Month: ខែមីនា 2026
Banijay upbeat on ‘resilient’ markets offering ‘regulatory stability’
(AsiaGameHub) - During an investor presentation on March 26, Banijay Entertainment—parent company of Tipico and Betclic—reaffirmed its confidence in the strictly regulated European markets where it currently operates.
In its investor deck, the operator stated that Betclic maintains the top position for online betting in France, while Tipico holds the leading spot across Germany’s betting sector. The group added that Tipico’s Admiral betting business also holds a strong leading position in Austria.
Banijay noted that its acquisition of Tipico—first announced in October 2023—“strengthened its leadership in sports betting and gaming by adding two new countries with leading positions.”
Group CEO François Riahi commented that Europe remains “the largest and one of the most attractive regions globally for the business.”
According to Riahi, Europe represents “half of the global [gaming] market, which importantly, and unlike t......
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TANAKA Memorial Foundation Announces Recipients of Precious Metals Research Grants
TOKYO, Mar 31, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The TANAKA Memorial Foundation’s Representative Director, Hideya Okamoto, announced the recipients of the FY2025 Precious Metals Research Grants.Following a rigorous screening process, this year’s Ichiro Tanaka Awards, for 3 million yen each, were presented to Professor Takanori Iwasaki of Kyushu University and Professor Toshinori Fujie of Institute of Science Tokyo. In addition, four research projects received the Innovative Precious Metals Award, and five KIRAMEKI Awards were presented.The TANAKA Memorial Foundation undertakes programs designed to foster developments in new precious metal fields while contributing to the advancement of science, technology, and socioeconomics for the overall enrichment of society. The research grant program was launched in FY1999 and has continued each year since with the goal of supporting the various challenges of the “new world opened up by precious metals.” With “Forging a better ......
Survey: Problem gambling rate in Sweden drops, but there’s still ‘room for improvement’
(AsiaGameHub) - A new report commissioned by the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) and written by economist Ola Nevander indicates that problem gambling rates in Sweden have decreased significantly since the late 2000s.
This downward trend occurred even as the online gambling sector saw rapid expansion, higher advertising spend, and improved digital access.
The study utilized the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) as a screening mechanism to quantify these figures.
A decrease in problem gambling
The frequency of problem gambling among adults in Sweden has seen a major reduction. The percentage of the adult population identified as problem gamblers (with a PGSI score of 3 or higher) fell from 2.2% in 2008-09 to 1.3% by 2021.
This represents a decrease of approximately 57,000 individuals, marking a 35% drop over the period. Furthermore, the number of people classified as at-risk gamblers (PGSI 1+) decreased by an estimated 200,000 during the same timeframe.
Despite......
Trainwreck Slams Twitch for Failure After Gambling Ban
(AsiaGameHub) - Trainwreck has returned to media headlines in recent weeks, focusing his commentary on the gambling sector and live streaming.
During a recent broadcast, he specifically addressed the impact of Twitch's 2022 gambling prohibition on that category of content on the Amazon-owned site.
Trainwreck Thinks Twitch Made Things Worse for Gambling Viewers
He believes Twitch’s choice has resulted in extensive affiliate promotion across the platform, a situation he claims is ultimately detrimental to viewers. Trainwreck recently condemned the use of referral codes to market services, calling it the most unscrupulous method to make money from streaming gambling.
He reiterated this criticism in his latest tirade against Twitch. According to Trainwreck, by banning platforms like Stake, the situation on Twitch has become “ten times worse.”
He elaborated that there is now significant viewer count inflation and the use of bots, while the tactics employed by remaini......
Powerball $167M Winner Arrested on Alleged Burglary Charges
(AsiaGameHub) - James Farthing, the $167 million Powerball jackpot winner, was arrested last year for kicking a police officer in the face during a hotel altercation. Now, the 51-year-old has been arrested once again, this time facing allegations of stealing $12,000 and fleeing the scene.
