfer the money to China. However, the suspect reportedly vanished after receiving the cash and failed to complete the international transfer. Officials emphasized that these illegal activities frequently result in violent encounters. Last November, three individuals were detained for the two-hour abduction of a Chinese woman in her 30s inside a hotel room. The victim was located in a luxury Jeju City hotel that houses a casino. She informed authorities that she had intended to exchange $87,000 worth of Chinese yuan for local currency. Additionally, a year ago, three Chinese citizens, including a woman in her 40s, were apprehended for the fatal stabbing of an illegal broker to settle gambling debts. The group was accused of stealing roughly $57,000 in valuables, including casino chips and cash. Law Enforcement Issues Public Warning Jeju police told the press they anticipate a further rise in such crimes as the number of tourists continues to grow. Between 2022 and 2024, visitor arrivals surged to 662,976, nearly a fourfold increase. During that same timeframe, casino earnings reached $324 million. The casino located at the Jeju Shinhwa World resort in Seogwipo, Jeju Province, South Korea. (Image: jejushinhwaworld/Facebook) To combat this, a specialized WeChat channel has been established for reporting suspicious activity to Jeju’s Foreign Affairs Police Force. Authorities are also intensifying social media outreach targeting international visitors. The Jeju police plan to display promotional materials in casinos and high-traffic areas to encourage the use of legitimate financial institutions. A sub-tropical beach scene on South Korea's Jeju Island. (Image: Jungjin Moon) A spokesperson warned that utilizing black-market exchanges puts individuals at risk of violent crimes against their person and property. Local government officials are supporting the initiative through casino inspections to ensure entry protocols are followed. A similar effort last year uncovered 15 procedural violations. In September, Jeju police detained several Chinese nationals following what was described as a “riot” at a casino. The incident involved approximately 50 Chinese citizens and casino staff after a player accused a dealer of cheating during a card game. 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) - Slot machine developer International Game Technology (IGT) is conducting global layoffs of 700 employees, which constitutes roughly 10% of the company's workforce. CEO Hector Fernandez notified employees of the job reductions via a letter sent on Monday. Since taking on his position in December of last year, Fernandez has been assessing the company's workforce. “We looked into our areas of focus, our operational methods, and how our structure aligns with our strategy. As part of this evaluation, we were compelled to make tough choices regarding our organizational setup, and this process has resulted in a challenging yet essential step,” he wrote. The layoffs are not tied to employee performance; instead, they aim to streamline operations following last year's merger with Everi. The merger was part of a takeover by New York-based firm Apollo, which agreed to acquire both companies for $6.3 billion in 2024. Fernandez was appointed to lead the newly formed company and added, “The changes we are announcing today are part of our endeavor to simplify our structure, eliminate redundancies, and allow us to operate with increased clarity and speed.” Plan Devised During Year of Waiting Fernandez noted that severance packages are being offered to affected employees. He added, “For those departing IGT as a result of this action, we are dedicated to providing severance pay, outplacement assistance, and transition resources.” Prior to assuming his CEO role, he was required to wait a year due to a non-compete agreement from his former position as CEO of Aristocrat. During his year away, he stated that he developed a business plan centered on the 5 C’s: culture, capabilities, content, commercialization, and cash-flow generation. “I crafted the plan, strategy, and execution approach for this role. I couldn’t engage in competition, but I could apply my intellect. That’s exactly what I did,” said Fernandez. Company Moves to Next Chapter Fernandez encouraged remaining employees to unite and push the company forward. “What is crucial now is how we progress collectively: supporting one another, concentrating on our priorities, and continuing the work that will shape the next chapter