(AsiaGameHub) -   Soft2Bet, a top provider of turnkey iGaming solutions, recently hosted an exclusive two-day golf and padel event for its industry contacts at Scotland’s Gleneagles Hotel. The gathering brought Soft2Bet’s associates and contacts together to savor a laid-back day of golf and padel, thoughtful discussions, and shared experiences in a motivating environment—honoring the sense of connection and community that shapes the company’s ethos. Nestled against the backdrop of one of Scotland’s most renowned sporting estates, the day combined competitive play with the camaraderie and collective spirit that are so cherished in these sports. Participants had the chance to play on Gleneagles’ premier Ryder Cup and Solheim courses, where the casual ambiance fostered authentic connections and mirrored the supportive vibe that made the event truly unforgettable. Gleneagles was the perfect choice for the occasion. Boasting over a hundred years of golfing heritage, three championship courses, and a reputation for world-class hospitality, it continues to be one of Scotland’s most distinguished golf spots. The resort’s PGA Centenary Co...

(AsiaGameHub) -   Fast-growing content provider calls upon the power of Zeus in Gates of Power Well-known iGaming content creator BGaming invites players to ascend Mount Olympus and join Zeus in the newly released Gates of Power slot. This newest release in BGaming’s #Entertainment lineup offers a unique twist on a beloved genre. The gameplay features striking visuals, with Zeus watching from the sidelines and occasionally triggering stunning animations. The gameplay takes place on a 6×5 grid, utilizing a pay-anywhere mechanic. Winning symbols trigger cascades, and lightning strikes introduce multipliers to increase winning potential. Developed in partnership with BGaming’s reliable partner, Perfect Position, Gates of Power utilizes a data-driven strategy. This makes the slot perfect for streaming and social media, while ensuring high engagement and strong lifetime player value for operators. Innovative bonus features keep players immersed. The Bolt symbol activates multipliers above the reels, while Scatters unlock Free Spins and Super Spins. The Power Spins mode guarantees the appearance of Bolt or Scatter symbols with multipliers of at least ×50 per ...

(AsiaGameHub) -   Spanish iGaming provider R. Franco Digital is gearing up to exhibit at SiGMA South America 2026, coming off a landmark year of commercial growth for the business.  The company will head back to São Paulo from April 6-9 to showcase its newest collection of highly engaging games and services, custom-built for the fast-changing Latin American market landscape. Franco Digital arrives at this year’s exhibition after solidifying its market footprint across Portugal, Italy, and Peru, and it aims to leverage this global expertise to support operators operating within Brazil’s maturing regulated framework. Central to the brand’s showcase at Booth P105 will be the provider’s most popular games, including recent standout hits such as Strange Spins, Genie Triple Bonanza, Diamond King Gorilla, Luxury Blast, Zorro: Final Duel and The Phantom. These titles are crafted to deliver localised, high-engagement player experiences, setting new benchmarks for content in both regulated and emerging markets. In addition to its game lineup, R. Franco Digital will highlight the latest iteration of its IRIS platform. As a full-scale, GLI-certified sol...

(AsiaGameHub) -   An investigation commissioned by Flutter has exposed the deceptive strategies of the black market, as the lines between the regulated industry and unlicensed operators grow increasingly blurred.  In an interview with SBC News, former fraudster turned investigator and government advisor Alex Wood— who led the probe— emphasized that ‘the biggest problem is being able to tell a dodgy site apart from a legitimate one’, as players are lured into the trap of using black market platforms.  Wood employed several approaches to uncover the underhand tactics of illegal operators: false responsible gambling information, manipulative marketing, withdrawal issues, and failure to verify customer details.  During his investigation, he warned that social media providers are enabling widespread promotion of black market operators, singling out Meta for criticism.  He told SBC News: “I was at a police event where it was stated that Meta makes more money from crime than any criminal organization in the world— whether it’s romance fraudsters, illegal betting, or dodgy crypto investments.  “They’re earn...

