Category: iGame
Ukraine to deploy automated system preventing military access to online gambling platforms
(AsiaGameHub) – Ukraine’s Ministries of Digital Transformation and Defence have unveiled plans to implement an automated system designed to block military personnel from...
Playtech conducting review of Sun Bingo business as RGD hike to render it unprofitable
(AsiaGameHub) – Playtech has initiated a strategic review of its UK-based white label Sun Bingo operation, Chief Financial Officer Chris McGinnis informed analysts...
AffPapa Raises €1.3 Million in Funding from VenturePapa
(AsiaGameHub) – AffPapa, a leading iGaming affiliate directory and events firm, has received a €1.3 million investment from VenturePapa investors to accelerate the...
Is the sale of Codere to private equity inevitable?
(AsiaGameHub) – As Spanish gaming firm Codere is said to be on the market, M&A specialist Christian Tirabassi anticipates several major gambling companies...
Malta ‘Actively Exploring’ Statutory Framework for Prediction Market Regulation
(AsiaGameHub) – This week, Malta’s Economy Minister Silvio Schembri announced that the country is “actively exploring the emerging field of prediction markets, a...
Live Vegas joins AffPapa Conference Madrid as Sponsor
(AsiaGameHub) – AffPapa is pleased to announce that Live Vegas has signed on as a sponsor for the AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026. Live...
MGM China initiates Playing Card Recycling project in partnership with a Macau tech firm
(AsiaGameHub) – MGM China has launched an environmentally conscious initiative to give used playing cards a new purpose by transforming them into recycled...
Daniele Cardoso Named Permanent Head of Brazil’s Gambling Regulator
(AsiaGameHub) – Following her interim appointment after Regis Dudena’s departure, Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has confirmed Daniele Cardoso as the permanent head of...
DraftKings, FanDuel, and NFL sued over micro betting design
(AsiaGameHub) – A Pennsylvania lawsuit has been filed against DraftKings and FanDuel, alleging they used data from the NFL and Genius Sports to...
bet365 exits American Gaming Association over strategic disagreements
(AsiaGameHub) – bet365 has officially withdrawn from the American Gaming Association, making bet365 one of several prominent online betting firms to leave the...
BetMGM Fined $100K by PGCB Over KYC Issues
(AsiaGameHub) – The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has imposed a $100,000 fine on BetMGM for violations linked to fraudulent activities that occurred...
Codere Seeking €2 Billion Deal
(AsiaGameHub) – Codere has engaged Jefferies and Macquarie Capital to facilitate the sale of the company. The divestment process is in its early...
Brazil grants authorities the power to freeze accounts linked to illegal betting
(AsiaGameHub) – Brazil has implemented a strengthened approach to combat illegal betting with the enactment of Law No. 15,358/2025. This legislation grants the...
BC.Game appoints Kar Kheng Giam as new CEO to fuel global expansion
(AsiaGameHub) – BC.Game has publicly announced the appointment of Kar Kheng Giam, widely known as KK, as its Chief Executive Officer, signaling the...
Macau Legend projects $200 million loss following 2025 casino shutdown
(AsiaGameHub) – Hong Kong-listed Macau Legend Development Ltd is preparing for an approximate HKD 1.57 billion (about $200 million) loss in 2025, a...
University of Mississippi inaugurates the nation’s first academic center dedicated to student gambling
(AsiaGameHub) – The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) has set up the country’s first specialized academic center solely focused on student gambling. Endorsed...
Codere is reportedly up for sale at a $2.3 billion valuation
(AsiaGameHub) – Reports indicate Codere is on the market with a valuation surpassing €2 billion (or $2.3 billion). Spanish newspaper Expansión stated on...
Isle of Man proposes civil penalties for individuals as gambling bill enters consultation
(AsiaGameHub) – The Isle of Man is proposing changes to its gambling laws that would allow the regulator to issue civil penalties directly...
Episode 33: Are Prediction Markets Overhyped for March Madness?
(AsiaGameHub) – This week, Ed Birkin and Robin Harrison discussed several important industry subjects, examining the recent ECJ ruling and the March Madness...
Sportradar Unveils New iGaming Brand, Blending Sports Data with Casino Gaming
(AsiaGameHub) – Sportradar has introduced its own iGaming brand, describing it as a combination of its sports data proficiency and casino offerings, representing...