Jackpot Winner Arrested Again
Per NBC affiliate LEX 18, Farthing was taken into custody on Saturday on charges of second-degree burglary and marijuana possession. Law enforcement officers apprehended him in the parking lot of The Red Mile racetrack. Reports indicate officers also found marijuana in his vehicle.
This recent arrest stems from an alleged burglary Farthing committed recently. An arrest citation from the Lexington Police Department states Farthing was captured on security footage entering a city residence. The alleged victim told police they heard a loud noise consistent with a forced door being opened, and reported that Farthing stole $12,000 in cash before fleeing in a black Porsche SUV.
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Hitachi Digital Services Strengthens OT-IT Integration with Manufacturing Operations Management Platform
DALLAS,TX Mar 31, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Digital Services today announced it is strengthening its operational technology (OT) and informational technology (IT) integration via the use of a comprehensive Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) platform. The technological advancement enables Hitachi to accelerate the transformation of discrete manufacturing sites into resilient, sustainable smart factories. Further, the MOM platform is slated to expand Hitachi’s HMAX Industry solutions portfolio, serving as a strong foundation for industrial AI–driven modernization.Built on an open, modular integration architecture, the MOM platform ensures interoperability with diverse product lifecycle management and OT systems. This capability enables wider application across a broad range of asset-heavy sectors such as Energy, High Tech, Manufacturing, and Transportation. The advanced MOM platform also delivers:A continuous digital thread enabling real‑time, end‑to‑......
Casino Player Turns $3 Bet Into $630K Payout From Slot Machine
(AsiaGameHub) - A fortunate gambler managed to transform a $3 bet at a casino near downtown San Diego into a life-changing prize, securing $630,069 from the Kong Skull Island slot machine.
This winning moment occurred last Wednesday at the Jamul Casino Resort, marking one of the most substantial slot jackpots ever awarded at the venue and the largest ever generated by this particular machine.
The casino opted not to disclose extensive details about the winner, though they did share an image of the slot machine itself, curiously omitting a picture of the player's winning moment.
The resort has been a fixture since 2016 and is operated and owned by the Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation.
The Kong Skull Island slot is a 3×3-grid game that includes a wheel bonus feature. This feature provides a range of free games, jackpots, and credit prizes, offering a novel experience for both new and returning players.
The game incorporates aptly named jackpot bonus modes, such as Primal, Rage, and......
Hong Kong exporter sentiment moderates amid global uncertainties
HONG KONG, Mar 31, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Amid ongoing global trade and economic uncertainties, Hong Kong exporters have adopted a more cautious stance in the first quarter of 2026, despite a strong export performance in the last few months, according to new research from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). The HKTDC 1Q26 Export Confidence Index, released today, showed moderate declines for two key indicators, the Current Performance Index and the Expectation Index. For 1Q26, the Current Performance Index stood at 46.5. Meanwhile, the Expectation Index returned a figure of 46.9, reflecting caution among survey respondents in light of the uncertain external environment.Trade value expectations, however, remained relatively steady. The Trade Value Sub-Index stayed near the neutral threshold, with the Current reading at 50.9 and the Expectation reading at 49.1. This suggests that unit prices are expected to hold firm in the next few months. Meanwhile, both the Curre......
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ACMA Targets Influencers Over Promotion of Illegal Gambling
(AsiaGameHub) - The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken action against thousands of websites it considers to be operating unlawfully within the nation, for providing sports betting and online casino services without a license or in clear violation of regulations.
ACMA Tightens Screws on Influencers and Promotion of Illegal Gambling
The authority is now intensifying this campaign by targeting individuals who might be using their social media influence to advertise such operations.
In a statement, ACMA stated it has already initiated probes into several streamers over suspicions they have “potentially” broken the law.
Although ACMA did not publicly identify those being investigated, some news organizations provided names, with The Sydney Daily reporting that two of the suspected individuals are Emily Webb, an OnlyFans creator, and Jordan Sami, an ex-Rugby League athlete.
The sites allegedly promoted by Webb and Sami are already......
