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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...

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(AsiaGameHub) -   President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has directed the intelligence division of MASAK to step up surveillance of consumer transactions and data linked to unlawful gambling operators. The current stage of the crackdown focuses on probes spearheaded by MASAK—Turkey’s Financial Crimes Investigation Board—which is said to be examining 13.8 million user data entries connected to illegal betting databases and payment platforms. Turkish news outlet Haberler reports that authorities have already associated over three million Turkish identification numbers with gambling-related transactions, a move domestic media describes as the Republic’s largest anti-betting operation in its history. This campaign is part of Erdoğan’s 2025–2026 “Action Plan to Combat Illegal Betting and Virtual Gambling”—a presidential initiative aimed at rallying the entire Turkish state against offshore operators, payment processors, and consumers engaging in black-market betting activity. Erdoğan has increasingly framed illegal gambling as a national threat equivalent to terrorism, cautioning earlier this year that online betting netw...

(AsiaGameHub) -   SBC Events will intensify its focus on regulatory matters in 2026 following the signing of a tripartite agreement with the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) and the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL). The three organisations will collaborate to deliver regulatory education across iGaming at SBC’s events and media platforms over the next three years. The partnership aims to strengthen regulatory education, foster international cooperation, and promote knowledge sharing through conferences, events, and related content initiatives. The groups will jointly develop educational materials, including interviews, expert commentary, podcasts, and publications covering key regulatory topics. IAGR President Ben Haden stated: “A vital opportunity for gambling regulators worldwide is maintaining consistent engagement with all segments of the global industry to educate and exchange insights with businesses regarding evolving rules and laws in our sector. This collaborative alliance with SBC and IMGL will greatly enhance communication among stakeholders and help elevate compliance standards.” SBC Founder & CEO Rasmus Sojmark ...

(AsiaGameHub) -   Recent data indicates that online casino enthusiasts persist in revisiting classic favourites, even amidst the vast landscape of slot innovation. Kinetic Digital has discovered that across its Mega Casino platform, users are consistently attracted to recognisable themes and familiar mechanics, opting against trying out new titles. Specifically, fishing-themed games—a mainstay of the slot category—account for nearly half of Mega Casinos’ top 20 most popular slots. Pragmatic Play’s Big Bass Bonanza recorded the highest number of unique players at 15,552, with seven other titles from this genre also appearing in the top 20. Among these 20 titles, there is a steep decline in unique player numbers from the peak of Big Bass Bonanza down to 2,380 for Blueprint Gaming’s Fishin’ Frenzy Bubble Bonanza, with only three games drawing in more than 10,000 unique players. This significant disparity highlights that most players gravitate towards a limited selection of games. Dom Aldworth, Head of Brand Marketing at Kinetic Digital, stated: “Players are demonstrating a distinct preference for established franchises that develop over t...

(AsiaGameHub) -   Aristocrat Leisure continues to be confident about reaching a $1bn revenue target for its Interactive segment within the next three years. Even amid challenging global regulatory conditions, the company is aiming for fiscal year 2029 to achieve this ambitious goal. The $1bn target includes revenues from the NeoPollard Interactive Joint Venture, as the supplier remains committed to expanding its content and investing in iLottery to support this objective. During the recent financial earnings call covering the first half of its 2026 reporting period, which ended on 31 March 2026, investors questioned the feasibility of the target and noted that Aristocrat appears to be slightly behind schedule in meeting it. Momentum building toward the $1bn target In H1 26, Interactive reported: Revenue: $230.3m, up 6.5% year-on-year (YoY) (H1 25: $216.3m). Profit: $64.3m, down 10.6% YoY (H1 25: $71.9m). Margin: 27.9% (H1 25: 33.2%). Trevor Croker, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Aristocrat, responded by affirming that the goal remains achievable despite stagnating launches in US iGaming states and regulatory changes in the UK, as well as the time required to ...

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Betable Group has introduced Newshore, a unified payment processing platform tailored for iGaming operators. The company stated that operators using Newshore can process payments through credit cards, bank transfers, and e-wallets via a single solution, eliminating the need to establish multiple accounts or collaborate with various service providers. Newshore is managed by Operations Director Chris Prentice and Product Manager Jonathan Luke. Prentice previously held the role of UK General Manager at Grace Gaming, while Luke has experience in digital fraud and risk management at Rank Interactive and Lloyds. Chris Prentice, Operations Director at Newshore, commented: “We conducted extensive discussions with iGaming operators, and their feedback was clear. Payments have become overly complex, requiring numerous integrations and creating significant operational hurdles. “Newshore was developed to address this challenge. Our platform offers merchants a unified, streamlined interface to access the entire payment ecosystem, reducing the complexity of managing multiple vendors while enhancing efficiency and cost control. The goal is to simplify payments i...

(AsiaGameHub) -   AGS has brought on three gaming industry executives to strengthen its commercial slot sales strategy and operations team. John McColl has been appointed Senior Director of Slot Sales Strategy, Mark Morton as Vice President of Slot Sales Strategy, and Loren Rosenberg as Vice President of Commercial Slot Strategy & Operations. "These hires represent a significant step forward in building a best-in-class commercial organization," said Jackosn Floyd, Vice President of Slots at AGS. "John, Mark, and Loren have each demonstrated an ability to translate strategy into measurable results, and their leadership will help the team sharpen our focus on performance, efficiency, and delivering greater value across our slot portfolio." McColl will lead sales strategy and commercial opportunity, with a focus on expanding market share and driving revenue growth. AGS stated he will develop a data-driven approach to mapping the company’s total addressable market (TAM) to uncover new opportunities. With more than 30 years of experience in casino operations, gaming technology, and enterprise B2B sales, McColl previously held roles at Gaming Analytics, Scientific Games / ...