(AsiaGameHub) -   Blueprint Gaming’s Game of Thrones slot title was dethroned in bet365’s UK slots rankings for April. The operator reported that the slot inspired by the popular TV series advanced 26 positions, rising from 28th in March to second place on the UK charts last month. Other notable movers in the UK rankings included Sizzling 7s Fortune, which climbed five spots to third, and Age of the Gods: God of Storms, which surged 27 places to fourth. However, none could challenge Gold Cash Freespins for the top spot, which retained its position at number one. Fishin’ Frenzy The Big Catch rounded out the top five, dropping one place. Image: bet365 bet365’s games rankings encompass more than 7,500 titles across 20 markets, now including Michigan following the operator’s entry into the state. An algorithm evaluating game revenue, stakes, sessions, and player engagement determines performance each month, with popularity varying by country. In Europe, Spain introduced two new entries in its top ten: Pirots 4 in fourth and Age of the Gods: Ruler of the Sky in tenth. Big Bass Vegas Double Down Deluxe held fifth, while Mega Fire Blaze Big Circus! moved...

(AsiaGameHub) -   With the global spotlight set to focus on North America for next month’s FIFA World Cup, authorities across Asia have sounded the alarm over the rise of illegal gambling platforms. Despite not qualifying for the finals, both Indonesia and Hong Kong are preparing for a surge in betting activity linked to the tournament, as unlicensed operators aim to take advantage of the event’s popularity. Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, Head of the Public Information Bureau at the Indonesian National Police’s Public Relations Division, told reporters that law enforcement must ‘work together to anticipate football gambling’ and prevent the excitement around the tournament from being ‘exploited for illegal activities that could lead to significant losses’. A survey conducted by Hong Kong’s Sing Tao news outlet and published by The Standard revealed that 40% of respondents know someone who participates in Hong Kong’s underground gambling market. According to the research, illegal platforms in Hong Kong reportedly offer odds on more than 2,000 football matches each week. Betting on major events Major sporting events such as the Worl...

(AsiaGameHub) -   Entain Plc has restructured the leadership team of its Southern Europe division, prompted by the upcoming departure of long-serving senior executive Andrea Faelli. This week, Entain confirmed that Faelli has decided to step down from his 12-year tenure heading Entain Italia, as well as his post as Regional Executive Director covering the markets of Belgium, Greece and France. His exit marks the end of one of the longest-running executive tenures across Entain’s entire business, with the FTSE-listed gambling group crediting Faelli for helping turn its Italian operations into one of the company’s most strategically significant regulated market holdings. Faelli commented: “Leading Entain Italia over the past 12 years has been an incredible professional journey and a source of enormous pride. Working together, we have built a business that now ranks among the top regulated gambling operators in Italy, backed by exceptional teams, robust brands and a clear long-term strategy. Curry Sloan: Entain Plc Under the outlined succession plan, Curry Sloan, Chief Commercial Officer for Southern Europe and the Americas, will take on interim leadership of th...

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The studio’s epic medieval fantasy title secures a spot on the shortlist for the much anticipated SiGMA Europe Awards. (AsiaGameHub) -   ELA Games’ King and Flame has been named a finalist for Best New Game Release at the 2026 SiGMA Europe Awards. The nomination highlights the studio’s commitment to combining rich storytelling with finely tuned game mechanics, timed perfectly ahead of the major industry event at Casino Maltese in Valletta, Malta, on May 27. A Subverted Take on a Classic Fairytale King and Flame earns its nomination through a bold visual style and an innovative twist on the Hold and Win genre. At its core, the game offers a fresh narrative that departs from traditional casino themes by reimagining familiar fantasy elements in unexpected ways. Players are drawn into a volatile world where a power-seeking prince unwittingly awakens a fearsome Dragon Queen. What sets the gameplay apart is its dynamic nature. Standard spins feature coins that pay out their exact face value, while unpredictable Mystery Chests can burst open at any moment, awarding instant prizes or triggering the Grand Jackpot. During the “Tamed by the Crown” feature, t...

(AsiaGameHub) -   Online gambling operators in the UK are likely to experience increasing concern as the number of affordability checks being triggered for players appears to be significantly higher than initially projected in the White Paper. Initial estimates suggested that only 3% of players would undergo Financial Vulnerability Checks (FVCs). However, data from the initial implementation phase, as reported by Sarah Webster and Richard Sutcliffe from the Gambling Commission’s senior policy research team, revealed that 7% of players were subjected to these checks. This figure is expected to climb further when the thresholds for full checks are lowered from £500 to £150. The Gambling Commission (GC) has provided insights into the "light-touch" FVCs, detailing their effects since their introduction in August 2024 and outlining future plans. While the GC noted positive feedback during this period, concerns were also raised regarding a lack of awareness or clarity among operators about how these checks are conducted. Some operators mistakenly believed they were receiving credit reference data as part of a financial vulnerability check. Since the sharing of such...

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(AsiaGameHub) -   GamCare has urged the UK government to pause and reflect on the implementation of the statutory levy during the ongoing transformation of the NHS. The government announced in the King’s Speech, delivered in Parliament yesterday (13 May), its intention to introduce the NHS Modernisation Bill, which will eliminate NHS England and bring the UK’s healthcare system into closer alignment with the Department of Health and Social Care. This restructuring carries significant consequences for the gambling industry, particularly as NHS England recently assumed responsibility from GambleAware for commissioning treatment services under the statutory levy—alongside equivalent bodies in Scotland and Wales. NHS England had begun signing treatment contracts starting in April 2026 with organisations such as GamCare. All agreements were made on an annual basis, meaning that charities like GamCare would have needed to renegotiate funding arrangements each year with the treatment commissioner. However, forward planning has been disrupted by the uncertainty surrounding the new body that will assume this role from April 2027. GamCare described this transition peri...