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(AsiaGameHub) - Efforts to legalize online casinos in Maryland have lost momentum during the 2026 legislative session. A referendum bill from Senator Ron Watson was withdrawn, and the companion measure that would have set rules for Maryland’s online casinos failed to advance out of committee before Crossover Day. This leaves the state’s push to legalize online casino gaming in a vulnerable position as the session enters its final phase. Good to Know SB 761—the referendum bill tied to Maryland’s online casino legalization effort—was pulled by Senator Watson. SB 885, which would have established the framework for internet gaming and online bingo, remained in committee. The broader Maryland iGaming plan cannot proceed in its current form without voter approval via a referendum. The two-bill strategy was designed to work together, but that structure now appears to be the main reason the effort has stalled. SB 761 would have put a Maryland online casino referendum on the ballot, while SB 885 outlined how internet gaming and online bingo would be licensed and regulated. Once SB 761 was withdrawn, the path for SB 885 narrowed sharply because the regulatory bill depended on referendum approval. Timing also worked against the proposal. Maryland General Assembly records show both Senate bills were introduced in early February and heard on March 11. Yet SB 885 did not advance from committee before the March 23 Crossover Day deadline—a point in the session where bills that haven’t crossed chambers rarely recover. The Maryland General Assembly’s homepage on March 24 also noted the legislature was nearing sine die, leaving little room for a last-minute save. Opposition came from multiple angles. Delegate Wayne Hartman, who serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, made clear that support within Annapolis was weak. He said: “I feel pretty confident there’s not an appetite for it this year.”He also raised a longer-term concern about state finances. He said: “My concern is, really, next year, after the election, when our deficit continues to grow, what are we going to see to quench the thirst of the majority party here to spend money?” Casino interests also pushed back. Representatives from Ocean Downs Casino warned lawmakers that Maryland online gambling could harm tourism and put local jobs at risk. Worcester County Commissioners shared similar worries, arguing that internet casino play could draw spending away from in-person venues in the region. That argument has surfaced in other states too, where online casino bills often face resistance from retail operators worried about cannibalization—even as supporters say digital gaming can add tax revenue and keep play within a regulated market. For now, legal online casino gaming in Maryland remains out of reach. The state still has six commercial casinos, and Watson’s proposal would have let those operators join a regulated online casino market. But with the referendum bill gone and the implementation measure stuck in committee, online casinos in Maryland look unlikely in 2026 unless lawmakers revisit the idea in a new form later on. 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.

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(AsiaGameHub) - Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG) telah bersetuju untuk membeli 70% saham dalam operator perjudian teratas Lithuania, TOPsport. Langkah ini memberikan FEG kawalan ke atas platform pertaruhan terkemuka negara itu. Syarikat dari Prague mengumumkan perjanjian itu di LinkedIn, menyatakan ia adalah transaksi rekod untuk syarikat induknya, Penta Investments. Harga pembelian tidak didedahkan. TOPsport kini mengawal kira-kira 54% pasaran permainan tertutup Lithuania dan merekodkan EBITDA melebihi 65 juta pada tahun 2025. Dengan pembelian ini, FEG memasuki rantau Baltik buat pertama kalinya, meningkatkan bilangan negara operasinya kepada lapan. TOPsport bermula pada tahun 2002 sebagai perniagaan pertaruhan legal pertama Lithuania dan telah berkembang menjadi laman perjudian dalam talian yang paling banyak dikunjungi di negara itu. Ia mengoperasikan lebih 