(AsiaGameHub) -   A new partnership between the national gambling helpline Linka pomoci pre problémy s hraním and BetBlocker, a charity that provides free, anonymous gambling-blocking software, will result in the software extending its services to include the Slovak language. Interest from the Slovakian public is already considerable. BetBlocker has already assisted hundreds of users from Slovakia this year and is projected to nearly double its user base in the country over the same period. Similar to trends observed elsewhere, Slovakia has witnessed a notable increase in recent years in the number of people seeking help for gambling-related harm. In July 2025, the Slovak national self-exclusion registry (RVO) surpassed 20,000 registered users for the first time. Furthermore, an August 2025 report from the Institute of Gambling Regulation in Slovakia (IPRHH) raised concerns that up to 300,000 Slovaks use illegal gambling sites, with 13.1% of survey respondents admitting they did so to bypass an RVO exclusion. The BetBlocker app effectively blocks access to both regulated and unregulated gambling sites, providing users with a more powerful tool to maintain their r...

(AsiaGameHub) -   Lynon has bolstered its aggregation platform through a fresh content partnership with ICONIC21. As part of this collaboration, Lynon’s operator partners will now gain access to ICONIC21’s full collection of slot games, live casino offerings, and virtual titles. Tigran Ayvazyan, Managing Partner at Lynon, stated: “We are thrilled to welcome ICONIC21 onto our aggregation platform. Our goal is to provide operators with the most comprehensive and engaging content currently available across the industry. We believe that combining ICONIC21’s fast-paced product portfolio with our seamless integration capabilities will deliver exceptional results for our partner operators.” Among the newly accessible content is ICONIC21’s Gravity series, including the recently released vertical game show Gravity Wheel, which features dynamic multipliers in every game round to boost player engagement. Alina Mihaela Popa, Chief Commercial Officer at ICONIC21, added: “Partnering with Lynon is a natural fit, as both companies share a commitment to nurturing long-term, value-driven partnerships. Lynon’s ability to bring our products to a wid...

  (AsiaGameHub) -   BETER, a premier provider of rapid-betting content, live data, odds, and streaming for sports and esports, has scaled its eFootball portfolio with new tournaments centered on the 2026 World Cup. By introducing over 4,200 monthly events, the company aims to assist operators in maintaining bettor engagement throughout the day, particularly during lulls and intervals between major matches. The expansion features World Cup–themed matchups alongside additional content strategically scheduled for peak betting times. This ensures bettors remain active before, during, and after 2026 World Cup fixtures, providing operators with comprehensive eFootball coverage leading up to one of the world's most significant sporting events. This new content bolsters BETER’s fast-paced eFootball ecosystem, granting operators more opportunities to sustain 24/7 engagement. Tournaments optimized for U.S. betting schedules, offering over 4,200 monthly matches BETER has introduced more than 140 daily matches tailored to U.S. audiences to ensure consistent activity throughout the day.   These matches utilize a 2×4 format and are scheduled daily (UTC+2) as foll...

(AsiaGameHub) -   New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has introduced a series of proposals aimed at protecting against underage online gambling. Hochul set aside a portion of her 2026 State of the State speech to instruct the New York State Gaming Commission to take suitable measures, noting that mobile sports betting is ‘luring everyone—including our young people—to place bets without fully thinking through the outcomes’. “We require robust regulatory protections to stop individuals under 21 from gambling, prevent artificial intelligence from exploiting gamblers, and mandate sports betting operators to take meaningful steps if any of their customers display signs of gambling-related harm,” she added. In response to this directive, the state’s gaming regulatory body has released proposals that will mandate operators to utilize geolocation tools and put in place age-verification and device registration measures to stop individuals under 21 from downloading gambling apps. Operators will also ask players to submit biometric information when setting up an account to confirm that the app is being used by the individual who originally creat...

