(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. […]
(AsiaGameHub) – The global betting and gaming sector’s sports sponsorship landscape is constantly active. Just this week, several significant agreements have been finalized, reaching millions of sports enthusiasts globally. In this Sponsor Spotlight, we examine Superbet’s substantial progress in the Greek market, emphasize the growing connections between prediction markets and football, and showcase GR8 […]
(AsiaGameHub) – The ‘Enough is Enough’ movement in India has formally protested the casino vessels on Goa’s Mandovi River. The activist organization inaugurated a permanent base in Panaji, Goa’s capital, on Tuesday. Residents of Goa have for years objected to the floating casinos, alleging they harm the environment, cause river traffic jams, and negatively […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Just hours after Shohei Ohtani guided Japan to a win against Australia in the World Baseball Classic, Matt Bowyer left the grounds of FCI Lompoc in California. Bowyer, who processed $325 million in sports bets for Ohtani’s former interpreter, entered the federal penitentiary last October, two weeks prior to the World Series. […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Betsson AB has released a preliminary alert regarding its Q1 2026 financial results, highlighting margin performance strains across its key markets. The Stockholm-listed gaming operator projects group revenue will hit €285 million (£248.2 million), a 3% drop from the €294 million recorded in Q1 2025. Meanwhile, EBIT is predicted to plummet to […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Latvia has implemented a regulatory restructuring this week, merging the Lottery and Gambling Supervision Inspectorate (IAUI) into the State Revenue Service (SRS). This reform, effective from April 1, 2026, aims to simplify administrative procedures and enhance supervisory effectiveness. The Ministry of Finance stated that the reorganization is designed to reduce bureaucratic fragmentation. […]
(AsiaGameHub) – With AI and shifting industry power dynamics continuing to reshape modern affiliate marketing, SBC Summit Malta will launch a dedicated Affiliates Reinvented track, examining how stakeholders can adapt and unlock new growth opportunities in an increasingly complex landscape. Held on Thursday, 30 April at the InterContinental Malta, this track will gather leading […]
(AsiaGameHub) – GR8 Tech has launched a major update for its ULTIM8 Sportsbook in advance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This update delivers enhancements across the full scope of GR8 Tech’s flagship sportsbook product, with the first being a revamped design that creates a more intuitive experience for players. It splits Live and […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Genius Sports recruits ‘engagement expert’ Tony Marlow as new CMO Genius Sports has announced the appointment of Tony Marlow as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), who will join the executive leadership team of the NYSE-listed sports technology, media, and data group. Marlow comes to Genius from LG Ad Solutions, where he served as […]
(AsiaGameHub) – A new protocol has been communicated to licensed gambling operators in Spain, mandating enhanced customer identity verification and the confirmation of players’ tax statuses. This initiative was launched by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, which holds federal responsibility for Spain’s gambling industry. The Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ) will lead the […]
(AsiaGameHub) – The National Gambling Board (NGB) launched a brand-new online verification portal on Wednesday, which is designed to compile a full list of all gambling operators licensed in South Africa. This initiative is part of a wider campaign to curb illegal gambling activities and guide consumers toward authorized, properly regulated operators. Accessible via […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Mexico’s 50% GGR tax increase risks fueling growth in the black market, the nation’s top trade association has warned. Starting January 1 of this year, gambling operators in Mexico will face a heavier tax burden after the government approved a 50% GGR tax rate as part of the 2026 fiscal reform package. […]
(AsiaGameHub) – The Aintree Festival, featuring the Grand National, is on the verge of beginning. Following the end of the Cheltenham Festival a few weeks back, horse racing has remained in the headlines for various reasons. Now, a major calendar highlight for many is drawing near. Despite significant regulatory scrutiny facing both horse racing […]
(AsiaGameHub) – The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced a provisional allocation of £25.4 million to fund gambling-harm prevention and resilience programs for the two-year period spanning 2026 to 2028. This new funding follows the implementation of a statutory levy, which replaced the previous voluntary system in April of last year. […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Betting exchange operator Betfair, which is owned by Flutter, has rolled out a new interface for its Betfair Exchange product via a soft launch, featuring a user experience aligned with the familiar prediction markets format. Named Betfair Predicts, the offering is currently undergoing BETA testing with a small, curated group of customers. […]
(AsiaGameHub) – On April 5th, authorities in Cambodia conducted a raid on the Gang Dao Casino in Preah Sihanouk, which was suspected of housing an online scam operation. According to the Commercial Gambling Management Commission, police confiscated approximately 500 computers and over 1,000 mobile phones believed to be utilized in the illicit activities. The […]