Relax Gaming, the award-winning iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has launched Conquer Babylon, a bold release inspired by the ancient wonders of Mesopotamia.
Set amidst the towering structures of Babylon, the high-volatility 6×8 slot offers up to 262,144 ways to win, combining immersive visuals with powerful bonus features and a maximum win of 15,000 times the stake.
During the base game, Big Symbols break through the grid to activate the Crush Multiplier, increasing a global multiplier each time a symbol is destroyed. When blocked, Big Symbols trigger the Wild Fill feature, replacing nearby spaces with wilds to boost winnings.
Landing a Super symbol triggers the Coin Game, where players gather marked coin positions revealing random values and modifiers, including Global Multipliers, Collectors, and Row-Column Multipliers.
Players triggering a bonus with a Super symbol enter the Super Bonus, awarding 8 Free Spins with a persistent Super symbol, sticky multipliers, and expanding marked positions throughout the round.
For players seeking instant access to bonus features, Conquer Babylon offers Bonus Buy options, including Big Block and Coin Game Chance, which enhance engagement with high-volatility gameplay and feature-rich experiences.
Conquer Babylon continues Relax Gaming’s strategy of delivering operator-first slot content with rich thematic execution and layered mechanics designed for high engagement.
Kunal PatelSmith, Game Production Director at Relax Gaming, said: “Conquer Babylon brings together a dramatic setting with gameplay that’s both punchy and strategic. From the escalating Crush Multipliers to the Coin Game’s layered bonus elements, it’s a release designed to drive results for our partners and deliver a thrilling experience for players.”
The Philippines’ Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has been called out by a Senator for allegedly investing over PHP1 billion ($17.4 million) in the Philippine’s largest online gambling platform DigiPlus.
Senator Risa Hontiveros, a strong proponent of imposing strict limits on the gambling sector, questioned the GSIS’ alleged purchase of DigiPlus shares, claiming that these were purchased by the GSIS during their peak valuation and have since dropped in value.
“What was GSIS thinking, investing funds in online gambling,” the politician questioned during a plenary session.
The Senator furthered that “we in the Senate, along with the House of Representatives and even Malacañang (the Presidential Palace), are all taking strong initiatives and firm stands against online gambling because of its harmful social costs”.
“Why is GSIS investing the retirement money of public servants to seemingly expand the e-gaming industry? We need explanations,” noted the politician.
Stocks in online gaming-linked companies, including DigiPlus, have seen significant decreases since numerous top officials have called for restrictions or an outright ban on online gambling in the Philippines.
DigiPlus is a Philippine Stock Exchange-listed company, is ranked on the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list and is regarded as one of the nation’s fastest-growing companies.
Hontiveros’ statements also come as the government aims to improve transparency and eliminate waste and corruption linked to its budget. The budget was one of the top issues raised by the nation’s President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) last month, an address which – notably – did not bring up the issue of online gambling.
Eeze, a next-generation casino content provider, has partnered with 4Rabet to bring its full portfolio of live casino titles, slot games, and player engagement tools to the operator’s growing audience.
The partnership sees Eeze’s cinematic live dealer titles, including Absolute Blackjack, Baccarat, and the newly launched Fusion Roulette, going live on 4Rabet, delivering immersive gameplay through advanced green screen technology and fully customisable branded tables.
The integration offers a scalable and engaging experience for players, particularly across emerging territories in Asia.
Beyond live casino, 4Rabet will also integrate Eeze’s diverse slots portfolio and implement its tournament tool, a feature built to enhance player retention through real-time competitions, promotions, and flexible leaderboard mechanics.
Founded in 2018 4Rabet has established itself as a leading platform for sports betting and casino entertainment, covering over 35 sports, including cricket, football, tennis, and esports, and offering content in multiple languages to a highly engaged user base.
This collaboration marks another significant milestone in Eeze’s international growth and highlights its dedication to providing flexible, entertainment-focused solutions customised for operators and players worldwide.
Mikko Hoglund, Partnership Manager at Eeze, said: “We’re genuinely excited to go live with 4Rabet. From the beginning, their team has focused on delivering a high-quality experience for their players, which aligns perfectly with our values. Whether through our striking live tables, creative slots, or tournament tools, we look forward to helping them add even more excitement to their platform.
