(AsiaGameHub) – According to a 20 March report from livestreaming analytics firm Stream Hatchet, Stake is by far the most frequently referenced operator on livestreaming platforms. The analysis revealed that Stake appeared in 6,600 stream titles on Twitch and Kick during January 2026, representing 60% of total iGaming brand mentions. 1xBet placed a distant […]
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DATA.BET: AI and data scaling reshape personalized sports betting markets
(AsiaGameHub) – The integration of AI and extensive data processing is transforming sports betting trading, as B2B providers transition from offering standardized markets to delivering personalized, real-time services. The emphasis has shifted from broad pricing models to providing customized betting options, informed by live data and player behavior. For operators, this implies competing on […]
SBC Announces Livestream Details for Charity Boxing
(AsiaGameHub) – This Friday, SBC’s Charity Boxing Championship will be live-streamed, with 12 white-collar competitors from the gaming industry stepping into the ring to compete for personal pride, company bragging rights, and a meaningful cause. The complete fight card for the evening will be viewable live through a dedicated stream provided by Gr8Tech, with […]
Welsh bookmaker questions what’s next following greyhound prohibition
(AsiaGameHub) – James Lovell, co-founder and Director of Welsh bookmaker DragonBet, has strongly criticised the government’s recent decision to outlaw greyhound racing. Lovell described the move as “ a huge shame,” asserting that it was not supported by concrete evidence but rather driven by a political agenda that overlooks an entire sport which has […]
The Bolivia Gaming Control Authority Awarded Over 1,200 Licenses in 2025
(AsiaGameHub) – The Autoridad de Juegos (AJ), Bolivia’s Gaming Control Authority, reported on March 18 that it granted 1,226 domestic gambling licenses in 2025. The authority did not specify the breakdown between B2C and B2B licenses. Furthermore, the AJ stated it had utilized over 90% of its 2025 budget, simultaneously enhancing regulatory supervision and […]
Could a UK ban on unlicensed gambling sponsorships jeopardize white label partnerships?
(AsiaGameHub) – Legal specialists think the white label gambling sponsorship framework shouldn’t face jeopardy if the UK government enforces a ban on unlicensed gambling sponsorships within football. This measure is under consideration through industry consultations, which the Department for Culture, Media and Sport stated is a response to the increasing threat of the black […]
German security researcher claims responsibility for MGA breach
(AsiaGameHub) – A German security researcher has admitted to compromising the systems of the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), reportedly accessing confidential data such as operator compliance documents and player records. Lilith Wittmann, who identifies as an ethical hacker, claimed last week in a since-deleted social media post that she possessed evidence tying the regulator […]
Controversy over Brazil’s betting sector influences São Paulo gubernatorial contest
(AsiaGameHub) – The Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT) administration in Brazil has appointed Dario Durigan as its new Finance Minister. He will oversee fiscal and tax policy for the continent’s biggest economy under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. This Friday, Brazil’s official gazette revealed extensive changes to the Ministry of the Economy and Finance […]
888Africa migrates its Angolan operations to the EveryMatrix platform
(AsiaGameHub) – 888Africa has enhanced its Angolan operations by transitioning to a new platform through a turnkey partnership with EveryMatrix. As part of the deal, the company has moved from its former platform provider to EveryMatrix’s core platform for both sports betting and casino gaming services. The operator formerly utilized FSB Technology‘s platform, which […]
AxiumAI introduces a novel user experience approach for large-scale sporting events
(AsiaGameHub) – Agentic AI firm AxiumAI has rolled out its conversational interface AxChat for sportsbooks seeking to scale during international sporting events. The tool merges traditional menu-based navigation with direct natural-language interaction, helping players interpret matches, markets and outcomes in real time. Enabling instant transactions, AxChat offers personalized guidance that includes relevant deep-linked bets […]
