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Controversy over Brazil’s betting sector influences São Paulo gubernatorial contest

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(AsiaGameHub) -   The Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT) administration in Brazil has appointed Dario Durigan as its new Finance Minister. He will oversee fiscal and tax policy for the continent's biggest economy under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. This Friday, Brazil's official gazette revealed extensive changes to the Ministry of the Economy and Finance (MEF), prompted by Fernando Haddad's choice to campaign for Governor of São Paulo state. This concludes Haddad's twenty-year role as a prominent member of Lula's PT Party, where he served in several governments and was most recently the designer of its fiscal and taxation reform plans. Rumors had grown in recent months that Lula would support 'Paulista Haddad', a native of São Paulo, to run for governor of his home state—a crucial political arena for the PT's national ambitions. São Paulo is seen as an essential victory in this year's elections. The PT aims to defeat the sitting governor, Tarcísio Gomes de Freitas of the Republicanos party, a major right-wing ally of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, who currently commands a solid majority in the state. Although Haddad begins the contest as a long shot, his run is anticipated to boost his national standing. Campaigning under the PT flag in São Paulo, he will present himself as Lula's selected candidate to spearhead the government's electoral efforts and strategy across Brazil's 26 states. Dramatic shifts Durigan, the former Executive Secretary of the MEF, assumes the position at a pivotal time for Brazil's economy. He is projected to uphold continuity on "fiscal discipline and tax reform" as the country enters its electoral period this year. In 2026, the PT party's economic policies will likely face challenges from external factors, such as global energy disruptions, ongoing inflation threats, and trade tariffs enacted by the Trump administration. Haddad resigned from the ministry after managing a substantial transition period for the Treasury, guaranteeing the government's fiscal policy matched PT priorities in the wake of the Bolsonaro government's economic measures. As Finance Minister, Haddad was instrumental in creating the Brazil Bets Law (No. 14,790/2023), which established the regulatory structure for online gambling starting 1 January 2025. However, both Haddad and Lula have grown more disapproving of the betting system within its inaugural year. They characterize online gambling as an exploitative sector that preys on Brazilian consumers and weakens broader economic goals. In late 2025, Haddad advocated for doubling the tax on licensed betting operators to 24%, a plan that was derailed by PT ministers in Congress due to opposition from coalition and bloc allies. This failure compelled a rewrite of key elements in the PT government's 2026 Budget, which Lula reluctantly approved. Criticism of the Bets framework has become part of a wider political and fiscal story leading up to Brazil's general election on 4 October. Lula has already started campaigning for a potential fourth presidential term, escalating his rhetoric about raising taxes on "banks, betting, and billionaires"—encapsulated in the PT's "tres-Bs" slogan. Thus, the change in leadership at the Finance Ministry points not just to steadiness in economic management, but also to a wider realignment of Brazil's political scene, as tax policy, regulatory course, and election tactics become more closely linked before a decisive national vote. Currently, Lula is escalating his criticism of the Bets system, continuing to urge Congress and the Senate to alter its framework—mainly via higher taxes, increased licensing fees, and tougher advertising limits. Legislators have already shown their intent, with the Senate consenting to increase betting taxes to 18% by 2028. Meanwhile, discussions have temporarily halted the implementation of the CIDE 'technical services tax', which proponents want to levy on the deposits of betting license holders. Concurrently, suggestions concerning gambling advertising are still pending, varying from complete prohibitions to more specific limitations. Despite 2026 being an election year, the Brazil Bets system is predicted to see more changes, as promised by Congress and the Senate. Yet, the extent and final form of these reforms are still undecided, casting doubt on the regime's long-term path. Who will battle Lula? The electoral landscape is still unclear regarding which right-wing candidate will face Lula. With ex-President Bolsonaro under house arrest and barred from running, Brazil's right wing has not yet united behind a sole opponent. Rio Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, Jair's son, has risen as a frontrunner after obtaining his father's backing to head the Liberal Party (PL) ticket—though doubts persist about his campaign abilities. Rifts exist across the conservative field, with other appeals endorsing Tarcísio de Freitas as a 'unified right-wing candidate' or the unexpected option of Michelle Bolsonaro. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

VALYGO Launches Integrated Platform Bridging Crypto, Fiat, and Global Payments

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BASSETERRE, KN – 10/03/2026 – (SeaPRwire) – As digital assets, traditional banking services, and global payment networks continue to evolve independently, individuals and businesses that operate internationally often face a fragmented financial landscape. Addressing this challenge, the VALYGO platform has officially launched, introducing a unified financial environment designed to consolidate multiple financial functions into a single operational framework. Modern financial activity frequently requires users to rely on separate systems for cryptocurrency management, fiat transactions, payment processing, and cross-border transfers. This fragmentation can slow financial operations, create administrative complexity, and increase operational friction for professionals and companies conducting business across multiple jurisdictions. VALYGO enters this space with the goal of simplifying financial workflows by bringing these capabilities together within one structured platform. A Platform Designed Around Real Financial Workflows Rather than focusing on a single financial service, VALYGO has been designed around the way individuals and businesses interact with money in real-world scenarios. The platform enables users to operate within a connected account environment where several financial functions can coexist and interact. Through the platform, users are able to manage digital assets alongside supported fiat services, conduct card-based transactions both online and at physical merchants, and execute cross-border transfers without relying on multiple external systems. In addition, supported ATM access provides another method for interacting with funds. By integrating these services into one platform environment, VALYGO aims to reduce the need for users to shift between different tools and platforms, helping create greater continuity in everyday financial activity. Supporting Cross-Border Financial Participants The platform has been developed with internationally active users in mind. Freelancers who invoice clients abroad, remote professionals earning income from multiple regions, and businesses maintaining relationships with clients across different countries often require financial infrastructure capable of supporting complex payment flows. VALYGO’s structure seeks to address these needs by providing an operational environment where payments, asset management, and account access can function within a single system. Individuals who frequently interact with both cryptocurrency and traditional financial services may also find value in the platform’s integrated structure. Flexible Account Models for Different Operational Needs Recognizing that users operate at varying scales, VALYGO offers multiple account tiers designed to accommodate different levels of financial activity. This structured approach allows participants to select an account model aligned with their operational requirements. Entry-level access is available for users with more basic needs, while higher-tier accounts provide expanded functionality and may involve participation through the VYO ecosystem component. By offering tiered access, the platform seeks to provide scalability without imposing identical requirements on all participants. VYO Utility Within the Platform Ecosystem Within the VALYGO ecosystem, VYO functions as a utility component connected to platform participation. Its use cases include enabling access to certain account tiers, supporting staking participation, and linking token utility with platform functionality. Rather than existing independently from the platform environment, VYO is designed to operate as part of the broader ecosystem infrastructure, aligning user participation with the system’s operational structure. Transitioning from Development to Active Use With the platform now live, users are able to engage with VALYGO under real operating conditions. The launch represents the transition from development and system design to practical usage. While future updates and improvements may continue as the platform evolves, the current release establishes the foundation for users to interact with a financial environment that brings together digital assets, payment tools, and supported fiat services within a single operational framework. A Unified Operational Layer for Modern Finance VALYGO does not position itself as a traditional bank replacement, a trading platform, or solely a cryptocurrency wallet. Instead, it presents itself as an integrated operational layer intended to connect several financial functions—ranging from crypto access and supported fiat services to payment infrastructure and account management—within one unified environment.

ប្រសិនបើប្រទេសគុយបាត្រូវរលំ តើអ្នកណានឹងចូលមកធ្វើដំណើរការបន្ត? ពូជអំណាចកាស្រ្តរ៉ូគំនិតទុកមុនអនាគតកោះអ៊ីឡង់

