Suspected Chinese casino boss detained in Thailand iGame

Suspected Chinese casino boss detained in Thailand

04/10/2026
(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 Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) based on information from the Chinese embassy. Although born in China, Minsi obtained citizenship from Saint Kitts and Nevis via its investment migration scheme, a route also taken by other individuals associated with Chinese illegal gambling rings. A recent probe by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCRP) and The Times identified Su Jiangbo as the fugitive whose assets were seized by the UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) using an Unexplained Wealth Order. Jiangbo employed his St. Kitts and Nevis golden passport to buy London real estate and is now required to justify the origin of the purchase funds to UK officials. Minsi is alleged to have participated in an unlawful gambling operation with over 330,000 Chinese users, generating revenue of 13 billion baht (£300.9m). Authorities state he used his second passport to travel to Thailand undetected. Investigative findings connect Minsi to She Zhijiang, who was likewise detained in Thailand and later sent back to China to answer charges concerning illegal gambling. Zhijiang leads the Yatai International Holdings Group, the firm responsible for developing the Shwe Kokko Special Economic Zone in Myanmar. This border city with Thailand is known as a centre for scam operations. Zhijiang has previously faced sanctions from UK and US authorities over suspected criminal deeds and connections to human trafficking. Thai reports indicate officials are now arranging for Minsi's deportation to China to confront the allegations legally. The Chinese government has intensified efforts to prosecute those running illegal casino and scam schemes in Southeast Asia, which are more frequently preying on Chinese citizens. In January, China obtained the extradition of Chen Zhi, a Cambodian-arrested tycoon of Chinese origin accused of operating a massive fraud network. Zhi established the Prince Holding Group, a Cambodian-based conglomerate worth billions of pounds. UK and US officials have accused the group of building casinos and complexes to run scams worth billions of dollars, employing forced labour. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
More
Is high street gambling expansion overlooked? – OHID’s £12m council funding revealed iGame

Is high street gambling expansion overlooked? – OHID’s £12m council funding revealed

04/10/2026
(AsiaGameHub) - As the UK’s safer gambling landscape continues to evolve, the Office of Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has distributed significant grants to local authorities through its gambling harms prevention fund, with Birmingham receiving the largest allocation of £332,769. London’s local authorities also received substantial support as the funding methodology was disclosed, with 50% of the distribution based on population size and the other 50% determined by the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD). In total, a £12 million fund was shared among County councils, Unitary authorities, Metropolitan boroughs, and London boroughs. Other major recipients included Essex (£289,842), Lancashire (£275,649), Hampshire (£234,867), Manchester (£167,338), and Bradford (£154,748). While political debates and campaigning regarding high street gambling have persisted into 2026, the concentration of gambling venues in specific areas appears not to have been a factor in the funding allocation process. Middlesbrough, which consistently ranks among the areas with the highest density of gambling establishments—from bookmakers to Adult Gaming Centres—was allocated only £45,312 from the grant. Similarly, Luton and Blackpool also host a high concentration of gambling venues, yet their respective councils received just £57,611 and £44,159. The funding for Blackpool is particularly notable given its high volume of casinos and gaming centers, often being characterized as a destination for gambling tourism. Does this data suggest a potential weakness in the funding criteria? The OHID has admitted that there is currently insufficient evidence to develop a formula that perfectly accounts for the regional variations in gambling-related harm, and it has expressed an intention to refine the allocation model. These funding decisions also accelerate the shift toward a public health-oriented approach to safer gambling, further distancing official strategy from industry-led initiatives in the UK. The ten councils receiving the highest funding were: Birmingham — £332,769 Kent — £326,912 Essex — £289,842 Lancashire — £275,649 Hampshire — £234,867 Hertfordshire — £201,954 Norfolk — £189,672 Surrey — £187,149 Leeds — £182,116 Manchester — £167,338 While the list of top-funded authorities is dominated by large counties, the absence of London councils is misleading, as their funding is spread across a wide variety of individual boroughs. The top ten funded councils in London were: Newham — £93,820 Ealing — £86,487 Brent — £85,877 Croydon — £85,220 Enfield — £79,420 Barnet — £78,507 Tower Hamlets — £81,537 Greenwich — £63,731 Hillingdon — £65,585 Hounslow — £65,563 This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
More
Poposoap在英國推出一系列無線太陽能噴泉 Business

Poposoap在英國推出一系列無線太陽能噴泉

04/10/2026
(SeaPRwire) - 屢獲殊榮的太陽能水景於今年三月在英國上市倫敦，2026年4月10日 -- 全球領先的太陽能噴泉品牌 Poposoap 已於2026年3月在英國推出，將屢獲殊榮的太陽能噴泉帶入英國花園。該品牌的產品在2025年獲得了MUSE設計大獎、美國優良設計獎、法國設計大獎和倫敦設計大獎的設計認可。該品牌的40W過濾噴泉也獲得了2026年德國創新獎的提名。（查看2025年設計獎項） 這些榮譽反映了 Poposoap 致力於將環保工程與周到設計相融合的承諾——這一使命現已抵達英國花園。Poposoap 產品於2026年3月在英國推出。 專為英國花園設計 Poposoap 的無線、對野生動物友善的設計適合英國的戶外空間： 無需戶外佈線：無論晴雨，均可安全、靈活地放置無化學物質的水循環：支持鳥類、蜜蜂和池塘生物耐候結構：專為潮濕、多變的氣候而設計快速、免工具安裝：幾分鐘內即可讓您的景觀開始運作 內建的可持續性Poposoap 的理念不僅止於獲獎： 再生材料：產品含有至少50%的再生材料，減少對原生塑料的依賴。員工福祉：製造設施保護員工的權利和健康。無塑料包裝（2025年）：過渡到100%可回收的紙質包裝。碳減排：獲得亞馬遜的「氣候宣言友善（CPF）」認可。 （查看可持續性） 「英國的園藝愛好者既重視美感，也重視責任感，」 Poposoap 創始人 Ruby Ling 說道。「我們很自豪能將我們屢獲殊榮、具備生態意識的設計帶到英國——在這裡，用心的戶外生活與實際影響力相遇。」 選購系列產品在亞馬遜英國探索 Poposoap 的亞馬遜暢銷太陽能噴泉。 關於 PoposoapPoposoap 為熱愛戶外空間的人們製造太陽能水景、池塘過濾器和花園照明設備。我們專注於可持續材料、簡易安裝以及能融入您景觀的設計——幫助英國園藝愛好者創造對野生動物友善、充滿活力的戶外空間。 媒體聯絡聯絡人：Lillian 電子郵件：Lilliancollaboration@poposoapsolar.com 網站：poposoapsolar.com 本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
More