50 lokasi permainan berasaskan daratan di seluruh Lithuania. Pasaran perjudian Lithuania telah berkembang seiring dengan pertumbuhan TOPsport. Pada separuh pertama tahun 2025, pasaran ini menjana 131.5 juta dalam hasil permainan kasar. Ramalan menunjukkan hasil tahunan boleh mencapai 376 juta menjelang tahun 2028. Per kapita, rakyat Lithuania membelanjakan salah satu jumlah tertinggi untuk perjudian di Eropah, dengan purata sekitar jumlah itu setiap tahun. Dieter John, yang menjadi CEO FEG pada Januari 2025, berkata: Baltik mewakili rantau dengan potensi pertumbuhan tinggi untuk FEG. Memasuki Lithuania dengan memperoleh pemimpin pasaran adalah langkah penting dalam strategi pertumbuhan jangka panjang yang ambisius kami. Perjanjian ini telah dihantar kepada pengawal selia Lithuania untuk kelulusan rasmi. Bagi Penta, kumpulan ekuiti swasta Czech-Slovak yang memiliki FEG, langkah ini boleh dikatakan sebagai pelaburan tunggal terbesar dalam pegangan permainannya setakat ini. Penta, yang ditubuhkan oleh Jaroslav Hak dan Marek Dospiva, mengendalikan perniagaan bernilai $5.5 bilion dengan sektor termasuk penjagaan kesihatan, perkhidmatan kewangan, media, hartanah, dan pembuatan. Perjudian hanyalah sebahagian daripada portfolio itu – FEG. Syarikat itu melaporkan keuntungan bersih 621 juta euro pada tahun 2024. Pengambilalihan terus mendorong rancangan pengembangan FEG. Fortuna pertama kali dilancarkan di Czech Republic pada tahun 1990 dan disenaraikan awam di bursa saham Prague dan Warsaw. Penta mengambil alih kawalan penuh syarikat itu pada tahun 2018. Pada tahun 2025, ia memperoleh 51 peratus saham dalam lob, firma pertaruhan kedua terbesar di Montenegro. Pembelian terdahulu itu juga termasuk Casa Pariurilor Romania dan PSK Sports Croatia di bawah pemilikan FEG. Sekurang-kurangnya secara teori, langkah-langkah ini menyokong kehadiran pasaran jangka panjang di seluruh Eropah Timur. Syarikat kini beroperasi di tujuh negara Eropah: Czech Republic, Slovakia Poland, Croatia Romania Montenegro, dan Lithuania. Syarikat itu menggaji lebih 5,000 pekerja dan sentiasa mengambil pekerja baru. Pembangunan ini bertepatan dengan ketatkan rangka kerja kawal selia Lithuania – pindaan kepada undang-undang perjudian, yang akan berkuat kuasa pada November 2025, termasuk menaikkan umur sah kepada 21 tahun, mengehadkan cara syarikat pertaruhan boleh ditampilkan dalam iklan sukan, dan mengurangkan perbelanjaan pengiklanan dengan ketara sebagai langkah ke arah larangan sepenuhnya semua iklan. Fortuna juga menjadi subjek pengambilalihan. Pada tahun 2024, Penta mempertimbangkan untuk melepaskan FEG, terdapat desas-desus bahawa transaksi itu boleh bernilai 2 bilion, dan JPMorgan menyertai perbincangan awal – namun demikian, nampaknya rancangan itu tidak dibawa ke peringkat seterusnya. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Operator perjudian jarak jauh di Estonia secara sukarela telah membayar sejumlah lebih 1.4 juta euro selepas ralat draf dalam undang-undang cukai untuk 2026 secara tidak sengaja menghapuskan liabiliti cukai mereka untuk tempoh yang singkat. Jumlah tersebut, yang diperoleh pada Februari dan Mac 2026, mewakili bahagian yang sepatutnya diterima kerajaan jika Akta Cukai Perjudian telah dilaksanakan dengan betul dari awal tahun 2026. Menurut ERR News, jurucakap Kementerian Kewangan Siiri Suutre berkata: Derma yang diterima pada Februari, termasuk cukai pendapatan, berjumlah kira-kira €815,000 dan setakat ini pada Mac sekitar €595,000 telah diterima. Angka Mac itu belum muktamad dan derma tambahan masih dijangka berdasarkan pengetahuan kami. Situasi cukai sifar ini berlaku kerana pindaan perundangan yang diluluskan pada Disember 2025, akibat ralat draf, mengeluarkan permainan bertuah daripada asas boleh cukai, menjadikan perjudian jarak jauh tidak dikenakan cukai pada awal 2026. Ahli Parlimen Aivar Kokk menegaskan impaknya: Permainan untung-untungan dan perjudian jarak jauh telah ditinggalkan daripada percukaian tahun ini, bermakna permainan kasino dalam talian tidak dikenakan cukai pada 2026. Selepas itu, badan perundangan memutuskan untuk bertindak pantas dan menggandakan pindaan teknikal yang akan mengembalikan cukai 5.5 