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(SeaPRwire) -   ប្រធានាធិបតី Donald Trump បានផ្តល់សញ្ញានៅសប្តាហ៍នេះថា សហរដ្ឋអាមេរិកអាចនឹងចាត់វិធានការលើប្រទេសគុយបា ដែលបង្កឱ្យមានសំណួរថ្មីៗអំពីអ្វីដែលនឹងកើតឡើង ប្រសិនបើការដាក់សម្ពាធកាន់តែខ្លាំងឡើងជំរុញឱ្យមានការផ្លាស់ប្តូរនយោបាយនៅលើកោះនេះ។ការព្រមាននេះកើតឡើងនៅពេលដែលគុយបាកំពុងប្រឈមមុខនឹងវិបត្តិផ្ទៃក្នុងដ៏ធ្ងន់ធ្ងរបំផុតមួយក្នុងរយៈពេលជាច្រើនទសវត្សរ៍ ជាមួយនឹងការដួលរលំនៃសេដ្ឋកិច្ច ការដាច់ចរន្តអគ្គិសនីជាទូទៅ និងការខ្វះខាតប្រេងឥន្ធនៈ ដែលធ្វើឱ្យសមត្ថភាពគ្រប់គ្រងរបស់របបនេះកាន់តែតានតឹង។ ស្ថានភាពកាន់តែអាក្រក់ទៅៗ នៅពេលដែលការដឹកជញ្ជូនប្រេងឥន្ធនៈឧបត្ថម្ភធនពីប្រទេសវេណេស៊ុយអេឡាបានថយចុះ ដែលបានកាត់ផ្តាច់ខ្សែជីវិតថាមពលដ៏សំខាន់មួយ។ប៉ុន្តែនៅពេលដែលសម្ពាធកើនឡើងទាំងពីខាងក្នុង និងខាងក្រៅកោះនេះ អ្នកជំនាញនិយាយថា សំណួរចម្បងមិនមែនថាតើនរណាអាចជំនួសប្រធានាធិបតី Miguel Díaz-Canel នោះទេ ប៉ុន្តែគឺថាគ្មានអ្នកស្នងតំណែងច្បាស់លាស់ណាមួយឡើយ។"ភាពទំនេរនៃភាពជាអ្នកដឹកនាំរបស់គុយបា គឺជាលទ្ធផលនៃប្រព័ន្ធមួយដែលបានចំណាយពេលរាប់ទសវត្សរ៍ដើម្បីធានាថា គ្មានភាពជាអ្នកដឹកនាំឯករាជ្យណាមួយអាចកើតមានឡើងតាំងពីដំបូងឡើយ" នេះបើតាមសម្តីរបស់ Melissa Ford Maldonado នាយកនៃ AFPI Western Hemisphere Initiative ដែលបានប្រាប់ Digital។នាងបានបន្ថែមថា របបនេះបាន "គ្រប់គ្រងការទំនាក់ទំនង កំណត់ការជួបជុំគ្នារបស់ប្រជាជន ឃ្លាំមើលប្រជាជនរបស់ខ្លួន សម្លាប់សេរីភាពសារព័ត៌មាន ធ្វើឱ្យការប្រឆាំងក្លាយជាបទល្មើស និងទីបំផុតធ្វើឱ្យកម្លាំងប្រឆាំងដ៏មានឥទ្ធិពលមួយមិនទំនងជានឹងកើតមានឡើង"។"ការជំនួស Díaz-Canel គឺជានិមិត្តរូបច្រើនជាងអ្វីៗទាំងអស់" នេះបើតាមសម្តីរបស់ Sebastián A. Arcos នាយកស្តីទីនៃ Cuban Research Institute នៅ Florida International University ដែលបានប្រាប់ Digital។Arcos បាននិយាយថា Díaz-Canel "មានអំណាចតិចតួចណាស់" ដោយពណ៌នាគាត់ថាជាតួអង្គដែលត្រូវបានដាក់ឱ្យដើម្បីបង្ហាញរូបភាពក្មេងជាងវ័យ ដោយមិនផ្លាស់ប្តូរប្រព័ន្ធនោះទេ។"បុគ្គលសំខាន់នៅតែជា Raúl Castro" លោកបាននិយាយ ដោយសំដៅទៅលើអតីតមេដឹកនាំគុយបាដែលមានអាយុ ៩៤ ឆ្នាំរូបនេះ។អ្នកវិភាគបានលើកឡើងថា សក្ដានុពលនោះពន្យល់ពីមូលហេតុដែលសូម្បីតែការផ្លាស់ប្តូរដ៏ខ្លាំងក្លាមួយ — មិនថាមកពីការដួលរលំផ្ទៃក្នុង ឬសម្ពាធពីខាងក្រៅ — ក៏ប្រហែលជាមិនបង្កើតមេដឹកនាំថ្មីភ្លាមៗនោះដែរ។ទោះជាយ៉ាងណាក៏ដោយ ក្រុមតូចមួយនៃអ្នកនៅខាងក្នុង អ្នកបច្ចេកទេស និងតួលេខប្រឆាំងត្រូវបានគេមើលឃើញថាជាអ្នកលេងដែលមានសក្តានុពលក្នុងការផ្លាស់ប្តូរណាមួយ ទោះបីជាគ្មាននរណាម្នាក់តំណាងឱ្យជម្រើសច្បាស់លាស់ ឬរួបរួមគ្នាក៏ដោយ។Óscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga ដែលជាតួលេខមិនសូវស្គាល់សម្រាប់ប្រជាជនគុយបាភាគច្រើន បានកើនឡើងយ៉ាងស្ងៀមស្ងាត់តាមរយៈឋានានុក្រម។វិស្វករអេឡិចត្រូនិកវ័យ ៥៤ ឆ្នាំរូបនេះ បម្រើការជាឧបនាយករដ្ឋមន្ត្រី និងជារដ្ឋមន្ត្រីក្រសួងពាណិជ្ជកម្មបរទេស និងការវិនិយោគបរទេស ហើយជាក្មួយប្រុសរបស់ Fidel និង Raúl Castro។"គាត់គឺជាផ្នែកមួយនៃគ្រួសារ" Arcos បាននិយាយ ដោយសង្កត់ធ្ងន់ថា ទោះបីជាតួលេខដែលកំពុងលេចធ្លោនៅតែស្ថិតក្នុងបណ្តាញគ្រប់គ្រងដដែល។Arcos បាននិយាយថា ការកើនឡើងយ៉ាងឆាប់រហ័សរបស់គាត់ធ្វើឱ្យគាត់ក្លាយជាមុខមាត់មួយក្នុងចំណោមមុខមាត់ដែលទំនងបំផុតនៃការផ្លាស់ប្តូរដែលត្រូវបានគ្រប់គ្រង។"គាត់អាចជាអ្នកបច្ចេកទេសដ៏ល្អ... ដោយផ្អែកលើស្តង់ដារនៃប្រព័ន្ធ Castro" លោកបាននិយាយ។ប៉ុន្តែការផ្លាស់ប្តូរណាមួយបែបនេះទំនងជាគ្រាន់តែជាការតុបតែងប៉ុណ្ណោះ។ "ពួកគេអាចដក Díaz-Canel ចេញ ហើយជំនួសគាត់ដោយនរណាម្នាក់ដូចជា Pérez-Oliva... ជាកាយវិការ... ប៉ុន្តែវាមិនផ្លាស់ប្តូរអ្វីទាំងអស់" Arcos បាននិយាយ ដោយពន្យល់ថាវានឹងក្លាយជាការរៀបចំរចនាសម្ព័ន្ធបច្ចេកទេសឡើងវិញដែលត្រូវបានរចនាឡើងដើម្បីកាត់បន្ថយសម្ពាធ មិនមែនដើម្បីកែទម្រង់ប្រព័ន្ធនោះទេ។កូនប្រុសរបស់ Raúl Castro គឺ Alejandro Castro Espín តំណាងឱ្យឆ្អឹងខ្នងសន្តិសុខរបស់របបនេះ។ក្នុងនាមជាមន្ត្រីស៊ើបការណ៍សម្ងាត់ដ៏យូរលង់ម្នាក់ គាត់មានទំនាក់ទំនងយ៉ាងជិតស្និទ្ធជាមួយឧបករណ៍សន្តិសុខផ្ទៃក្នុងរបស់គុយបា និងរង្វង់អំណាចខាងក្នុង នេះបើយោងតាម El País។ខណៈពេលដែលមិនត្រូវបានដាក់តំណែងជាសាធារណៈក្នុងនាមជាអ្នកស្នងតំណែង ឥទ្ធិពលរបស់គាត់បានសង្កត់ធ្ងន់លើរបៀបដែលអំណាចនៅតែប្រមូលផ្តុំនៅក្នុងគ្រួសារ Castro និងឥស្សរជនដែលជាប់ពាក់ព័ន្ធនឹងយោធា ដែលអ្នកជំនាញនិយាយថាអាចនាំឱ្យមានសេណារីយ៉ូនៃភាពបន្តដែលរឹងរូសដែលចាក់ឫសក្នុងការគ្រប់គ្រងសន្តិសុខ។នាយករដ្ឋមន្ត្រី Manuel Marrero Cruz នៅតែជាតួលេខដ៏លេចធ្លោបំផុតមួយនៅក្នុងភាពជាអ្នកដឹកនាំបច្ចុប្បន្នរបស់គុយបា។ប៉ុន្តែ Arcos បានកត់សម្គាល់ថាអាណត្តិរបស់ Marrero ត្រូវបានផ្សារភ្ជាប់យ៉ាងជិតស្និទ្ធទៅនឹងការដួលរលំសេដ្ឋកិច្ចរបស់ប្រទេស។ "គាត់នៅទីនោះក្នុងអំឡុងពេលនៃការធ្លាក់ចុះដ៏ខ្លាំងនេះ... ដូច្នេះគាត់ត្រូវបានផ្សារភ្ជាប់យ៉ាងជិតស្និទ្ធទៅនឹងគ្រោះមហន្តរាយនេះ" លោកបាននិយាយ។អ្នកជំនាញដែលត្រូវបានដកស្រង់ដោយ El País ក៏វាយតម្លៃស្រដៀងគ្នាដែរថា តួលេខដូចជា Marrero មិនទំនងជាតំណាងឱ្យការផ្លាស់ប្តូរដែលមានអត្ថន័យនោះទេ ហើយថាគាត់តំណាងឱ្យភាពបន្តដែលជាប់ទាក់ទងនឹងវិបត្តិបច្ចុប្បន្ន ដោយមានភាពជឿជាក់តិចតួចសម្រាប់ការកែទម្រង់។ក្នុងនាមជាមន្ត្រីជាន់ខ្ពស់នៃបក្សកុម្មុយនិស្ត Roberto Morales Ojeda តំណាងឱ្យស្នូលស្ថាប័នរបស់របបនេះ។ អំណាចរបស់គាត់ស្ថិតនៅក្នុងឧបករណ៍របស់បក្ស ដោយអនុវត្តភាពស្មោះត្រង់ និងការគ្រប់គ្រងមនោគមវិជ្ជា។ដូចអ្នកនៅខាងក្នុងដទៃទៀតដែរ គាត់ត្រូវបានគេមើលឃើញថាជាផ្នែកមួយនៃគំរូនៃភាពបន្តជាជាងការផ្តាច់ចេញពីវា។ខណៈពេលដែលអ្នកនៅខាងក្នុងរបបគ្រប់គ្រងការពិភាក្សាអំពីការស្នងតំណែង តួលេខប្រឆាំងនៅតែស្ថិតនៅខាងក្រៅកោះនេះជាភាគច្រើន។Rosa María Payá សកម្មជនដ៏លេចធ្លោ និងជាស្ថាបនិកនៃ Cuba Decide បានលេចមុខជាសំឡេងឈានមុខគេសម្រាប់ការផ្លាស់ប្តូរប្រជាធិបតេយ្យពីការនិរទេសខ្លួន។"ការប្រឆាំងរបស់គុយបាមានការរៀបចំ យើងមានវត្តមានទាំងនៅខាងក្នុងគុយបា និងក្នុងក្រុមជនភៀសខ្លួន ហើយយើងមានផែនការជាក់ស្តែង" Rosa María Payá បានប្រាប់ Digital។ "ប្រជាជនគុយបាមិនចាំបាច់ត្រូវបានរំដោះពីខាងក្រៅ ហើយប្រគល់រដ្ឋាភិបាលឱ្យនោះទេ។ យើងត្រៀមខ្លួនរួចជាស្រេចដើម្បីដឹកនាំ។ អ្វីដែលយើងត្រូវការគឺឱ្យសហរដ្ឋអាមេរិក និងសហគមន៍អន្តរជាតិធានាថា នៅពេលដែលរបបនេះដួលរលំ ការប្រឆាំងមានកៅអីនៅតុចរចា"។"អាទិភាពទីមួយគឺអ្នកទោសនយោបាយ និងការធានាសេរីភាពស៊ីវិលមូលដ្ឋាន" នាងបានពិពណ៌នាអំពីផែនការរបស់ពួកគេ។ "ពួកគេត្រូវតែត្រូវបានដោះលែងជាបន្ទាន់ ហើយនោះត្រូវតែជាលក្ខខណ្ឌដែលមិនអាចចរចាបាននៃកិច្ចព្រមព្រៀងណាមួយ។ ទីពីរគឺការរុះរើឧបករណ៍គាបសង្កត់... ចាប់ពីទីនោះមក ផែនការផ្លាស់ទីទៅរដ្ឋាភិបាលអន្តរកាល ដោះស្រាយស្ថានភាពមនុស្សធម៌ និងកំណត់ពេលវេលាច្បាស់លាស់ឆ្ពោះទៅរកការបោះឆ្នោតដោយសេរី និងមានការត្រួតពិនិត្យជាអន្តរជាតិ"។Arcos បាននិយាយក្នុងន័យវិជ្ជមានអំពីតួនាទីរបស់ Payá និងចលនាប្រឆាំងទូលំទូលាយ។ "ពួកគេគឺជាមនុស្សដែលមានកិត្តិយស គោរពគ្នា និងឆ្លាតវៃ ដែលចង់បានអ្វីដែលល្អបំផុតសម្រាប់គុយបា" លោកបាននិយាយ។ "ពួកគេមិនមែនគ្រាន់តែស្វែងរកអំណាចនោះទេ... ពួកគេកំពុងធ្វើរឿងនេះដោយផ្អែកលើស្មារតីនៃកាតព្វកិច្ច"។ទោះជាយ៉ាងណាក៏ដោយ អ្នកវិភាគព្រមានថាប្រព័ន្ធនេះមិនទុកកន្លែងច្រើនសម្រាប់ការផ្លាស់ប្តូរដែលដឹកនាំដោយក្រុមប្រឆាំងក្នុងរយៈពេលដ៏ខ្លីនោះទេ។"ការពិតគឺថាការប្រឆាំងពិតប្រាកដរបស់គុយបាភាគច្រើនលែងរស់នៅលើកោះនេះទៀតហើយ" Ford Maldonado បាននិយាយ ដោយកត់សម្គាល់ថាការគាបសង្កត់បានរុញច្រានភាពជាអ្នកដឹកនាំឱ្យទៅនិរទេសខ្លួន។ទោះបីជាមានការប៉ាន់ស្មានជុំវិញឈ្មោះបុគ្គលក៏ដោយ អ្នកជំនាញនិយាយថាបញ្ហាពិតប្រាកដគឺជារចនាសម្ព័ន្ធ។"ប្រសិនបើ Raúl ស្លាប់នៅថ្ងៃស្អែក នោះអាចនឹងបើកប្រអប់ Pandora" Arcos បាននិយាយ ដោយបង្ហាញថាការតស៊ូអំណាចផ្ទៃក្នុងអាចនឹងលេចចេញមក។ទោះបីជាយ៉ាងណាក៏ដោយ លោកបានព្រមានថា របបនេះមិនទំនងជាបោះបង់ការគ្រប់គ្រងដោយងាយស្រួលនោះទេ បន្ទាប់ពីកាន់អំណាចជាច្រើនទសវត្សរ៍។"ទំនងជាគ្មានផ្លូវពិតប្រាកដណាមួយទៅមុខដែលឆ្លងកាត់តាមរយៈ Castros ឬរបបបច្ចុប្បន្ននោះទេ" Ford Maldonado បាននិយាយ។សម្រាប់ពេលនេះ សំណួរអំពីការស្នងតំណែងរបស់គុយបានៅតែមិនទាន់ដោះស្រាយបាន មិនមែនដោយសារតែគ្មានឈ្មោះនោះទេ ប៉ុន្តែដោយសារតែប្រព័ន្ធខ្លួនឯងត្រូវបានរចនាឡើងដើម្បីធានាថាគ្មានជម្រើសពិតប្រាកដណាមួយដែលរង់ចាំនៅពីក្រោយនោះទេ។ អត្ថបទនេះត្រូវបានផ្តល់ជូនដោយអ្នកផ្គត់ផ្គង់មាតិកាដែលទីបញ្ចូល។ SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) មិនមានការធានា ឬ បញ្ចេញកំណត់ណាមួយ។ ប្រភេទ: ព័ត៌មានប្រចាំថ្ងៃ, ព័ត៌មានសំខាន់ SeaPRwire ផ្តល់សេវាកម្មផ្សាយពាណិជ្ជកម្មសារព័ត៌មានសកលសម្រាប់ក្រុមហ៊ុន និងស្ថាប័ន ដែលមានការចូលដំណើរការនៅលើបណ្ដាញមេឌៀជាង 6,500 បណ្ដាញ ប័ណ្ណប្រតិភូ 86,000 និងអ្នកសារព័ត៌មានជាង 350 លាន។ SeaPRwire គាំទ្រការផ្សាយពាណិជ្ជកម្មជាសារព័ត៌មានជាភាសាអង់គ្លេស ជប៉ុន ហ្រ្វាំង គូរី ហ្វ្រេនច រ៉ុស អ៊ីនដូនេស៊ី ម៉ាឡេស៊ី វៀតណាម ចិន និងភាសាផ្សេងទៀត។