美伊展開和平談判，川普政府卻向媒體、內線交易者及教宗宣戰

04/10/2026
(SeaPRwire) -早安。今日’s關注焦點： 市場：一片好光景！ 獨家報導：Anthropic 是否打造出了過於危險、成本過高而難以商業化的產物？ 請做好民族國家囤積石油的準備。 和談展開之際，白宮對媒體、內線交易者……以及教宗開戰。 Pimco 表示，美國若沒有移民勞工，就將需要依賴機器人。 獨家報導：Eva Longoria 談她過去擔任獵頭，在肥皂劇更衣室裡完成交易的日子。 本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
More
Unibet Under Fire in Netherlands for Customer Due Diligence Failings iGame

Unibet Under Fire in Netherlands for Customer Due Diligence Failings

04/10/2026
(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 the Netherlands’ gaming authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) following an investigation that found customer due diligence was ‘not being performed sufficiently’. The KSA noted that Unibet’s transaction monitoring and control measures do not align well with its policy in practice, and the operator must adjust its policy to make player and transaction monitoring more effective. Specifically, the regulator highlighted that policy adjustments are needed for financial thresholds. Via the directive, the KSA has ordered Unibet to cease its various violations. However, the regulator pointed out that the operator had ‘a cooperative attitude and proactively worked on a remediation plan’, with some violations stopped during the investigation. The KSA will conduct a follow-up inspection once the term expires. According to the regulator’s published documents, the term’s expiration date was extended in October last year. Unibet must adjust its financial thresholds to be more effective by 17 November 2025. Continuous monitoring of business relationships and client transactions must be improved by 14 April 2026. iGaming Expert has contacted Unibet to request comment on the AML/CFT directive it received from the KSA. Unibet’s recent Dutch duty-of-care fine In December last year, the KSA imposed a €4m fine on Unibet for failing to comply with duty-of-care responsibilities between 14 July 2022 and 1 July 2024. The regulator’s investigation into player files uncovered various duty-of-care violations, including allowing daily deposits of thousands of euros without intervention when signs of excessive gambling were present, and requesting income information weeks later— even after substantial losses occurred. Interventions selected were also ‘far too light’, such as easily dismissible pop-up windows, and during financial checks, non-permitted income streams (like company accounts) were included. At the time, Unibet told iGaming Expert that it ‘could have acted sooner’ in some duty-of-care cases but contested some of the investigation’s conclusions, stating that the rules during the period of the failings ‘were less specific than they are now’. In its defence against the sanctions, Unibet has challenged the KSA over the clarity of Dutch iGaming regulations. A spokesperson for FDJ United told iGaming Expert at the time: “Unibet takes this matter and its duty of care to provide a safe gaming environment at all times very seriously. We acknowledge that, with the knowledge we have now, we could have acted sooner in the case of some of the players investigated. At the same time, we do not agree with some of the conclusions. “The decision relates to the period June 2022–July 2024, when the rules were less specific than they are now. We applied those rules to the best of our knowledge. In its decision, the KSA applies a stricter interpretation than what was stated in the rules at the time. The legislation and regulations have since been tightened and, since October 2024, there has been a clearer framework for gambling limits. “Since September 2024, we have been working with a new risk detection system that identifies risky gambling behaviour more quickly and leads to stricter interventions. We are also taking additional measures to protect players. The issues referred to by the KSA are no longer possible on our platform.” Looking for more stories like this? Check out the new SBC Media YouTube Channel— the new home for all multimedia content at SBC— where our team deep-dives into the biggest stories across the sports betting, iGaming, affiliate, and payments industries. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
More
FinHarbor Repackages Its Hybrid Neobank Module – A Unified Banking and CEX Infrastructure Stack for Crypto-Native Financial Products SeaPRwire

FinHarbor Repackages Its Hybrid Neobank Module – A Unified Banking and CEX Infrastructure Stack for Crypto-Native Financial Products

04/10/2026
The company repositions its core offering for operators who need a full-featured centralized exchange, regulated fiat banking, and compliance infrastructure deployed as a single stack Nicosia, Cyprus – April 10, 2026 – (SeaPRwire) – Fintech infrastructure provider FinHarbor has repackaged its Hybrid Neobank Module into a unified launch stack that combines regulated fiat banking with a full-featured centralized exchange engine. Financial platforms, exchanges, and digital asset companies can now deploy both under a single infrastructure rather than assembling them from separate vendors. The move addresses a consistent pain point: operators building hybrid fiat-crypto products have had to piece together exchange engines, banking integrations, compliance layers, and treasury infrastructure from multiple providers. FinHarbor bundles these into one deployable system. A Production-Grade CEX at the Core The exchange engine at the heart of the module is built for serious trading volumes and low-latency execution – relevant both for institutional market makers and algorithmic strategies running at scale. Exact throughput and latency parameters are configured to match each operator’s infrastructure requirements. The platform supports Spot, Margin, and Perpetual Futures trading – open-ended contracts with no expiry date. Traders get a full professional order type suite: Limit, Market, and Stop orders, with Time-in-Force controls and Post Only mode for passive liquidity provision. The trading terminal runs on both web and mobile and includes a full order book with bid/ask depth and cumulative volume, TradingView charting with click-to-price order entry, a depth chart, real-time trade history, and a live view of active, executed, and cancelled orders. Trading pairs – crypto, fiat, and local payment instruments in any combination – are configurable per operator and can be shown selectively to different user groups: retail, institutional, and internal. API Access for Bots and Market Makers The exchange connects via REST, WebSocket, or FIX. A single API key covers both the wallet and the exchange, with granular permission settings managed directly from the interface. This makes the platform usable for bot trading, algorithmic strategies, and third-party market maker integrations without additional infrastructure on the operator’s side. Liquidity is structured by user tier: institutional pairs run on automated market making with external liquidity aggregation, retail pairs are hedged through multi-leg chains, and internal pairs support manual market making with end-of-day hedging. Two Accounts, One Ecosystem Each user operates with multiple accounts within a single ecosystem: a Main Account for deposits, withdrawals, on/off-ramp, and card operations, plus dedicated trading accounts for Spot, Margin, and Futures activity. “The line between banking apps and trading platforms is disappearing,” said Ilya Podoynitsyn, CEO of FinHarbor. “Operators no longer want to assemble five vendors to go live – wallets, exchange engines, compliance, fiat rails, treasury. They need a single infrastructure layer they can deploy, configure, and scale. That’s what we’ve built.” Risk Controls Built Into the Exchange The trading layer includes: Fat Finger Protection against erroneous order submission, Price Slippage Limits, Self-Match Prevention, a User Kill Switch for emergency account deactivation, Cancel on Disconnect for FIX sessions, Message Throttling, and Mass Cancel for rapid position clearing. All trading activity feeds directly into the platform’s AML monitoring and accounting systems. Compliance and Treasury as Core Infrastructure A unified AML and KYC layer covers both fiat and crypto flows, with source-of-funds checks, sanctions screening, and KYT monitoring embedded into onboarding and transactions. Treasury-configured hedging protects operators against exchange rate moves during crypto-fiat conversion. This matters particularly as MiCA in Europe and expanding licensing regimes across MENA raise the compliance bar for hybrid financial products. Built for Operators Expanding Beyond Payments The module is aimed at: challenger banks entering crypto with exchange functionality exchanges adding regulated fiat rails and neobanking features wallets expanding into active trading products OTC and treasury platforms building client-facing financial products The stack also connects to external loyalty and rewards platforms, enabling cashback, points, and retention mechanics without proprietary development. About FinHarbor FinHarbor is a technical platform provider for launching compliant, modular financial products – from wallets and neobanks to crypto ramps and OTC desks. Built on years of real-world fintech experience, the platform covers onboarding, compliance, wallets, transactions, cards, and reporting, delivered with a microservice-based architecture (ISO/PCI DSS-certified), a robust API layer, and on-premise or cloud-ready deployment. FinHarbor supports fiat-only, crypto-native, and hybrid business models across markets in Europe, MENA, and beyond. Learn more: www.finharbor.com Social Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finharbor/ Blog: https://www.finharbor.com/blog Media contact Brand: FinHarbor Contact: Media team Email: press@finharbor.comWebsite: https://www.finharbor.com/
More
FinHarbor Repackages Its Hybrid Neobank Module – A Unified Banking and CEX Infrastructure Stack for Crypto-Native Financial Products ACN Newswire

