Category: iGame

(AsiaGameHub) –   Nevada’s gaming establishments recorded approximately $1.24 billion in revenue during February, representing a 1.5% year-over-year increase. This milestone marks the 60th consecutive month the state has surpassed the $1 billion threshold, demonstrating the resilience of casino earnings despite a slowdown in tourism.

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The Las Vegas Strip accounted for $696.3 million, representing 56% of the state’s total gaming revenue.
Growth was bolstered by Clark County properties catering to locals, with the remaining areas of Clark County rising 2.87% to roughly $148 million.
To date this fiscal year, Nevada has gathered $775.8 million in gaming taxes, a 1.6% rise.

Nevada Growth Sustained by Strip Baccarat and Local Markets
The Las Vegas Strip once again contributed the largest portion, with casinos there reporting $696.3 million in revenue, a 0.86% increase from the previous year. Baccarat was a significant factor, as casinos earned nearly $120 million from the game, with player los…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Pixels is extending its Stacked rewards engine beyond its internal ecosystem, transforming an in-house utility into a commercial product for external studios. The company reports that this AI-powered platform previously facilitated over $25 million in revenue and 1 million daily active users across Pixels’ titles prior to its public release.

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Prior to its external debut, Stacked was utilized internally by Pixels for approximately four years.
Pixels reports that a specific reactivation campaign achieved a 178% increase in spend conversion and a 131% return on reward investment.
Studios can integrate via an SDK and execute campaigns using natural-language queries.

Pixels Transforms Internal Rewards Mechanism into Independent Platform
Designed to monitor player behavior and deliver specific rewards rather than generic offers to all users, Stacked aims to refine engagement. Pixels notes that the platform has already bolstered engagement and monetization for titles like Pix…

(AsiaGameHub) –   DigiPlus has launched a new partnership with Manny Pacquiao to incorporate branded content, payment integration, and marketing support across key segments of its digital gaming operations in the Philippines.

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DigiPlus intends to release nine gaming titles featuring Manny Pacquiao themes.
MannyPay will serve as DigiPlus’s inaugural official gaming payment partner.
Pacquiao will additionally act as brand ambassador for ArenaPlus and GameZone.

DigiPlus Adds Pacquiao Across Content and Payments
DigiPlus unveiled the agreement at a signing ceremony held at Shangri-La The Fort in BGC. Instead of confining the collaboration to a typical endorsement, the company is developing multiple products and services centered on the Pacquiao brand.
Pacquiao boasts one of boxing’s most impressive records. He captured world championships in eight weight divisions, concluded his professional career with 62 victories, 8 defeats, and 2 draws, and achieved 39 knockout wins. He also held major ti…

(AsiaGameHub) –   The proposed Littleton casino is moving toward the construction phase following a $10 million land acquisition on Meadow Street. Granite State Gaming anticipates breaking ground between late June and early July, with a target opening date in early 2027.

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The facility is slated to feature between 150 and 200 Class III gaming machines, approximately 12 table games, and an on-site restaurant.
Although state regulations permit entry at age 18, Granite State Gaming intends to enforce a 21-plus age restriction for the venue.
In accordance with New Hampshire’s charitable gaming statutes, a portion of the casino’s proceeds will be donated to local nonprofit organizations.

Littleton Casino Plan Moves Ahead
Greg Carlin has acquired the former Staples site along with an adjacent lot previously occupied by Tire Warehouse. Because the 23,000-square-foot building requires a four-month notice period for the current tenant to vacate, construction will commence once the property is …

(AsiaGameHub) –   On Friday, California introduced a new ethical restriction as prediction markets face increased scrutiny in the United States. Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order prohibiting gubernatorial appointees from utilizing nonpublic information for profit on platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket.

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The directive also prohibits officials from assisting family members, business associates, or others in trading based on insider information.
California stated that this regulation supplements existing conflict-of-interest laws.
Kalshi indicated that its existing rules already forbid insider trading.

California Enhances Prediction Market Regulations
Governor Newsom linked the executive order to reports suggesting that individuals with inside knowledge may have profited from event contracts related to military and political developments. His office highlighted trading activity connected to events involving Venezuela, Iran, and drug cartels.
“Public service should not …

(AsiaGameHub) –   Intercontinental Exchange has fulfilled its earlier $2 billion commitment to Polymarket following a final $600 million cash injection. The agreement connects a titan of traditional finance with one of the most rapidly growing prediction market platforms.

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ICE stated the new $600 million cash infusion won’t have a “material impact” on its financial results or projections.
Polymarket also expects ICE to acquire up to $40 million in existing securities.
Details regarding the final valuation from this funding round are anticipated after the current fundraising cycle ends.

ICE Concludes Deal as Prediction Markets Gain Traction
Friday marked the completion of a significant funding strategy. Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, funneled $600 million into Polymarket to finish its total $2 billion investment pledge.
ICE had previously initiated this commitment with a $1 billion investment in October. With the final cash a…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Boyd Gaming has launched Cadence Crossing Casino in Henderson, providing the company with its first newly constructed property in 20 years. The initiative positions Boyd to engage with a rapidly expanding local customer base near the Cadence master-planned community and along Boulder Highway.

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Cadence Crossing features a 10,000-square-foot gaming floor with 450 slot machines.
The property opened ahead of its initial schedule and was funded as part of a broader $100 million capital expenditure plan.
Boyd may introduce a hotel, additional casino space, and more dining options in the future.