888Africa migrates its Angolan operations to the EveryMatrix platform

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(AsiaGameHub) -   888Africa has enhanced its Angolan operations by transitioning to a new platform through a turnkey partnership with EveryMatrix. As part of the deal, the company has moved from its former platform provider to EveryMatrix's core platform for both sports betting and casino gaming services. The operator formerly utilized FSB Technology's platform, which EveryMatrix purchased in 2024. Following a competitive evaluation, 888Africa opted to switch to EveryMatrix's turnkey platform, with the migration finalized last week. While FSB maintained a client base throughout Africa, EveryMatrix has invested heavily in its continental operations, notably by appointing Mark Schmidt as Managing Director for Africa. Sources suggest that 888Africa's decision to adopt EveryMatrix was driven by its expansion into casino offerings, with the platform's solution being described as highly robust. An EveryMatrix spokesperson stated: "The migration was executed progressively, with the Angola launch incorporating specific market requirements such as localization, payment systems, KYC procedures, CRM capabilities, and other regional necessities. Several components were interdependent, making sequential execution crucial." 888Africa maintains a strong presence across multiple established and developing African markets, including Angola, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique,Tanzania and Zambia. Under the leadership of Christopher Coyne, previously an executive at Paddy Power and The Stars Group, the operator aims to secure leading market positions and has strengthened its technological infrastructure to support this objective. In a LinkedIn post, the company's Vice President of Product and Operations Steven McIntosh commented: "Large-scale migrations are extremely challenging. Completing one within 10 weeks makes this achievement particularly remarkable. It involved millions of data points, intricate integrations, compliance requirements, and a cross-functional team working across numerous streams, all culminating in a single launch event. "In reality, this entailed months of planning, hundreds of support tickets, countless development dependencies, numerous edge cases, continuous coordination, and meetings—many meetings. While sleepless nights aren't listed in the project plan, they were certainly part of the process!" Southern African markets have attracted numerous operators in recent years, benefiting from robust regulation and populations familiar with sports betting. Although technology in the region has sometimes been criticized as inadequate, EveryMatrix believes it is driving sector modernization in these rapidly expanding markets. 888Africa anticipates being a primary beneficiary of this technological upgrade. Coyne remarked: "Our focus now is to establish our brand as a market leader in Angola, and that effort begins today. Angola represents a strategic and significant growth market for 888Africa, and we are enthusiastic about the opportunities we can pursue and accomplish there both now and in the coming years." This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Clockwork.io Launches TorchPass Workload Fault Tolerance to Improve Reliability in Large-Scale AI Training