peratus ke atas perjudian jarak jauh bermula 1 Mac 2026. Kemas kini itu bertujuan untuk menyelaraskan pengenaan cukai dengan rejim pemfailan bulanan biasa seperti yang disahkan oleh Jawatankuasa Kewangan Riigikogu. Persatuan Operator Perjudian Estonia mencadangkan pembayaran secara sukarela. Walau bagaimanapun, hanya segelintir operator jarak jauh berlesen yang telah menyumbang setakat ini. Evelyn Liivamgi, seorang ahli Kementerian Kewangan, berkata firma-firma bertindak balas dengan cara yang berbeza dan memberi amaran bahawa ia akan menjadi sangat sukar untuk mendapatkan semula sepenuhnya hasil cukai yang hilang. Beliau berkata: Kehidupan secara umumnya menunjukkan bahawa semua orang lebih bersemangat untuk membuat janji daripada menunaikannya kemudian. Kementerian itu secara kasarnya menganggarkan liabiliti cukai untuk tempoh dua bulan akan berada sekitar 3.5 juta euro berdasarkan pendapatan yang dilaporkan untuk Januari dan Februari dan angka ini sedikit lebih rendah daripada ramalan awal 4 juta euro. Sebagai perbandingan, hasil cukai perjudian jarak jauh untuk tahun itu dirancang sekitar 27 juta euro. Pegawai-pegawai menyatakan bahawa angka kekurangan yang tepat hanya akan diketahui selepas memeriksa penyata tahunan. Kementerian terus memantau sumbangan sukarela; walau bagaimanapun, Akta Cukai Perjudian yang disemak semula telah dilaksanakan sekarang. Kemasukan Estonia ke dalam pasaran iGaming yang kompetitif tidak dipandang ringan, kerana isu ini menunjukkan niat mereka untuk memposisikan negara itu sebagai hab perjudian dalam talian utama di rantau ini. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - Pihak berkuasa di Thailand mungkin telah memperhebatkan tindakan keras mereka terhadap perjudian dalam talian haram, menyasarkan rangkaian laman web Eu9thaff antara kesalahan teknologi lain yang ingin diselesaikan oleh kerajaan Thailand. Pada 13 Mac 2026, Polis Wilayah Polis Ke-6 yang berada di bawah seliaan Bahagian Siasatan 2 melancarkan misi berdasarkan arahan kerajaan dan pemimpin Polis Diraja Thai. Operasi itu diketuai oleh pegawai kanan, termasuk komander Wilayah Polis ke-6, yang memberi tumpuan kepada usaha menumpaskan laman perjudian yang dihoskan di Eu9thaff3. Com yang dilaporkan memikat pengguna untuk membuat pertaruhan dalam talian. Menurut penyiasat, laman web tersebut, yang memudahkan pertaruhan dalam talian, memutuskan untuk mempergiatkan siasatan mereka bagi mendedahkan mereka yang mengendalikan rangkaian itu. Selepas meneliti data dan sambungan, mereka memperoleh lapan waran tangkap untuk individu yang dituduh menjalankan perjudian haram melalui sistem elektronik dan juga memudahkan pemindahan wang haram. Sekurang-kurangnya secara prinsip, tindakan ini mungkin memutuskan rantaian jenayah kewangan yang lebih besar berkaitan dengan platform sedemikian. Setakat ini, empat individu telah ditahan berkaitan kes ini. Antara kumpulan itu ialah seorang wanita berusia 33 tahun dari Chiang Rai yang dipercayai menguruskan akaun bank yang digunakan untuk memindahkan dana amanah dalam penipuan pengambilan pekerja. Pihak berkuasa penguatkuasaan undang-undang merampas daripadanya sebuah telefon bimbit, dokumen bank, dan sebuah kenderaan pikap Ford Ranger 2023 untuk menjalankan siasatan kewangan yang menyeluruh. Seorang wanita berusia 30 tahun dari Phayao adalah suspek seterusnya yang dipercayai turut mengawal akaun yang berkaitan dengan sistem perbankan platform tersebut. Pihak berkuasa mengambil telefonnya untuk memudahkan siasatan. Selain itu, dua individu lain, seorang lelaki berusia 32 tahun dari Chiang Rai dan seorang lelaki berusia 41 tahun dari Chiang Mai, telah dikenal pasti mempunyai kaitan dengan aktiviti kewangan rangkaian tersebut. Lelaki kedua, yang kononnya menjalankan perniagaan klinik perubatan, telah ditahan di daerah Mae Ai di mana sejumlah kecil ketamin turut ditemui dan dirampas. Pegawai menyebut bahawa pencarian empat lagi suspek masih belum berakhir. Anggota polis sedang mengesan jejak wang dan juga meneliti hartanah agar dapat mengemukakan bukti kepada mahkamah, terutamanya bagi pelanggaran undang-undang anti-pengubahan wang haram. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.