Kentucky Adopts Bill to Increase Sports Betting Age and Expand Regulatory Reform
(AsiaGameHub) – The Kentucky House of Representatives has approved House Bill 904, a comprehensive legislative proposal designed to overhaul sports betting within the state, notably by increasing the legal age from 18 to 21. This bill, championed by Republican Representatives Michael Meredith and Matthew Koch, garnered substantial backing with a 79-15 vote and has […]
Prediction market update: Polymarket partners with MLB; Arizona files criminal charges against Kalshi
(AsiaGameHub) – With the 2026 Major League Baseball season’s Opening Day nearing, Polymarket secured a landmark commercial agreement with the league this week. Polymarket revealed on Thursday that it has partnered with MLB, becoming the league’s sole prediction market exchange partner. This move places MLB alongside the NHL, MLS, and UFC as North American […]
The government of New South Wales releases a voluntary code of conduct for Face ID
(AsiaGameHub) – The government of New South Wales (NSW) has introduced facial recognition technology as its newest strategy to combat problem gambling rates. A voluntary code of conduct has been developed by the cabinet of Premier Chris Minns, specifically for pubs, clubs, and hotels that operate gaming machines. Created in alignment with the Privacy […]
Argentina deems Polymarket an ‘unsafe environment’
(AsiaGameHub) – Lucia Gando: SBC Noticias Lucía Gando, Editor of SBC Noticias, delves into the legal and regulatory details behind the Buenos Aires courts’ decision to ban Polymarket and other prediction market platforms across Argentina This ruling marks a setback for prediction market startups and their investors, while also sparking a wider debate about […]
ECJ opinion in Tipico case supports member states’ local licensing requirements
(AsiaGameHub) – An Advocate General (AG) at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has concluded that national gambling licensing mandates within EU member states must be respected, provided they align with EU free movement regulations. AG Emiliou issued this opinion concerning a player-losses lawsuit filed against German operator Tipico at the ECJ in 2024. […]
ComeOn to Collaborate with VNLOK for an Improved Dutch Market
(AsiaGameHub) – The Dutch online gambling industry association VNLOK has announced iGaming operator ComeOn as its newest member. Established in 2010, ComeOn has evolved into a global participant in the gaming sector, establishing a footprint in the Netherlands since 2022 through authorization from the national regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). The company provides patrons with a […]
Allwyn Seeks New Sportsbook M&A Opportunities After Novibet Deal Collapses
(AsiaGameHub) – Allwyn International is looking into other acquisition possibilities for a proprietary sports betting technology platform after its Novibet deal fell through. During Allwyn’s FY25 earnings call on Thursday, CEO Robert Chvátal fielded questions about the breakdown of the company’s proposed Novibet acquisition, which had been announced earlier this month. Allwyn pulled out […]
Saskatchewan increases funding for Indigenous communities driven by record gaming revenues
(AsiaGameHub) – Saskatchewan’s provincial government has revealed a substantial boost in funding for Indigenous communities, fueled by all-time high gaming revenues. For the 2025–26 fiscal year, a total of $153.5 million will be allocated to First Nations and Métis organizations. This funding increase follows strong earnings reported by key players in the province’s gaming […]
Sportradar deepens German ties through DFB partnership extension
(AsiaGameHub) – Sportstech company Sportradar Group has extended its partnership with the Deutscher Fussball-Bund (DFB), securing long-term betting data and streaming rights for the DFB-Pokal. The new agreement, effective from the 2026/27 season, grants Sportradar exclusive rights to distribute betting data and live streams for all DFB-Pokal matches outside the DACH region (Germany, Austria, […]
Gambling operators in Estonia voluntarily pay €1.4 million following tax drafting error
(AsiaGameHub) – Estonian remote gambling operators have thus far voluntarily paid over €1.4 million ($1.62 million) to the Ministry of Finance following a legislative drafting mistake that temporarily eliminated their 2026 tax duties. These payments, made in February and March 2026, are meant to cover the amounts the government would have received if the […]















