(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 […]
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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 […]
Anutin’s Election Signals the End of Thai Casino Plans
(AsiaGameHub) – On Thursday, Thailand’s House of Representatives voted to appoint Anutin Charnvirakul as the kingdom’s 32nd prime minister, following his victory in the February general election. The leader of the […]
Fortuna Entertainment Group expands in the Baltics through acquisition of TOPsport
(AsiaGameHub) – Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG), headquartered in Prague, has reached an agreement to purchase a 70% share in TOPsport, a Lithuanian betting operator. This acquisition signifies FEG’s debut in Lithuania—the […]
South Carolina Advances On-Site Horse Race Wagering Bill
(AsiaGameHub) – The South Carolina Senate Finance Committee voted 12-6 to move forward with a proposed bill that would legalize mobile betting on live in-state horse races. Sponsored by Senator Michael […]
March Madness 2026 MVP Odds: Betting on Duke’s Carlos Boozer and Four Long Shots
(AsiaGameHub) – A popular futures market for March Madness is wagering on the individual who will earn the title of Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament. As the tournament commences […]
No Spoilers! Prediction Markets Enable Users to Wager on Pre-Taped ‘Survivor’ Episodes
(AsiaGameHub) – Prediction market platforms are becoming more widespread, operating on the principle that users can forecast any outcome. By definition, predictions are intended for events that have not yet occurred. […]
Family Wins Over $200,000 on Bet That 18-Month-Old Would Become Pro Soccer Player
(AsiaGameHub) – The family of English Premier League (EPL) standout Harry Wilson secured a windfall of over $200,000 after placing wagers on him to become a professional soccer player when he […]
Kazakhstan greenlights four new casino zones restricted to tourists only
(AsiaGameHub) – Kazakhstan has authorized the creation of four new casino zones, designed specifically for international visitors. This state-led project seeks to boost tourism expenditure from abroad and broaden the nation’s […]
DCMS’s UK Research and Innovation gambling unit seeks a chief to launch operations
(AsiaGameHub) – UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has advanced plans to create its Gambling Research Programme and is searching for a department head to develop the initiative, which will be funded […]
DGOJ evaluating social media’s impact on young gamblers through new consumer protection strategy
(AsiaGameHub) – Spain’s Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has this week unveiled a broad new Safe Gambling Programme designed to implement fresh safeguards protecting young people from gambling-related […]
New Poll Finds Americans More Likely to See Prediction Markets as Betting Than Investing
(AsiaGameHub) – When questioned regarding prediction markets, the majority of Americans associate them with sportsbooks rather than Wall Street, according to a recent survey commissioned by the American Institute for Boys […]