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PALO ALTO, CA – 14/03/2026 – (SeaPRwire) – Clockwork.io has announced the general availability of TorchPass Workload Fault Tolerance, a new capability designed to improve resilience in large-scale artificial intelligence training environments. The software-based solution aims to reduce the operational disruption and financial losses associated with infrastructure failures in distributed GPU clusters. TorchPass is delivered as a core feature within the Clockwork.io FleetIQ platform. The technology applies the company’s Software-Driven AI Fabrics architecture to distributed training workloads, enabling systems to continue operating even when GPU hardware, network links, or cluster nodes encounter failures. By leveraging Live GPU Migration, the platform can transparently shift active training workloads to available resources without requiring job restarts or checkpoint recovery. According to Suresh Vasudevan, the cost of infrastructure interruptions has become a growing challenge for organizations investing heavily in AI computing resources. “Companies are investing billions in next-generation accelerators, yet distributed AI workloads still lose significant productivity due to avoidable infrastructure faults,” Vasudevan said. “TorchPass was designed to address that gap by allowing training workloads to continue operating through failures rather than forcing expensive restarts.” Industry observers have also noted that reliability becomes increasingly difficult as AI clusters scale. Dylan Patel said that maintaining continuity across large GPU deployments is becoming critical as new hardware architectures increase cluster density. “As systems scale to larger compute domains, even minor errors—such as a single GPU failure or a network disruption—can terminate an entire training run,” Patel said. “Technologies like TorchPass help maintain utilization by enabling transparent failover and live workload migration.” Addressing Reliability Challenges in Distributed AI Training Distributed AI training is widely recognized as one of the most complex and failure-prone workloads in modern computing infrastructure. Research conducted by Meta FAIR indicates that the mean time to failure decreases sharply as cluster sizes increase. In clusters with more than a thousand GPUs, interruptions can occur within hours, frequently forcing jobs to restart from checkpoints. These interruptions often result in lost compute time and reduced GPU utilization. When failures occur, training systems typically roll back to the latest saved checkpoint, discarding recent progress and requiring additional time to restore workloads. TorchPass is designed to mitigate these inefficiencies by addressing faults proactively and maintaining workload continuity. By reducing restart events and preserving training progress, the system aims to improve cluster utilization and reduce operational overhead for enterprises and AI cloud providers. Live GPU Migration Enables Continuous Training The key mechanism behind TorchPass is Live GPU Migration, which enables affected training processes to move dynamically to spare resources within the cluster when faults occur. The migration process typically completes in approximately three minutes while the overall training workload continues to operate. TorchPass supports three primary resilience scenarios: Unplanned migration, which responds to unexpected failures such as GPU faults, kernel crashes, or power disruptions Pre-emptive migration, triggered by early warning signals including thermal anomalies or ECC memory errors Planned migration, allowing infrastructure maintenance or workload balancing without interrupting training operations According to the company, this approach can reduce wasted training progress by up to 95 percent in certain environments. Independent Testing Highlights Performance Benefits Independent benchmarking conducted by Jordan Nanos evaluated TorchPass in large-scale training scenarios. Testing involved a GPT-scale training workload using a Kubernetes-based cluster equipped with 64 H200 GPUs. The evaluation measured job completion time and model FLOPs utilization against both traditional checkpoint-restart methods and the open-source fault-tolerance framework TorchFT. The results indicated that TorchPass achieved faster recovery after simulated hardware failures while maintaining higher GPU utilization rates. The benchmark also suggested that by improving fault tolerance, organizations may be able to reduce checkpoint frequency in training pipelines. This can enable larger batch sizes, lower memory pressure, and simplified storage management. Financial Impact for Large AI Clusters For operators managing large GPU deployments, improved reliability can translate into significant cost savings. Clockwork.io estimates that in a typical deployment using 2,048 H200 GPUs, TorchPass could recover more than $6 million in annual compute value by preventing wasted GPU hours caused by restart-driven downtime. These savings primarily result from avoiding repeated training interruptions and eliminating idle recovery periods. By maintaining continuous training progress, organizations may also accelerate the time required to complete large model training runs. Supporting Next-Generation AI Infrastructure Clockwork.io positions TorchPass as part of a broader effort to make reliability a software-defined capability within AI infrastructure. This approach is designed to support emerging high-density systems, including architectures built around GPUs such as the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 and NVIDIA GB300 NVL72. TorchPass expands on the company’s earlier Network Fault Tolerance capabilities, which address network-level disruptions by rerouting traffic around failing links. Together, these technologies form the foundation of Clockwork.io’s Software-Driven AI Fabric, a vendor-neutral software layer designed to coordinate compute, network, and storage resources across large AI clusters. The goal is to enable operators to run heterogeneous infrastructure as a unified system while maintaining predictable performance and high utilization. Clockwork.io will present TorchPass during the upcoming NVIDIA GTC conference from March 16 to 19. About Clockwork.io Clockwork.io develops Software-Driven AI Fabrics, a programmable software layer designed to improve observability, determinism, and fault tolerance in large-scale AI clusters. Its FleetIQ platform enables enterprises to train and operate complex AI workloads while maintaining high infrastructure utilization. Organizations including Uber, Wells Fargo, Nebius, and Nscale use Clockwork.io technologies to support AI infrastructure operations.

Albania imposes stringent new regulations on online sports betting

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Albania's online sports betting sector is now governed by new regulations approved by the Council of Ministers. This represents a significant transformation in the nation's approach to gambling oversight. The government aims to increase supervision and control over digital betting platforms. Mandatory identity checks for players and logging of all transactions are now required for each online wager. Officials describe this initiative as an initial step toward creating a more transparent and regulated market. In principle, these measures are intended to enhance overall openness. The objective is for betting operators to function with the rigor of regulated financial entities. Their software must go beyond being a simple tool, with websites compelled to adhere to stringent quality benchmarks. This shift likely entails enhanced security protocols and more definitive audit records. Significant responsibility will fall on the underlying platform infrastructure. Companies must demonstrate the ability to uphold secure systems as a prerequisite for licensing. Technical Standards and Customer Protection The regulatory framework establishes clear technical standards for the industry. The Council of Ministers has defined minimum requirements for both hardware and software. Operators may only use certified servers to host online games. Furthermore, mobile applications are required to deploy robust security features. Providers of digital tools or backend services must make substantial investments in dependable, modern technology, with no shortcuts permitted. Under the law, customer registration is a central component. Operators must integrate comprehensive identity verification systems to ensure every new user is thoroughly vetted. Additionally, personal data must be safeguarded, and services are restricted to adults legally permitted to gamble. Fundamentally, these rules are crafted to deter fraudulent activity and ensure adherence to national laws, at least in theory. Financial Oversight and Market Impact The government has assumed complete oversight of the sector's financial activities. All deposits, payments, and transfers are tracked in real-time via government-run systems. Operators must maintain a continuous link with multiple national agencies, necessitating strong data processing capacity. In effect, the government documents every transaction from its inception, promoting transparency and accountability across the system. Offshore gambling websites have long posed a significant challenge for Albania. These unlawful platforms have caused considerable harm, including incidents of money laundering and fraud—most prominently in 2023 when three major scams were uncovered. Licensed firms are obliged to follow strict safety and transparency rules, creating a standard that illicit sites cannot meet. By enforcing these rigorous standards, the government seeks to motivate players to choose licensed operators that offer real consumer protection. The March 2026 announcement ushered in these changes. Moving forward, all new market entrants will be subject to close scrutiny, involving routine software audits and oversight of individual payouts. Clandestine and insecure betting practices are set to be eradicated. Consequently, this regulatory overhaul will affect any business seeking to operate in the market. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Fortuna to Acquire TOPsport, Lithuanian Market Leader, in Landmark Deal

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG) has reached an agreement to acquire a 70% stake in TOPsport, the leading gambling operator in Lithuania. This deal provides FEG with a controlling interest in the nation's premier betting platform. The Prague-based organization announced the acquisition on LinkedIn, noting it represents a record-breaking transaction for its parent company, Penta Investments. The specific purchase price was not disclosed. TOPsport currently holds approximately 54% of the Lithuanian gaming market and reported an EBITDA exceeding 65 million in 2025. Through this acquisition, FEG makes its debut in the Baltic region, expanding its operations to a total of eight countries. Founded in 2002 as the first licensed betting operator in Lithuania, TOPsport has grown to become the most-visited online gambling platform in the country. It also maintains a physical presence with over 50 land-based gaming venues across the territory. The growth of the Lithuanian gambling sector has kept pace with TOPsport’s expansion. During the first half of 2025, the market saw gross gaming revenues of 131.5 million. Projections indicate that annual revenue could reach 376 million by 2028, with Lithuanians having some of the highest per capita gambling expenditures in Europe. Dieter John, who assumed the role of FEG’s CEO in January 2025, stated: The Baltics are a region offering significant growth potential for FEG. Entering the Lithuanian market by acquiring its leader is a vital move in our determined long-term expansion strategy. The transaction has been submitted to Lithuanian regulators for formal approval. For Penta, the Czech-Slovak private equity firm that owns FEG, this acquisition is likely the largest single investment in its gaming portfolio so far. Established by Jaroslav Hak and Marek Dospiva, Penta manages a $5.5 billion enterprise spanning healthcare, finance, media, real estate, and manufacturing. FEG represents the gambling arm of this portfolio, which reported a net profit of 621 million euros in 2024. Expansion through acquisition remains a key driver for FEG. Originally established in the Czech Republic in 1990 and previously listed on the Prague and Warsaw exchanges, the company came under Penta's full ownership in 2018. In 2025, FEG acquired a 51% stake in lob, the second-largest betting firm in Montenegro. This followed previous acquisitions of Romania’s Casa Pariurilor and Croatia’s PSK Sports, reinforcing its long-term presence in Eastern Europe. The company now operates in seven European markets: the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Croatia, Romania, Montenegro, and Lithuania. With a workforce of over 5,000, FEG continues to expand its team. This growth occurs as Lithuania introduces stricter regulations; amendments effective in November 2025 will raise the legal gambling age to 21 and implement significant restrictions on sports betting advertisements as a precursor to a total ban. FEG itself was previously considered for a sale. In 2024, Penta explored the possibility of divesting the company, with rumors suggesting a valuation of 2 billion euros and JPMorgan involved in early talks, though the plan did not ultimately move forward. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

AxiumAI introduces a novel user experience approach for large-scale sporting events

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Agentic AI firm AxiumAI has rolled out its conversational interface AxChat for sportsbooks seeking to scale during international sporting events. The tool merges traditional menu-based navigation with direct natural-language interaction, helping players interpret matches, markets and outcomes in real time. Enabling instant transactions, AxChat offers personalized guidance that includes relevant deep-linked bets and a comprehensive overview of live events – a fit sportsbooks may find ideal for this year’s 2026 FIFA World Cup. AxChat displays contextual insights on games, players and competitions, delivering tailored recommendations for pre-match and in-play moments across all bet types. Paired with a bet builder feature, the solution aims to autonomously meet upsell and cross-sell needs. Looking briefly under the hood, AxChat connects conversations directly to the bet slip and user account, enabling one-click bets and providing a one-stop hub for managing bet history, payments, limits and active promotions. Additionally, AxChat is designed to work seamlessly with AxiumAI’s proprietary engagement engine Verso. AxiumAI focuses on building autonomous agent systems for the gambling sector, using real-time intelligence that can be deployed across an operator’s full stack simultaneously to drive efficient decision-making and execution. Sharing more on the newly launched AxChat, Adam Lewis, Chief Executive Officer at AxiumAI, said: “AxChat introduces a new UX paradigm for sportsbooks. The expanded World Cup brings more matches, unfamiliar teams and a surge in global recreational players – meaning traditional navigation alone no longer inspires audiences or supports confident betting decisions. “By letting players ask questions in their own words and receive instant, context-aware answers, AxChat removes friction when intent strikes. It gives players clarity and confidence, while providing operators a powerful, dynamic engagement layer that boosts interaction, deeper market exploration and higher pre-match and in-play NGR – without relying on bonus spending.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Myanmar uncovers online casino network, detains 85 Chinese nationals in Muse