FinHarbor Repackages Its Hybrid Neobank Module – A Unified Banking and CEX Infrastructure Stack for Crypto-Native Financial Products

04/10/2026
NICOSIA, Apr 10, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) -?Fintech infrastructure provider FinHarbor has repackaged its Hybrid Neobank Module into a unified launch stack that combines regulated fiat banking with a full-featured centralized exchange engine. Financial platforms, exchanges, and digital asset companies can now deploy both under a single infrastructure rather than assembling them from separate vendors.The move addresses a consistent pain point: operators building hybrid fiat-crypto products have had to piece together exchange engines, banking integrations, compliance layers, and treasury infrastructure from multiple providers. FinHarbor bundles these into one deployable system.A Production-Grade CEX at the CoreThe exchange engine at the heart of the module is built for serious trading volumes and low-latency execution ? relevant both for institutional market makers and algorithmic strategies running at scale. Exact throughput and latency parameters are configured to match each operator's infrastructure requirements.The platform supports Spot, Margin, and Perpetual Futures trading ? open-ended contracts with no expiry date. Traders get a full professional order type suite: Limit, Market, and Stop orders, with Time-in-Force controls and Post Only mode for passive liquidity provision.The trading terminal runs on both web and mobile and includes a full order book with bid/ask depth and cumulative volume, TradingView charting with click-to-price order entry, a depth chart, real-time trade history, and a live view of active, executed, and cancelled orders. Trading pairs ? crypto, fiat, and local payment instruments in any combination ? are configurable per operator and can be shown selectively to different user groups: retail, institutional, and internal.API Access for Bots and Market MakersThe exchange connects via REST, WebSocket, or FIX. A single API key covers both the wallet and the exchange, with granular permission settings managed directly from the interface. This makes the platform usable for bot trading, algorithmic strategies, and third-party market maker integrations without additional infrastructure on the operator's side.Liquidity is structured by user tier: institutional pairs run on automated market making with external liquidity aggregation, retail pairs are hedged through multi-leg chains, and internal pairs support manual market making with end-of-day hedging.Two Accounts, One EcosystemEach user operates with multiple accounts within a single ecosystem: a Main Account for deposits, withdrawals, on/off-ramp, and card operations, plus dedicated trading accounts for Spot, Margin, and Futures activity."The line between banking apps and trading platforms is disappearing," said Ilya Podoynitsyn, CEO of FinHarbor. "Operators no longer want to assemble five vendors to go live ? wallets, exchange engines, compliance, fiat rails, treasury. They need a single infrastructure layer they can deploy, configure, and scale. That's what we've built."Risk Controls Built Into the ExchangeThe trading layer includes: Fat Finger Protection against erroneous order submission, Price Slippage Limits, Self-Match Prevention, a User Kill Switch for emergency account deactivation, Cancel on Disconnect for FIX sessions, Message Throttling, and Mass Cancel for rapid position clearing. All trading activity feeds directly into the platform's AML monitoring and accounting systems.Compliance and Treasury as Core InfrastructureA unified AML and KYC layer covers both fiat and crypto flows, with source-of-funds checks, sanctions screening, and KYT monitoring embedded into onboarding and transactions. Treasury-configured hedging protects operators against exchange rate moves during crypto-fiat conversion.This matters particularly as MiCA in Europe and expanding licensing regimes across MENA raise the compliance bar for hybrid financial products.Built for Operators Expanding Beyond PaymentsThe module is aimed at:● challenger banks entering crypto with exchange functionality● exchanges adding regulated fiat rails and neobanking features● wallets expanding into active trading products● OTC and treasury platforms building client-facing financial productsThe stack also connects to external loyalty and rewards platforms, enabling cashback, points, and retention mechanics without proprietary development.About FinHarborFinHarbor is a technical platform provider for launching compliant, modular financial products ? from wallets and neobanks to crypto ramps and OTC desks. Built on years of real-world fintech experience, the platform covers onboarding, compliance, wallets, transactions, cards, and reporting, delivered with a microservice-based architecture (ISO/PCI DSS-certified), a robust API layer, and on-premise or cloud-ready deployment. FinHarbor supports fiat-only, crypto-native, and hybrid business models across markets in Europe, MENA, and beyond. Learn more: www.finharbor.comSocial LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finharbor/Blog: https://www.finharbor.com/blogMedia contactBrand: FinHarborContact: Media teamEmail: press@finharbor.comWebsite: https://www.finharbor.com/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
More
「我們對下一代有責任」控制國債，智庫負責人表示，美國借款僅六個月內達 1.2 兆美元 News

