(AsiaGameHub) – Romania’s gambling regulatory body has requested a criminal probe into an affiliate found diverting consumers to unlicensed gambling platforms. A press statement disclosed that the National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has reached out to the Directorate for the Investigation of Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT), seeking help with the case. The details […]
(AsiaGameHub) – At Sri Lanka’s 2026 Global Game Connect (GGC) conference, officials reaffirmed their dedication to a lawful, equitable, and sustainable gaming industry. The event was held earlier this month at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, South Asia’s first integrated resort. The $1.2 billion IR, featuring a casino managed by Melco Resorts & Entertainment, […]
(AsiaGameHub) – On Monday, authorities in Taiwan indicted 20 individuals for their roles in a money laundering operation that allegedly utilized Macau-based casinos to clean over TWD33 billion ($1.03 billion) in illicit funds. Law enforcement described the case as the country’s “ first cross-border casino money laundering case.” The scheme allegedly involved depositing illegal […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Idaho has joined a 39-state coalition in a legal challenge against what the states claim is an effort by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to expand its regulatory authority, Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador announced Monday. The coalition is asking federal courts to reject the CFTC’s claim that it has exclusive […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Allwyn has concluded its integration with the Greek gaming company OPAP, cementing its status as one of the premier global publicly traded gambling entities in the process. The merger terms were originally established in October. **KKCG**, the Czech investment firm behind Allwyn, has maintained a significant stake in OPAP since 2013. Through […]
(AsiaGameHub) – The decision by CyLimit, a cycling-focused web 3 startup, to become the first JONUM operator to submit its regulatory declaration to France’s Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has highlighted a company that most industry observers would have anticipated being first in line. Naturally, when discussing web 3, NFTs and fantasy betting, that […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Digitain has expanded its footprint in the Balkans through securing two key licences in Bulgaria. The gaming technology provider now holds both a manufacturer licence and an importer licence, issued by Bulgaria’s national regulator, the National Revenue Agency. Both certifications will allow Digitain to grow its market share in Bulgaria further, by […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Following earlier media speculation, Daniele Cardoso has been officially appointed as the new Secretary of Brazil’s betting regulatory body, the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA). While no official announcement has appeared on the website of the SPA, which operates under the Brazilian Ministry of Finance, the confirmation came from Dario Durigan, […]
(AsiaGameHub) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified its crackdown on cybercrime activities occurring on online gaming platforms, including the popular children’s video game Roblox. This action follows concerns raised by prosecutors regarding elements within Roblox that bear resemblance to gambling, potentially exposing children to exploitation. The directive specifically targets issues of child […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Simon Priglinger-Simader, vice president of Germany’s Deutscher Online Casinoverband (DOCV) trade association, has rejected the GGL’s new 2025 channelisation statistics, labelling them as ‘conservative’ and incorrect. The GGL released a report exceeding 120 pages last week, estimating Germany’s channelisation rate reached 77% in 2025. While the regulator evaluated different methods in the […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Fortuna Entertainment and Endorphina are sounding the alarm over ‘Brand Spoofing’—the imitation of regulated brands and technologies that is spreading across CEE markets with no clear avenues for intervention. Compared to its neighboring countries, the Czech Republic has seen relatively few disruptions in the governance of its gambling sector and licensing processes. […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Panama is enhancing its national policies concerning problem gambling in response to the expanding online gambling sector. The National Assembly has approved a bill, introduced by deputies Raúl Pineda and Crispiano Adames, which introduces several regulations for online casinos. These measures are intended to provide an additional layer of protection for vulnerable […]
(AsiaGameHub) – A recent online study of 525 Victorian women aged 18 to 40 has uncovered worrying trends in how modern gambling marketing in Australia is altering female attitudes towards betting. The research underscored how current promotional and public relations efforts have increased women’s involvement in gambling while minimising its associated dangers. This qualitative […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Daniele Cardoso has been named the new permanent head of Brazil’s betting regulator, the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), this week, following two months in an interim role. Cardoso’s permanent appointment was revealed in a Monday post on X by Dario Durigan, who took over as Brazil’s finance minister from Fernando […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Sportradar, a leading global sportstech company, has unveiled a major broadening of its iGaming offering through the establishment of a new business unit. The Switzerland-headquartered multinational has introduced Playradar, a brand dedicated to iGaming that will create cross-vertical gaming products designed for international betting and gaming operators. Sportradar has signaled its intention […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Denys Parkhomenko, Chief Product Officer at GR8 Tech, explains how operators can use technology to effectively tailor their offerings for this summer’s World Cup. The difference between providing a uniform experience and truly customizing for each region, he notes, can mean the difference between success and failure during this high-stakes event. The […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Allwyn has now invested over £450 million in modernising the National Lottery since taking over the operating licence in 2024. The company has described this as the most significant overhaul of the lottery since its inception in 1994, aiming to secure its future growth in the digital age. It’s worth noting that […]
(AsiaGameHub) – A veteran adviser to Estonia’s Riigikogu Chancellery, fired due to a clerical mistake in the Gambling Tax Act, plans to appeal her dismissal. The official, identified by Estonian broadcaster Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR) as Piia Schults, stated she is deeply affected by her “ terrible” error but views it as her “ duty […]
(AsiaGameHub) – CSA Cosmic, a South Korean cosmetics company that is set to become the majority shareholder of Blue One Casino on Jeju Island, aims to attract more VIP visitors through luxury offerings that merge beauty and leisure. The company, which is listed on KOSDAQ and headquartered in Seoul, produces cosmetics and building materials. […]
(AsiaGameHub) – SBC has revealed the finalists for the 2026 SBC Awards Europe, which will be held at Xara Lodge in Malta on Thursday, April 30. Wrapping up the final day of SBC Summit Malta 2026, the ceremony will gather 400 industry professionals to honor excellence in the European betting and gaming sector. This […]