(AsiaGameHub) -   SOFTSWISS has rolled out its new feature Motion in a bid to lower the demand for technical resources across operations. Billed as a ‘no-code workflow automation tool’, the feature is embedded into SOFTSWISS’s casino platform and allows operators to automate core processes including bonus distribution, user segmentation and player tagging. Designed for use by CRM and customer retention teams, Motion operates using three core elements: a trigger, a condition and an action. As an example, operators can input a trigger event such as a new player registration or deposit, then set a rule that specifies which players the relevant action applies to. The action then determines the end result, for instance distributing a bonus to eligible users. Once fully configured, Motion runs these established rules automatically with no requirement for manual input from staff. Suren Vardanyan, Head of Sales for SOFTSWISS’s Casino Platform, commented: “Motion solves a common operational pain point for operators – their reliance on technical teams to carry out day-to-day CRM tasks. “By enabling teams to set up and run player management logic...

(AsiaGameHub) -   Following extensive deliberation, a new chapter is finally set to begin for gambling in Australia, as the government rolls out a long-awaited legislative overhaul. The Albanese Government’s reforms will establish a far stricter framework for gambling advertising, either restricting or fully banning when and where these ads can appear across the nation’s broadcast, digital and social media platforms. These new gambling advertising rules will be paired with a crackdown on certain harmful products and illegal offshore gambling operators, alongside strengthened enforcement measures and improved support for self-exclusion programs and financial counselling. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had previously held reservations about implementing a gambling advertising ban. Now, however, he appears poised to introduce such a measure to strike the right balance in Australia’s gambling market. Albanese remarked: “This government is taking decisive action to address the community and public health concerns linked to gambling. “We’re getting the balance just right here: allowing adults to gamble if they choose, while making sure Australian...

(AsiaGameHub) -   The leader of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has cautioned that prediction markets could meet a fate similar to FTX without a unified regulatory approach. Michael Selig, during a guest appearance on the Farokh Radio podcast, shared his worries that the sector might ‘implode’ as it is pushed further into offshore markets. He remarked: “We witnessed the downfall of FTX and various crypto entities, and I fear a similar outcome for prediction markets if they are forced into unregulated offshore spaces. “It is essential that these platforms register within the United States so that our regulatory framework can ensure market fairness, safeguard investors, and establish clear boundaries.” Regulated by the CFTC, companies like Kalshi and Polymarket have seen significant growth in the U.S., serving as substitutes for sports wagering in regions where such activities remain illegal. Major gambling firms, including DraftKings and FanDuel, have also introduced prediction market products to gain a foothold in states where they were previously restricted.  Nevertheless, various states have challenged these moves, arguing t...

(AsiaGameHub) -   The Lucien Barrière Group has acquired one of Portugal’s most historic casinos, Póvoa de Varzim Casino, thereby expanding its international retail portfolio. Póvoa de Varzim Casino, a seaside resort that employs 220 individuals, has been a fixture for nearly a century, having opened its doors in 1934. It is situated approximately 30km from Porto. Featuring French architecture, the acquisition will grant Barrière access to the casino’s 500 gaming stations, which include slot machines and electronic table games, as well as 11 traditional gaming tables, a restaurant, a bar, and a theatre with over 400 seats that hosts a regular schedule of shows and events. Clément Martin-Saint-Léon, General Manager of the Lucien Barrière Group’s Casino, commented: “Póvoa de Varzim embodies all the elements that make the projects we develop unique: a place rich in history, a dynamic destination, and genuine potential for transformation. “Our objective is to present a contemporary vision of the casino, positioning it as a vibrant hub in its own right, where gaming converges with performing arts,...

(AsiaGameHub) -   South Africa's online gambling scene is undergoing its most significant transformation in a decade, following a pivotal Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling and stringent new directives from the National Gambling Board (NGB). Local bookmakers are now prohibited from offering fixed-odds bets on casino games such as roulette, effectively closing a long-standing regulatory "grey area." This change is causing considerable confusion for thousands of South African players whose preferred platforms are rapidly evolving. In response to this substantial market disruption, SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za, the nation's foremost independent casino review portal, has launched a comprehensive 2026 guide. This resource aims to assist players in navigating this transition, identifying secure offshore platforms, and exploring new digital environments without incurring financial risk. The End of the Sportsbook “Grey Area” The SCA ruling in October 2025 clarified that provincial gambling acts strictly prohibit sports betting operators from offering casino-style games presented as fixed-odds contingencies. The NGB has reinforced this stance in early 2026, issuing formal no...