「我們對下一代有責任」控制國債，智庫負責人表示，美國借款僅六個月內達 1.2 兆美元

04/09/2026
(SeaPRwire) - 美國國會預算辦公室 (Congressional Budget Office) 最新的月度預算報告顯示，美國政府在本財政年度的前六個月（2025 年 10 月至 2026 年 3 月）赤字為 1.17 兆美元。儘管由於川普總統的關稅制度等因素，該赤字比去年同期有所縮小，但美國經濟仍在 39 兆美元的債務基礎上不斷增加新的債務。除了主要赤字外，經濟學家們還對償還債務所需的利息支付感到擔憂，預計今年將超過 1 兆美元。從聯準會主席鮑爾 (Jerome Powell) 到摩根大通 (JPMorgan Chase) 的執行長戴蒙 (Jamie Dimon)，許多人都關注公共債務問題。許多人對借貸長期可能對經濟產生的不利影響有各種理論，從擠壓公共投資到市場出現「清算」，債券投資者要求更高的回報來提供貸款。另一些人則認為，通貨膨脹可能會持續走高，這意味著債務的實際價值會隨著時間的推移而被侵蝕。 事實上，許多人並不擔心債務本身的價值。他們的擔憂源於債務與國內生產總值 (GDP) 的比率越來越失衡，以及美國經濟的增長速度不足以跟上其借貸速度。 更樂觀的經濟專家可能會認為，美國經濟可以通過增長擺脫危機（人工智能的潛在變革力量可能提供靈丹妙藥），而另一些人則指出，10 年期和 30 年期美國國債收益率並未顯示出恐慌的跡象。 Peter G Peterson Foundation 的董事長兼執行長 Michael Peterson 警告說，僅僅因為市場警報尚未響起，並不意味著不會出現問題。Peterson Foundation 長期以來一直主張美國經濟應採取更可持續的財政道路。 Peterson 在一次獨家採訪中告訴：「我認為債券市場通常是衡量擔憂情緒和風險的一個非常好的指標。這就是所有這些專業人士每天都在思考的問題，而且有一個巨大的市場反映了圍繞這一點的總體思維。鑑於債券市場表現良好，他們預計短期內不會出現徹底的崩潰。」 然而，Peterson 表示，無論哪個政治派別做出的財政決策「都非常具有破壞性，即使沒有危機」。他說：「如果你看一家公司，情況並非如此：『只要它沒有破產，就沒事了。』公司會做出一些無效且不利於增長的決策——它們過度舉債，也許它們不會破產，但它們會損害自己。」 Peterson 繼續說道：「這是我們自己造成的危機，更不用說債券市場可能在此之上會做什麼了。我認為我們有責任讓下一代控制住這個問題。」 借貸的支出方式也是一個問題：CBO 表示，政府支出 (1.7 兆美元) 的很大一部分用於即時的強制性支出，如社會保障、醫療保險和醫療補助。 Peterson 說，儘管這些都很重要，但它們不像投資基礎設施或教育那樣能為未來世代帶來回報：「即使我們從未發生危機，這些數兆美元——其中絕大部分用於即時消費，對未來沒有經濟效益——也已經損害了我們的孩子和孫子孫女。」 未來世代 經濟學界也在激烈爭論，哪一類消費者將最直接地感受到國家債務負擔的衝擊：一些人認為可能是退休人員，因為他們的 401(k) 並未與通貨膨脹掛鉤，他們的儲蓄可能會因「金融壓制」（政府將利率人為地保持在低位以降低公共融資成本）而減少。 另一些人則認為，市場的清算將迫使利率上升，因此擁有抵押貸款（或希望獲得抵押貸款）的人將付出代價。 Peterson 認為，無論哪種情況，年輕一代都將承擔最沉重的負擔：「我認為很難分析出痛苦會如何顯現，但它將是廣泛的、重大的，而且將是長期的。我們可以爭論誰受到的打擊最嚴重，但我們顯然正在對任何未來參與經濟的人造成傷害。」 「我當然擔心，如果擠壓了收入支持和其他政府本來可以做的活動，最弱勢的群體將付出代價。」本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
More

“齊白石在山東”項目照亮“齊魯藝術之旅”品牌

04/09/2026
(SeaPRwire) - 此公告隨附的媒體片段可點擊此連結查看。 中國濟南，2026年4月10日 -- 近日，「齊白石在山東：文旅融合藝術創新項目」在山東省的濟南、青島、煙台等城市首次亮相。該項目融合了文化鑑賞、城市探索和沉浸式地域文化體驗，以「學我者生：齊白石與山東弟子」特展為核心，該展覽自2025年末在山東美術館開幕以來廣受好評。其文創產品「馬彪彪」系列在馬年期間成為節日熱銷品，提升了公眾參與度和文旅消費。 近年來，山東美術館透過舉辦「濟南國際雙年展」等高品質展覽，建立了良好的聲譽。透過將傳統遺產與當代表達相結合，美術館顯著提升了遊客吸引力，並豐富了城市的文化景觀。 「藝遊齊魯」是山東美術館自主開發的原創推廣品牌，旨在將展覽、休閒和文化旅遊結合為綜合性公共服務模式。透過其「美術館+」方法——涵蓋策展、文創產品、教育和跨領域合作——美術館持續創新文化體驗，並為「好客山東」品牌注入活力。 聯繫方式：僅供媒體使用。聯繫人：張女士，電話：86-10-63074558本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
More
Florida AG Probes OpenAI After Fatal Campus Shooting iGame