of our company. We joined forces to build an enterprise capable of leading in a fast-evolving industry, and I remain confident in that opportunity and in the strength of our team,” he told staff. The layoffs were first reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, though the outlet did not specify how many of the job losses are in Nevada. IGT operates two facilities in the state, including a Las Vegas location near Buffalo Drive and Sunset Road. The company moved its headquarters to Vegas last year following the merger. The company also has employees in Texas, California, Oklahoma, and New Jersey. Internationally, it maintains a presence in Europe, Australia, India, and Latin America. In his letter, Fernandez did not specify the locations of the job cuts. When announcing the deal to acquire IGT and Everi, Dave Cohen, a partner at Apollo, stated, “We are eager to collaborate with all individuals at IGT Gaming and Everi to advance the combined enterprise.” 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) - Medical professionals in Indonesia report a sharp increase in inpatients suffering from gambling addictions, with several hospitals struggling to manage the rising patient count. The Indonesian media outlet Jatim Times reports that the surge in patient numbers is driving a steep rise in hospital bed occupancy rates. Officials note that during certain times of the year, these rates have exceeded 90%. Doctors attribute much of this trend to severe gambling addiction. Staff at Surabaya’s Menur Mental Hospital stated that between January and April 2025, the facility treated 51 patients with serious gambling disorders—16 of whom were inpatients. By May, that number had reached 85. These statistics point to a significant upward trend. For the entire year of 2024, the same hospital treated a total of 68 gambling addicts. Trend Extends to Other Parts of Indonesia The Surabaya figures are not isolated. Physicians in the capital, Jakarta, have reported similar patterns. In November 2024, Indonesian media outlet Radar Bangkalan reported that staff at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) said around 100 people had received inpatient treatment for gambling-related issues in recent months. The Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Image: Edogang1) Kristiana Siste Kurniasanti, head of the hospital’s Psychiatry Division, noted there has been a “significant rise” in the number of patients with similar conditions. She said approximately 200 outpatients are also receiving treatment for gambling addiction, adding that some patients are as young as 14. Siste stated the figures doubled in 2023 and tripled the following year. “These figures have continued to balloon,” she added. “Addicts don’t know when it’s morning, afternoon, or evening anymore,” she told Indonesian media outlets last week. “They don’t even know when their money is gone. Addicts will go to any lengths to find money to gamble. They even commit crimes, such as stealing other people’s money and belongings.” Experts told Radar Bangkalan that similar cases “have been found in many areas,” with the number of patients likely much higher in other parts of the country. Medics said online gambling began to gain traction in Indonesia during the coronavirus pandemic. They blamed easily accessible online loan providers for enabling people to bet on credit. Earlier this month, police in Kupang city arrested a taxi driver they said had become addicted to gambling. The 30-year-old man allegedly pawned his employer’s car to fund his online betting sprees. Police Make Arrests Meanwhile, police continue their crackdown on online casinos, which has so far seen regulators freeze tens of thousands of dollars in hundreds of citizens’ bank accounts. Officials say all the accounts were used to make deposits or withdrawals on online casino platforms. In East Java’s Ngawi Regency, regional police officers report they have arrested six people on suspicion of using their mobile phones to gamble online. The media outlet Surya Indonesia reported that police confiscated all six suspects’ mobile phones and bank cards. At a press conference, they showed media representatives screenshots of banking applications they said the suspects used to place online bets. “We will crack down on all social ills, including […] online gambling,” a police official told the press. “We ask for the community’s help in this matter. Together, we can work to create a safe and comfortable environment in the Ngawi Regency.” 