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(AsiaGameHub) –   A recent Quinnipiac University survey reveals a significant divide in American attitudes toward artificial intelligence. While adoption of AI tools for tasks like research, writing, professional duties, and data analysis is rising, a majority remain distrustful of the technology and anticipate its negative impacts will outweigh the positive.

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76% say they trust AI rarely or only sometimes
70% think AI will reduce job opportunities
65% oppose AI data centers in their communities

Americans Use AI While Doubting It
Usage is increasing, but trust is not keeping pace. Just 27% of those polled now report never having used AI tools, a decline from 33% in April 2025. Despite this growth, a mere 21% state they trust information produced by AI most or nearly all the time, compared to 76% who trust it infrequently or only occasionally.
“The contradiction between use and trust of AI is striking,” noted Chetan Jaiswal, a Quinnipiac computer science professor. “Fifty…

(AsiaGameHub) –   A new proposition from the U.S. Department of Labor could simplify the process for retirement schemes to incorporate Bitcoin and other digital assets. If adopted, this regulation would offer plan administrators a more defined route to evaluate cryptocurrencies within 401(k) accounts, which represent a significant portion of long-term investment capital in the United States.

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This proposition has the potential to introduce cryptocurrencies to a 401(k) market valued at approximately $10.1 trillion
Administrators of these plans would still be required to assess expenses, ease of conversion to cash, intricacy, and returns
A 60-day period for public feedback precedes the potential adoption of any definitive regulation

Cryptocurrency Nears the U.S. Retirement Sector
Instead of causing immediate market transformation, the proposition outlines the methodology fiduciaries should employ when evaluating investment choices for retirement programs. Digital assets are characterized…

(AsiaGameHub) –   BGaming has launched Sugar Merge Up, a new slot game that expands on the gameplay foundation of Merge Up 2 while adding an extra layer of bonus content. This new release brings back the iconic Merge Up mechanic, set in a candy-themed experience built around cluster pays, cascading symbols, and feature-driven play.

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Sugar Merge Up uses a 6×6 cluster-pay grid that is filled with candy-themed symbols
The Bubblegum symbol can eliminate up to 8 adjacent symbols before transforming into a Scatter
Players can unlock up to 30 free spins and choose from six different Buy Bonus options

BGaming Grows Its Merge Up Series With a New Candy Theme
Sugar Merge Up transports players into a bright, candy-colored world fronted by a jelly bear mascot, but the core focus of the game remains its unique mechanics. BGaming brings back its beloved Merge Up feature, where winning symbols merge into the next highest-paying symbol after a cascade. This opens up opportunities for more winning c…

(AsiaGameHub) –   METABORA GAMES has unveiled BORA DEEPS v2.0, an enhanced iteration of its worldwide gamer interaction platform, designed to integrate gameplay with incentives throughout an expanded blockchain gaming environment. This latest update introduces additional game-connected quests, readily playable minigames, and a Scratch functionality intended to sustain player involvement within the platform.

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BORA DEEPS v2.0 extends its capabilities beyond simple task fulfillment and prize accumulation
The new version incorporates the DEEPS Minigame, allowing players immediate access without requiring any downloads
METABORA GAMES has also rolled out a Scratch feature, linked to points acquired through platform engagement

BORA DEEPS v2.0 Enhances Player Interaction with Deeper Features
A more robust Quest system forms the core of this update. Moving beyond a straightforward structure where users finish tasks and gather BORA-denominated rewards, BORA DEEPS v2.0 now integrates missions more i…

(AsiaGameHub) –   A recent study from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York presents challenging figures for legislators and industry operators. The report associates the legalization of sports betting with declining household credit health, with particularly pronounced effects among younger adults and in states permitting mobile wagering.

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The New York Fed observed that overall delinquency rates increased by approximately 0.3 percentage points from a baseline of 10.7% following legalization.
For borrowers under the age of 40, credit card delinquencies increased by roughly 1 percentage point, while auto loan delinquencies rose by about 0.5 percentage points.
Spillover effects were also detected near state borders, where neighboring counties in non-legal jurisdictions experienced betting activity equivalent to roughly 14% to 15% of the direct impact.