Florida AG Probes OpenAI After Fatal Campus Shooting

04/09/2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Florida has moved the narrative surrounding OpenAI from a technology issue to the subject of a formal state inquiry. Attorney General James Uthmeier stated his office will investigate the potential involvement of ChatGPT in the 2025 shooting at Florida State University, confirming that subpoenas are imminent. Good to Know Uthmeier announced the investigation on April 9, 2026. The investigation focuses on allegations that ChatGPT was utilized to plan the April 2025 FSU shooting, which resulted in two fatalities and five injuries. OpenAI has stated it will work with investigators. Florida Turns FSU Shooting Claim Into OpenAI Probe The legal challenge emerged prior to any formal court action. Uthmeier asserted that Florida is seeking explanations from OpenAI regarding actions he alleges have put Americans at risk and aided in the FSU shooting. He also confirmed that subpoenas are expected soon. This announcement came after a recent claim from attorneys representing a victim of the shooting. They alleged last week that ChatGPT was used to assist in planning the attack, and the victim's family has announced its intention to file a lawsuit against OpenAI. Consequently, the focus has expanded beyond abstract product safety concerns. Florida is now attempting to determine if a state investigation can link the use of a chatbot to actual violence in a case that already holds significant public importance following the April 2025 campus attack that killed two and wounded five.Uthmeier presented the issue in severe terms, stating: “AI should advance mankind, not destroy it.” He further claimed that OpenAI's activities had “hurt kids, endangered Americans, and facilitated the recent FSU mass shooting.” OpenAI's response was more measured. The company noted that over 900 million people use ChatGPT weekly, highlighted its continuous safety efforts, and committed to cooperating with the attorney general's investigation. The state's action also comes at a delicate moment for the company. According to a Reuters report, the Florida investigation coincides with OpenAI's preparations for a potential initial public offering that might value the firm at up to $1 trillion. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
More
Salary Dispute at Gunzilla Games Amid Off the Grid’s Decline iGame

Salary Dispute at Gunzilla Games Amid Off the Grid’s Decline

04/09/2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Gunzilla Games is confronting an issue more severe than player engagement. The primary narrative surrounding the studio has shifted to employee grievances over unpaid salaries, as both current and former staff report payment delays lasting for months. Good to Know Current and former employees have publicly alleged unpaid wages at Gunzilla Games. Some workers said missed payments stretched as far back as August and September, while one former employee claimed five months without pay. At the same time, Gunzilla kept expanding around Off the Grid, GUNZ, and the Game Informer acquisition. Gunzilla Wage Claims Now Overshadow The Expansion Story The most direct way to understand the current circumstances is not through cryptocurrency or game strategy, but through payroll issues. Several employees have stated that Gunzilla did not pay wages for extended periods, and this accusation now overshadows all other company initiatives. A former employee mentioned that the unpaid debt spanned multiple months. Oleksandr Linovichenko stated he was not compensated for August and September. Another former worker, Antron Palii, reported going without pay for five months. Their public statements brought the matter to light. This creates a contradictory picture of the company. While Gunzilla continued to advance significant projects like Off the Grid, the GUNZ blockchain network, the GUN token launch, and the purchase of Game Informer, giving an external impression of growth, internally, staff were reporting prolonged lapses in payment.Off the Grid remains the central component of this narrative, but its context has changed. Decrypt characterized the game as a prominent early access title with blockchain elements still in development; however, the excitement for the game is now rivaled by increasing concerns over Gunzilla's management of its payroll responsibilities. Consequently, the harm extends beyond a single late payment. A game studio can recover from a disappointing launch or a postponed feature. However, ongoing public allegations of unpaid salaries damage trust in the company itself. This affects hiring, employee retention, credibility, and all future propositions regarding Gunzilla's viability as a long-term platform enterprise. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
More
Bitcoin Unveils Two New Quantum Defense Strategies Without Full Upgrade iGame

Bitcoin Unveils Two New Quantum Defense Strategies Without Full Upgrade

04/09/2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Developers are creating contingency plans for a potential threat that is likely still years in the future. One approach aims to secure high-value transactions immediately, while another seeks to provide wallet owners a way to verify ownership should conventional digital signatures become vulnerable. Good to Know According to a StarkWare proposal, Bitcoin transactions can be secured against quantum computers now without altering the core protocol, although the technique is costly. Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun has demonstrated a functional prototype that allows a user to prove wallet ownership from a seed phrase without disclosing the seed itself. Google announced in March that next-generation quantum systems could potentially break elliptic curve cryptography using significantly fewer resources than previously thought. Currently, there is no inexpensive or swift solution available. Instead, Bitcoin has two preliminary contingency strategies that address the same quantum risk from different angles. StarkWare's approach focuses on securing transactions, whereas Lightning Labs targets wallet recovery. Fix No.1 StarkWare's Avihu Levy introduced a concept called Quantum Safe Bitcoin (QSB). This method bypasses the standard elliptic curve signature process, opting instead for a hash-based computational puzzle. Essentially, the sender repeatedly guesses an input until the output resembles a valid signature. Levy contends that a powerful quantum computer would not have the same mathematical advantage against this method as it would against elliptic curve cryptography. While promising, the compromise is significant. A single transaction could require between $75 and $150 in GPU computing power, with some estimates nearing $200 based on the configuration. Furthermore, QSB is not easily scalable, creates non-standard transactions, and is incompatible with the Lightning Network. Consequently, this design is better suited for large Bitcoin transfers rather than everyday payments.Fix No.2 The second strategy takes a distinctly different path. Olaoluwa Osuntokun developed a prototype enabling a user to demonstrate that a wallet was generated from a specific seed phrase without ever revealing the phrase. This verifies ownership by establishing the wallet's origin, sidestepping the conventional signature method that a future quantum computer could compromise. The prototype's performance is already respectable. Demonstrations indicated that generating a proof takes approximately 50 seconds on a standard laptop, verification requires under two seconds, and the proof file is about 1.7 megabytes. Although there is no deployment schedule yet, the concept has advanced beyond theoretical discussion. Google's recent findings have intensified the focus on this issue. In March, its researchers suggested that future quantum computers might need a much smaller number of physical qubits to break cryptographic systems like those used in Bitcoin. This does not indicate an imminent threat, but it does add a sense of urgency to preparedness efforts. A more complex aspect of the debate involves existing vulnerabilities. Older P2PK wallets, where public keys are visible on the blockchain, are often cited as a weak link in quantum risk assessments. This is a primary reason the community remains divided on solutions like protocol upgrades, coin freezing, or emergency measures. Neither QSB nor the Lightning Labs prototype resolves this fundamental dispute. They simply provide Bitcoin with additional time and flexibility while a comprehensive, long-term protocol solution remains under development. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
More
Four Major Japanese Game Publishers Endorse a Novel Blockchain Approach iGame

