(AsiaGameHub) -   Betsson has entered into a partnership with EveryMatrix to enhance its Betsson Africa brand platform within the Cameroonian iGaming market. Following a competitive selection process, Betsson Africa has chosen EveryMatrix, granting the operator access to the platform provider's comprehensive turnkey casino and sports technology solutions. Through this collaboration, EveryMatrix will implement its front-end development tools for Betsson Africa, encompassing products for casino, sports, player account management, payments, and affiliate management. Rony Richa, Commercial Director at Betsson Group, commented: “This launch signifies a strategic approach by Betsson as we evaluate specific regulated markets. “EveryMatrix was selected due to its established technology, regulatory expertise, and its capacity to facilitate a structured and controlled rollout.” Betsson facilitates EveryMatrix's expansion across Africa EveryMatrix's agreement with Betsson Africa in Cameroon aligns with the supplier's objectives to expand its footprint on the continent. The supplier already has agreements in place with BetKing in Nigeria and with MBet in Tanzania and the...

  (AsiaGameHub) -   Popular iGaming content provider ICONIC21 has reached a key milestone in its commercial journey after finalizing a comprehensive content agreement with Hub88. Hub88 has integrated ICONIC21’s entire multi-vertical portfolio, granting its extensive operator network immediate access to a diverse array of live casino, slots, and virtual games. Hub88 has built a reputation for partnering with top-tier studios to boost player retention and engagement. By leveraging its streamlined Casino API, Hub88 enables its partners to stand out in a saturated market by launching fresh content with minimal technical friction. The centerpiece of this rollout is ICONIC21’s newly launched Gravity Wheel, which delivers one of the fastest game show experiences currently available. Departing from traditional game show formats, Gravity Wheel eliminates the wait for bonus rounds; instead, dynamic multipliers are active during every spin. These multipliers, Saturn, Moon, Comet, and Sun, enhance payout potential, with the Sun multiplier offering wins of up to 1,000x. Beyond the live studio content, the agreement covers ICONIC21’s full suite of slot and virtual gam...

(AsiaGameHub) -   “CIRSA is significantly undervalued,” Chairman Joaquim Agut told investors of the historic Spanish gambling group. This message was conveyed at the first shareholders' meeting of Grupo CIRSA, which finalized its first accounts on the Spanish stock exchange in 2025, following its long-awaited IPO in July. During the meeting, Agut announced a special dividend of €75 million for investors, amounting to €0.45 per share, representing approximately 35% of the €118 million in adjusted net profit recorded in the FY2025 accounts. 2025 was a landmark year for CIRSA, which solidified its status as Spain's largest gambling company by reporting corporate income of €2.3 billion and record EBITDA of €736 million, a 7% rise compared to the previous year. CIRSA victim of wider anxieties  This peak financial performance occurred against the backdrop of a transformative IPO for Spanish gambling, as CIRSA debuted on the Spanish stock exchange at €15 per share, achieving a valuation of €2.5 billion and entering the IBEX Top 50. However, despite these achievements, the CIRSA share price has remained stagnant in the €13-to-&e...

  (AsiaGameHub) -   AxiumAI, a creator of agentic AI infrastructure for sportsbooks, has formed a partnership with ComeOn Group to help advance personalisation within its proprietary sportsbook platform. The alliance aims to improve real-time sports engagement via intelligent automation, facilitating more pertinent and timely interactions during crucial points in the player journey and sporting events. AxiumAI's technology has been incorporated into ComeOn Group's platform to augment its internal expertise, allowing for real-time contextual interactions for both pre-match and in-play events. This initiative follows ComeOn Group's sustained investment in its proprietary sportsbook, which has included recent upgrades to trading, platform performance, and product features. This collaboration underscores ComeOn Group's persistent commitment to enhancing its sportsbook offering through technological advancement, product innovation, and the ongoing refinement of its personalisation features, all while maintaining a responsible and compliant stance in regulated markets.   Adam Lewis, Chief Executive Officer at AxiumAI, said: “We are delighted to assist ComeOn Group in...

(AsiaGameHub) -   Cambodian authorities have closed 91 casinos alleged to be facilitating online fraud networks, shortly after China called for stricter measures against cross-border gambling. As reported by the Xinhua News Agency, Phnom Penh has additionally conducted raids on 250 online scam centers over the last nine months and expelled more than 13,000 foreigners connected to these operations. During a visit to the Cambodian Prime Minister last Wednesday (22 April), Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi pressed the leader and his administration to enhance their crackdown on cross-border gambling and online fraud, framing them as public safety concerns. The Cambodian government has consistently pledged to tackle scam compounds operating within its borders, a commitment strengthened by the enactment of its inaugural cybercrime law aimed at prosecuting online scam offenders. The specific casinos affected by the closures are not yet public, but shutting down 91 venues is a component of a broader Cambodian government initiative to combat unlawful gambling. This effort has gained urgency after recent findings connected numerous nationwide casinos to serious abuses associated with sca...