(AsiaGameHub) - The 2026 legislative session in Florida concluded without the passage of any bills targeting illegal gambling. While several proposals moved forward, with one even passing both chambers in differing versions, no legislation was enacted before the session adjourned on March 13. Good to Know SB 1580 came closest but died when the Senate did not take up House changes. HB 189 was the broad House proposal and never reached a final vote. Florida regulators keep the same enforcement tools they had before the session. For the second consecutive year, Florida's legislature did not approve measures that would have strengthened regulations concerning illegal gambling. As a result, illegal gambling arcades remain in a legal gray area, and sweepstakes platforms are not subject to new restrictions. SB 1580 Came Closest SB 1580 represented the most viable opportunity for reform. The Senate passed the bill unanimously in early March. Subsequently, the House made amendments and passed its own version on March 11. With just two days remaining, the Senate did not revisit the legislation. This bill would have established new criminal offenses for individuals who knowingly or recklessly participate in or profit from illegal gambling. It also aimed to extend liability to government employees involved in certifying, licensing, or hiding illegal gaming operations, increase penalties for gambling houses, and impose new restrictions on internet gambling. Another component proposed a Limited Slot Machine Surrender Program, granting operators immunity in exchange for turning in their machines.House Changes Added Friction Amendments made in the House contributed to its failure. One change would have permitted licensed gambling establishments to relocate up to 1,320 feet without losing their licenses. Additional concerns were raised that the wording could inadvertently affect veteran groups. These issues were left unresolved. HB 189 pursued a more comprehensive approach. The extensive, 100-plus-page bill aimed to reform multiple areas of Florida's gambling laws. Its provisions would have prohibited internet gambling and online sports betting not covered by the Seminole Tribe compact, increased penalties for operating or advertising gambling houses, created new violations for illegal gambling advertisements, and expanded the enforcement power of the Florida Gaming Control Commission. It also targeted broader aspects of the illegal gambling trade, such as transporting individuals for gambling purposes, making false claims about machine legality, and implementing harsher penalties for repeat offenders. Despite this, HB 189 stalled before a final House vote. Some of its elements were later incorporated into SB 1580, which intensified the disagreement between the chambers. Other related bills made little progress. SB 1164 and HB 591, which had similar objectives, failed to advance beyond initial committee hearings. SB 204, which emphasized regulatory clarity over new criminal penalties, moved through two Senate committees before also stalling.Illegal Arcades Stay in Play The proliferation of illegal gambling arcades throughout Florida was a primary motivator for lawmakers to address the issue. Many of these venues operate in a murky legal zone, often presenting themselves as amusement arcades or skill-based game businesses. Regulatory action has intensified; in 2025, the FGCC seized $14,474,336 and 6,725 illegal slot machines across the state, more than doubling the approximately $7 million seized the previous year. While sweepstakes casinos were not explicitly mentioned in the primary bills, provisions in HB 189 and HB 591 concerning internet gambling and dual-currency prize models could have applied to them. With the failure of both bills, these potential restrictions are not in effect. 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.