Four Major Japanese Game Publishers Endorse a Novel Blockchain Approach

04/09/2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Japan no longer frames blockchain gaming as an uncharted new frontier. Instead, it’s integrating the technology into existing successful elements: strong game brands, a large crypto user base, and regulations that are becoming more user-friendly. This shift means less hype and more structured implementation. Good to Know Japan is moving toward a 20% tax system for crypto gains, bringing it closer to the tax treatment applied to stocks. The country has over 12 million crypto users, providing Web3 products with a ready-made audience. Square Enix has already entered the space with SYMBIOGENESIS, showing how existing intellectual property can serve as an entry point. Japan Is Developing Blockchain Gaming Around Familiar Assets The key principle here is not to prioritize crypto first—it’s to prioritize IP first. Japan has manga, anime, and game franchises that already hold audience trust, so blockchain is added as a layer rather than being sold as the entire product. This makes the offering easier to understand and far less dependent on speculation. That’s where major publishers come into play. Square Enix has already used SYMBIOGENESIS as its Web3 test project, while the broader story in Japan keeps circling back to large legacy companies using blockchain more cautiously than the early play-to-earn community did. Regulation is now helping rather than hindering progress. Japan is preparing a 20% tax treatment for crypto gains and aligning digital assets more closely with the financial system, giving companies and users a more streamlined setup than the old high-tax structure. For gaming, this matters because token systems look less like fringe experiments once the policy environment stabilizes. The user side is just as important. Japan already has millions of crypto users, so blockchain gaming doesn’t need to start from scratch. This doesn’t eliminate NFT skepticism, but it does mean the country has a much stronger base for digital ownership products than markets still trying to explain wallets and tokens to new users. So Japan’s model looks quite different from the old Web3 template. Instead of chasing hype, it leans on well-known characters, established studios, and a more formal rulebook. This doesn’t guarantee every project will succeed, but it does make the overall approach appear more durable. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
More
South Africa Introduces Verification Portal to Combat Unlicensed Gambling iGame

South Africa Introduces Verification Portal to Combat Unlicensed Gambling

04/09/2026
(AsiaGameHub) - South Africa is working to simplify the identification of illicit gambling activities before any financial transactions occur. A new public verification portal has been introduced by the National Gambling Board, providing a directory of licensed entities and a straightforward method for users to confirm authorized operators. Key Information The platform was launched on April 8, 2026. It features a searchable database of all verified gambling providers within South Africa. According to the National Gambling Board, the resource is designed to direct consumers away from unauthorized gambling sites. South Africa Increases Transparency for Operator Verification The primary significance of this launch lies in the clear distinction it establishes rather than the site itself. The National Gambling Board emphasizes that any operator missing from this portal lacks the authorization to provide gambling services in the country. This shifts the initial approach for customers, regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and law enforcement. Rather than addressing ambiguity following a scam or dispute, the NGB intends for legitimacy to be verified beforehand via a unified searchable registry developed alongside provincial authorities. The board confirmed the database will be regularly updated and accessible to tax officials, police, and banks. This initiative addresses a long-standing issue in South Africa. The NGB has noted that unauthorized operators frequently pose as legal entities, accepting Rand deposits and utilizing official logos to deceive the public. Furthermore, the board's strategic planning highlighted challenges such as limited public awareness, insufficient enforcement focus, and the use of financial systems for illicit online betting.Consequently, the tool functions more as a screening mechanism than a promotional one. Acting CEO Lungile Dukwana characterized the portal as a "vital move" toward safeguarding citizens from unlawful gambling, noting that it provides a reliable way to verify licenses while enhancing industry-wide accountability and supervision. As Africa's premier regulated gambling market, South Africa's NGB views this portal as part of an extensive strategy to defend the economy and the public by encouraging engagement with locally authorized operators over illegal competitors. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
More
iFLYTEK 在 GITEX ASIA 2026 展出全方位 AI 解決方案，為產業帶來私有化、客製化 AI Business

iFLYTEK 在 GITEX ASIA 2026 展出全方位 AI 解決方案，為產業帶來私有化、客製化 AI

04/09/2026
(SeaPRwire) - 新加坡，2026年4月9日 -- 全球智能语音及人工智能技术领导者iFLYTEK正在新加坡的GITEX ASIA 2026展会上展示其一体化人工智能解决方案。该解决方案集成了硬件和软件系统，用于私有化人工智能计算和模型部署，并结合其Agent Platform，支持快速应用开发，帮助政府和企业从头开始构建和运行自身的人工智能能力。 参观者在GITEX ASIA 2026上体验iFLYTEK的一体化人工智能解决方案 主权人工智能的实用基础 iFLYTEK的一体化人工智能解决方案提供了一个完全集成的软硬件系统，帮助组织通过人工智能优化和自动化核心业务流程。该解决方案专为安全需求严格的行业而设计，包括媒体、电信、政府和金融，支持私有化、本地部署，确保对数据和运营的完全控制。 该系统由本地计算和双大模型引擎驱动，可提供稳定的性能，并完全离线运行，以满足高安全标准和法规遵从性要求。 该解决方案已在多个行业投入使用。例如，它帮助媒体团队处理口音多样和嘈杂的音频，通过私有化训练的模型实现视频制作的快速、低延迟转录。实践证明，准确性提高了85%，转录效率提高了三倍，同时降低了总体成本，并确保敏感的内部数据在组织内部得到安全处理。 iFLYTEK正在东南亚地区推进其一体化人工智能解决方案的本地化部署，重点关注政府、金融服务和电信行业。通过持续的项目合作，公司正在将其解决方案与当地的监管要求、数据安全标准和行业特定需求相结合。主要市场包括新加坡、菲律宾、印度尼西亚、泰国和马来西亚，iFLYTEK正与区域合作伙伴合作，支持安全且可定制的人工智能基础设施的实际应用。 Agent Platform：将人工智能转化为生产力 iFLYTEK的Agent Platform使组织能够快速将其现有工作流程转化为人工智能驱动的应用程序。团队无需从头开始，而是可以在现有流程的基础上进行构建，并部署智能代理来自动化和优化特定的业务任务。 通过无代码和低代码工具，团队可以快速构建和部署人工智能应用程序，而无需复杂的编程。该平台支持多模态交互，使代理能够通过丰富的语音和视觉化身与用户进行更自然的沟通。用户还可以用普通语言描述任务来触发RPA自动化，从而无需手动脚本即可运行复杂流程。 iFLYTEK副总裁Vincent Zhan表示：“通过结合本地人工智能基础设施、智能代理和成熟的应用，我们正在帮助企业将人工智能转化为真正的生产力。” iFLYTEK正在GITEX ASIA 2026（4月9日至10日）期间于滨海湾金沙会展中心HB-A80展位参展，参观者可以亲身体验其一体化人工智能解决方案和智能代理应用程序。 了解更多信息：https://www.iflytek.com/en/index.html 随此公告提供的一张照片可在以下网址找到：https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/d4486a93-8bd1-4208-a2e9-7cde3c65795a。 联系方式：媒体联系人：Jack Zheng, jkzheng@iflytek.com 本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
More
CoinW, a cryptocurrency exchange, signs Luka Modrić as its global football ambassador iGame