New York Fed Quantifies the Negative Impacts
The study looks beyond the conventional argument that regulation is preferable to prohibition and…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Neymar has returned to the headlines, though not for his on-field performance. The Santos striker allegedly devoted his rest day to an extended online poker marathon following his omission from the Cruzeiro fixture due to workload concerns.

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Neymar’s absence from the Cruzeiro clash stemmed from Santos’ assessment that the workload-related risk was excessive.
According to Portal LeoDias, the forward subsequently dedicated much of his weekend to online poker.
On social media, Neymar later made light of the situation, commenting that there was “also a little bit of poker on the cell phone.”

Neymar Day Off Turns Into Poker Story
The sporting aspect of this narrative is fairly straightforward. Santos opted not to field Neymar against Cruzeiro, with the club’s justification focusing on physical load management over a new injury. Match-related reports indicated the coaching team aimed to prevent additional risk following a demanding schedule of fixtures.
The subsequent developm…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Macau has given its approval for three new baccarat side bets, providing casinos with an expanded array of supplementary wagering choices as these additional wagers continue to proliferate across the market. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau incorporated regulations for ‘Monkey no Monkey’, ‘Pairs+’, and ‘4/5/6 Cards’ into a guideline that became effective on March 23.

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The recently sanctioned side bets include ‘Monkey no Monkey’, ‘Pairs+’, and ‘4/5/6 Cards’.
The revised regulatory directive came into force on March 23.
Since 2024, Macau has progressively introduced more baccarat side bets, a development aided by advancements in smart table technology.

Macau Continues to Expand Baccarat Side Bet Offerings
Among the newly approved options, Pairs+ offers the largest potential payout, reaching 300 to 1 if both the banker’s and player’s initial hands consist of pairs with identical point va…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Animoca Brands has launched early access for AliBAE, a new build-and-earn platform that leverages Alibaba Qwen models to help creators produce content and apps before competing for token rewards. The rollout includes 100,000 CHECK tokens distributed across two initial campaigns.

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AliBAE is now live in early access at alibae.build, with two launch campaigns.
The initial reward pool totals 100,000 CHECK tokens.
As of January 2026, Alibaba Qwen had surpassed 700 million downloads and over 180,000 derivative models.

Animoca Centers Creator Rewards at the Core
AliBAE is built around bounty campaigns: Brands share a project brief, set aside a CHECK token pool, and creators use the platform’s integrated studio to make videos, apps, and other content. Winners are selected based on a mix of community feedback and internal judging, per Animoca’s launch details.
The first two campaigns come from Animoca Minds and King’s Gambit, each offering 50,000 CHECK. Animoca …

(AsiaGameHub) –   BetMGM is scaling back on credit card deposits in the US. As of March 31, customers will no longer be able to add new credit cards to their accounts, and the operator stated that the broader phaseout of credit card usage will proceed beyond that date, though a final termination date has not been revealed.

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BetMGM has indicated that new credit cards will no longer be addable as of March 31.
The company revealed the plan during a March 25 presentation to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
DraftKings and FanDuel have already implemented comparable measures in the US market.

BetMGM Starts Credit Card Exit
The policy was discussed during a March 25 meeting of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, where BetMGM was penalized $100,000 for know-your-customer (KYC) shortcomings, as reported by Gaming America. During the meeting, PGCB Chair Denise J. Smiley inquired whether the company was examining credit card usage and how these cards were being utilized. BetMGM affirmed thi…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Morgan Stanley appears poised to launch its spot Bitcoin ETF. A recent SEC filing reveals the fund will trade under the ticker MSBT and impose a 0.14% sponsor fee—an amount that would be lower than every currently listed U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF, including BlackRock’s 0.25% IBIT.

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The ETF is anticipated to list on NYSE Arca under the ticker MSBT.
The filing sets the fee at 0.14%, well below BlackRock’s 0.25% fee for IBIT.
Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart described the pricing as a “Big move” and suggested the launch could occur in early April.

Morgan Stanley Makes a Low Fee Play
The primary draw here is pricing. Morgan Stanley isn’t entering the market with a high-premium offering; instead, it aims to undercut competitors on cost. For a Bitcoin ETF, the fee represents the annual expense investors incur to hold the fund, meaning lower pricing can be highly significant when large firms and advisors evaluate products side by side.
The fi…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Virginia legislators have transmitted SB661 to Gov. Abigail Spanberger, returning skill game machines to the forefront of the state’s gambling discussion. The bill would legalize and oversee the machines following the Virginia Supreme Court’s role in shutting them down in 2023, yet the political dynamics surrounding it are equally as unignorable as the policy itself.