A spokesperson at 4Rabet added: “We’ve been following Eeze’s progress for a while and were impressed by their innovative approach to live casino. Their games are visually impressive, easy to localise, and the added tournament tool gives us new ways to engage our players. We’re excited to see this partnership come to life.”
Oddin.gg, the number one B2B choice for esports betting, shared that it has been officially registered as a supplier by the Lottery of the City of Buenos Aires (LOTBA).
This authorization clears the way for Oddin.gg to provide its end-to-end esports betting ecosystem—including its Odds Feed, Risk Management, BetBuilder, Widgets, and more—to licensed operators in the City of Buenos Aires. The milestone reinforces Oddin.gg’s strategic focus on supporting partners across Latin America.
LOTBA, the regulatory authority for online gaming within the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, is well known for its rigorous compliance and technical standards. While the body manages licensing and enforcement, suppliers must undergo a formal registration process before providing services to local operators. Oddin.gg’s successful registration confirms that it has met all relevant technical, financial, and compliance requirements.
Juana Bischoff, Senior Business Development Manager LATAM at Oddin.gg, commented on the achievement: “Being officially registered with LOTBA marks an important step in Oddin.gg’s long-term commitment to the Latin American market. Esports is gaining real traction across the region, and we want operators in Buenos Aires—and beyond—to have the tools and insight to deliver a top-tier esports betting experience. We’re not just bringing leading technology—we’re bringing the local expertise and regulatory awareness needed to help our partners like Betsson and Jugadon grow.”
IGT, a global leader in gaming, digital, and financial technology solutions, has announced its plans to deliver a high-impact showcase at the 2025 Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE 2025), featuring cutting-edge games, cabinets, systems, and FinTech innovations. The event will be held at ICC Sydney from August 12–14.
With a market-attuned portfolio of more than 50 unique link and standalone game titles, IGT will reflect the Company’s focus on delivering innovative player experiences and creating value-add opportunities to gaming floors across Australia and New Zealand (“ANZ”).
Dallas Orchard, SVP & COO for APAC at IGT
“As IGT enters a new era of growth and transformation, AGE 2025 is an ideal opportunity to demonstrate our laser focus on delivering an unrivaled solutions portfolio, and our unique position to serve as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for our customers across Australia and New Zealand,” said Dallas Orchard, IGT SVP and COO, APAC. “At AGE 2025, IGT will present a diverse range of standalone and linked progressive games with exciting new titles such as Hot Stuff Link and Bandit Link & Loot, as well as our IGT ADVANTAGE CLUB system with advancements to Service Window and other convenience-enhancing modules.”
IGT highlights at AGE 2025:
• Mega Vault Link: making its trade show debut at AGE 2025, Mega Vault Link delivers big thrills by combining two wildly popular mechanics: Choose Your Volatility and Hold and Spin. With base game themes Emperor’s Guardians, Great Southern Land, Jin Longzhou, and Vegas Baby, Mega Vault Link offers two progressive jackpot levels, one linked and one standalone, and exciting bonus events.
• Hot Stuff Link: This all-new chili-themed game is presented on the PeakDual27 cabinet and features three progressive jackpots and two bonus prize levels. The fiery title includes a leveled-up Hold and Spin series that incorporates an exciting prize wheel mechanic for additional bonus fun. The game will also be offered in an SAP version.
• Bandit Link & Loot: The innovative game pairs a Hold and Spin mechanic within a Hold and Spin bonus to deliver a highly compelling in-game event. With the Link title presented on the PeakDual27 cabinet, and two Loot (SAP) titles on the PeakCurve49 cabinet, the new-to-ANZ game features one link and one standalone progressive jackpot.
• Tiger and Dragon: IGT’s multi-level progressive sensation, Tiger and Dragon, will be a focal point of the Company’s AGE 2025 portfolio on the PeakCurve49 cabinet. With base game themes Multiplier and Cash on Reels, Tiger and Dragon deliver an award-winning gameplay experience with innovative mechanics and global appeal.