(AsiaGameHub) - Elon Musk has outlined plans for a chip production project involving Tesla and SpaceX. The proposed facility, named Terafab, would be constructed near Tesla's operations in Austin, with the aim of fulfilling internal demand for AI and robotics chips. Good to Know Musk noted that chip supply is not keeping up with demand from Tesla and SpaceX. The proposed Terafab site would be located near Tesla's headquarters and the Austin gigafactory. Musk did not provide a timeline for the project during the Austin event. Musk Wants Direct Control of Chip Supply Rather than relying on external semiconductor suppliers, Elon Musk suggests Tesla and SpaceX may need to develop their own solution. Speaking at an event in downtown Austin on Saturday night, Musk stated that current chip manufacturers are not producing quickly enough to meet the needs of artificial intelligence and robotics across his companies. “We either build the Terafab or we don’t have the chips, and we need the chips, so we build the Terafab.” A photo displayed during the event indicated the site would be situated close to Tesla's headquarters and the company's gigafactory in Austin. This location would place the project adjacent to one of Tesla's primary manufacturing centers, while also linking it closely to broader work in AI, automation, and robotics.Musk described a very high target for output. He said the plan is to produce chips capable of supporting 100 to 200 gigawatts of computing power per year on Earth, along with a terawatt in space. He did not clarify when the project could start or how long construction and production setup might take. This absence of a timeline is significant because semiconductor manufacturing is one of the most challenging industrial sectors to execute. Chip fabrication requires extensive engineering expertise, lengthy build cycles, complex supply chains, and major capital investment. Musk is well-known for setting highly ambitious goals, and Bloomberg highlighted that he does not have a background in semiconductor manufacturing. Even so, the reasoning behind the proposal is easy to understand. Tesla is expanding further into AI and robotics, while SpaceX also requires more computing power for advanced systems. If external supply remains tight, an in-house or tightly controlled chip operation could give Musk greater certainty over one of the most critical components of that technology stack. 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.

(AsiaGameHub) - Maestro has introduced Mezzamine, a Bitcoin credit platform designed around Bitcoin mining economics. The offering targets institutional investors who wish to generate yield from idle BTC, while also providing mining firms with an additional avenue for obtaining capital. Good to Know Mezzamine initially launched via a collaboration with Sazmining. The platform aims to deliver an annual yield of approximately 8% to 9% in Bitcoin for investors. Its credit structure is secured by future mining rewards rather than traditional fiat-based debt models. Maestro Tries a Bitcoin Native Answer to Mining Finance Mezzamine is structured as a Bitcoin-denominated credit market, moving away from conventional dollar loans or new equity sales. This is significant as many miners receive income in Bitcoin yet take on debt in dollars. A sharp decline in Bitcoin's price can strain balance sheets and increase the risk of liquidation due to this currency mismatch. Maestro aims to reduce this friction. Through this new framework, institutional investors can allocate Bitcoin to credit facilities linked to anticipated mining production. Returns are derived from block rewards produced by additional hardware and increased hashrate. Maestro reports existing demand, noting that mining companies exploring alternative funding have expressed interest in financing exceeding 1,500 Bitcoin.Protection during bear markets is a key feature. The platform employs hedging mechanisms connected to both Bitcoin's price and mining operational expenses. Essentially, the objective is to prevent a scenario where dropping prices lead directly to margin calls or compulsory asset sales. The model is instead designed to mirror how mining operations genuinely generate revenue via block rewards. For institutional investors, this presents a distinct Bitcoin yield approach. Instead of keeping BTC inactive or lending within a fiat-centric system, they can deploy coins into a credit facility connected to mining and aim for returns in Bitcoin. Miners gain from access to funding that more closely aligns with the asset they generate. The inaugural program is already operational with mining services provider Sazmining. Maestro states the platform is intended for asset managers, family offices, corporate treasuries, and similar professional investors. This direction aligns with a wider trend in digital asset markets, where an increasing number of financial products are being developed natively within the Bitcoin ecosystem rather than relying on external fiat systems. A native Bitcoin credit market also provides the industry with an additional foundational component as institutional participation expands. Mining companies have traditionally relied on outside lenders, equipment financing, or equity sales. Solutions like Mezzamine indicate an alternative path, where capital, collateral, and yield all remain intrinsically linked to the economics of Bitcoin mining. 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.