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) - DraftKings, FanDuel, Genius Sports, and the National Football League are facing a product liability lawsuit filed by the Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI), which claims the firms collaborated to develop and profit from an “unreasonably dangerous” online gambling product built to fuel addiction. The 81-page legal filing was submitted on March 24 at the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County on behalf of two Pennsylvania residents: Christopher Sage and Terry Thompson. Live microbetting, which lets users place quick, consecutive bets during a sporting event, is the core focus of this lawsuit. The plaintiffs claim that the design elements of online sports betting platforms — such as tailored promotions, real-time statistics, and VIP outreach — are crafted to amplify addictive betting habits. Combined, the plaintiffs state they placed millions in bets and lost over $2 million while using the FanDuel and DraftKings Sportsbook applications. In the press release announcing the lawsuit, Mark Gottlieb, executive director at PHAI, said: “These defendants, including the NFL, are working in tandem to turn regular sports fans into constant gamblers. By leveraging coordinated immersive marketing, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and customer-specific algorithms, they manipulate users’ cognitive processes and inflict lasting, severe harm on long-time fans like Mr. Sage and Mr. Thompson.” The lawsuit alleges that the tactics used by these firms transform “casual sports fans and recreational bettors into compulsive gambling addicts.” By naming parties across the entire sports betting ecosystem — including sportsbook operators, data suppliers, and the NFL directly — the filing argues the system is set up so every participant helps boost betting volume, with all parties walking away with profits. The plaintiffs are requesting both compensatory and punitive damages, plus an injunction to halt the defendants’ supposedly wrongful conduct. Lawsuit Targets Microbetting, Personalization & ‘Always-On’ Gambling The “flawed design” of the named sports betting platforms lies at the heart of this lawsuit. The filing draws a comparison between modern apps and traditional sports betting, where fans had to travel to place wagers before a game began and then wait for the final outcome, claiming DraftKings and FanDuel eliminated those natural restrictions and replaced them with a quicker, constantly accessible system centered on in-game live microbetting. The filing claims these apps “remove the limitations that once constrained in-person sports betting locations,” crafting a “tailored and ultra-fast sports gambling interface.” The lawsuit explains how these quick bets placed on individual pitches, plays, shots, or other in-game moments impact bettors, stating they trigger a “trancelike state known as ‘dark flow,’ where users become fully immersed in the game.” Unlike standard sports bets, which are settled only once a game concludes, microbets can be resolved in just a few seconds. All these elements create a fast feedback cycle that keeps users engaged and pushes them to place repeat bets. To support its case, the lawsuit draws a parallel between microbets and slot machines, noting that the practice “fully immerses users in the constant cycle of ‘pulling the lever’ or clicking to place the next microbet while waiting for the next potential win.” As a result, the plaintiffs allege: Christopher Sage developed a serious gambling addiction after using the apps, losing more than $40,000 on DraftKings and $130,300 on FanDuel. Terry Thompson faced even more devastating losses, with a total of approximately $1.52 million on FanDuel and $336,000 on DraftKings. The filing also points out the role that tailored marketing plays in fueling addictive betting on these platforms, such as push notifications and VIP hosts assigned to high-spending users. The lawsuit claims that in some instances, these outreach efforts continued even after users tried to cut back or stop their gambling entirely. These elements, the lawsuit contends, lead to a product design that prioritizes user engagement and corporate profits over the safety of bettors, drawing comparisons to highly addictive substances such as heroin, cocaine, and tobacco. Commenting on the lawsuit, PHAI Litigation Director Andrew Rainer said: “Following the example set by the tobacco industry, the online