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Myanmar has conducted a significant crackdown on illegal online gambling operations. Authorities apprehended 85 Chinese nationals during coordinated raids in Muse township. In response to public complaints regarding illegal activities on March 20, multiple search operations were carried out at various locations across Kaungmu Tong, Taw Yawt, and Suan Saw wards. During these operations, suspects were located, and equipment associated with online gambling and fraud was confiscated. The investigation into the extensive network used to run these local gambling and fraud operations revealed substantial technical infrastructure. In Kaungmu Tong Ward, 286 mobile phones were seized. In Taw Yawt Ward, authorities confiscated 30 computers, 28 laptops, 46 mobile phones, and 18 gambling-related devices. Additionally, 85 mobile phones and 10 computers were seized from Suan Saw Ward. This operation is part of an ongoing initiative by the Myanmar government to combat online fraud and illegal online gambling, particularly in border areas like Muse, which has emerged as a significant hub for transnational crime. Authorities are also collaborating closely with regional partners and international organizations to dismantle these networks by targeting their operational infrastructure. Officials have stated that continuing to combat fraud and illegal online gambling will remain a primary focus for the government moving forward. The government's swift action in response to local intelligence and its efforts to bolster enforcement capabilities exemplify this commitment. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Sri Lanka’s gambling regulatory authority is approaching its launch as the industry is set for growth

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Sri Lanka is considering the introduction of further regulations for its betting sector. The government has set a target date of 30 June 2026 for the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) to become fully operational. Creating this authority would bring both online and physical gambling under a single regulatory framework. This would end the current situation where a significant portion of the industry, particularly online, operates with minimal oversight. In keynote addresses at the Global Game Conference (GGC) 2026 in Colombo, officials revealed the project aims not just to control the industry but to chart a course for its sustainable growth. Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe stated that Sri Lanka is collaborating to foster an environment that encourages innovation and expansion. He added: Technology combined with creativity will propel this industry forward, and Sri Lanka is privileged to participate. He also mentioned that the government will back both local and foreign companies seeking to grow their operations in the nation. He said: From the government's viewpoint, we will provide our complete support to advance this industry domestically and across the region. Officials emphasized the sector's ability to draw big-spending tourists, especially from neighboring regions. Deputy Transport Minister Ranasinghe observed that Sri Lanka's closeness to India makes it a strategic hub for the area. Ranasinghe said: We possess considerable potential for such industries, particularly serving expanding nearby markets like India. The shift is also a response to rapidly evolving market dynamics. Studies show 60 to 70 percent of gambling in Sri Lanka occurs online, complicating transaction tracking and tax collection. The government has aligned the gambling industry more directly with broader economic goals, such as boosting tourism. The sector has recently diversified beyond local venues, moving toward large resorts and luxury travel offerings. Authorities are targeting three million international tourist arrivals by 2026, with gambling projected to yield $250 million annually and bolster public funds via taxation. Recent policy changes support this approach, including raising the gambling tax from 15% to 18% and increasing casino entry fees to generate additional income. For many, the launch of the GRA is a pivotal moment. Attendees at the GGC conference stressed that clearer regulations would boost Sri Lanka's appeal to the gambling sector, especially as several other Southeast Asian countries tighten their gambling rules. Separately, a Diamante Tech representative informed SiGMA News at the conference that interest in Sri Lanka is rising. In principle, more defined regulations could attract a greater number of operators. The representative noted: Based on the exhibitors and attendees, many are from across Asia, and there's a feeling that attention is now turning to the Sri Lankan market. He added that the new policy direction offers prospects for online providers: This is a very positive step… and a strong opportunity. The sector is poised for growth. Despite the optimistic outlook, significant challenges remain. Experts note that formalizing a currently largely informal online market is a massive undertaking, reliant on enforcement capabilities, robust technical systems, and cooperation with international partners, among other factors. By targeting a mid-2026 launch for the GRA, officials signal an intent not only to manage the fast-evolving gambling landscape but also to establish Sri Lanka as a premier regional destination for the industry. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

India intensifies enforcement against illegal betting apps with Online Gaming Act

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(AsiaGameHub) -   In India, approximately 300 illegal online betting websites and mobile applications have been blocked following the introduction of the Online Gaming Act. Current restrictions represent just a portion of the efforts aimed at limiting access to unlicensed betting services. Both legal measures and technical methods are employed to shut down unlicensed betting services and safeguard consumers from potential scams or fraud. These recent actions are part of a broader enforcement initiative. So far, over 8,400 gambling and betting websites have been blocked, with roughly 4,900 of these sites being blocked subsequent to the enactment of the Online Gaming Act. The increasing pattern of blocking illegal betting sites demonstrates how the Online Gaming Act has enhanced the government's capacity to act against unregulated and non-compliant operators. By restricting access to these platforms, authorities aim to curtail the spread of illegal betting sites, even as new ones continue to surface. The reasoning behind the crackdown and ongoing efforts to restrict illegal betting is to shield consumers from risks linked to using illegal gaming sites, including financial risks. The absence of regulatory supervision over illegal betting sites leaves consumers exposed to scams and unfair practices when using these platforms, putting their money at risk with very little chance of recovering their funds. Officials have stressed that blocking access to these sites is merely one component of a broader consumer protection effort aimed at helping consumers clearly distinguish between legal gaming sites and illegal or unregulated betting platforms.   This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Estonia’s remote gambling operators voluntarily pay €1.4 million after tax‑law error

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Estonian remote gambling operators have voluntarily contributed over €1.4 million following a drafting error in the 2026 tax law that temporarily eliminated their tax liabilities. These payments, covering earnings from February and March 2026, represent the government's share that would have been collected had the Gambling Tax Act been properly implemented from the beginning of the year. According to ERR News, Ministry of Finance spokesperson Siiri Suutre stated: February donations, including income tax, amounted to roughly €815,000, while approximately €595,000 has been received so far in March. The March total is not yet final, and we anticipate additional contributions. The tax exemption arose because legislative amendments approved in December 2025 inadvertently eliminated lucky games from the tax base due to a drafting error, rendering remote gambling tax-free at the start of 2026. Parliament member Aivar Kokk highlighted the consequences: Games of chance and remote gambling were excluded from this year's tax framework, resulting in online casino games being untaxed throughout 2026. Consequently, lawmakers moved swiftly to pass an emergency technical amendment that restored the 5.5% tax on remote gambling effective March 1, 2026. This adjustment was designed to synchronize tax collection with standard monthly filing schedules, as confirmed by the Riigikogu Finance Committee. The Estonian Association of Gambling Operators suggested voluntary contributions, though only a few licensed remote operators have participated to date. Evelyn Liivamgi from the Finance Ministry noted that companies are reacting variously and cautioned that complete recovery of the lost tax revenue would be extremely challenging. She commented: Experience demonstrates that people are typically far more eager to make commitments than to follow through on them. The Ministry's preliminary estimate places the two-month tax liability at approximately €3.5 million, based on January and February income reports—slightly below the initial €4 million projection. For context, annual remote gambling tax revenue was budgeted at around €27 million. Officials emphasized that the precise shortfall will only be determined after reviewing annual tax filings. The Ministry continues monitoring voluntary contributions, though the revised Gambling Tax Act is now in effect. This situation highlights Estonia's ambitions in the competitive iGaming sector and signals its intent to establish itself as the region's premier online gambling destination. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Thai Police Target Eu9thaff Gambling Network with Arrest Warrants

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Thai authorities appear to have stepped up their crackdown on illegal online gambling, targeting the Eu9thaff website network alongside other tech-related offenses the Thai government aims to resolve. On March 13, 2026, the 6th Provincial Police Region—overseen by its Investigation Division 2—launched an operation following directives from government and Royal Thai Police leaders. Senior officials, including the commander of the 6th Provincial Police Region, led the effort, which focused on shutting down gambling sites hosted on Eu9thaff3.com—platforms accused of luring users to place online bets. According to investigators, they decided to intensify their probe into the site—which facilitated online betting—to uncover the network’s operators. After analyzing data and connections, they obtained eight arrest warrants for individuals charged with running illegal gambling via electronic systems and facilitating the transfer of illicit funds. In principle, this action could break the chain of larger financial crimes associated with such platforms. To date, four individuals have been detained in connection with the case. Among them is a 33-year-old woman from Chiang Rai who is believed to have managed bank accounts used to transfer trust funds in a recruitment scam. Law enforcement seized a mobile phone, bank documents, and a 2023 Ford Ranger pickup truck from her to conduct a thorough financial investigation. Next is a 30-year-old woman from Phayao, who is suspected of controlling accounts linked to the platform’s banking system. Authorities took her phone to assist with the investigation. Additionally, two other suspects—a 32-year-old man from Chiang Rai and a 41-year-old man from Chiang Mai—were found to have ties to the network’s financial activities. The latter, who purportedly runs a medical clinic, was arrested in Mae Ai district, where a small amount of ketamine was also discovered and seized. Officials noted that the search for the remaining four suspects continues. Police are tracking money trails and scrutinizing properties to gather evidence for the court—most importantly for violations of anti-money laundering laws. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

ពិសេស៖ Interloom ស្ថាបត្យកម្មចាប់ផ្តើមដែលចាប់យក «ចំណេះដឹងស្ងាត់» ដើម្បីជំរុញភាពចម្រុះអន្តរកម្មអាជីវកម្ម បានប្តូរប្រាក់វិនិយោគ ១៦,៥ លានដុល្លារ