• IGT ADVANTAGE CLUB:The proven solution is designed to elevate in-venue patron experiences via innovative tools and technologies that help drive loyalty, improve customer service, and boost gameplay experiences. The IGT team will also demonstrate the latest updates to its Service Window solution, Australia’s only on-demand on-screen player communication solution.
“IGT’s line-up for AGE 2025 is the most exciting portfolio that we’ve presented in recent years.” added Matt Wright, IGT Product Director APAC. “In addition to showcasing ten new game families, we will reveal our revamped jackpot strategy for the ANZ market, as well as IGT’s rejuvenated on-screen look and feel. Our development focus has been on delivering an elevated player experience through trending mechanics and enhanced art packages. For example, our Firework Link provides players with a Hold and Spin inside Hold and Spin experience, coupled with new innovative free-game mechanics; and MegaVault Link morphs the two most popular mechanics that the ANZ market has seen over the last 20 years – Chose Your Volatility and Hold and Spin.”
Everi, an IGT brand, will highlight its portfolio of integrated FinTech solutions at AGE 2025 in a dedicated space alongside IGT’s exhibit. Everi’s trusted suite includes cash access, player wallets, AML compliance, loyalty, and payments — each built to work together and designed to meet the demands of modern casino and venue operations.
These offerings integrate directly with IGT’s powerful systems, creating a unified financial and engagement platform. From cage to cabinet and kiosk to mobile, operators gain a consistent and configurable experience that reduces friction, enhances visibility, and streamlines operations across land-based and digital environments.
Everi’s solutions also support responsible gaming by incorporating tools like spending limits, discreet messaging, and data-informed alerts — helping operators promote sustainable play without disrupting the entertainment experience. By combining Everi’s FinTech innovation with IGT’s global infrastructure, operators can benefit from a flexible, modular foundation that delivers smarter data, stronger compliance, and personalized engagement at every touchpoint.
Together, IGT and Everi are reimagining how payments, loyalty, and compliance come together — helping operators move faster, serve smarter, and lead the next era of connected gaming.
Even as the debate continues over legalizing gambling in Thailand, police are hot on the heels of illegal operations, on Wednesday busting a THB56 million ($1.73 million) gambling website operating north of Bangkok.
According to the Bangkok Post, the raid was conducted after police received information linked to illegal gambling site Auto888vip.com.
During the raid on a house in the Khlong Luang area of Pathum Thani, police arrested one 30-year-old individual who allegedly handled the finances of the platform – both withdrawing money from the site and handling proceeds.
Amongst the items seized was THB28 million ($865,000) in cash, luxury watches and luxury goods, as well as two luxury vehicles. The titles on the house and land were also frozen.
Authorities indicate that Auto888vip.com had around 3,000 active user accounts monthly, and processed cash withdrawals amounting to THB20 million ($618,000) per month over the past six months.
The investigation is ongoing, with hopes for further apprehensions.
Last year, Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society was tasked with updating the nation’s online gambling laws, establishing a minister-led national committee to change legislation and ensure compliance with the nation’s cybersecurity act.
It’s estimated that the nation’s underground gambling economy is worth some THB1.1 trillion ($30.9 billion) annually.
South Korea’s visa-free entry policy for Chinese tour groups will officially begin on September 29th and run through June 30th next year, as the government seeks to boost local economic activity and accelerate tourism recovery.
The nation’s Prime Minister Kim Min-seok announced the timeline during a “Tourism Revitalization Small Policy Task Force” meeting on August 6th, confirming the temporary visa exemption for Chinese group tourists. The move is seen as a reciprocal response to China’s resumption of visa-free entry for South Korean citizens in November last year.
‘The Korean tourism market is currently recovering rapidly, and if this visa-free policy is implemented, we expect it will further stimulate demand for visits to Korea, thereby promoting local economic revitalization and producing substantial effects on domestic demand,’ the South Korean government indicated in a statement.
The announcement comes as South Korea’s tourism sector shows strong signs of recovery. In the first quarter of this year, 4.3 million international visitors arrived, with Chinese tourists making up nearly 25 percent of the total. China’s own visa-free policy for South Koreans is set to continue until the end of next year.
