NICC Prolongs Licence Suspension of The Star Sydney

(AsiaGameHub) –   The New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has once more extended the license suspension for The Star Entertainment Group’s Sydney-based casino. On March 12, the NICC received a pathway-to-suitability submission from The Star Sydney, where the operato […]

Swedish Gambling Data Challenges Liberalization Assumptions

(AsiaGameHub) –   Swedish gambling industry stakeholders are being encouraged to adopt more evidence-based strategies to address problem gambling, as recent analysis underscores the intricate risk profiles that influence player habits. Collaboration between regulators, operators, and publ […]

Who Will Finance Codere’s $2bn Acquisition?

(AsiaGameHub) –   Rumors have been swirling throughout Spain and Latin America ever since news broke last week that Grupo Codere has brought on advisors to oversee a $2.3bn (£1.7bn) sale process. While the asset is appealing thanks to the company’s presence across markets incl […]

PAGCOR relaxes license fee timeline by delaying implementation

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has issued a memorandum delaying the rollout of the new monthly minimum guaranteed fee (MGF) for licensed online operators by two months, according to reports. As reported by Inside Asian Gaming, the Electronic Gam […]

PAGCOR Agrees with DOJ to Implement Enhanced Casino Restrictions

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has bolstered the nation’s gambling integrity through a new memorandum of agreement with the government’s Department of Justice (DOJ). DOJ personnel will now be included on PAGCOR’s roster of indi […]

Public Agency Officials Accused of Casino Gambling Violations in Chile

(AsiaGameHub) –   A major investigation in Chile, utilizing cross-referenced data from public agencies, has indicated that hundreds of officials responsible for managing or securing public funds may have breached rules forbidding casino gambling. The situation was uncovered in a recent re […]

Soft2Bet MEGA Islands Allows Players to Build Their Own Island

(AsiaGameHub) –   Soft2Bet has introduced a new retention system called MEGA Islands that enables players to create their own island. This newest component of the MEGA suite introduces a cross-session progression mechanism, allowing players to gradually develop their island by gathering r […]

Austria Extends Director Liability in Gambling Loss Disputes

(AsiaGameHub) –   Austria’s Supreme Court has determined that executive directors may be held personally liable and accountable for online gambling disputes that breach tort law. Oberster Gerichtshof (OGH) issued its ruling following the recent opinion by CJEU Advocate General Nicho […]

The Star Finalizes Refinancing Agreement with WhiteHawk

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Star Entertainment Group has advanced its debt refinancing efforts with WhiteHawk Capital Partners following the timely delivery of its commitment letter. The Australian casino operator has outlined the terms of the agreement as it proceeds with refinancing its curre […]

Betsson: AI Has Altered the Security Defence Landscape

(AsiaGameHub) –   Donald Tabone, Chief Information Security Officer at Betsson, has cautioned that human oversight is essential during the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly as high-risk sectors confront an entirely new spectrum of threats. To what extent do you bel […]

Why affiliates must prioritize push over pull in the age of social media

(AsiaGameHub) –   A new workout plan, a recent book suggestion, or even an unknown album—billions of users turn to social media daily to pose the everyday questions that used to be only for search engines. Because of this, affiliates across all industries—gambling included&mda […]