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(AsiaGameHub) –   Reports from multiple media sources indicate that a legal case in New Zealand targeting SkyCity has now broadened its scope to name bet365 and Super Group. This expansion poses a significant challenge to the nation’s recently established iGaming regulations. Business Desk, a New Zealand business publication, reports that the legal action includes […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   In December 2024, Singapore officially prohibited the prediction market platform Polymarket, deeming it an unregulated gambling site. Individuals attempting to access Polymarket were notified that their actions contravened the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA). Consequences involve fines up to SG$10,000, a six-month prison sentence, or a combination of both. Residents of Singapore can […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   Universal Entertainment Corp is maintaining a cautious stance regarding seeking an integrated resort (IR) license in its native Japan. During its general shareholders meeting on March 27, the operator of the Philippine IR Okada Manila did not commit to participating in the second round of bidding, which runs from May to November […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   The UK Tote Group has recruited a prominent figure in the British gambling industry, naming former Rank Group CEO John O’Reilly as a Non-Executive Director. O’Reilly, who is set to join the 98-year-old organization at the start of next month, marks his second major career move of 2026, having been appointed Chair […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   Ranging from Italy’s full licensing system overhaul to stricter regulatory measures in the UK and the liberalization of emerging markets such as Finland, the global gaming sector is entering an era of major transformation.  To help operators navigate this constantly evolving landscape, SBC Summit Malta is launching a specialized ‘Market Disruption’ track […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   Jamaica has officially approved its 2025 Casino Gaming (General) Regulations. Passed by the Senate on Friday, this move marked a procedural milestone for the country’s land-based gambling market—one that has been regulated since 2010 but has yet to become operational. Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, who led the debate on the framework, stated […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Netherlands’ gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has stated that the country’s illegal gambling sector is expanding further. In its most recent review, KSA Chairman Michel Groothuizen noted that primary metrics for the legal market—such as licensee count, player figures, and total revenue—have stayed mostly flat over the past six months. This […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   As long-awaited updates to Mexico’s gambling regulatory system remain unresolved, industry players are pushing authorities to speed up developments and deliver the much-needed clarity the sector has been waiting for. The majority of Mexico’s gambling industry is governed by laws that are almost eight decades old, even though regulatory changes were anticipated […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Romanian regulator, the ONJN, is allocating €5 million (£4.3m) in grants to tackle problem gambling. This financing is being distributed under the National Public Interest Programme ‘Conscious and Free’, a commitment formalized by the ONJN and published in the Official Gazette in December 2025. The grants will provide non-reimbursable funding for […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   Caixa Econômica Federal has verified the suspension of its initiative to introduce an online gambling platform in accordance with Brazil’s Bets Law. Late last week, the bank declared it would halt the launch of its online betting brand scheduled for 2026, choosing to “observe upcoming changes in federal online gambling regulations”. Consequently, […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   evoke and Bally’s Intralot have officially confirmed that acquisition discussions are underway. A public announcement from evoke, which has been approved by the Bally’s Intralot Board, indicated that talks are progressing regarding a potential acquisition of all of evoke’s issued and to-be-issued share capital at a price of 50 pence per share. […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Scottish Greens have committed to implementing a new levy on gambling establishments as part of their 2026 manifesto, with the goal of funding services for addiction prevention, recovery, and support. Under these plans, land-based businesses such as bookmakers and casinos would be subject to an additional surcharge on non-domestic rates. The […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   On Monday morning, Evoke confirmed it is in discussions with Bally’s Intralot over an all-share merger, valued at £0.50 ($0.67) per Evoke share. Evoke stated that the proposed deal is expected to consist of an all-share combination with a partial cash option available. The deadline for the transaction is 18 May, 28 […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   Google has removed hundreds of millions of gambling-related advertisements for violating its policies, with the tech company noting that its safety teams are operating around the clock. Despite these efforts, Google, along with other major technology firms, continues to face regulatory scrutiny regarding the promotion of illegal gambling across various international markets. […]

(AsiaGameHub) –   As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to kick off their 2026 NBA Playoffs opener this weekend, a former team assistant with close connections to LeBron James is scheduled to plead guilty in a wide-ranging gambling case that has shaken the sport. Damon Jones, a former unpaid assistant for the Lakers, is expected […]