Yaspa, a top fintech firm focused on payments and identity solutions, has announced the hiring of Justin Fears as its US Director of Enterprise Sales. (AsiaGameHub) -   Fears comes on board as the company is expanding rapidly worldwide and will spearhead Yaspa's strategic commercial growth in North America. Operating from Yaspa's Atlanta office, he will oversee the company's expansion across North America, assisting gaming operators in updating their payment systems with real-time bank transfers, smart transaction solutions, and cutting-edge payment innovations. He will collaborate with Yaspa's recently strengthened US and global commercial leadership to grow strategic partnerships and market uptake. Fears possesses over 18 years of specialized expertise in payments, fintech, SaaS, and gaming-specific AML compliance. He has earned a reputation for connecting new technologies with tangible business results. Before Yaspa, he served in senior roles at notable companies such as Kinectify, First Data Corporation, Glory Global Solutions, DiTronics Financial Services, NEXGEN Technology, and CASINOMONEY. At Kinectify, he was instrumental in driving the adoption of AI-powered AML and K...

In an innovative blend of top-tier sports culture and cutting-edge igaming technology, world-renowned football icon Ronaldinho Gaúcho has arrived in Yerevan to formally launch a large-scale multi-game partnership with live casino leader CreedRoomz. (AsiaGameHub) -   To bring this collaboration to fruition, Ronaldinho made a dazzling in-person visit to CreedRoomz’s state-of-the-art headquarters and filming facilities in Yerevan. As he walked through the space, the football legend fully immersed himself in the tech environment—interacting directly with development teams, signing custom company memorabilia. His presence energized the studio floor as he worked alongside live dealers and production staff, ensuring his genuine enthusiasm, iconic grins, and one-of-a-kind charm are woven into every moment of the live player experience. This exclusive partnership represents a major transformation in the entertainment sector, combining Ronaldinho’s legendary style with CreedRoomz’s top-tier live gaming platform to introduce two brand-new, highly awaited titles: Kickoff Roulette and Marble Cup. This collaboration goes beyond a simple brand endorsement&mdash...

Total Performance Data’s (TPD) collaborations with Equibase and 1/ST CONTENT are opening up innovative betting avenues for top operators such as bet365 and Entain (AsiaGameHub) -   Total Performance Data (TPD) is enabling live, in-race betting on North American horse racing by utilizing GPS data collected via Gmax—the globe’s most commonly used horse racing GPS tracking system. TPD’s alliance with Equibase has already resulted in over 30 system installations throughout North America. This technology captures real-time position, speed, and biometric data from horses with ultra-low latency, refreshing 10 times every second during a race. TPD then applies its exclusive machine learning models to produce live betting odds during every race, offering customers a fresh betting experience and the sport new revenue streams. TPD works with 1/ST CONTENT—North America’s leading horse racing data distributor—to license this in-race odds product to global operators. Those using the product have reported betting handle gains ranging from 5% to 10%. TPD and 1/ST CONTENT have direct integrations with major global bookmakers, allowing live odds to be d...

(AsiaGameHub) -   Late last year, the UK Advertising Standards Authority sparked widespread surprise when the regulator claimed that an advert starring former professional footballer Gary Neville held strong appeal for younger audiences. Clearly frustrated by the ruling, Flutter pushed back hard against the decision, stating that it ran counter to all basic common sense. In many respects, the company’s statement captured the shared frustrations of an industry that has been walking a fine line while rolling out activations involving both current and retired footballers. A Flutter spokesperson got in touch with iGaming Expert at the time, saying: “We have now reached a point where a licensed operator is being reprimanded for a tweet promoting a football show to audiences aged 25 and over, while unregulated black market operators flood online platforms and social media facing zero checks or oversight.” Flutter also pointed out that the ASA opted to file a complaint about the post against itself, before ruling in favour of its own complaint, and suggested the advertising watchdog is facing “intense pressure” from anti-gambling campaign groups. “...