sports gambling sector has crafted a highly addictive, nearly impossible-to-resist product that blasts consumers with dozens of betting chances each and every minute, leaving a wake of shattered lives, including our clients Chris Sage and Terry Thompson. “Instead of continuing to line their pockets with billions in annual profits, those responsible for this destruction — DraftKings, FanDuel, Genius Sports, and tragically, the NFL — must be held accountable. This is the process we are launching today.” Lawsuit Puts NFL, Genius Sports Relationship Under Scrutiny A notable aspect of this lawsuit is the inclusion of the NFL and Genius Sports, whom the filing identifies as critical enablers of the modern sports betting ecosystem. Genius Sports holds exclusive rights to distribute NFL data to sportsbooks, supplying the real-time statistics required to run microbetting markets. The lawsuit claims the NFL has a direct financial stake in this system, as it holds an equity share in Genius Sports and its licensing agreements. “The NFL Defendants engaged in unfair or misleading practices by providing DraftKings and FanDuel, via Genius Sports, with officially licensed live NFL game and player data and statistics — data they knew was essential for DraftKings and FanDuel to build microbetting options into the design of their Sportsbook apps,” the lawsuit alleges. Per the filing, this partnership benefits both organizations when betting volume rises, particularly high-frequency bets like microbets, which bring in significant commission revenue. PHAI, the group that filed this lawsuit, has a long track record of legal actions against the tobacco industry, including public liability cases that resulted in multibillion-dollar settlements in the 1990s. Whether the group will achieve similar success in its fight against the sports betting industry will now be determined by the courts. 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) - Sens. John Curtis (R-UT) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) unveiled bipartisan legislation on March 23 that would prohibit prediction markets overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from offering contracts tied to sports events and casino-style activities. This proposed bill joins a growing roster of legislative efforts aimed at curbing prediction markets as these platforms face heightened oversight from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. The Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act would revise the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) to prevent registered entities from providing contracts related to sporting events, athletic contests, or casino-type games. Should the bill become law, it would explicitly affirm that states hold complete jurisdiction over sports betting and casino-style gambling. Prediction markets are offering sports bets — just with a different name. They are being offered in states where sports betting is illegal, like California, while federal regulators are greenlighting them rather than enforcing the law.My bipartisan legislation with… pic.twitter.com/oNvI2vw9IP— Adam Schiff (@SenAdamSchiff) March 23, 2026 This legislation emerges at a time when sports-related contracts are a major point of contention in discussions about the legality of prediction markets. State regulators, tribal representatives, industry associations, and certain legislators have contended that sports event contracts are no different from sports betting, serving as a loophole that lets CFTC-regulated platforms bypass state laws and operate in regions where conventional sports wagering is limited or prohibited. Redefining the Rules of the Game In its current form, the bill would resolve the ongoing debate about whether event contracts are legitimate hedging instruments or merely digital bets. The legislation would modify the CEA to clearly define and prohibit contracts linked to “sporting events or athletic competitions” and “casino-style games”—a category that covers everything from slot machine activities to professional and college sports. Speaking about the proposed legislation, Curtis put it in terms of state authority and consumer protection: “Too many young people in Utah are getting exposed to addictive sports betting and casino-style gaming contracts that belong under state control, not under federal regulators. Our bipartisan legislation clarifies regulatory jurisdiction, ensuring that states can maintain their authority over sports betting