CoinW, a cryptocurrency exchange, signs Luka Modrić as its global football ambassador

04/09/2026
(AsiaGameHub) - CoinW's focus in this move is not on its product but on brand awareness. The cryptocurrency exchange has appointed football legend Luka Modrić as its global brand ambassador, linking one of the sport's most acclaimed figures to a broader initiative focused on cryptocurrency education and outreach through sports. Good to Know CoinW revealed Luka Modrić as its global brand ambassador on April 9, 2026. The firm reports it has served over 20 million registered users since its 2017 launch. CoinW previously established football connections via La Liga and the East Asian Football Championship. CoinW Uses Football Status To Broaden Its Crypto Pitch While the agreement can simply be seen as a branding effort, CoinW is also leveraging it as a tool for user acquisition. The company states the collaboration will help introduce football supporters to digital assets via educational materials and campaigns tailored for fans, with increased initiatives scheduled around the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This positions the Modrić agreement as a component of a larger sports strategy rather than an isolated event. CoinW previously entered a regional partnership with La Liga in early 2025 and had also become an official supporter of the East Asian Football Championship. The company then highlights its own narrative alongside this news. The exchange notes it was founded in 2017, expanded despite market fluctuations, and currently caters to more than 20 million users globally. The press release also states that, according to its internal records, there have been no major publicly reported security breaches.Thus, the partnership is presented as emphasizing both prestige and steadfastness. CoinW aligns Modrić's career with principles such as discipline, consistency, and enduring trustworthiness, then reflects these qualities onto its own brand. The company cites his Ballon d'Or victory and six UEFA Champions League triumphs as elements of this narrative. CoinW Chief Strategy Officer Nassar Al Achkar said: “Luka Modrić’s dedication and resilience inspire us to stay true to our mission. We are committed to building a trusted platform that empowers users to confidently enter and explore the world of digital finance.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
More
Majority of UK Gamblers Refuse to Submit Financial Documents iGame

Majority of UK Gamblers Refuse to Submit Financial Documents

04/09/2026
(AsiaGameHub) - A recent survey has intensified the debate over affordability checks in the UK. The majority of gamblers state they would decline to submit private financial paperwork to continue betting, lending further credence to industry warnings that stricter checks might drive consumers away from the legal market. Good to Know According to the Betting and Gaming Council, 65% of those surveyed would decline to submit documents like bank statements or pay slips. The Gambling Commission has stated that permanent financial risk evaluations will only be implemented if the pilot scheme demonstrates a seamless process. British horse racing has also increased its resistance, cautioning that the checks threaten funding derived from betting. UK Check Debate Turns On Friction And Trust The core issue has shifted beyond mere policy formulation to one of customer defiance. If a majority of bettors are unwilling to provide pay slips or bank statements, even a system with good intentions is likely to fail at the point of expected compliance. This is the critical tension currently fueling the discussion. The Gambling Commission has attempted to characterize the procedure in an alternative light. Its stance is that more rigorous financial risk checks should only be introduced after a trial period confirms that data-sharing can be seamless for most users. The regulator has also clarified that consumers will not face any impact during the pilot phase while these systems are being trialed and improved. The disconnect between the authorities' statements and the public's response is the reason the dispute continues to escalate. Grainne Hurst commented:“While ministers assured punters of hassle-free checks, the Gambling Commission is proceeding with measures that are the direct opposite. Compelling punters to provide bank statements is not 'frictionless'; it is an invasion of privacy that will push customers towards the black market, which offers no consumer protections.” The racing industry has added its voice to the opposition, approaching it from a distinct perspective. In a recent open letter to Lisa Nandy, the British Horseracing Authority warned that the proposed affordability checks could inflict permanent harm on the sport. A subsequent blog post noted that over 400 individuals from the racing world, along with cross-party MPs and peers, support this plea. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
More
Italian Football Federation Blames 2019 Gambling Ad Ban for Three Consecutive World Cup Absences iGame

Italian Football Federation Blames 2019 Gambling Ad Ban for Three Consecutive World Cup Absences

04/09/2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Italian football authorities contend that the prohibition on gambling advertisements has failed to safeguard the sport, instead serving only to deplete its financial resources. In a report published on April 8, Gabriele Gravina linked the 2019 legislative restrictions to a broader deterioration in club fiscal health, youth talent cultivation, and overall competitive standing. Key Insights Serie A teams report that the ban has resulted in an annual loss of approximately €100 million to €150 million in sponsorship income. Professional football in Italy is currently facing annual operating deficits exceeding €700 million. Italy sits 49th out of 50 leagues regarding playing time for U21 players eligible for the national squad, with a share of just 1.9%. Italian Football Claims the Ban Depleted Revenue Without Delivering Benefits The report’s primary assertion is straightforward: while Italian football suffered a loss in funding, the anticipated reduction in problem gambling failed to materialize. Gravina cited findings from a parliamentary inquiry in Italy, which indicated that gambling activity—including among minors—actually increased following the implementation of the restrictions, alongside a rise in illicit wagering. Consequently, the debate has shifted beyond mere sponsorship concerns to the issue of competitive disadvantage. UEFA statistics indicate that gambling and sports betting firms are the most prevalent shirt sponsors throughout Europe; however, Italian clubs have been forced to operate under a near-total prohibition since the Dignity Decree was enacted. This has left Italian teams at a significant disadvantage compared to their international rivals. Gravina utilized this disparity to highlight a more significant systemic failure. Italy has failed to qualify for the World Cup three consecutive times, and the report argues these outcomes are not coincidental but rather symptoms of structural decline. The domestic system is failing to foster Italian talent, with youth development suffering and club finances under pressure. Players under 21 who are eligible for the national team receive only 1.9% of total minutes, whereas foreign players occupy 68% of playing time in Serie A.Financial instability is at the heart of these issues. Serie A clubs estimate they have lost between €100 million and €150 million in annual sponsorship revenue since the ban was introduced, even as the professional game records over €700 million in annual operating losses. While some clubs have attempted to mitigate these losses through infotainment partnerships—such as Inter’s arrangement with Betsson Sport—these agreements fail to compensate for the value of traditional sponsorships. For this reason, Gravina advocates for the redirection of gambling revenue rather than a total exclusion. His proposal involves repealing the sponsorship ban and allocating a portion of betting proceeds toward youth academies, grassroots initiatives, and infrastructure improvements. As reported by Reuters, Sports Minister Andrea Abodi has also advocated for replacing the decree, characterizing it as an overly simplistic populist measure. Although new legislation has yet to be introduced and opposition remains expected—particularly regarding broader advertising regulations—the federation’s central argument is clear: the ban has damaged football’s financial stability and hindered development without achieving the public health objectives for which it was originally intended. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
More
2025 Atlantic City Casino Profits Fall 3.9% iGame

