(AsiaGameHub) -   New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with a proposal to temporarily increase taxes on sports betting linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as officials seek solutions to manage the rapidly rising costs of hosting the global event. New Jersey Targets Sportsbook Revenue to Fund World Cup…

(AsiaGameHub) -   Operators of casinos outside major tourist hubs in the United States may be anticipating a less robust spring season, as recent data indicates a decrease in customer traffic during April. This trend exacerbates existing concerns about inconsistent performance within the wider gambling sector. JP Morgan Reports Decline…

(AsiaGameHub) -   The Muscogee Creek Nation has recommenced its legal challenge concerning one of its most revered sites, aiming to hold another tribe and its collaborators accountable for what it describes as the desecration of ancestral land. Courts are once again tasked with evaluating the conflicting claims of two…

(AsiaGameHub) -   Prediction platform Kalshi has secured a significant legal win in Arizona, preventing state authorities from pursuing criminal charges against the company. US District Judge Michael Liburdi ruled that Attorney General Kris Mayes cannot prosecute the New York-based firm under Arizona’s gambling statutes. The decision supports Kalshi’s position…

(AsiaGameHub) -   The agreement includes Caesars Sportsbook as well as William Hill’s digital and retail platforms. US.- Caesars Entertainment has entered into a partnership with ALT Sports Data to broaden its Formula 1 betting offerings on both Caesars Sportsbook and William Hill’s digital and retail platforms. The collaboration encompasses…

(AsiaGameHub) -   Lottomatica's online gaming segment continued to drive growth in the first quarter, helping the company achieve modest gains in gross gaming revenue (GGR) despite weaker results in sports betting. Italy.- The operator reported Q1 GGR of €1.25bn, a rise of 2 per cent year-on-year for the period…

(AsiaGameHub) -   The proposal passed the House in a 65-21 vote. US.- The Oklahoma Legislature has approved Senate Bill 1589, a measure that would ban online sweepstakes-style casinos. Sponsored by Senator Gollihare, the bill passed the House with a 65-21 vote after receiving unanimous support in the Senate in…

(AsiaGameHub) -   A bipartisan coalition of 41 state attorneys general is calling for clear rules on who has control over sports-related prediction markets, asserting that states should maintain full regulatory authority. States Should Continue Current Practices Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird made the announcement at the beginning of the…

(AsiaGameHub) -   Lawmakers are divided on which ministry should oversee gambling regulation in Ukraine. A Ukrainian legislator has cautioned that transferring responsibility for gambling regulation from the Ministry of Digital Transformation to the Ministry of Finance could introduce more complications than solutions. Nina Yuzhanina, a member of the European…

(AsiaGameHub) -   The research challenges industry claims of severe economic fallout from the British Gambling Act review. UK.- The 2023 gambling white paper, High Stakes: Gambling Reform for the Digital Age, proposed a series of enhanced regulatory measures for gambling, including stake limits for online slots and the new…

(AsiaGameHub) -   Australia’s Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has mandated Entain to undertake a legally enforceable remediation plan, following discoveries that its Ladbrokes and Neds brands breached national self-exclusion rules on over 500 instances. What Did ACMA’s Investigation Find? The investigation concluded that Entain's systems failed to consistently detect…

(AsiaGameHub) -   PDG’s portfolio also includes Casino Nanaimo, Elements Casino Victoria and Chances Maple Ridge. Canada.- Petroglyph Development Group (PDG) has finalized the acquisition of Great Canadian Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam, British Columbia, from Great Canadian Entertainment. Announced initially in December 2025, this marks the fourth completed deal between…

(AsiaGameHub) -   Pragmatic Play has launched a new and thrilling slot game titled Launch to Riches. This time, the provider takes players on a journey into space, where they can mine asteroids to uncover valuable gems. Launch to Riches Metrics Rows: 4 Reels: 5 Paylines: 1024 RTP: 96.52% Volatility:…

(AsiaGameHub) -   A plan to build a casino in downtown Herndon, Virginia, has been halted after the Planning Commission moved forward with a resolution aimed at prohibiting future casino development, potentially triggering a legal dispute with the developer. Herndon Officials Block Casino Development According to FOX 5, the casino…

(AsiaGameHub) -   Revenue rose by 9 percent compared to the same period last year. US-based Accel Entertainment has released its financial and operational results for the first quarter ending March 3. Total revenue hit $352 million, a 9 percent year-over-year increase. Net income remained flat at $15 million, while…

(AsiaGameHub) -   Kalshi announced that it is voluntarily implementing several measures outlined in a new player protections and marketing integrity bill. This comes amid continued criticism of the prediction markets sector. Kalshi Implements New Measures Based on Bipartisan Bill Kalshi stated that its new measures are in response to…

(AsiaGameHub) -   BetMGM is parting ways with its chief marketing officer, Casey Hurbis, after a little over a year. Hurbis expressed satisfaction with the progress made during his tenure and described it as a “high-velocity chapter” in his career. Hurbis Helped BetMGM Stay Ahead of the Curve Hurbis joined…

(AsiaGameHub) -   SBC Summit will return to Lisbon from September 29 to October 1, featuring a six-stage conference agenda that offers a comprehensive, 360-degree view of today’s global igaming industry. Press release.- SBC Summit will return to Lisbon from September 29 to October 1, presenting a six-stage conference agenda…

(AsiaGameHub) -   SOFTSWISS has joined Doers Summit Limassol on May 21–22 as a Bronze Partner. Denis Romanovskiy, chief AI officer of SOFTSWISS, will represent the company at a key summit panel discussing leadership in artificial intelligence within technology organisations. This marks the company’s second consecutive year participating in Doers…

(AsiaGameHub) -   The game was supported by a launch campaign as part of the company’s 20th anniversary celebrations. Press release.- Play’n GO has announced that Reactoonz 100 has been named Game of the Year at the SBC Europe Awards 2026, held last week in Malta. The award recognizes the…