(AsiaGameHub) -   MGA Games, a leading Spanish content developer for casino operators around the world, has announced the launch of its new Video Slot, Pharaoh’s Mystery, which will go live on the .com market on April 29. The game will also be accessible to users in the Spanish market under the local title Misterio del Faraón. In this new release, players will need to awaken long-dormant ancient magic to uncover long-lost treasures during an ancient Egypt-themed adventure that blends mythology, intrigue, and the unceasing pursuit of wealth. The title comes with a 5×3 reel layout and 25 paylines, with a minimum bet of €0.25, a maximum bet of €25, and a top possible payout of €125,000. It is distinguished by its dynamic technical design, which incorporates 5 special symbols: Wild, Scatter, Money, Collect, and Accumulative. The Buy Free Spins feature lets users gain access to the game’s most profitable bonus rounds without having to wait for them to trigger naturally. This new title centers on a timeless theme that has seen massive success in the iGaming sector, paired with gameplay mechanics built to deliver high retention. The combination...

(AsiaGameHub) -   PointsBet Canada has introduced its new casino aggregation and bonusing platform in partnership with Bede Gaming, after a competitive selection phase.  The Ontario-based sportsbook and casino operator, which runs its pointsbet.ca brand on a proprietary platform from its Australian parent company, was looking for a top-tier external partner to supply premier content aggregation and player engagement solutions for Canada's regulated iGaming sector. The Bede-powered solution is now live within the PointsBet Canada player environment, granting users access to a wide array of new and compelling content. The open-API aggregation platform specifically gives the operator entry to a substantial casino portfolio featuring providers like Games Global, Pragmatic Play, Play’n GO, Light & Wonder, among others. This collaboration will bolster PointsBet Canada's casino approach by facilitating more effective player acquisition and better long-term retention via a superior user experience. Bede's extensive content library and engagement suite provide increased configurability and flexibility for managing promotions, advanced campaign workflows, and automated pl...

(AsiaGameHub) -   On April 29, Microgaming will bring a major new game mechanic to the market, with the simultaneous launch of three new titles all built around its all-new Link & Merge feature: Almighty Zeus Wilds Link&Merge, Lucky Twins Wilds Link&Merge and 123 Soccer Link&Merge. Link&Merge adds an exciting new twist to traditional Hold & Spin-style gameplay. When five or more adjacent Coin symbols connect together, they combine into a single higher-value symbol, triggering one of three bonus results: Jackpot, Multiply or Spread. These merges then clear space for new Coin symbols to land, creating the possibility of high-impact chain reactions. The three new releases were designed to give Link&Merge a wider platform right from launch, pairing the new mechanic with three distinct themes. Almighty Zeus Wilds Link&Merge presents the mechanic through an electrifying mythological world, Lucky Twins Wilds Link&Merge centers the feature around mystical Fortune Cats in a setting blending ancient magic and modern fortune, and 123 Soccer Link&Merge moves all the action onto the soccer pitch with a more energetic, tournament-inspired feel. All th...

(AsiaGameHub) -   Betano partners with the Argentina National Football Team as an Official Regional Sponsor leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Betano, the flagship online gaming and sports betting platform operated by Kaizen Gaming, has been named an Official Regional Sponsor of the Argentina National Football Team, underscoring its dedication to the advancement of Argentine sports. This sponsorship arrives during a period of heightened global excitement, shortly before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Through this collaboration, Betano is deepening its connection to Argentine football, working alongside the national squad to launch interactive campaigns designed to bring supporters nearer to the action. As the current world champions and a premier footballing nation, Argentina boasts three World Cup victories, 47 major tournament titles, and a vast global following. By strengthening its footprint in this historic football hub, Betano continues to boost its brand visibility, aligning itself with the pinnacle of international sports. This alliance with the Argentine National Team also mirrors Kaizen Gaming’s wider objective of investing in elite sports partnerships to foster g...

(AsiaGameHub) -   New additions enhance the path for players from local games to professional tournaments PokerStars has introduced two major events to its 2026 live poker schedule, continuing its efforts to create a cohesive European circuit. This circuit offers a variety of entry points, ranging from low-stakes tournaments to the prestigious European Poker Tour (EPT). The latest updates to the schedule are: The return of EPT Prague: Dec 2-13 The debut of PokerStars Open Aix-en-Provence, France: Nov 2-8 These additions highlight the PokerStars Live strategy of offering players a clear trajectory from modest buy-ins to multi-million Euro prize pools throughout a unified live season. 2026 POKERSTARS LIVE LEAGUE Both the EPT Prague and PokerStars Open Aix-en-Provence stops will award points toward the PokerStars Live League. Throughout the year, players can accumulate points to earn prestige and compete for thousands of Euros in PokerStars LIVE tournament credits. Participants in European PokerStars Live events earn points across three leaderboard categories: High, Medium, and Low. By the end of the year, more than €150,000 in credits will be shared among the top three play...

