(AsiaGameHub) – World-famous DJ Oliver Heldens is set to headline INFINITY Florida for its much-awaited second edition, marking an electrifying end to SBC Summit Americas. Happening on Thursday, June 11, at Miami’s DAER Nightclub and Dayclub, the official closing party guarantees a memorable evening where guests can network, toast the week’s successes, and immerse […]
(AsiaGameHub) – The Star Entertainment Group is pressing forward with its internal organizational restructuring following the appointment of its new Chief Risk Officer. The announcement was posted by David Schollenberger himself on his personal LinkedIn profile, which highlights his lengthy career managing key compliance processes across multiple public and private gaming firms. This appointment […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Colombia’s Constitutional Court has upheld its prior ruling, denying President Gustavo Petro and his administration the authority to enact “ emergency tax decrees” without legislative approval from Congress. This ruling effectively mandates that the Humana government must discontinue the 19% VAT on gambling transactions that has been enforced since March 2021. The […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) is set to see a major leadership handover this June, when current Chief Executive Teo Chun Ching steps down from his post. Ching, who also holds the position of Deputy Commissioner of Policy, will be succeeded by Tan Sin Heng Daniel, who currently serves as Traffic Police […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Australian crossbench MPs are cautioning that regulations for gambling advertisements on podcasts, social media, and through influencers must be strengthened to prevent the exploitation of regulatory gaps. According to a report by The Guardian, a spokesperson for Communications Minister Anika Wells stated that the government’s planned partial ban on gambling ads will […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Amid increasing concerns regarding the potential abuse of event contracts for insider trading and the use of confidential data, retail trading platform Robinhood has limited the scope of the prediction markets it provides. Speaking to the Financial Times on Sunday, Robinhood UK President Jordan Sinclair stated that the company is “very focused […]
(AsiaGameHub) – LiveScore Group has substantially reduced its losses and crossed the £200 million revenue threshold for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. In its corporate filings with Companies House, LiveScore’s leadership reaffirms its ongoing investment strategy aimed at boosting product efficiency and enhancing the margin performance of its flagship brands. The company—owner […]
(AsiaGameHub) – BC.GAME has entered the Nigerian market after obtaining a sports betting and casino license, as the operator presses ahead with its expansion into regulated African markets. On Monday, the company announced this move, launching its sportsbook and casino services in Nigeria via its new domain bcbet.ng. BC.GAME secured the license from the […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Genting Singapore Limited, the operator of Resorts World Sentosa, states it is “well-positioned” to secure a renewed three-year gaming license this year. For the first time in the market, the Singapore Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) extended the resort’s gaming license on a provisional basis for two years instead of three in February […]
(AsiaGameHub) – BetConstruct AI has introduced its newest product for sportsbooks, the Retail Jackpot Engine. This solution is engineered to enhance player involvement by providing retail customers with an additional layer of experience. It integrates a customizable jackpot directly into the core of the sportsbook environment. Brands have full command over this product, utilizing […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Nederlandse Loterij, the Netherlands’ national lottery provider and largest gambling operator, has announced it will pursue its legal rights against Qbet—an operator—and all associated entities backing it. Qbet, owned by Novatech alongside 55Bet (another illegal entity targeting Dutch consumers), was designated by Nederlandse Loterij as “the largest illegal gambling site” in the […]
(AsiaGameHub) – A specialized Player Protection Symposium will be a central feature of the SBC Summit Canada 2026, convening regulators, operators, and safer gambling specialists to deliberate on enhancing player safeguards within the Canadian industry. This symposium will be integrated into the broader conference agenda, scheduled for May 19-21, 2026, at the Metro Toronto […]
(AsiaGameHub) – In a report released this week, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has urged the government to implement a levy on gambling earnings and reevaluate the nation’s stringent betting advertising rules. The document, drafted by outgoing FIGC president Gabriele Gravina for the Chamber of Deputies’ VII Committee on Culture, Science, and Education, was […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Dave Hammond has stepped down from his position as Chief Operating Officer at the UK Tote Group, concluding an eight-month tenure in the role and a three-year period with the company. He originally became part of the organisation in April 2023 as Chief Commercial Officer, later advancing to the COO role in […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Portugal’s Gaming Regulation and Inspection Service (SRIJ) has launched a unified online self-exclusion platform for online gambling, which will be operational from 8 April 2026. This new portal aims to enhance player protection by enabling individuals, and third parties acting on their behalf, to temporarily suspend or permanently block their access to […]
(AsiaGameHub) – The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has announced the funding it will provide to local authorities throughout England to aid in the reduction of gambling-related harms. Scheduled for the 2026–2027 financial year, OHID intends to allocate £12 million in specific funding to upper-tier local councils in England. Authorities have also […]
(AsiaGameHub) – The Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) has cautioned against a ban on betting in Brazil after the nation’s president renewed his call for the activity to be prohibited. Earlier this week, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated during an interview with ICL Notícias that he would move to ban […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has confirmed that online gaming and wagering will be the “next topic to address” in an expanding push to implement age-based digital safeguards. These remarks, which are not new, follow the administration’s headline proposal to prohibit social media access for those under 15, supported by mandatory age […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Swedish live casino provider Evolution AB has submitted a motion to the New Jersey Superior Court asking to modify an existing defamation lawsuit, adding competing gaming technology firm Playtech Plc and several linked individuals as defendants. This action is rooted in claims that Playtech organized and financed a false, commercially driven smear […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Latin America has emerged as a key growth hub for iGaming in the 2020s, and the broader region received a significant boost over the past 15 months with the launch of Brazil’s regulated iGaming sector. Unsurprisingly, this makes the region highly appealing for international operators looking to achieve their global growth goals. […]