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SB661 would place a limit of 25,000 on legal skill games and impose a 25% tax on gross profits.
Backers estimate around 90,000 unauthorized machines are already in use throughout Virginia.
Pace O Matic and associated individuals have donated over $1.7 million to Virginia Democrats since 2023, per recent reports.

Virginia Attempts to Trade a Gray Market for a Regulated One
Advocates for SB661 make a straightforward case: Virginia already has tens of thousands of skill game machines in convenience stores, truck stops, and restaurants, and banning them hasn’t eliminated them. The bill would r…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Virgin Bet has launched in South Africa, marking LiveScore Group’s first Virgin Bet expansion beyond the UK. The new platform, Virginbet.co.za, forms part of a broader African strategy and will operate from the group’s existing betting infrastructure in Nigeria, in conjunction with LiveScore Bet.

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Virgin Bet has launched in South Africa via Virginbet.co.za.
LiveScore Group stated the launch is part of a broader African expansion plan.
South Africa continues to be Africa’s largest regulated gambling market by betting volume.

Virgin Bet Selects South Africa for Initial International Expansion
Instead of prioritizing another European market, LiveScore Group has introduced Virgin Bet to South Africa. This move opens a new opportunity in a nation where betting already dominates gambling activity. According to National Gambling Board data, total wagering for the 2024-2025 financial year hit ZAR1.5 trillion, a 31.3% increase from the previous year, with betting representing 75%…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Tilman Fertitta has reached an agreement to acquire the Connecticut Sun from the Mohegan Tribe for a record-breaking $300 million. Following one final season in Connecticut, the franchise is set to move to Houston in 2027 and revive the Houston Comets name, subject to league authorization.

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The $300 million purchase price sets a new high for a WNBA team.
The franchise will remain in Connecticut for the upcoming season prior to its relocation.
The original Comets secured the first four WNBA championships between 1997 and 2000.

Historic Transaction Concludes Mohegan Ownership
Having purchased the team in 2003, the Mohegan Tribe made history as the first Native American tribe to own a professional U.S. sports franchise and the WNBA’s inaugural independent owner. Although the Sun made four appearances in the WNBA Finals, they did not secure a championship.
Joe Soper remarked: “Mohegan is deeply thankful to our devoted fans who have supported the team throughout 23 fant…

(AsiaGameHub) –   Kentucky is evaluating one of the most comprehensive gambling reform bills observed in any state thus far this year. A House-supported measure would alter sports betting regulations, subject DFS products to more transparent oversight, and seek to incorporate prediction markets into the tax and enforcement framework.

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The legislation would increase Kentucky’s sports betting age from 18 to 21.
Sportsbooks would be prohibited from providing individual college player props linked to in-state schools.
Under the proposal, prediction markets would be subject to a 14.25% tax, aligning with the rate applied to online sportsbooks.

Kentucky Puts Several Gambling Issues Into One Bill
Instead of concentrating solely on sportsbooks, the Kentucky bill aims to address multiple rapidly evolving segments of the market simultaneously. It would increase the minimum betting age to 21, regulate newer DFS and similar products from firms like Underdog and PrizePicks, permit fixed-odds hor…

(AsiaGameHub) –   A major investigation in Chile, utilizing cross-referenced data from public agencies, has indicated that hundreds of officials responsible for managing or securing public funds may have breached rules forbidding casino gambling.

The situation was uncovered in a recent report by the Comptroller General of the Republic (CGR), published on March 23 within the Twentieth Consolidated Circularised Information Report.

Records showed a match between officials required to post bonds due to their control over state resources and casino client data supplied by the Superintendence of Casinos of Gambling (SCJ). This identified 910 individuals who placed bets between January 2024 and June 2025, with total wagers exceeding 11.49 billion pesos.

However, Law 19.995, specifically Article 10(b), mandates that “those who, by virtue of their position, are responsible for the administration or custody of public funds may not, either directly or through a third party, under any circumstances, engage …