(AsiaGameHub) -   The Gambling Commission is calling on stakeholders to call out companies that are not effectively addressing the problem of the black market. Addressing the Ethical Gambling Forum, the UK regulator’s Executive Director, Tim Miller, stated the commission ‘will become increasingly vocal in drawing attention’ to firms that fail to shield consumers from illegal gambling and encouraged attendees to ‘lend your voices to that cause’. “We cannot allow inaction by others to undermine our efforts,” Miller cautioned. “Our ongoing work to tackle the illegal gambling market has revealed that the growing visibility and accessibility of illegal sites is another instance of big tech being too slow to act, only deploying their substantial resources for harm prevention when strongly compelled to. “The future of that market hinges on all of us collaborating with a common goal to continue providing an innovative and engaging consumer experience within a well-regulated framework centered on fairness and safety.” Miller's comments extend his earlier critique of social media giant Meta, which he said in January must increa...

(AsiaGameHub) -   SBC has released the nominees for the 2026 SBC Awards Americas, showcasing the top performers throughout the gaming sector in the Americas. Scheduled for June 10 at the Broward County Convention Center during SBC Summit Americas 2026, the event will host 600 industry leaders honoring excellence in North and Latin American gaming. The 2026 edition includes 34 categories that honor exceptional work by operators, affiliates, key industry figures, and various suppliers, ranging from payment experts and platform providers to game developers. Rush Street Interactive tops this year’s list with eight nominations, while Betting Hero follows with six. Optimove, Wazdan, and Betsson Group are close behind, each securing five nominations. Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and Founder of SBC, stated: “The SBC Awards Americas continue to grow in stature because the competition across the region keeps getting stronger. This year’s shortlist brings together companies that are not only performing at a high level but also pushing standards forward across operations, technology, marketing, payments, compliance and player engagement. Being shortlisted is a real achievement, a...

(AsiaGameHub) -   The recently launched ITV Win platform is poised to be the newest casualty of the UK's increase in iGaming taxes. Having launched only days before Rachel Reeves announced the near-doubling of remote gambling taxes to 40% in November, the platform notified users that ITV Win Bingo and Spins will cease operations permanently at 12pm on May 5. The choice to close operations followed the confirmation by the brand’s operating partner, Richmond Atlantic, that it would be shutting down due to financial strain caused by the tax increases. In addition to the remote gaming duty rising from 21% to 40%, effective April 1, a new general betting duty rate for remote betting is set to be implemented starting April 2027 at 25%. Prior to the November launch of ITV Win, Richmond CEO Adam Joseph stated that the venture would ‘redefine the iGaming landscape’. Nevertheless, a company representative told iGaming Expert that the business is closing, ‘primarily due to the unsustainable tax increases in the UK market’. The spokesperson further stated: “Regrettably, following the tax hike announced in November and implemented this month, despite var...

(AsiaGameHub) -   Caesars Entertainment has reported a 'solid' beginning to 2026, coinciding with news of a possible acquisition of the casino operator. Speculation emerged last month that Tilman Fertitta, the billionaire proprietor of the Golden Nugget Casino and Fertitta Entertainment, is considering a $7bn (approximately $34 per share) bid for Caesars. On the company's Q1 earnings call, President & Chief Operating Officer Anthony Carano characterized the quarterly performance as 'solid', pointing to a 2.7% year-on-year (YoY) rise in net revenue to $2.9bn (Q1 2025: $2.8bn) and a $3m gain in adjusted EBITDAR to $887m. Key achievements for the quarter featured 'ongoing sequential improvements in Las Vegas operating trends, alongside revenue and EBITDAR expansion in the regional segment' when adjusted for the prior year's Super Bowl impact in New Orleans, in addition to record first-quarter digital revenues and EBITDA. Chief Executive Officer Tom Reeg also stated he was 'pleased with the year's start' and that Las Vegas is now 'in a much stronger position' compared to mid-2025, even though April 2026 proved 'somewhat softer' than expected. Image: Photo Spirit/Shutterstock N...