  (AsiaGameHub) -   Strive Gaming, a contemporary, multi-state, multi-tenanted platform provider dedicated exclusively to the North American sector, has entered into a partnership with Genting’s Resorts World brand in preparation for the operator’s entry into the New Jersey online casino market. Resorts World manages land-based casino properties globally, with locations in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, New York, the Bahamas, and Las Vegas. The company is currently planning to introduce an online casino in New Jersey, subject to authorization from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Under this deal, Strive will supply its industry-leading player account management (PAM) services to Resorts World, which include fraud detection, risk management, and payment processing. Furthermore, Strive will support the front-end development for Resorts World New Jersey by leveraging its award-winning mobile application. The operator will also be integrated into Strive’s "infinity engine," a tool designed to increase player lifetime value through operational automation and real-time, contextual engagement. Strive’s platform is uniquely engineered for the post-...

(AsiaGameHub) -   The Star Entertainment Group has begun to realize the benefits of its cost-reduction strategies, as its EBITDA showed a marked improvement during the third quarter compared to the same timeframe last year, despite remaining in negative territory. Among the cost-cutting steps taken by the Australian casino firm is a refinancing deal with WhiteHawk Capital Partners. This follows binding long-term agreements with Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited and Far East Consortium International Limited concerning the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane and Gold Coast properties. Organizational streamlining occurred at the group’s headquarters, which are now under fresh management following the finalization of a A$300m strategic investment from Bally’s Corporation and Investment Holdings late last year. In its report, The Star stated: “Additional measures, such as those targeting administrative roles at each site and prospects for lowering indirect costs and vendor outlays, are still being investigated to bolster The Star's long-term financial health and further solidify the group’s fiscal standing.” The Star sees EBITDA growth For the third quarter e...

  (AsiaGameHub) -   Gaming Corps, a publicly traded game development company headquartered in Sweden, has introduced Instant Blitz, a new product category, with its inaugural release also named Instant Blitz. This new offering is designed for rapid gameplay and immediate payouts. As the debut title within the Instant Blitz category, Instant Blitz features four rounds played on a 3x6 active grid. Clusters of three or more matching symbols result in prizes being added to a central Prize Pot. As symbols are collected, new ones appear, maintaining continuous action and an easily understandable format from the outset. This fast pace is enhanced by a collection of features that can rapidly alter the game's structure. Lightning symbols activate an inactive row, expanding the grid up to 6x6 and increasing winning opportunities. Wheel symbols trigger a bonus round with guaranteed rewards ranging from 5x to 1,000x the player's stake. The experience is further enriched by Multiplier and Extra Rounds symbols. The Multiplier feature doubles the total Prize Pot win, while Extra Rounds award two additional rounds, extending gameplay and providing players with more chances to increase th...

(AsiaGameHub) -   EveryMatrix announced that its platform technology is now operational with Betsson Africa in Cameroon, following what it described as the successful completion of a comprehensive turnkey casino and sports integration. The supplier indicated it was chosen through a competitive bidding process to furnish Betsson Africa with complete platform technologies, including front-end development across casino, sports, player account management, payment processing, and affiliate management. Ebbe Groes, Group Co-CEO & Co-founder EveryMatrix, remarked: “Delivering a full turnkey platform solution for Betsson Africa showcases the strength and maturity of our technology and delivery capabilities within regulated environments, while also reinforcing our commitment to the continent. “Our immediate focus is on ensuring a stable and compliant launch in Cameroon and collaborating closely with the Betsson team as the operation evolves.” Rony Richa, Commercial Director at Betsson Group, commented: “This launch represents a pragmatic strategy by Betsson as we explore specific regulated markets. EveryMatrix was selected for its demonstrated technology, reg...

  (AsiaGameHub) -   Incentive Games, a prominent B2B games provider, has extended its alliance with major GameTech operator Novibet. Utilizing its real-money gaming division, Incentive Studios, the firm has rolled out three real-money titles in Brazil, reinforcing its footprint in Latin America. Under this agreement, three games from Incentive Studios—Mega Flight, Kicker, and Velocity—became available on Novibet’s interface on April 8, thereby improving the operator's real-money gaming selection. Novibet is acclaimed for its dedication to offering a fluid sportsbook and casino service across numerous regulated territories, including an increasing presence in Latin America. The addition of Incentive Studios’ creative, high-octane crash and arcade games aligns with this strategy, introducing compelling content suited for contemporary gamers.   Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games stated regarding the alliance, “Novibet is an operator focused on providing superior digital gaming experiences in regulated markets. We are extremely pleased to see three of our real-money games launch in Brazil, and even more pleased to have ...