GamCare to narrow the gap between harm and help using OHID funds

(AsiaGameHub) –   GamCare anticipates that the provisional grant of over £4m from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) VCSE Gambling Harms Prevention and Resilience Fund will enable the charity to ‘bridge the divide between harm and assistance for thousands […]

Suspected Chinese casino boss detained in Thailand

(AsiaGameHub) –   A Chinese citizen suspected of connections to 239 illicit gambling sites has been apprehended in Thailand, after using a Saint Kitts and Nevis passport to avoid attention. According to local publication The Thaiger, Bei Minsi, aged 32, was arrested in the Pattaya area by […]

Unibet Under Fire in Netherlands for Customer Due Diligence Failings

(AsiaGameHub) –   Unibet has faced criticism in the Netherlands for breaching the nation’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act (Wwft). Optdeck Service Limited, the entity operating the FDJ United brand in the Dutch market, has received an AML/CFT directive from […]

Is Finland getting ready to take Veikkaus public?

(AsiaGameHub) –   Speculation persists that Finland’s government is weighing the sale of shares in state-owned Veikkaus as regulatory reforms near completion. Starting in July 2027, Finland will move away from Veikkaus’s monopoly on betting, online casino, and online bingo ser […]

Portugal reveals a newly – designed self – exclusion platform

(AsiaGameHub) –   Portugal’s gambling regulator is looking to simplify the self-exclusion process as it undertakes a system revamp and introduces a new user experience. Unveiled by the Gaming Regulation and Inspection Service (SRIJ) on April 8 (yesterday), both players and non-playe […]

Playtech labels Evolution lawsuit as ‘baseless and without merit’

(AsiaGameHub) –   Playtech has moved quickly to respond to recent developments in its ongoing legal dispute with Evolution.  The company said it will ‘defend itself vigorously’ against Evolution’s U.S. defamation lawsuit— which accuses Playtech of orchestratin […]

Hub88 introduces new AI-powered feature for enhanced data clarity

(AsiaGameHub) –   Hub88 has introduced a new Page Insights tool as part of its HubAI suite. This feature enables Hub88’s partners to transform data tables into visual dashboards, which the company notes facilitates the discovery of practical insights. Ollie Castleman, Managing Direc […]

Evolution Initiates Legal Action Against Playtech in Escalating Dispute

(AsiaGameHub) –   Evolution has moved forward with its ongoing U.S. defamation lawsuit, effectively confirming that a legal showdown with Playtech is on the horizon for later this year.  The firm has included Playtech as a defendant in the case—joining existing defendants Calca […]

Uganda seeks tax harmonization to boost iGaming economy

(AsiaGameHub) –   Legislators in Uganda have proposed aligning tax duties across various betting sectors as the administration aims to capitalize on the rapidly expanding gambling industry. Finance Minister Matia Kasaija introduced the Lotteries and Gaming (Amendment) Act 2026 to parliame […]

OHID List Signals Shift Towards Public Health Approach to Safer Gambling

(AsiaGameHub) –   If there was any doubt that the UK is stepping into a new phase of preventing gambling harm, the first roster of initial levy funding recipients has settled it. Anxiety has been growing in recent months about the fragmented approach to safer gambling, as many key stakeho […]

Buzz Bingo’s Rebound Offers a Path Forward for UK High Streets

(AsiaGameHub) –   Buzz Bingo believes it has established a framework for overcoming high street challenges and reversing downward trends. However, this recovery depends on the government maintaining the Gambling Review’s suggested machine ratios for bingo halls and arcades. The mana […]

MGA imposes immediate sanction on gaming operator network

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has moved to immediately revoke the B2C gaming service licence of Winzon Group, with the decision taking effect retroactively from 11 March 2026. Winzon’s licence was cancelled under the proviso of reg. 10 (2) (b) of the Gaming Comp […]

SBC Summit Malta Explores Trends Driving the Casino Sector’s Future

(AsiaGameHub) –   As emerging technology and shifting player expectations continue to transform the iGaming industry, SBC Summit Malta will host sessions dedicated to helping stakeholders confidently navigate the sector’s next phase.  Held from 29 to 30 April, the event’s […]