(AsiaGameHub) - Hailey Welch has spoken out about the aftermath of the HAWK memecoin’s collapse, connecting the incident to months of public backlash, threats, and legal scrutiny surrounding the unsuccessful token launch. Good to Know HAWK was launched in December 2024 and temporarily hit a market capitalization exceeding $490 million. The token plummeted by over 91% the following day, sparking online allegations of a rug pull. A lawsuit filed by investors targeted the team and organizations behind the launch, though Welch was not included. Hailey Welch States HAWK Aftermath Left Her Traumatized Hailey Welch, commonly referred to online as the Hawk Tuah girl, shared that the collapse of HAWK and the subsequent public response took a significant personal toll. In an interview with Andrew Callaghan on Channel 5, Welch mentioned she was drawn into a crypto project she didn’t fully comprehend. “I got talked into doing something that I didn’t know anything about, really, but you’ve got to be really careful what you put your name on,” Welch told Andrew Callaghan of the Channel 5 YouTube channel on Friday. Welch stated she collaborated with an FBI investigation in 2025 and was exonerated of any misconduct. She added that she received none of the launch funds and lacked the technical expertise required to develop or manage the memecoin.Despite this, public outrage targeted her. Welch revealed she received death threats and remained out of public view for months as tensions escalated over the failed launch. “I was starting to get death threats and everything else. People telling me I owe them all this money, and I’m like, ‘I didn’t do this.’ I’m sitting here, and I’m the one getting hit for this. It’s rough. It’s one of those things where if you come out of the house, you put your head down.” HAWK launched in December 2024 and quickly reached a market cap of over $490 million within hours. By the next day, the token’s value had fallen to approximately $41 million—an over 91% collapse. This drop led to widespread rug pull claims across crypto social media platforms and kept the project in the spotlight across gaming, influencer, and digital asset news. Welch also noted that the actual losses incurred by retail investors were lower than many people believed during the backlash. Per her attorney, the total losses for individual investors amounted to around $200,000.Additionally, a lawsuit filed by investors in December 2024 alleged that the team and entities behind HAWK’s launch sold unregistered securities. Welch was not a defendant in the case. 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.

(AsiaGameHub) - PENN Entertainment intends to launch Hollywood Casino Aurora on June 24, pending regulatory clearance. This new land-based venue in Aurora will succeed the enduring riverboat establishment on the Fox River, introducing an expanded entertainment scope to the greater Chicago area. Good to Know Hollywood Casino Aurora is scheduled to take the place of the existing riverboat casino on the Fox River. The new facility will feature a hotel, a retail sportsbook, a spa, an event center, and upwards of 1,200 gaming positions. PENN indicates the location will hire approximately 700 employees, almost twice the size of the existing workforce in Aurora. PENN Gets Ready for a Larger Aurora Casino and Resort PENN is preparing to transition Aurora gaming operations to a freshly constructed facility near Interstate 88, opposite Chicago Premium Outlets, moving away from the outdated floating casino model. This shift is significant as land-based casinos typically offer operators greater capacity for accommodations, dining, entertainment, and year-round events compared to older riverboat configurations. The project is valued by PENN at $360 million. Upon its debut, Hollywood Casino Aurora will become the company's second newly constructed venue in the Chicagoland area, following the August 2025 opening of Hollywood Casino Joliet. This provides PENN with a modernized retail casino presence in a Midwest market where operators continue to depend significantly on in-person gaming, hospitality, and sportsbook visitors. “We are just months away from unveiling another premium entertainment hub in the greater Chicago region,” stated Jay Snowden, CEO and President of PENN Entertainment. “We are excited to build on the successful launch of Hollywood Casino Joliet last summer with another new land-based site, reinforcing our retail footprint in the Midwest and strengthening our community ties.”Gaming represents just one component of the offering. The upcoming Aurora facility will boast 226 hotel rooms, over 1,200 gaming positions, a retail sportsbook, a spa, an outdoor entertainment area, and a 12,000 square foot event center. Additionally, PENN anticipates the site will employ roughly 700 staff members, almost doubling the staffing numbers associated with current Aurora operations. Dining is also receiving significant focus. PENN announced that celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis will launch Sorella by Giada, an Italian California fusion eatery. Boulevard Food & Drink Hall will introduce concepts from Stephanie Izard and other collaborators, providing the casino with a blend of local favorites and new culinary choices. For regional casino operators, food and beverage offerings can help increase time spent on-site and expand the demographic beyond traditional gamblers. Rafael Verde, PENN Senior Vice President of Regional Operations, remarked: “These celebrated restaurateurs will offer our guests exceptional dining experiences at the new Hollywood Casino Aurora. Combined with our hotel, event center, spa, and other amenities, visitors will