and casino gaming.” Schiff was more straightforward in criticizing the current setup of prediction markets, asserting that “sports prediction contracts are sports bets—just under a different label.” He noted these products are available across the country “in blatant violation of state and federal laws” and framed the bill as a means to shut a regulatory “backdoor” that undermines state consumer safeguards and tribal self-governance. Capitol Hill Continues to Ramp Up Pressure on Prediction Markets The Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act is the newest addition to a recent surge of legislative measures aimed at prediction markets—an industry Schiff referred to as the “Wild West” when he introduced the DEATH BETS Act on March 11. Beyond sports and casino-style activities, Congress is targeting prediction markets from several angles as it seeks to impose stricter regulations on these platforms: Political Integrity: Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) put forward the Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act, which would prohibit federal officials from trading in government-related contracts when they have access to nonpublic information. The “Death Bets” Ban: Senator Schiff also recently unveiled the DEATH BETS Act, which explicitly forbids contracts linked to war, assassinations, or the death of an individual. Consumer Protections: The Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act, backed by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ), suggests a more comprehensive regulatory structure that includes age verification requirements and a prohibition on using credit cards for betting. As prediction markets grow in popularity, Capitol Hill lawmakers are signaling their intent to influence the future direction of the industry. 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 PGA Tour schedule rolls on this week with the Texas Children’s Houston Open, and Scottie Scheffler enters the event as the primary betting favorite. Matt Fitzpatrick is coming off his third career PGA Tour title at last week’s Valspar Championship, while Min Woo Lee returns as the defending champion of the Texas Children’s Houston Open. Texas Children’s Houston Open Betting Odds at DraftKings Below are the odds for the top contenders to win the Texas Children’s Houston Open according to DraftKings: Scottie Scheffler +320 Min Woo Lee +1800 Chris Gotterup +2500 Jake Knapp +2600 Sam Burns +2800 Brooks Koepka +2900 Kurt Kitayama +3000 Rickie Fowler +3300 Nicolai Hojgaard +3300 Marco Penge +3800 Michael Thorbjornsen +3900 Ben Griffin +4000 Adam Scott +4300 Harris English +4300 Ryan Gerard +4500 Harry Hall +4600 Keith Mitchell +4700 Taylor Pendrith +5200 Rasmus Hojgaard +5200 Wyndham Clark +5400 Shane Lowry +5500 Pierceson Coody +5500 Sam Stevens +5600 Sahith Theegala +5900 Alex Smalley +6200 Davis Thompson +6400 Jason Day +6500 Tony Finau +6600 Stephan Jaeger +6600 Ricky Castillo +6800 Sungjae Im +7000 Top Favorite Bet for the Texas Children’s Houston Open Chris Gotterup (+2500) Memorial Park is a course that rewards long hitters, making Chris Gotterup a prime candidate for success this week. Gotterup currently sits at sixth on the tour in driving distance, averaging 319.1 yards. His personal best this year was a 367-yard drive at the WM Phoenix Open, a tournament he won back in February. Additionally, Gotterup secured a victory at the Sony Open to begin his 2026 season. He has shown he can handle the pressure of contention and could find himself in the winner's circle again on Sunday. Top Sleeper Bet for the Texas Children’s Houston Open Michael Thorbjornsen +3900 Michael Thorbjornsen appears to be on the verge of his first victory on the PGA Tour. He recently went head-to-head with Gotterup at the WM Phoenix Open, finishing just one stroke behind the lead. Thorbjornsen also played in the final pairing at The Players Championship alongside Ludvig Aberg, though a difficult 5-over round resulted in a T-22 finish. As a powerful driver who also performs well on the greens, he has a strong chance to secure his first tour win in Houston. Top Longshot Bet for the Texas Children’s Houston Open Tony Finau +6600 Tony Finau is a past champion at this event, winning the 2023 Houston Open before returning to claim a runner-up finish the following year. Finau arrives in Houston following a solid T-18 performance at last week's Valspar Championship. While his overall form is strong, he can occasionally struggle with his accuracy off the tee. That should not be a major concern at Memorial Park, a venue that is forgiving off the tee and features the fewest bunkers of any course on the tour. 