(AsiaGameHub) – This week ushers in a new era for UK gambling, as a 40% tax on online casino GGR comes into effect. Despite this challenging new landscape, Digitain is entering the market with confidence and excitement. Alexander Jones, Regional Sales Director for UK and Western Europe at Digitain, spoke to SBC News about […]
(AsiaGameHub) – It has become a recurring theme: a prominent UK footballer signs an endorsement deal with a betting firm that is ostensibly not intended for the British market. Following in the footsteps of Michael Owen, who partnered with Punt Casino, and Teddy Sheringham, who worked with 8xBet, the latest high-profile figure to join […]
(AsiaGameHub) – This morning, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia will put in place “strong and decisive measures” to limit gambling advertising and safeguard young people and other vulnerable groups. An issue that has plagued Albanese’s tenure as Prime Minister since 2023 has been resolved, with the Labor government committing to support five […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Sportradar AG is confronting legal allegations that its management and distribution of official sports data from major leagues are unfair and biased against competing sportsbook providers. Altenar, a Malta-headquartered sportsbook solutions firm, has confirmed filing multi-million-pound legal actions against the Nasdaq-traded sports data and tech company. The claims have been submitted to […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Philippine online gaming operators received a temporary reprieve this week concerning the newly established minimum guaranteed fees (MGFs). The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) stated that the implementation of this payment structure has been postponed from April to June, citing the “current economic crisis” as the reason. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. […]
(AsiaGameHub) – BETBY is joining the predictions trend, though it has put extra care into ensuring its platform steers clear of some of the sector’s more contentious aspects. The Malta-based sportsbook solutions provider launched its predictions platform, BETBY Predictions, today. The company plans to make the platform accessible to all firms in its partner […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Evoke Plc informed its employees on Tuesday that it intends to permanently shut down around 200 of its retail locations in the UK. These closures account for approximately 15% of Evoke’s retail portfolio. In a subsequent statement, the company noted that the store shutdowns will begin in May and are part of […]
(AsiaGameHub) – The Star Entertainment Group has secured a binding agreement for a A$590 million (roughly US$390 million) refinancing package provided by WhiteHawk Capital. As announced in a filing with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Monday, the deal is designed to fully settle the company’s current debt while bolstering its operational liquidity. Liquidity […]
(AsiaGameHub) – A professional esports competitor has been suspended for four years following allegations of match-fixing. Dmytro “nifee” Tediashvili has been penalized by the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) after a probe into his Counter-Strike 2 career revealed proof of match-fixing and corruption linked to betting. The matches under scrutiny, which were analyzed with assistance […]
(AsiaGameHub) – The Government of Gibraltar has confirmed a significant development by issuing a license to its inaugural prediction markets operator. While the government has not formally named the company, a Gibraltar-based entity, Predict Street Ltd, appears on the official register of licensed operators as a betting intermediary. This platform declares itself the “ […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Gibraltar has issued its first license to a prediction markets operator, as announced by Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry Nigel Feetham in parliament on Tuesday. The minister expressed optimism about the prediction markets sector, stating, “We expect this to be a substantial area of growth for Gibraltar.” He further noted that […]
(AsiaGameHub) – As previously reported by SBC News, GR8 Tech has secured football legend José Mourinho, the former manager of Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid, and current head coach of Benfica, as the newest brand ambassador for its Champions Club initiative. In this interview, we speak with the company’s CEO, Oleksandr Feshchenko, to […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Entain hasn’t made any progress toward selling its Irish Ladbrokes assets, as discussions about a potential sale concluded without an agreement, SBC News has learned. Last June, reports emerged that Entain was considering offloading its Irish Ladbrokes assets to Irish bookmaker Bar One Racing. SBC News understands these talks ultimately fizzled out […]
(AsiaGameHub) – In 2024, the regulated gambling sector in Belgium shrank, representing the first annual drop since the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020. Data published by the Belgian gambling authority on Tuesday showed that the combined gross gaming revenue (GGR) for licensed operators decreased by 4.86% compared to the previous year, totaling €1.61 billion. […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has confirmed the licensing of two new junket operators in the world’s premier gaming hub. Xin Wei Lda and Pok Lok Promoção de Jogos Lda have received authorization to cater to VIP gamblers at the city’s casinos. This increases the total number of licensed junkets […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Seven national gaming associations across the Western Balkans have established a unified Balkan Gaming Federation (BGF) to advance regional cooperation within the gaming sector. This week, the organizations signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in Belgrade at a meeting hosted by Serbia’s Association of Gaming Operators (AGOS). Bulgaria’s Association of Online Gaming and […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Well-known UK bookmaker William Hill is planning to shut down approximately 200 locations following a comprehensive corporate review. The evoke-owned operator has faced considerable pressure recently, specifically due to the increase in remote gaming duty to 40%, which was introduced in the Autumn Budget and is scheduled to take effect tomorrow (Wednesday, […]
(AsiaGameHub) – GR8 Tech has revealed that football icon José Mourinho, widely known as “ The Special One,” has signed on as the latest brand ambassador for the iGaming technology provider. Mourinho joins the company’s “ Champions Club,” a proprietary initiative that utilizes high-profile sports figures, such as Oleksandr Usyk, to promote the firm’s […]
(AsiaGameHub) – As regulation continues to shape how gaming companies expand and operate, SBC Summit Americas will launch a dedicated North American Regulation and Compliance track to help industry stakeholders navigate the latest regional developments. Held on Thursday, June 11, this specialized program will gather leading operators, regulators, and compliance experts to examine the […]
(AsiaGameHub) – Sportsbook provider Kambi has made headway in the French market through a new collaboration with local operator Pari-Mutuel Urbain (PMU). In particular, Kambi will cater to French racing enthusiasts by utilizing PMU’s well-established user base and standing as one of the longest-running horse racing betting operators to power PMU’s fixed-odds online sportsbook. […]