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(SeaPRwire) -   ម៉ៃឃែល ព៉ូលីយ៉ានី ដែលជាទស្សនវិទូ អ្នកសេដ្ឋកិច្ច និងអ្នកវិទ្យាសាស្ត្រជនជាតិអង់គ្លេស-ហុងគ្រី ប្រហែលជាស្គាល់ល្បីបំផុតសព្វថ្ងៃដោយសារបានបង្កើតពាក្យថា "ចំណេះដឹងជាក់ស្តែង"។ ការសង្កេតដ៏អស្ចារ្យរបស់គាត់គឺថាផ្នែកធំមួយនៃអ្វីដែលបង្កើតជាជំនាញនៅក្នុងវិស័យណាមួយមិនដែលត្រូវបានសរសេរចេញឡើយ។ ក្នុងករណីខ្លះ វាមានតែជាប្រភេទវិចារណញាណវិជ្ជាជីវៈដែលសូម្បីតែអ្នកជំនាញក៏មិនអាចពន្យល់បានយ៉ាងពេញលេញ។ "យើងដឹងច្រើនជាងអ្វីដែលយើងអាចនិយាយបាន" គឺជាឃ្លាដែលល្បីល្បាញរបស់ព៉ូលីយ៉ានី។សព្វថ្ងៃ ចំណេះដឹងជាក់ស្តែងបង្កើតជាបញ្ហាប្រឈមដល់ក្រុមហ៊ុនដែលចង់ធ្វើស្វ័យប្រវត្តិកម្មវិធីដំណើរការដោយប្រើភ្នាក់ងារសិប្បនិម្មិត។ ចំណេះដឹងដែលភ្នាក់ងារទាំងនេះត្រូវការភាគច្រើន—ប្រហែលជាភាគច្រើនទាំងអស់—មិនត្រូវបានសរសេរចេញឡើយ។Interloom ដែលជាក្រុមហ៊ុនស្ថាបន្មោងមានមូលដ្ឋាននៅមុនីហ្គ ហើយមានគោលបំណងបំលែងការធ្វើស្វ័យប្រវត្តិដំណើរការអាជីវកម្មប្រពៃណីសម្រាប់យុគសម័យសិប្បនិម្មិត គិតថាវាអាចដោះស្រាយបញ្ហាចំណេះដឹងជាក់ស្តែង។ ហើយវាទើបតែរកបានមូលធនបណ្តាលកំណើនថ្មីចំនួន 16.5 លានដុល្លារ ដើម្បីជួយវាសម្រេចបាននូវបេសកកម្មនោះ។ការហៅប្រមូលមូលធននេះត្រូវបានដឹកនាំដោយ DN Capital ជាមួយនឹងការចូលរួមពី Bek Ventures និងអ្នកវិនិយោគដែលមានស្រាប់ Air Street Capital។ ក្រុមហ៊ុននេះបានប្រកាសពីវិលវិញ្ញាស់មូលធនដំបូងចំនួន 3 លានដុល្លារកាលពីខែមីនា 2024។Interloom មិនបានបង្ហាញតម្លៃវាយតម្លៃរបស់ខ្លួនបន្ទាប់ពីមូលធនថ្មីនេះឡើយ។ ហ្វាប៊ីយ៉ាន ជាកូប៊ី អ្នកបង្កើត និងប្រធានក្រុមហ៊ុនរបស់ Interloom អះអាងថារលកការរំភើបនាពេលបច្ចុប្បន្នអំពីភ្នាក់ងារសិប្បនិម្មិតបានអត់ធ្លាប់ពិចារណាលើចំណុចស្ទះចំណេះដឹងជាក់ស្តែង។ គាត់បាននិយាយថាប្រហែល 70% នៃការសម្រេចចិត្តប្រតិបត្តិការមិនដែលត្រូវបានចងក្រងជាផ្លូវការឡើយ។ នៅពេលដែលសំណើរជំនួយស្មុគស្មាញមួយចូលទៅក្នុងតុរបស់បុគ្គលិកជំនាញ គាត់/នាងដឹងពីវិធីដោះស្រាយ ក្រុមការងារខាងក្នុងដែលត្រូវបញ្ជូនបន្ថែម និងដំណោះស្រាយ—មិនមែនដោយសារវាក្នុងសៀវភៅណែនាំទេ ប៉ុន្តែដោយសារគាត់/នាងបានឃើញវាពីមុន។"បុគ្គលដែលសំខាន់បំផុតនៅឯធនាគារគឺអ្នកដែលដឹងថាឯកសារណែនាំត្រឹមត្រូវឬអត់," ជាកូប៊ីបានប្រាប់ . "ពួកគេច្រើនតែមានប្រាក់ខែទាបបំផុត។ ប៉ុន្តែពួកគេកំណត់គុណភាព។" វិធីសាស្រ្តរបស់ Interloom គឺការស្រង់ប្រមូលកំណត់ត្រាប្រតិបត្តិការរាប់លាន—អ៊ីមែលជំនួយ សំណើរសេវា ប្រតិចារិកការសន្ទនា បទបញ្ជាដំណើរការ—ហើយប្រើវាដើម្បីបង្កើតអ្វីដែលវាហៅថា "ក្រាហ្វិកបរិបទ" ដែលជាលំនតដែលធ្វើបច្ចុប្បន្នភាពជាបន្តបន្ទាប់អំពីរបៀបដោះស្រាយបញ្ហាជាក់ស្តែងនៅក្នុងអង្គការណាមួយ។ ជាកូប៊ីប្រៀបធៀបគំនិតនេះទៅនឹង Google Maps: ដូចជាក្រុមហ៊ុន Google រៀនសូត្រល្អបំផុតពីទិន្នន័យចរាចរណ៍តាមពេលវេលាជាក់ស្តែងដែរ Interloom ក៏បង្កើតលំនតអំពីផ្លូវដែលអ្នកជំនាញប្រតិបត្តិការយកដើម្បីដោះស្រាយបញ្ហា ហើយប្រើលំនតទាំងនោះដើម្បីដឹកនាំភ្នាក់ងារសិប្បនិម្មិត និងបុគ្គលិកថ្មី។ ជាកូប៊ី គឺជាអ្នកស្ថាបនក្រុមហ៊ុនជាបន្តបន្ទាប់។ គាត់បានបង្កើត Boxplot កាលពីមុន ដែលក្នុងឆ្នាំ 2021 គាត់បានលក់វាទៅ Hyperscience ក្រុមហ៊ុនសូហ្វវែរសិប្បនិម្មិតមានមូលដ្ឋាននៅញូវយ៉ក ដែលឯកទេសលើការទាញយកទិន្នន័យពីឯកសារមិនរចនាសម្ព័ន្ធ។ សូហ្វវែររបស់ Interloom បានដាក់ប្រើជ realidadជាមួយសាជីវកម្មធំៗជាច្រើននៅអឺរ៉ុប។ នៅធនាគារ Commerzbank Interloom បានវិភាគអ៊ីមែលជំនួយអតិថិជនរាប់លានហើយពិនិត្យមើលវាប្រឆាំងនឹងឯកសារណែនាំខាងក្នុងដែលមានស្រាប់—រកឃើញថាភាគច្រើននៃវាមានការផ្ទុយគ្នា ឬមិនពេញលេញ។ ក្រុមហ៊ុននេះបាននិយាយថាវាបានកាត់បន្ថយចំណзорរវាងចំណេះដឹងប្រតិបត្តិការដែលបានចងក្រងនិងពិតប្រាកដពីប្រហែល 50% ទៅ 5%។ នៅក្រុមហ៊ុន Volkswagen វាកំពុងដំណើរការសំណើរជំនួយអតិថិជន។ ហើយនៅក្រុមហ៊ុនធានារ៉ាប់រង Zurich Interloom បានឈ្នះការប្រកួតសិប្បនិម្មិតធំ ៗរបស់ក្រុមហ៊ុន—កម្ចាត់ក្រុមហ៊ុនស្ថាបន្មោងសិប្បនិម្មិតដទៃទៀតដែលជាកូប៊ីនិយាយថាមាន 2,000 ក្រុមហ៊ុន—សម្រាប់ករណីប្រើប្រាស់ការធានារ៉ាប់រង។ ជាកូប៊ីបាននិយាយថាការសម្រេចចិត្តការធានារ៉ាប់រងនៅក្រុមហ៊ុនធានារ៉ាប់រងឆ្លុះបញ្ចាំងពីចំណង់ចង់ទទួលហានិភ័យជាក់លាក់របស់ក្រុមហ៊ុននោះ បទពិសោធន៍ដែលប្រមូលបានជាមួយភ្នាក់ងារ និងផលិតផលជាក់លាក់ និងចំណេះដឹងស្ថាប័នដែលគ្មានម៉ូដែលទូទៅមានឡើយ។ "អ្នកធានារ៉ាប់រងរបស់ Zurich ដឹងពីរបៀបដំណើរការការធានារ៉ាប់រងតាមជជែករបស់ភ្នាក់ងាររបស់ពួកគេច្រើនជាងក្រុមហ៊ុន Accenture," ជាកូប៊ីបាននិយាយ ដោយផ្តោតលើក្រុមហ៊ុនប្រឹក្សាទូទៅធំៗដែលបានគ្រប់គ្រងការងារដំណើរការសាជីវកម្មតាមប្រពៃណី។ អាគុយម៉ង់ទូលំទូលាយគឺថាភ្នាក់ងារសិប្បនិម្មិត មិនថាវាមានសមត្ថភាពប៉ុណ្ណា ក៏គ្មានប្រយោជន៍នៅក្នុងសាជីវកម្មធំៗទេ ប្រសិនបើមិនមានបរិបទជាក់លាក់របស់អង្គការ។ ជាកូប៊ីបង្ហាញនេះជាបញ្ហា "ការចងចាំរបស់សាជីវកម្ម"។  "នៅក្នុងសូហ្វវែរ កម្មវិធីបiênអនុញ្ញាតឱ្យអ្នកដឹងថាកូដដំណើរការបានឬអត់," ជាកូប៊ីបាននិយាយ។ "យើងមិនមានភាពសំណាងនោះទេ [នៅក្នុងវិស័យផ្សេងទៀត។] ការវាយតម្លៃត្រូវបានធ្វើឡើងដោយអ្នកជំនាញមនុស្ស។" អ្នកវិនិយោគថ្មីរបស់ Interloom ព្រមព្រៀងជាមួយប្រសាសន៍នោះ។ ហ្គី វ៉ូដ ថូម៉ាស សមាជិកក្រុមគ្រប់គ្រងនៅ DN Capital បាននិយាយថា "ភ្នាក់ងារមានគុណភាពបានតែស្មើនឹងការសម្រេចចិត្តរបស់អ្នកជំនាញដែលវាអាចពឹងផ្អែកបាន"។ ហើយថូម៉ាសបាននិយាយថា DN Capital បានឃើញជាមួយក្រុមហ៊ុនស្ថាបន្មោងភ្នាក់ងារសិប្បនិម្មិតផ្សេងទៀតថានៅពេលដែលភ្នាក់ងារទាំងនេះមិនមានបរិបទត្រឹមត្រូវអំពីសាជីវកម្មដែលវាត្រូវបានដាក់ប្រើ វាមិនដំណើរការល្អ។ "បទពិសោធន៍របស់យើងជាមួយភ្នាក់ងារសិប្បនិម្មិតបឋមសេដ្ឋកិច្ច និងPLATFORM សំលេងបានបង្ហាញយើងថាបរិបទមានសារៈសំខាន់ប៉ុណ្ណា," គាត់បាននិយាយ។មេហមេត អាតីស៊ី មកពី Bek Ventures បានគាំទ្រ UiPath កាលពីមុន ដែលជាអ្នកឈានមុខគេនៅក្នុងរលកការធ្វើស្វ័យប្រវត្តិ RPA ឬការធ្វើស្វ័យប្រវត្តិដំណើរការរ៉ូបូត។ ប៉ុន្តែ RPA បានពឹងផ្អែកលើភ្នាក់ងារដែលភាគច្រើនត្រូវបានកូដរឹងដើម្បីធ្វើតាមកម្មវិធីដំណើរការដូចគ្នានូវរបៀបដូចគ្នានៅរាល់ពេល។ "យើងបានឃើញសក្តានុពលបំលែងរបស់ការធ្វើស្វ័យប្រវត្តិដោយផ្ទាល់ ហើយយើងជឿជាក់ថាសិប្បនិម្មិតកំពុងបើកចំហរលកថ្មីនៃការអនុម័តយ៉ាងឆាប់រហ័សនៅក្នុងសាជីវកម្ម," អាតីស៊ីបាននិយាយ។ ពេលវេលារបស់ Interloom អាចជាសំណាងល្អ។ ការហៅថា "ការចូលនិវត្តន៍ដ៏អស្ចារ្យ" កំពុងឃើញប្រហែលជា 10,000 នាក់ពីមនុស្សជំនាន់ Baby Boomer ចូលនិវត្តន៍ជារៀងរាល់ថ្ងៃនៅសហរដ្ឋអាមេរិក។ ជាមួយគ្នានឹងការចាកចេញពីទ្វារ ពួកគេនាំចំណេះដឹងស្ថាប័នរាប់ទសវត្សឆ្នាំទៅ—ក្នុងពេលដែលក្រុមហ៊ុនកំពុងព្យាយាមដាក់ប្រើសិប្បនិម្មិតជាទ្រង់ទ្រាយធំ។ ជាកូប៊ីមើលឃើញទិដ្ឋភាពប្រកួតប្រជែងតាមលក្ខណៈដែលច្បាស់លាស់។ គាត់និយាយថាគូប្រកួតធំបំផុតរបស់គាត់គឺភាពមិនចល័ត—ការសន្មត់នៅក្នុងសាជីវកម្មធំៗថាការដំណើរការនឹងបន្តដំណើរការដូចដែលវាបានធ្វើក្នុងទសវត្សរ៍មុន។ ការរុញច្រានផលិតផលបន្ទាប់របស់ Inter អត្ថបទនេះត្រូវបានផ្តល់ជូនដោយអ្នកផ្គត់ផ្គង់មាតិកាដែលទីបញ្ចូល។ SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) មិនមានការធានា ឬ បញ្ចេញកំណត់ណាមួយ។ ប្រភេទ: ព័ត៌មានប្រចាំថ្ងៃ, ព័ត៌មានសំខាន់ SeaPRwire ផ្តល់សេវាកម្មផ្សាយពាណិជ្ជកម្មសារព័ត៌មានសកលសម្រាប់ក្រុមហ៊ុន និងស្ថាប័ន ដែលមានការចូលដំណើរការនៅលើបណ្ដាញមេឌៀជាង 6,500 បណ្ដាញ ប័ណ្ណប្រតិភូ 86,000 និងអ្នកសារព័ត៌មានជាង 350 លាន។ SeaPRwire គាំទ្រការផ្សាយពាណិជ្ជកម្មជាសារព័ត៌មានជាភាសាអង់គ្លេស ជប៉ុន ហ្រ្វាំង គូរី ហ្វ្រេនច រ៉ុស អ៊ីនដូនេស៊ី ម៉ាឡេស៊ី វៀតណាម ចិន និងភាសាផ្សេងទៀត។