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) - Codere, Spain’s second-largest gambling company after Cirsa, is being offered for sale with a valuation of approximately €2 billion ($2.3 billion). According to a report from Spanish news outlet Expansión, the company has engaged US firm Jefferies and Australia-based Macquarie Capital as financial advisors to oversee the sale process. Sale To Complete In Summer The process remains in its early stages, with a provisional mid-May deadline for interested parties to submit non-binding offers. Binding offers are expected to be submitted around July, with a purchase agreement finalized by August. Established by the Martínez Sampedro family in 1980, the company has undergone multiple restructurings in recent years. Its current shareholding is now distributed among roughly 84 investment funds, with Davidson Kempner holding a 13.3% stake, followed by Palmerston Capital (5.6%), Deltroit (5.47%), System 2 Capital (5.15%), and Invesco (5.14%). Company in Good Financial Health A 2024 agreement with creditors converted approximately €1.2 billion of debt into equity. Gonzaga Higuero, the company’s CEO, described the deal as “a decisive success for Codere, a guarantee for the future that secures our financial position and reactivates the company’s ability to achieve its set growth objectives.” In 2024, the group recorded revenues of €1.346 billion ($1.56 billion) and an adjusted EBITDA of €179 million ($207 million). The company operates in seven countries: Spain, Italy, Argentina, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, and Uruguay, through both physical gambling venues and online platforms. Its business includes slot machines, bingo halls, sports betting terminals, arcades, gaming rooms, bars, and racetracks. Its online division is listed separately on the Nasdaq but will also be included in the sale. This segment accounted for 12% of total revenue in 2024. Spain No Longer Highest Revenue Stream Though founded in Spain, the country’s strict stance on gambling has led to reduced revenue there. Codere was among several companies fined by Spain’s regulator last year during a gambling crackdown. The company was fined €17,500 for using unapproved technical systems. In 2024, Italy and Mexico contributed 21% and 17% of the company’s revenue, respectively, while Spain generated around 16%. Gambling companies in Spain must comply with stricter regulations, including displaying strongly worded warning messages similar to those on tobacco products. These measures were introduced by the country last year. The new messages include: Gambling addiction is a risk of gambling The probability of being a losing gambler is 75% Losses for all gamblers are four times greater than their winnings Minister for Social Rights Pablo Bustinduy has led the reforms, stating that “the responsibility should not fall on users but on the authorities, who have the democratic duty to ensure that the environments they access are safe.” It remains unclear whether Spain’s stricter gambling regulations will impact the potential sale of Codere. 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) - Codere dikabarkan akan dijual dengan valuasi lebih dari €2 miliar ($2,3 miliar), menurut laporan. Pada hari Rabu, surat kabar Spanyol Expansión melaporkan Codere telah menunjuk Jefferies dan Macquarie Capital sebagai penasihat untuk mempersiapkan perusahaan untuk dijual. Menurut laporan tersebut, pihak yang berkepentingan diharapkan untuk menyerahkan penawaran non-binding untuk Codere pada pertengahan Mei, dengan perjanjian pembelian akhir sebelum libur musim panas di bulan Agustus. Saat ini, kepemilikan saham Codere terbagi antara sekitar 84 dana investasi. Pada tahun 2024, Codere menjalani perjanjian restrukturisasi modal yang mengurangi utang korporatnya dari €1,4 miliar menjadi sekitar €190 juta. Hal ini, menurut perusahaan, akan memastikan "masa depan stabilitas dan pertumbuhan" dan memungkinkannya untuk menargetkan ekspansi lebih lanjut di LatAm dan Eropa. "Dengan struktur utang yang optimal dan likuiditas yang lebih besar, Codere berada dalam posisi untuk memanfaatkan peluang ekspansi baru di pasar utamanya, sehingga mengkonsolidasikan kepemimpinannya di sektor ini," kata grup tersebut dalam sebuah pernyataan pada saat penyelesaian restrukturisasi modal. Codere