2025 Atlantic City Casino Profits Fall 3.9%

04/09/2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Atlantic City casinos avoided a revenue collapse in 2025, but the primary issue arose after the funds were collected. As costs continued to rise and margins narrowed, operating profit trended downward. This occurs just as the market prepares for stiffer competition from New York and renewed discussions about casino expansion within New Jersey. Good to Know In 2025, gross operating profit for Atlantic City casinos and two online-only operators decreased by 3.9% to $681.6 million. Net revenue remained flat, though fourth-quarter net revenue was the highest since 2018, according to James Plousis. New York is still pursuing three downstate casino licenses, which creates additional pressure for Atlantic City. Profit Declines Despite Stable Revenue The most significant figure is profit, not revenue. The nine Atlantic City casinos and two online-only entities reported a gross operating profit of $681.6 million for 2025, a drop of 3.9%, even though annual net revenue remained largely steady. This represents the fifth consecutive year in which escalating expenses have squeezed the market. James Plousis stated it clearly, noting that Atlantic City experienced “flat annual net revenue and lower gross operating profit during 2025, having encountered increased costs and expenses for a fifth consecutive year.” He also observed that the market finished on a stronger note, with fourth-quarter net revenue hitting its highest level since 2018. Focusing strictly on the nine land-based casinos, profits still declined, though the drop was smaller. Their total gross operating profit reached $665.4 million, down 1.4%. This distinction is crucial because online expansion has helped sustain total revenue in New Jersey, even as land-based operators confront higher labor, energy, and product costs.Results were mixed across properties. Borgata led the market with $237.4 million in gross operating profit, an increase of 13.8%. Ocean hit $112 million, up 10.6%, and Golden Nugget rose to $28.2 million, an increase of nearly 57%. In contrast, Hard Rock fell 8.6% to $123.8 million, Tropicana dropped 25% to $61.7 million, Harrah’s declined 12% to $56.5 million, and Caesars fell by over 40% to $34.1 million. Bally’s was the only casino to report an operating loss, shifting from a $2.5 million profit in 2024 to a $2.8 million loss in 2025. Hotel performance offers some insight. Ocean achieved the highest average nightly room rate at $275.87, while Golden Nugget had the lowest at $112.65. Hard Rock recorded the highest occupancy at 83.7%, while Golden Nugget had the lowest at 51.8%. Throughout the city, the average room rate was $175.16 and occupancy was 71.2%, a slight decrease from the previous year. Jane Bokunewicz remarked that operators have attempted to respond to pressure through capital upgrades, marketing, and promotions, but inflation has lessened the impact. Essentially, casinos are spending to maintain demand while trying to reduce expenses, a difficult balance to strike when external costs continue to increase. This would be a difficult situation regardless, but the timing makes it worse. Atlantic City is facing the potential of three New York City casinos, and New Jersey is once again hearing discussions about casino gambling outside of Atlantic City. George Goldhoff stated that the market is dealing with I This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
More
Tommy Tuberville’s Campaign Secures $300K Donation From Sweepstakes Operator VGW iGame

Tommy Tuberville’s Campaign Secures $300K Donation From Sweepstakes Operator VGW

04/09/2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Tommy Tuberville expanded his fundraising lead in Alabama, but the more compelling angle lies beyond the typical campaign finance figures. In a state that still prohibits most forms of gambling, a gubernatorial candidate is accepting funds linked to an online sweepstakes firm—all while a separate initiative in Montgomery aims to let voters weigh in on lotteries, casinos, and sports betting. Good to Know Tuberville disclosed $581,377 in donations during March, which included $30,000 from VGW Luckyland Inc.—the company behind Chumba Casino. Alabama continues to restrict legal gambling mostly to properties owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and is one of just five states without a lottery. Senator Merika Coleman’s SB257 would allow voters to decide on lotteries, casinos, and sports betting—provided lawmakers first approve the measure with a three-fifths majority vote. Alabama’s Gambling Debate Becomes Entangled in the Gubernatorial Race While the donation is just $30,000, its significance goes beyond the dollar amount. VGW Luckyland contributed to Tuberville’s campaign despite Alabama being a challenging market for gambling expansion and sweepstakes casinos facing scrutiny in several states. This is why the donation is notable: it appears less like an investment in the status quo and more like a bet on which candidate might influence future gambling laws. Robert Jarvis put that idea in plain terms. He said: “VGW is looking to the future and hoping to buy good will with a candidate who may in the future be in a position to help change Alabama’s gambling laws.”Jarvis’s statement comes against a well-known Alabama context: the state still lacks a lottery, and legal gambling options are limited. Tuberville has stated that expanding gambling is a legislative matter, not a gubernatorial one, but his campaign did not respond to inquiries about the VGW donation. The company also refused to comment, per reports from Covers and other Alabama media outlets. The political timing also favors Tuberville. The Alabama Daily News reported he raised $581,377 in March, compared to Doug Jones’s $175,387 for the Democratic ticket. This puts Tuberville in a strong lead as the May 19 primary and Nov. 3 general election approach. In other parts of Montgomery, the discussion around gambling is taking a different path. Senator Merika Coleman’s SB257 doesn’t establish a complete gambling framework immediately. Instead, it would require lawmakers to first pass a constitutional amendment to put the question of allowing lotteries, casino gaming, and sports betting to voters. Only then would legislators revisit the issue to draft the specifics, such as compact negotiations and regulatory systems. This approach reveals much about Alabama’s current stance on gambling. Supporters recognize that a comprehensive bill would be difficult to pass, so their initial priority is getting the question on the ballot. Coleman has linked the initiative to budgetary pressures and cited polls indicating widespread support for letting voters decide on a lottery. Alabama last held a lottery referendum in 1999, which failed with 54% against and 46% in favor. A 2024 attempt also came up one vote short in the legislature. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
More