(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 […]
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DOCV warns that the latest GGL black – market estimates are ‘too conservative’, and the channelisation is still closer to 50%
(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 […]
Study: Australian women worried marketing and CSR campaigns have ‘normalised’ gambling
(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. […]
Cardoso named new permanent leader of Brazil’s SPA
(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. […]
March Madness: Top Contenders Cost Sportsbooks in Early Rounds, but Florida’s Defeat ‘Rescued the Situation’
(AsiaGameHub) – Favorites controlled the opening rounds of March Madness, winning 20 consecutive games at one point, but sportsbooks secured a major victory when top-seeded Florida fell to No. 9 Iowa […]
Controversy in South Korea Over Coast Guard Officer Caught Gambling Who Was ‘Promoted’
(AsiaGameHub) – A dispute has broken out in South Korea following a senior coast guard officer’s visit to an illegal gambling establishment, after which he received what some called a “promotion.” […]
Blue One Casino in South Korea, previously known as Jeju Sun, to promote ‘stay-oriented tourism’
(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 […]
OnlineCasino Players Receive Thousands in Credits Due to Glitch
(AsiaGameHub) – Players accessing William Hill’s online casino unexpectedly found large sums added to their accounts. In one reported instance, a user received a six-figure deposit. The company has moved quickly […]
March Madness: Odds, Predictions, and Picks for the Sweet 16
(AsiaGameHub) – Yesterday’s upset of top-seeded Florida by Iowa shattered March Madness brackets as the NCAA Tournament advances to the Sweet 16. The other No. 1 seeds, Arizona, Michigan, and Duke, […]
Report finds Stake dominates operator visibility across livestreaming platforms
(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 […]
Kalshi Withdraws From Nevada as Fresh New Lawsuit Targets the Company’s Founders
(AsiaGameHub) – Kalshi has been compelled to leave a U.S. state for the first time, temporarily halting access to its sports markets in Nevada after a judge issued a temporary restraining […]
Japanese Prosecutors Decline to Indict Baseball Star Hideto Asamura in Illegal Gambling Probe
(AsiaGameHub) – Prosecutors in Japan have announced they will not bring charges against Rakuten Eagles professional baseball player Hideto Asamura and two unidentified team staff members for using online casino platforms. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
March Madness: Betting Lines, Predictions & Picks for All 8 Games on Saturday, March 21
(AsiaGameHub) – The action of March Madness continues as the NCAA Tournament’s round of 32 begins Saturday at noon Eastern Time. Our coverage includes the odds, predictions, and picks for all […]
Lady Luck: Sportsbooks Adjust Marketing Strategies to Attract Female Users
(AsiaGameHub) – Sportsbook advertisements are consistently widespread during March Madness, yet in recent years, there has been a noticeable change in the marketing strategies employed to draw in new female customers. […]
Hollywood Casino Aurora in Illinois Scheduled to Open June 24
(AsiaGameHub) – PENN Entertainment has announced that Hollywood Casino Aurora will open its doors in Illinois on June 24. The $360 million new casino is being constructed across from Chicago Premium […]
Russia May Legalize Online Casinos Next Month, Says Industry Insiders
(AsiaGameHub) – Senior figures in the gambling industry believe Russian regulators could authorize online casinos as early as April, potentially allowing citizens to place bets online starting in May. According to […]
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 […]
Hollywood Casino Employee Allegedly Used Stolen $700K for Plastic Surgery, Tesla and LEGOS
(AsiaGameHub) – Ex-Hollywood Casino staff member Jennifer Petrillo stands accused of embezzling more than $727,000, funds allegedly used to purchase a Tesla, cosmetic procedures, and LEGO sets. Petrillo has been formally […]
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 […]
Nevada Poised to Be First State to Ban Kalshi After Court Rules Against Prediction Platform
(AsiaGameHub) – Nevada has already pushed out Polymarket and Crypto.com from the state, and Kalshi appears poised to follow as a banned prediction market. The appeals court has rejected Kalshi’s request […]
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 […]
Did bet365 Contribute to a 19-Year-Old UK Gambler’s Death?
(AsiaGameHub) – An inquest held this week into the death of Arthur Soames concluded that the 19-year-old died by suicide, after mental health distress was exacerbated by gambling. In the months […]
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 […]
Thai Police Arrest Multiple Suspects in Online Gambling Platform Raid
(AsiaGameHub) – Thai authorities report having “taken down” the Eu9thaff gambling website, apprehending several individuals and freezing bank accounts allegedly used by the platform’s operators for money laundering. According to the […]
A Casual Bettor’s Confessions on March Madness Opening Day
(AsiaGameHub) – ESPN.com reported today that over 28 million brackets were finalized before March Madness commenced at 12:15 p.m. ET. The unfolding of the tournament can bring either immense joy or […]