Planet Hollywood to Establish Georgia’s First Integrated Resort Brand in Tbilisi

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Planet Hollywood Resorts International has inked a licensing deal to bring its brand to Georgia’s first fully integrated resort, set to be built in Tbilisi. The project is being developed in partnership with Orbi Group, Block Group, and Iconic Entertainment. The resort will include the 500-room Planet Hollywood Hotels and Casino and the 600-room Radisson Blu Hotels. At the center of the site will be a 50,000-square-foot casino and a 4,000-seat venue for concerts, shows, and other major events. Alongside the two hotels and casino, there will be over 70,000 square feet of retail space managed by Harvey Nichols. Robert Earl, founder of Planet Hollywood, said: “This marks a defining step in the ongoing global evolution of the Planet Hollywood brand,” said Robert Earl, founder of Planet Hollywood. “Tbilisi is a city with extraordinary character and momentum. Together with our partners, we’re creating a destination that combines entertainment, hospitality, and immersive experiences in a way that’s both ambitious and authentic to the market.” The entire resort is designed to give guests an integrated experience. The Planet Hollywood hotel is crafted as a fun, entertaining themed property, while the Radisson Blu hotel is designed to deliver an upscale, luxury experience for travelers and business customers. Tornike Janashvili, CEO of Block Group, stated: “This is a pivotal moment for Tbilisi. We’re introducing a true integrated resort—one that elevates the city’s global positioning, draws international visitors at scale, and sets a new standard for hospitality, entertainment, and economic impact in the region.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Despite a decline in 2025 profits, Wynn Macau increases its dividend

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Wynn Macau Ltd increased its final dividend for 2025 to HK$0.223 per share, up from HK$0.185 the previous year, even as it experienced a steep drop in revenue. The company announced this alongside its full-year results, which showed net profit attributable to shareholders fell 49% to HK$1.63 billion (US$208 million). The decline in finance income was due to losses from fluctuations in the fair value of derivatives. While the reduction was primarily driven by external factors such as lower revenues from casino operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the dividend increase demonstrates that management remains committed to rewarding shareholders and sustaining returns during a highly challenging market. As of the end of 2025, total operating revenues rose by just 0.9% to HK$29.0 billion (US$3.70 billion). The gaming segment continued to be the key driver of revenue growth, expanding 3.4% to HK$24.4 billion (US$3.11 billion) due to favorable gaming conditions around the Wynn Palace. Also contributing to growth in the gaming segment’s revenues were stable earnings from mass-market table games, which increased 2.3% to HK$22.8 billion (US$2.91 billion); additionally, slot machine revenues surged 9.7% to HK$1.82 billion (US$232 million), reflecting the strength of the mass-market segment. However, the decline in revenue from Wynn Macau’s VIP and high-end gaming segment also had a negative impact. Conversely, non-gaming revenues decreased by 10.8% to HK$4.57 billion (US$583 million), reflecting the ongoing operational challenges the company faces in the hospitality, food & beverage, and retail segments. Analysts reacted positively to the dividend hike; J.P. Morgan noted that the payout was approximately 20% higher than expected, resulting in a full-year yield of 7.7%. Additionally, J.P. Morgan stated that, unlike many competitors, Wynn Macau does not use a static fixed payout ratio policy for dividends, instead focusing on returning value to shareholders through attractive allocations of funds to per-share returns. As such, if the company can maintain or raise its annual dividend payouts to HKD 0.446 per shareholder, the dividend yield would be roughly 8.4% at current share prices. While profits were negatively affected by a large loss in 2025, they were buffered from broader trends by a relatively strong revenue stream from significant gaming activity. Wynn Palace’s performance contributed to the company’s overall results; however, the firm saw slower growth from its VIP customers and non-gaming activities compared to other casinos. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Uzbekistan has not granted any bookmaker licenses more than a year after legalizing betting

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Over a year has passed since Uzbekistan legalized gambling and online betting, yet the nation has not granted any bookmaking licenses, according to Askarjon Zakirov, a representative of the National Agency for Advanced Projects, who spoke at a recent press briefing. Zakirov noted that although businesses show considerable interest, demonstrated by their active market research and examination of regulatory frameworks, no company has yet formally applied. The majority of operators are still unprepared to satisfy all requirements and will need additional time to finalize their preparations. In addition to the stringent standards and strict conditions set by the government, operators face challenges related to capital requirements, maintaining adequate reserves, implementing player identity verification systems, and integrating with the Unified State Register of Betting and Players. Government officials are developing new measures to safeguard users and minimize the risk of market manipulation. Significantly, the core technological infrastructure has been substantially completed. For example, the national Unified State Register of betting and players has been established and is nearing full operation. Uzbekistan legalized gambling and online betting effective January 1, 2025, followed by the introduction of licensing and regulatory guidelines. Each license lasts five years and costs 500 basic units, equivalent to 206 million soums or approximately 1.5 million rubles, which is the standard fee for new applicants. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

From SGD to Global Spending: How Singaporeans Can Avoid FX Fees While Travelling Overseas