(AsiaGameHub) -   bet365 has officially introduced its online sports betting platform in France, following authorization from the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ). The UK-headquartered betting and gaming firm announced its availability to users via its website and mobile application, incorporating features like Bet Builder, Bet Tracker, and the recently introduced ‘Sub On Play On’. This expansion coincides with the commencement of a busy summer sports schedule, highlighted by the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to begin on 11 June. In addition to football's premier event, the French Open tennis tournament commenced earlier this week at Roland-Garros, and the Tour de France is set to start in July. Concurrently, France's Paris Saint-Germain seeks to defend its UEFA Champions League title on 30 May against Arsenal, in a competition where bet365 serves as an official global partner. For an extended period, France remained one of the few major European markets where bet365 had not yet established a presence, having previously launched in countries such as Spain, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands. Nevertheless, a licensing procedure reportedly initiated last ye...

(AsiaGameHub) -   The Indian gaming industry has faced another significant regulatory setback, as the Supreme Court of India has affirmed that Goods and Services Taxes (GST) can be retrospectively applied to operators and app developers involved in real money gaming.  On Wednesday, the Supreme Court declared that retrospective GST claims against online gaming companies are constitutionally sound, marking a definitive win for tax authorities in a disagreement poised to alter the financial landscape of India's digital gaming sector. Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan, sitting on a bench, determined that the legal difference between games of skill and gambling loses its significance when real money is involved. The court reinstated a GST demand of ₹21,000 crore (approximately €2 million) against the gaming platform Gameskraft, thereby reversing a previous Karnataka High Court ruling that had supported operators contesting tax obligations. The core of the disagreement revolved around India's taxation method for online gaming businesses. Companies contended that GST should only be levied on Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR)—the portion platforms keep after dist...

(AsiaGameHub) -   The Leaders Stage at SBC Summit Americas is set to host key figures from major betting operators Bet365 and DraftKings Predictions, alongside former U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy, to deliberate on the future direction of the sports betting and gaming sectors in the Americas. Scheduled for June 10-11 at the Broward County Convention Centre, this stage will bring together executives from operators, regulators, Tribal groups, and related sectors to explore strategies for maintaining a competitive advantage in 2026. As one of six stages in the SBC Summit Americas conference lineup, the Leaders track will run alongside sessions dedicated to sports betting, casino gaming, affiliation, leadership, player safety, and regulation, with presentations shifting focus between North and Latin American markets over the two-day event. “Customer expectations have shifted in unprecedented ways. Offering a solid product is merely the baseline now; companies must simultaneously function as entertainment hubs, media outlets, and financial services,” remarked Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC. “The diverse topics scheduled for the Leaders Stage reflect ...

(AsiaGameHub) -   The comprehensive reform of UK gambling appears set for a delay, following a three-month postponement of new policies concerning deposit limits. Given that affordability is a central point of contention within the gambling sector, these delays to deposit limits risk intensifying ambiguity regarding the future regulatory structure in the UK market. Uncertainty persists regarding the future of Financial Risk Assessments and the customer checks that will be implemented. Nevertheless, the implementation date for deposit limit requirements has been moved from 30 June 2026 to 30 September 2026. As of this revised date, only gross deposit limits will be permissible for fixed time frames. Other types of limits may still utilize both rolling and fixed time frames. The changes slated for implementation from the end of September involve three primary components. Provide customers with gross deposit limits and reintroduce them among the available options for customers. Ensure that gross deposit limits are exclusively referred to as 'deposit limits'. Present gross deposit limits with “at least equal prominence as other types of financial limit.” Although this ...

(AsiaGameHub) -   The Philippines’ Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released a directive affirming that jackpot prizes are subject to a 20% withholding tax. The BIR indicated that it provided this clarification after receiving multiple queries regarding the interpretation of ‘winnings’ under the national tax code, as covered by Philippine News Agency reports. According to the tax code, both fixed and progressive jackpots are classified as ‘winnings’, requiring operators to withhold 20% of the prize before deducting service charges and administrative fees. This rate increases to 25% for non-residents who are ‘not engaged in trade or business’ within the Philippines. The BIR stated that the performance of the Philippines’ gambling sector has resulted in a greater availability of high-value jackpot prizes for players. The approach taken by the Philippines diverges from that of the majority of other Asian markets.  Macau, Singapore and Japan all have no taxes on wagers, instead placing the responsibility on the operator.  India is one of the few other markets in the region where a tax is levied on player wagers, which i...