R. Franco Digital, the Spanish iGaming provider, is set to showcase at SiGMA South America 2026, coming off a landmark year of commercial expansion for the brand. (AsiaGameHub) -   The company will return to São Paulo from April 6 to 9 to present its newest collection of highly engaging games and services, custom-tailored for the evolving Latin American market landscape. Franco Digital approaches this year’s exhibition after solidifying its market footprint across Portugal, Italy, and Peru, and is focused on leveraging this international expertise to support operators within Brazil’s maturing regulated framework. At the core of the showcase at Booth P105 will be the provider’s most popular games, including recent standout titles such as Strange Spins, Genie Triple Bonanza, Diamond King Gorilla, Luxury Blast, Zorro: Final Duel and The Phantom. These titles are created to deliver localised, highly engaging player experiences, setting new content standards for both regulated and emerging markets. In addition, R. Franco Digital will highlight the latest evolution of its IRIS platform. As a full-scale, GLI-certified solution for casino, sports betting, and ...

(AsiaGameHub) -   Paysecure— a top-tier global payment orchestration platform— and Yaspa, a leading fintech focused on payments and identity solutions, today revealed a strategic collaboration aimed at delivering genuine intelligence to the payments industry. By utilizing Paysecure’s AI-driven routing and in-depth transaction analytics alongside Yaspa’s Intelligent Payments, businesses will be able to cut down on fraud while streamlining the payment experience for users via a single platform, helping them retain and expand their customer base. Yaspa’s Intelligent Payments represents the peak of payment processing technology, combining instant bank-to-bank transfers with real-time data insights. Built on open banking infrastructure, this solution enables businesses to offer Pay by Bank transactions that settle immediately, while also gathering detailed insights into users’ financial habits. Unlike conventional payment gateways that only transfer funds, Yaspa’s system transforms each transaction into an opportunity for identity verification, financial health evaluation, and risk assessment. By connecting real-time bank data with AI-power...

  (AsiaGameHub) -   Playson, a distinguished provider of digital entertainment, has significantly expanded its presence in the UK through a new collaboration with Bally’s Intralot, a prominent global entity in the iGaming and lottery sectors. This significant partnership involves the deployment of Playson's most successful games across six of Bally’s Intralot's UK-focused brands. These include Jackpotjoy, Virgin Games, Monopoly Casino, Rainbow Riches Casino, Bally Bet, and Double Bubble Bingo, making its content accessible to millions of players throughout the country. The integration, smoothly executed via Relax Gaming's aggregation platform, features a selection of Playson's well-regarded titles, such as 4 Pots Riches: Hold and Win, 4 Supercharged Clovers: Hold and Win, and Diamonds Power XXL: Hold and Win. These games are recognized for their captivating gameplay, sophisticated graphics, and proven ability to boost player engagement and acquisition in regulated markets. This agreement represents a key achievement in Playson's UK expansion strategy, solidifying its status as a reliable supplier capable of delivering high-quality, data-informed content at sca...

(AsiaGameHub) -   N1 Partners has been awarded the Best Affiliate Program in Central and Eastern Europe at the 2026 GamingTECH Awards, presented during the HIPTHER Prague Summit—this milestone underscores the company’s growing trajectory and industry standing. This win highlights the strength of N1 Partners’ affiliate ecosystem and its unwavering focus on delivering performance-driven solutions for partners across key markets. Alexa Bond, Head of Affiliates at N1 Partners, stated: “This award is a testament to the work we’ve put into building more than just an affiliate program. We prioritize creating a robust, reliable ecosystem where partners can scale confidently, supported by transparent processes, high-performing products, and a team that understands real-world market dynamics. It’s fantastic to see this approach recognized industry-wide, and it fuels our motivation to keep advancing.” N1 Partners continues to stand out through its mix of high-converting brands, flexible partnership models, and product-focused approach to retention and monetization. With strong Reg2Dep performance in Tier-1 GEOs, tailored offers, and an expanding ...