Day: ខែ​មេសា 17, 2026

(AsiaGameHub) –   Kalshi has launched a new battle in the ongoing fight over prediction markets. In Montana, the firm is seeking a federal judge’s order to prevent state authorities from classifying its event contracts as illegal gambling as the broader regulatory control dispute unfolds.

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Montana issued a cease-and-desist order after determining there was probable cause that Kalshi’s operations meet the state’s definition of gambling.
Kalshi maintains that the CFTC alone is empowered to regulate its exchange pursuant to the Commodity Exchange Act.
Similar disputes are already underway in other states, such as Tennessee, where Kalshi recently secured temporary federal protection against state action.

Federal Regulatory Authority Is At The Core
Montana claims Kalshi’s contracts constitute illegal gambling. Kalshi argues Montana has no jurisdiction in this matter whatsoever. That sums up the entire case in a nutshell.
Following a state probe, the Montana Gambling Con…

(AsiaGameHub) –   A federal judge has concluded the fraud case against poker player George Janssen with a prison sentence. The ruling primarily addresses fraudulent loan activities, while a peculiar kidnapping narrative remains in the background.

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George Janssen received a sentence of 36 months in federal prison and will be subject to 3 years of supervised release.
He is also ordered to pay $908,235 in restitution.
Prosecutors stated that he utilized fabricated documentation and non-existent vehicles to obtain approximately $4 million in fraudulent loans.

Fraud Conviction Issued Amidst Lingering Kidnapping Questions
George Janssen is set to serve time in federal prison following his guilty plea in a fraud case connected to his car dealership, Bay Auto Brokers. According to court documents and recent reports, the sentence is three years, to be followed by three years of supervised release, along with a restitution payment of $908,235.
The government’s prosecution focused on loan fraud, not …

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Philippine gaming industry concluded 2025 with a definitive shift in leadership. Revenue from online and electronic gaming surpassed that of licensed casinos, establishing it as the primary growth driver for the sector.

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Full-year 2025 gross gaming revenue reached PHP396.14 billion, or about US$6.61 billion, up 6.39% from 2024.
Electronic and online gaming brought in PHP201.12 billion, up 30.04%, and made up 50.77% of total GGR.
Licensed casino revenue fell 9.6% to PHP182.50 billion, while Casino Filipino revenue dropped nearly 21% to PHP12.52 billion.

Online Overtakes Casinos In Philippines Gaming Market
Data from Pagcor revealed the true source of growth in 2025. Electronic and online gaming yielded PHP201.12 billion, a 30.04% increase from the PHP154.66 billion recorded the previous year. According to Pagcor’s classification, this category encompasses e-bingo, e-games, bingo grantees, and onsite and offsite poker. By the end of the year, it had overtaken licensed …

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Rank Group has announced a further quarter of growth and has maintained its full-year profit forecast. Its physical venues performed robustly, while its digital operations provided additional momentum, with management confirming that existing strategies are expected to lead to improved annual earnings.

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Third-quarter like-for-like net gaming revenue increased by 5% to £205.4 million.
The Group anticipates an operating profit of £68 million for FY2025-2026, exceeding the previous year’s £63.7 million.
Revenue growth was reported across the Grosvenor, Mecca, digital, and Spain divisions.

Land Based Growth Keeps Rank On Track
The most significant improvement originated from the company’s brick-and-mortar locations. Grosvenor Casinos generated £95.0 million in Q3 revenue, a 5% increase, with gaming machines driving the advance by growing 10% following the addition of approximately 850 new units after UK regulatory amendments. The company is also e…

(AsiaGameHub) –   GameStop has launched public sales of Power Packs, a new card offering centered on immediate reveals, PSA-certified graded cards, and fast resale possibilities. The product’s design is straightforward, but its legal risks are not.

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Power Packs became available to the public on April 15 and feature Pokémon, football, baseball, and basketball cards.
Pricing ranges from $25 up to $2,500.
Purchasers can unveil a card, have it shipped, store it in a PSA Vault, or resell it via the platform.

GameStop Introduces a Chance-Based Card Product
GameStop and PSA have rolled out Power Packs as a digital card product where buyers pay upfront before learning what they’ve received. Pack tiers span from the $25 Starter level to the $2,500 Lunar tier, and GameStop states higher tiers give buyers a shot at more valuable cards—with no guarantees. Card values shown on the site refresh every five minutes.
This model is what sets the product apart. After a card is revea…

(AsiaGameHub) –   DraftKings is positioning itself for the Alberta market ahead of the official opening. The company has initiated pre-registration and targets a July 13 debut, subject to authorization from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission.

Key Highlights

DraftKings intends to go live in Alberta on July 13.
The pre-registration process has already commenced.
Users can register accounts now, though deposit and wagering capabilities will remain disabled for another three months.

DraftKings Secures Early Foothold in Alberta
Although Alberta’s market hasn’t officially opened, DraftKings is already securing its spot. The Boston-headquartered sports betting and digital casino provider announced on Thursday its intention to launch in the province on July 13, coinciding with the start of regulated gambling.
Currently, the operator is accepting pre-registrations while awaiting licensing and regulatory clearance from the AGLC. Consequently, while Alberta residents can set up accounts, they a…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Construction on the North Fork Rancheria’s project continues. The tribe states the Madera casino development will proceed despite a recent California court decision, asserting that gaming on the trust land associated with the site is regulated by federal law, not state law.

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The California Supreme Court opted not to hear an appeal of the lower court’s decision, allowing that ruling to stand.
According to North Fork, federal authorizations granted in 2012 and 2016 continue to validate the project.
Work began in 2024, and the tribe maintains a target opening date of 2026 for the casino.

Federal Approval Still Sits At The Center
The fundamental stance of the North Fork Rancheria remains unchanged by state legal challenges. The tribe reiterates that its authority to operate a gaming facility near Madera is based on federal trust land status and federal permits, a position it reaffirmed following the latest upheld California ruling.
In a statement, the tribe said:
“The …

(AsiaGameHub) –   Tennessee legislators have advanced HB 1885, further defining a legislative effort targeting online sweepstakes casinos. A unanimous committee decision moved the bill forward for additional scrutiny, maintaining regulatory pressure on the state’s unlicensed gambling sites.

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HB 1885 received a unanimous endorsement from the House Finance, Ways, and Means Committee.
The legislation is scheduled for review by the Calendar and Rules Committee this Thursday.
The proposal seeks to categorize sweepstakes casino infractions under the provisions of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977.

Tennessee Advances Legislation Targeting Sweepstakes Casinos
HB 1885 continues to progress in Tennessee following its approval by the House Finance, Ways, and Means Committee. The bill is now slated for consideration by the Calendar and Rules Committee. The legislation was sponsored by Rep. Scott Cepicky and co-sponsored by Rep. Clay Doggett.
The primary focus of the bill is to address onli…