Boyd Gaming Replaces Jokers Wild With New Henderson Casino
Cadence Crossing is tailored for local players rather than Strip tourists. Boyd aims to draw former Jokers Wild patrons while also serving new residents moving into the surrounding Henderson area.
The property spans 50,000 square feet. Inside, guests will find 450 slot machines and electronic versions of blackjack, craps, and ro…

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Ionut Constantinescu, CEO of Marlin Media.

As conversational AI gains traction over traditional search methods, Marlin Media’s marvn.ai emerges as the iGaming sector’s inaugural purpose-built solution, according to CEO Ionut Constantinescu.

For B2B stakeholders, the critical question is not if AI will transform iGaming, but rather how prepared operators are to adapt to evolving player behaviors. In an article for iGaming Expert, Ionut Constantinescu argues that delaying this adaptation is not an option.

The subtle, ongoing transformation

While the iGaming industry discusses the theoretical impacts of AI, player behavior is already shifting. ChatGPT saw over 5.19 billion visits in February 2026, and projections indicate that more than 1.1 billion individuals will utilize AI by 2031. Even a small percentage of these AI users engaging in iGaming-related searches is sufficient to begin altering how players discover online casinos.

Individuals are already integrat…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Splinterlands has forged an official partnership with AtomicHub with the objectives of reviving and upgrading the WAX bridge, boosting visibility for its card NFTs, and simplifying cross-chain access for collectors and players. Splinterlands has previously supported WAX transfers, and its official documentation still lists WAX as one of its longest-standing partners.

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AtomicHub has confirmed that it facilitates NFT trading across WAX, Vaulta, XPR Network, Polygon, Immutable, and Avalanche.
Splinterlands’ cards have long been eligible for trading outside of the in-game marketplace, including on WAX via AtomicHub.
The immediate priority is a more streamlined WAX bridge and improved discoverability for Splinterlands’ digital assets across marketplaces.

Splinterlands and AtomicHub Revive a Familiar Connection
Instead of building a new system from scratch, the two parties are building upon an existing prior link. Splinterlands and AtomicHub previously collaborated…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Officials in Ireland have successfully entered a previously inaccessible Bitcoin wallet associated with a significant criminal forfeiture. This development allowed the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) to retrieve approximately 500 Bitcoin, valued at about $35.5 million based on current market rates.

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The unlocked wallet is part of a group of 12 seized in 2019.
The entire collection consists of roughly 6,000 Bitcoin.
Technical assistance and decryption tools were provided by Europol.

Ireland Successfully Accesses One Wallet in Ongoing Bitcoin Forfeiture Case
For a long period, the confiscated Bitcoin remained out of reach due to missing private keys. This situation has partially resolved, as the Irish Times reported that CAB, in collaboration with Europol, managed to open a single wallet containing 500 Bitcoin. The assets are linked to the case of Clifton Collins, a convicted drug dealer.
The origins of the case date back to 2011 and 2012, when Collins used profits from canna…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Playson has launched 4 Scarab Coins Hold and Win, a new Egyptian-themed slot built around an all-new Mystic Feature and an expanded bonus structure. The title went live on March 26, retaining the well-known Hold and Win format while delivering more diverse feature options for both operators and players.

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The game runs on a 5×3 grid, with up to four Scarab Coins able to land in a single spin.
The new Mystic Feature can unlock up to six extra cells that hold coin or jackpot values.
The game’s top Royal Jackpot pays out up to 10,000x the player’s bet.

Playson Adds a New Bonus Layer to 4 Scarab Coins
The core new addition is the unique Mystic Feature. Red Scarab Coins can open extra cells during the Hold and Win bonus, while Violet Scarab Coins trigger a Multi Feature with multipliers reaching up to 5x, and Blue Scarab Coins activate a Collect Feature that pulls together all values already on the game grid. This gives the slot a far more layered structure t…

(AsiaGameHub) –   The development of three full-scale casinos in downstate New York has the potential to create one of the nation’s largest regional gaming hubs. According to a new analysis from CBRE Institutional Research, these three projects could generate an annual gross gaming revenue of $4.7 billion in a base scenario, with the potential to exceed $5.6 billion annually in a high-growth scenario once the developments are fully established after 2031.

Key Insights

CBRE projects a downside scenario of approximately $4.1 billion in annual revenue.
Gaming revenue is anticipated to constitute roughly 70% to 72% of the total revenue for these resorts.
The three approved projects are Resorts World New York City, Bally’s Bronx, and Metropolitan Park.

CBRE Identifies Significant Potential for a Large Casino Market
CBRE suggests that the downstate New York market is currently underserved, which supports the expectation that all three projects can achieve substantial casino revenue without immediate …

(AsiaGameHub) –   Stakelogic has unveiled Candy Links Bonanza 3, the latest installment in its Candy Links franchise. The slot maintains the series’ emphasis on coin collection and multi-layered bonus features, while introducing enhanced functionality for Hot Spots, Free Spins, and jackpot opportunities. The launch was announced on March 26.

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The game operates with 3,125 winning ways.
Coin symbols contribute to the Hurricane Links panel, where connected lines can activate cash prizes.
Free Spins and Wheel of Fortune jackpots represent the pinnacle of the bonus hierarchy.

Candy Links Makes a Comeback With Enhanced Coin Mechanics
Instead of overhauling the formula, Stakelogic has preserved the foundational design that distinguished previous Candy Links titles. The new release continues to utilize a 3,125-ways-to-win system, awarding payouts for left-to-right combinations. The gameplay centers on Coin symbols, which integrate with the Hurricane Links panel to generate additional winning pote…