Fujitsu and Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences partner to innovate sports performance with skeleton recognition AI
KAWASAKI, Japan, Mar 31, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has signed a comprehensive industry-academia collaboration agreement with Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences (OUHS) to create social value and develop human resources through digital transformation (DX) by leveraging cutting-edge technology in the sports performance field. Based on this agreement, both parties will begin joint discussions on fostering top athletes in various sports, including gymnastics, and exploring other applications using skeleton recognition AI.OUHS aims to further enhance its authentic education, research, and social contribution as outlined in its OUHS Vision 2031. To achieve this, the university has launched the DX/AX (AI Transformation) Promotion Project to advance the utilization of digital technology and artificial intelligence. Through education, research, and social contribution, OUHS seeks to contribute to societal change and new value creation based on sports.As......
A $400,000 Cash 5 Ticket Requires Redemption by April 3
(AsiaGameHub) - Nearly a year has elapsed since a Cash 5 Quick Cash ticket was drawn, yet the holder of the $400,000 prize has yet to come forward.
$400K On the Line, but No Player Can Muster the Right Ticket
The winning draw took place on April 3, 2025, with the ticket successfully matching the numbers 3, 10, 12, 30, and 37. The Pennsylvania Lottery has issued a new reminder that if the prize is not claimed by April 3, 2026, the winnings will be forfeited.
The lottery also noted that the winning ticket was purchased at the Super Mini Mart located at 1165 Freedom Rd in Cranberry Township, Butler County, noting that the odds of securing this win were one in 962,598.
Nevertheless, a winner did emerge after purchasing a single $2 ticket. Should that individual fail to present the ticket by the Friday deadline, they will lose out on a life-changing sum of money.
While ticket expiration periods typically range between three and six months, the Pennsylvania Lottery is known for its relative g......
Indiana Poker Player Fatally Shot Over $50,000 Marijuana Debt
(AsiaGameHub) - A well-known Indiana-based U.S. poker player was killed earlier this March in an incident prosecutors believe involved a dispute over an unpaid marijuana debt, not gambling-related losses.
Marijuana Business
James “Matt” Lushin, a real estate investor and frequent participant in the poker circuit, was discovered dead at his Westfield residence on March 12.
Per the Westfield Police Department, the 47-year-old had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the back and was declared dead by paramedics who responded to the scene.
Shortly afterward, the case took an unforeseen twist when law enforcement began uncovering details pointing to a side business that likely contributed to his death.
Authorities state that Lushin was part of a marijuana operation with R.D.B. Jr. The 50-year-old suspect was arrested on March 27 in relation to the homicide.
Investigators think Lushin provided B. with approximately $50,000 worth of marijuana, resulting in an outstand......
Flexifai’s AI Routing Engine Drives Conversion Gains in Ghana
(AsiaGameHub) - Flexifai, a payment tech firm focused on high-friction markets, has rolled out an AI-powered routing engine designed to boost transaction approval rates in emerging economies. The firm states that a digital operator in Ghana saw its conversion rate jump from 43% to 73% within a month of the system going live, achieving this without altering the product design or checkout process.
This outcome was achieved through three linked features: intelligent routing, which chooses payment paths using real-time performance metrics like authorization rates and processing latency; cascading logic, which sends transactions to backup providers if they fail; and automated retry mechanisms that try again on declined transactions before the user session ends.
Ghana posed a distinct infrastructure challenge that influenced the rollout. Mobile money systems in the region do not have the anti-fraud monitoring tools that card-based environments usually possess. This created a situation where fraudulent ......
Kalshi Outperforming Sportsbooks in Pricing During March Madness, Analysis Shows
(AsiaGameHub) - An analysis conducted by Jordan Bender of Citizens Equity Research indicates that Kalshi's pricing for games in the "Sweet 16" and "Elite 8" rounds of the March Madness competition has been more favorable than that of its competitor in traditional sports betting, DraftKings. However, DraftKings still offered the most competitive pricing for the "First Four" games.