enjoy a lively atmosphere at this new local destination.”Meetings and live events form another key element of the strategy. PENN noted that the event center is already accepting reservations for conferences, weddings, and entertainment acts, with public event disclosures anticipated shortly. This strategy aligns with a comprehensive casino resort model where gaming, lodging, dining, sports betting, private functions, and live shows operate cohesively under a single roof. Regarding the project's backing, Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. is projected to supply $225 million in financing at a 7.75% capitalization rate around the opening. The City of Aurora is providing $50 million, and PENN stated the remaining $21 million is expected to be finalized by the end of the year. Concurrently, the firm is collaborating with the Illinois Gaming Board to move operations from the existing riverboat Hollywood Casino Aurora to the new land-based location. FAQ When will Hollywood Casino Aurora open? PENN Entertainment has indicated that June 24 is the scheduled opening date, contingent on regulatory authorization. What is replacing the old Aurora casino? The existing riverboat casino on the Fox River will be succeeded by the new land-based Hollywood Casino Aurora. Where is the new property located? The location is situated near Interstate 88, directly across from Chicago Premium Outlets. What features will the new casino include? The venue will feature 226 hotel rooms, over 1,200 gaming positions, a retail sportsbook, a spa, an outdoor entertainment area, and a 12,000 square foot event center.How many jobs will the property support? PENN projects that the new Hollywood Casino Aurora will employ approximately 700 individuals. What dining options are planned? PENN confirmed that Sorella by Giada, led by Giada De Laurentiis, will launch at the venue, accompanied by Boulevard Food & Drink Hall concepts featuring Stephanie Izard and other partners. How is the project being financed? Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. is set to contribute $225 million, the City of Aurora is adding $50 million, and the remaining $21 million is anticipated by year's end. 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.

(AsiaGameHub) - Allwyn is seeking alternative methods to develop its own sportsbook technology following the termination of its agreement with Novibet. This development was shared during the group's FY25 earnings call, where company leaders also highlighted PrizePicks as a valuable resource for prediction markets and attracting new customers. Good to Know Allwyn abandoned the Novibet acquisition following input from the Hellenic Competition Commission. Executives stated that proprietary sportsbook technology continues to be a strategic objective. PrizePicks provides Allwyn with a substantial customer base and a unified application for DFS and predictions. Allwyn Looks Elsewhere for Sportsbook Tech After Novibet Deal Falls Apart Allwyn continues to pursue its own sportsbook technology, despite the failure of its Novibet acquisition. On the FY25 earnings call, CEO Robert Chvátal confirmed that sportsbook technology is still a focus and that the company has begun evaluating other possibilities. The Novibet deal was announced earlier this month but was subsequently called off after the Hellenic Competition Commission provided feedback. “This interest in the sportsbook technology remains on the radar of Allwyn,” Chvátal stated.Chvátal stated. “We have already started exploring other opportunities when it comes to sportsbook technology, to maybe solidify our sportsbook position in some markets of Allwyn.” CFO Kenneth Morton emphasized that internalizing sportsbook technology is a definite priority. He noted that while Allwyn already manages the majority of its lottery technology, which is crucial for user experience and sustained success, sports betting is the final component not yet handled in-house. “Sports betting is the one bit that we don’t currently have in-house, which we do think is strategically important. So we certainly see benefits to having it in-house, but as Robert said, there are many other ways that we can achieve that.”PrizePicks was another major topic of conversation. Allwyn secured a deal last September to purchase a 62.3% share in the DFS operator for an initial $1.6 billion, with additional payments contingent on performance across three years. The transaction was finalized in January, and Morton indicated the company is well-placed to pursue expansion in the US prediction market. Morton explained that PrizePicks holds an advantage as it does not require the same level of expenditure on customer acquisition as some competitors. He added that integrating DFS and predictions into a single application improves the user experience and reduces the cost of acquiring customers. “A number of operators have launched actually with three apps, so DFS, OSB and predictions in separate apps,” Morton added. “Essentially, to some extent you’re having to acquire the same customer three times. “That’s not the case for PrizePicks. On day one they went live with predictions within their DFS app, which is obviously better for the user experience, but it’s also much better from the customer acquisition cost perspective.” Allwyn also announced FY25 net revenue of €4.1 billion, a 4% increase compared to the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA also grew by 4%, reaching almost €1.6 billion. The company anticipates finalizing its merger with OPAP this month, following shareholder approval in February, which will form a combined entity worth €16 billion. 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.