saat ini beroperasi di pasar Eropa Spanyol dan Italia, serta pasar LatAm Meksiko, Argentina, Panama, Uruguay, dan Kolombia. Codere Online dikabarkan akan terlibat dalam setiap potensi penjualan bisnis yang lebih luas, menurut laporan tersebut. Allwyn sebagai calon pembeli Codere Ed Birkin, managing director H2 Gambling Capital, mengatakan kepada iGB bahwa ia memperkirakan valuasi harga €2 miliar yang dirumorkan akan terlalu mahal bagi kebanyakan pihak. Ia menyarankan Allwyn International dan Flutter Entertainment sebagai calon pembeli, sementara tetap berada di private equity adalah pilihan lain. Pada bulan Januari, Allwyn menyelesaikan akuisisi 62,3% saham di PrizePicks senilai $1,6 miliar, dan pada panggilan investor pasca-FY2025, CEO Robert Chvátal mengatakan perusahaan sedang menjajaki peluang M&A lainnya, meskipun terutama dalam upayanya untuk teknologi sportsbook proprietary. Birkin juga mengatakan Codere bisa menjadi "peluang omnichannel yang menarik" bagi operator yang ingin memasuki pasar LatAm. iGB akan memberikan informasi lebih lanjut mengenai cerita ini seiring perkembangannya… 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) - Isle of Man telah mengusulkan amandemen terhadap undang-undang perjudiannya yang akan memberdayakan regulator perjudian untuk memberlakukan sanksi perdata pada eksekutif individu atas kegagalan kepatuhan. Ini akan menandai pergeseran dari praktik saat ini yang hanya memberikan sanksi kepada perusahaan. Inisiatif ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan akuntabilitas di antara direksi, petugas kepatuhan, dan personel kunci lainnya dalam operator perjudian. Rancangan Undang-Undang Perubahan Undang-Undang Perjudian Isle of Man 2025 akan memberikan wewenang kepada regulator untuk mengenakan denda terhadap individu ketika pelanggaran terjadi atas persetujuan, pembiaran, atau kelalaian mereka. Regulator memasukkan langkah ini sebagai bagian dari program reformasi yang lebih luas untuk memperkuat kontrol masuk. Ini akan lebih memperluas kekuasaan investigasi sejalan dengan risiko yang berkembang di sektor ini. RUU, panduan, dan konsultasi RUU ini memperkenalkan kekuasaan baru untuk memberikan arahan, memungkinkan regulator perjudian untuk mengeluarkan arahan tertulis formal kepada pemegang lisensi dan sertifikat. Arahan seperti itu dapat memerintahkan penyediaan informasi, penerapan tindakan korektif, penangguhan atau penghentian operasi, atau penutupan usaha secara tertib setelah penyerahan lisensi. Ketidakpatuhan terhadap arahan ini dapat membawa konsekuensi serius. Di bawah amandemen, regulator dapat mencabut atau menangguhkan lisensi dan sertifikat. Pelanggaran ini dapat dihukum dengan hukuman penahanan hingga enam bulan atau denda level-5, dengan hukuman yang lebih berat mungkin diterapkan setelah dakwaan. Seiring dengan RUU tersebut, Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) telah merilis draf panduan yang merinci bagaimana mereka akan mengevaluasi kesalahan individu dan menghitung denda yang sesuai. Panduan tersebut memperjelas bahwa sanksi pribadi akan berlaku bersamaan dengan, dan bukan sebagai pengganti, sanksi tingkat perusahaan. Regulator telah terlibat dalam konsultasi ekstensif mengenai reformasi legislatif yang lebih luas dan telah membuka konsultasi publik khusus yang berfokus pada langkah-langkah akuntabilitas pribadi ini. Pemangku kepentingan di sektor perjudian diundang untuk menyampaikan pandangan mereka antara tanggal 23-25 Mei 2026. Sejarah penegakan hukum Rancangan undang-undang ini menyusul tindakan penegakan hukum di mana GSC mengenakan denda £200.000 kepada Shelgeyr, operator di balik Maverick Games, pada bulan Februari. Ini disebabkan oleh kegagalan sistematis dalam due diligence pelanggan dan pemantauan akun yang berkelanjutan. Regulator juga telah mengambil tindakan tegas dalam kasus-kasus terkini lainnya. Ini termasuk sanksi yang dikenakan kepada Celton Manx atas kekurangan kepatuhan, dan pencabutan lisensi pemilik Boldwood Software. GSC menyoroti bahwa risiko pencucian uang Isle of Man saat ini dinilai pada tingkat "medium high" (cukup tinggi). Setelah penutupan periode konsultasi, Gambling Supervision Commission akan meninjau masukan sebelum menyelesaikan RUU tersebut. Untuk membantu industri dalam memahami penerapan praktis akuntabilitas pribadi, regulator juga berencana mengadakan sesi tanya jawab online, memberikan kejelasan lebih lanjut tentang bagaimana langkah-langkah baru ini akan ditegakkan. 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.