DraftKings Holds Out at the Beginning of March Madness – Kalshi Overtakes It Later
Bender stated, "DraftKings provided the best customer pricing for the initial four games, but Kalshi offered superior pricing for the subsequent rounds. When combining moneyline and over/under bets, Kalshi's vig was 4.42% for the Elite 8 and 4.55% for the Sweet 16, followed by DraftKings, and then Fanatics."
Kalshi has previously asserted that it does not operate as a sports betting platform but rather offers a superior customer-facing alternative that attracts players organically. What once seemed like an overly confident self-pr......
California Cities Propose Tax Hike in Response to Cardroom Regulations
(AsiaGameHub) - Two small cities in southwest California are preparing their residents for a potential vote on a sales tax increase scheduled for the June ballot, prompted by new state gambling regulations and their anticipated impact on local budgets.
0.25% Tax Rise
Commerce and Bell Gardens have announced their intention to propose a quarter-cent sales tax hike in the coming months. This decision follows both cities being compelled to declare fiscal emergencies due to projected revenue shortfalls from their local cardrooms.
“The threat to our city is present,” stated Commerce city manager Ernie Hernandez . Bell Gardens city manager Michael B. O’Kelly echoed this sentiment, saying, “If we do not take action now, we risk our ability to protect the community. We are acting out of necessity, not desire.”
Both municipalities rely significantly on the revenue generated by the Commerce Casino, located just minutes from downtown Los Angeles, and the Bicycle Casino, wid......
Asia Pioneer Entertainment Signs Strategic Agreement with Global Playing Card Brand BEE(R) in Macau
MACAU, HONG KONG, Mar 31, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited (APE, Stock Code: 8400.HK), a Hong Kong-listed Macau company, together with Cartamundi, a global playing card manufacturing company from Belgium, signed a strategic cooperation agreement at the Macau International Environmental Cooperation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF) on March 27, 2026. The agreement lays the foundation for introducing advanced sustainable production technologies into Macau, marking the first step in BEE(R)’s journey under the banner “Global Brand - Made in Macau.”The strategic cooperation agreement for the “International Green Production Technology Introduction to Macau” was signed by Herman Ng, Executive Director and CEO of APE, and Jason Pearce, Managing Director of Cartamundi APAC. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Elaine Wong, Acting Chairperson of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), Macao SAR; Yang Quanzhou, Deputy D......
AEON Credit Records 16.9% Net Profit Growth in FY2025/26
HONG KONG, Mar 31, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited ("AEON Credit" or the "Group"; Stock Code: 00900) today announced its annual results for the year ended 28th February 2026 ("FY2025/26" or the "Reporting Year").During the Reporting Year, revenue of the Group increased by 3.8% year-on-year to HK$1,825.4 million (FY2024/25 or the “Previous Year”: HK$1,759.3 million), as domestic consumption gradually recovered and effective marketing initiatives were implemented to boost sales. Meanwhile, with cost-to-income ratio decreasing to 44.5% (FY2024/25: 46.6%), operating profit before impairment losses and impairment allowances rose 8.7% to HK$957.7 million (FY2024/25: HK$881.2 million). Owing to the Group’s effective portfolio management mechanism, impairment losses and impairment allowances decreased by 5.5% during the Reporting Year. Consequently, profit for the year was up 16.9% to HK$468.2 million (FY2024/25: HK$400.5 million).The Bo......
Financial Pressures Spur Risky Betting Among UK University Students
(AsiaGameHub) - A recent nationwide study of UK university students has uncovered a nuanced trend in gambling behaviors, noting a decrease in the number of participants alongside an increase in spending among those who remain active.
UK University Students Gamble Less Often but Spend More
The research, which surveyed 2,000 students and was released in March 2026, indicates that approximately 65% of students participated in gambling during the previous year. This represents a significant decrease from historical participation rates. Conversely, financial stakes have grown, with the average weekly amount spent on gambling rising to slightly above GBP 50 ($66)—nearly twice the amount reported the year prior.
The findings reveal a distinct gender disparity. Male students participate in gambling at a higher rate, with 75% reporting involvement, compared to just over 50% of female students. Sports betting is particularly prominent, with a significant number of male participants wagering online......