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SINGAPORE, Mar 23, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Travelling overseas is exciting, but foreign exchange (FX) fees can quietly add up and increase your overall trip expenses. Many Singaporeans are now exploring smarter ways to manage overseas spending, and a multi-currency debit card can help reduce unnecessary FX charges while shopping, dining, and booking activities abroad. Whether you are heading to Japan, Australia, Europe, or the US, understanding how FX fees work can help you stretch your Singapore dollars further. Even a 3% fee on a SGD 5,000 trip translates to SGD 150, which could easily cover a nice meal or attraction tickets.When spending overseas, banks typically apply a currency conversion spread and may also charge overseas transaction fees ranging between 2.5% and 3.5%. On top of that, dynamic currency conversion at merchants can add another 4-8% markup. These layered charges might not be obvious at checkout, but they can significantly increase your travel budget.With a bit of planning and the right payment tools, Singaporeans can minimise these costs and enjoy more transparent spending abroad.Understanding Where FX Fees Come FromBefore looking at solutions, it helps to understand how FX fees are structured. Most traditional credit and debit cards issued in Singapore apply a foreign transaction fee when you pay in a currency other than SGD. This fee usually combines the card network's conversion rate and an additional bank administrative charge.For example, if you spend the equivalent of SGD 1,000 in Bangkok or Seoul, a 3% fee adds around SGD 30 to your statement. Over a 10-day trip with shopping and dining expenses of SGD 4,000, total FX charges could reach SGD 120 or more. These amounts may seem small per transaction but can accumulate quickly across hotels, theme parks, transport passes, and shopping malls.How a Multi-Currency Debit Card Can HelpA multi-currency debit card allows users to hold and spend multiple foreign currencies directly from one account. Instead of converting SGD at the point of sale for every purchase, you can preload currencies such as USD, EUR, JPY, or AUD in advance. This setup can help reduce conversion fees and give you more control over exchange rates.For instance, if you are travelling to Japan and expect to spend the equivalent of SGD 3,000, you can convert SGD to JPY when rates are favourable before departure. If the exchange rate improves even by 1%, that difference could mean savings of around SGD 30 on your total spend.Many multi-currency debit cards also offer competitive interbank or near-interbank rates with low or zero foreign transaction fees. While terms vary by provider, this structure may result in lower overall costs compared to traditional cards. Additionally, you can track balances in different currencies via mobile apps, which helps you manage budgets more clearly during travel.Practical Ways Singaporeans Can Reduce FX ChargesBeyond choosing the right card, several practical habits can help minimise FX fees while shopping overseas.Pay in the local currency whenever possibleWhen a payment terminal offers the option to pay in SGD or the local currency, selecting the local currency can help you avoid dynamic currency conversion markups. Merchants may apply rates that are 4-8% higher than market rates when you choose SGD. On a SGD 2,000 shopping bill in Seoul, that difference could translate to an extra SGD 80 or more. Paying in the local currency often results in a more transparent rate from your bank or card provider.Plan large purchases in advanceIf you are considering buying luxury goods in Europe or electronics in Japan, estimating your total spend beforehand can help you prepare accordingly. Planning major purchases can also help you avoid last-minute conversions at less competitive airport rates.Avoid exchanging large sums at airportsAirport money changers often offer less competitive exchange rates compared to city money changers in Singapore or digital FX platforms. The difference might range from 1% to 3%. On SGD 2,000 exchanged at the airport, this gap could mean paying SGD 20 to SGD 60 more than necessary. Using a multi-currency debit card for most transactions can reduce the need to carry large amounts of cash.Monitor overseas ATM withdrawal feesWithdrawing cash overseas may involve both local ATM fees and your bank's overseas withdrawal charges. These combined costs can range between SGD 5 and SGD 15 per withdrawal, excluding FX spreads. Planning fewer, slightly larger withdrawals, or relying more on card payments, can help reduce repeated charges. Some multi-currency debit cards may offer more competitive ATM withdrawal terms, depending on the provider.Comparing Travel Spending OptionsCredit cards may offer travel rewards but often carry foreign transaction fees of around 3%. Using cash helps you to do away with card fees but requires you to exchange money upfront, sometimes at less competitive rates.A multi-currency debit card sits somewhere in between, combining digital convenience with potentially lower FX costs, while offering more flexibility. For frequent travellers visiting destinations like Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Australia, or the US several times a year, this flexibility can make budgeting more predictable.Avoiding FX fees does not require complex strategies. Small adjustments in how you pay, when you convert currency, and which card you use can collectively reduce costs. While exchange rates fluctuate and fees vary across providers, informed decisions can help you minimise hidden charges and make the best of your overseas trips.Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and does not have any regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs of any specific person. The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author. This article shall not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, solicitation or advice. You may wish to consult your own professional advisers about this article, in particular, a financial professional before making financial decisions. Any past events, trends and/or performance referred to in this article may not necessarily be indicative of future events, trends or performance. This article is based on certain assumptions and reflects prevailing conditions as at the time of publication, which are subject to change at any time without notice. The author and publisher of this article as well as any other parties associated with this article make no representation or warranty of any kind, whether express, implied or statutory, in respect of this article and accept no liability or responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of this article or any error, inaccuracy or omission relating to this article and/or any consequence, injury, loss or damage howsoever suffered by any person relating to this article, in particular, arising from any reliance by any person on this article. Publishers or platforms may be compensated for access to third party websites.Contact Information:Name: Sonakshi MurzeEmail: Sonakshi.murze@iquanti.comJob Title: ManagerSOURCE: iQuanti Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Fujitsu-developed traffic simulation system utilized in Maebashi City’s public transportation planning

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KAWASAKI, Japan, Mar 23, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that its comprehensive traffic simulation system, developed under contract for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)-led regional transportation DX promotion project COMmmmONS, has been adopted for the Maebashi City Regional Public Transportation Plan, published by the local government on March 23, 2026. Analysis carried out by the system is included in the plan as scientific evidence supporting the policy to increase bus routes, one of the plan's key measures.Across municipalities nationwide, addressing the needs of transportation-disadvantaged residents and responding to carbon neutrality in the transportation sector have become urgent challenges, driving the need to advance and modernize public transportation systems.In Maebashi City, challenges such as demographic changes, increasingly diverse mobility needs, and a shortage of bus drivers have emerged. As the city examined optimal bus route reorganization measures under the Maebashi City Regional Public Transportation Plan, it required robust and credible scientific evidence to substantiate the effectiveness of these measures.Fujitsu was selected for the COMmmmONS project in April 2025 and developed a system capable of simulating both fixed-route and demand-responsive transportation, a first for Japan. The utility of the simulation results generated by this system was subsequently recognized, leading to its adoption in Maebashi City's regional public transportation plan.The comprehensive traffic simulation system leverages Fujitsu's social digital twin technology to support the pre-verification of measures by simulating human and social behavior. It utilizes generally available statistical data on resident attributes, movement, and destinations, as well as ridership data obtainable from MaaS apps.1. Evaluation of policy effects through high-precision simulationThe system utilizes unique Fujitsu technologies: artificial population technology, which generates resident data reflecting regional characteristics based on over 10 statistical anonymized datasets including the National Census; a behavioral selection model that uses AI to learn real-world travel data (i.e., travel times, costs for potential routes, residents' ages, car ownership status, etc.) and reproduce the travel mode selection characteristics of local residents; and multi-agent simulation technology, capable of simulating multiple transportation modes with different characteristics. This enables the estimation of detailed resident travel demand and generates simulation results that closely reflect real-world travel conditions, even when actual travel data is insufficient, thereby accurately evaluating the expected effects of policies.2. Streamlining plan formulation and accelerating consensus buildingThe system handles travel demand forecasting and modal split estimation as well as policy consideration and visualization of simulation results. Utilizing this system in regional transportation plan formulation can streamline the process, reducing the time required for consensus building with stakeholders, particularly transportation operators, by approximately 25%. The process previously could take between one and two years when outsourced to consulting firms.3. Support for optimal plan formulation with multi-faceted evaluation indicatorsThe system provides a wide range of evaluation indicators, including usage status and service levels for each transportation mode, ride-sharing rates for demand-responsive transport, and overall project costs for measures. This enables a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of transportation policies on users, operators, and the entire region, supporting the formulation of optimal plans to resolve "transportation deserts" where securing public transportation is difficult, and to realize sustainable regional transportation.Fujitsu plans to commercialize this system as a service by fiscal year 2026, developing it into a standard tool applicable across Japan. It will also promote collaboration with partners engaged in optimizing regional transportation, including local governments, consulting firms, and transportation operators. Through these efforts, Fujitsu aims to support the formulation of regional public transportation plans for local governments across Japan.Fujitsu will continue to train the system using mobility data and other sources to establish it as an AI engine capable of accurately replicating the diverse behaviors of local residents so that it can contribute to urban development and community planning nationwide.Under Uvance, Fujitsu's business model to address societal challenges, it will advance sustainable cities where everyone can live comfortably by enhancing regional transportation through data and AI.About COMmmmONSIn the field of regional transportation, while the adoption of digital technologies such as MaaS and ride-hailing apps is progressing, the siloed development of business models and systems has resulted in a lack of interoperability between services and data. As improving the quality and productivity of transportation services to resolve transportation deserts becomes an urgent issue, a new approach is needed to systematically promote regional transportation DX centered on collaboration and cooperation. The regional transportation DX promotion project "COMmmmONS (Code for Mobility Common Society)" is a new initiative that aims to create and standardize best practices for problem-solving using digital technology across four pillars: services, data, management, and business processes. By horizontally deploying these practices, it seeks to create technological assets that become common property for society.About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Hitachi Receives the 2026 Catalyst Award, a Global Recognition for Building an Inclusive Organization

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TOKYO, Mar 23, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501) announced that it has been named a 2026 Catalyst Award winner , in recognition of its efforts to embed inclusion as a core element of its global management and business strategies.Catalyst is the global nonprofit accelerating organizational performance and progress through workplace inclusion for everyone. The Catalyst Award is the premier global recognition of workplace inclusion initiatives.Through the “Together, We Are Stronger” initiative, Hitachi has driven a more inclusive culture across the organization by advancing inclusive leadership and strengthening talent practices while addressing long-established cultural norms in Japan. Championed by senior leadership, Hitachi’s approach combines global governance with local implementation to accelerate talent opportunities across the company’s diverse markets, while promoting a culture of psychological safety, trust and shared accountability. The initiative focuses on leadership development programs at multiple career stages, transparent talent processes, and company‑wide well‑being efforts that support all employees. Together, these efforts demonstrate how inclusion can drive both organizational performance and innovation, positioning Hitachi as a company committed to delivering social and business impact.Lorena Dellagiovanna, Senior Vice President and Executive Officer, CHRO, Chief Sustainability Officer , Hitachi, Ltd. , said: Inclusion is how we build strong teams and better ideas at Hitachi. When people have fair opportunity to contribute and grow, innovation follows and drives positive social impact. This Catalyst Award affirms the journey we have taken and reinforces our commitment to keep moving forward.For more information about Hitachi Group’s inclusion initiative, please visit: Hitachi Sustainability Report 2025About Catalyst: https://www.catalyst.org/Catalyst Press Release:https://www.catalyst.org/about/newsroom/2026/media-release-2026-catalyst-awardAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY 2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783. 3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com