The policy has already sparked a positive market response, particularly benefiting South Korea’s hospitality and casino sectors. Hotel and casino-related stocks have recorded strong gains as the implementation date approaches, with investors anticipating a surge in Chinese tourist arrivals.
This development is especially significant for South Korea’s casino industry, where all except one establishment are foreigner-only and rely heavily on international visitors. The expected influx of Chinese tour groups is likely to create substantial revenue opportunities for these tourism-dependent businesses.
In its press release, the South Korean government said it continues to coordinate with relevant departments to ensure the smooth implementation of the policy, which marks another step toward strengthening bilateral tourism ties between the two countries.
Macau’s Judiciary Police have arrested four local men in connection with an illegal money exchange syndicate that allegedly handled HK$300 million ($38.4 million) in transactions since November 2023.
The arrests reflect the authorities’ ongoing crackdown on unauthorized money exchange operations linked to gambling activities in the territory.
The suspects, aged between 30 and 32, included three individuals who claimed to be unemployed and a fourth who described himself as a watch purchasing agent. Police seized cash and gambling chips worth HK$1.55 million ($198,000) during raids conducted in the Cotai and Taipa areas.
The criminal group allegedly earned approximately HK$10 million ($1.28 million) in profits from facilitating these illegal transactions. Their operations reportedly began shortly after new legislation criminalizing unauthorized money exchange took effect in late October last year.
The updated law, which replaced a 1996 statute, expands the scope of prohibited gambling-related activities. Individuals convicted of unauthorized money exchange now face maximum prison sentences of up to five years. The legislation also introduced tougher penalties and enhanced investigative procedures to combat illegal gambling operations.
This bust follows a larger operation in March 2025, when Macau’s Judiciary Police, in cooperation with mainland Chinese authorities, dismantled two cross-border criminal syndicates operating through eight jewellery and pawn shops near the city’s casinos. That investigation led to 42 arrests and uncovered illegal transactions worth nearly HK$800 million ($102.6 million), generating illicit profits exceeding HK$21 million ($2.7 million).
It is also worth noting that investment banks and market observers have stated that the broader crackdown on illegal money exchange operations in Macau is expected to have minimal impact on the city’s gaming revenue. These activities are believed to target a very specific and niche cohort of players.
Good Morning. Only the strong survive. As the Philippines mulls changes in legislation and taxation for the online gaming sector, only those with a diversified portfolio and significant resources are likely to come out on top, or stay in the game at all. But an outright ban continues to be a bad idea, as all parties involved would stand to lose, while illegal operators count their money. Meanwhile, in the results world, sports tech company Sportradar broke new records in the second quarter, as legal sports betting continues to grow worldwide.
Larger and more diversified operators in the Philippines gaming market are set to be the biggest winners as the nation aims to reshape its legislation around the online gaming sector. According to an expert, operators with more varied portfolios and significant resources will be best suited to handle proposed changes such as daily spending caps, due diligence and time limits. And while an outright ban of the online gaming sector has been proposed, this could be highly detrimental to operators, the government, and punters – who would likely shift to the black market.
Winning Trust, Stopping Fraud. Asia Pacific’s iGaming market is expanding extremely fast, and a new wave of digital-savvy players is pushing demand through the roof. But the rise in adoption has outpaced regulation in many markets, and fraudsters have taken notice.
Authorities in Thailand have clarified their stance on the nation’s poker policy, after legalizing poker games for money under specific conditions effective from July 30th.
Sorawong Thienthong, Minister of the Tourism and Sports Ministry – which is set to oversee poker tourneys, indicated that the move is not a “full deregulation”.
In statements cited by the Bangkok Post, the official noted that “poker can only be played during specific events, and only after a formal Poker Sports Association is established”.
Sorawong furthered: “there’s no urgency, and we’re following proper procedures”.
The statement comes amidst trepidation about the possible legalization of gambling in the country, an issue that has sparked much interest from gaming operators and backlash from the public.
“We are not trying to legalize gambling. Globally, poker is already adopted as a sport. I expect it will eventually be recognized in events like the Asian Games,” clarified the official.
However, the official noted that even casual poker play would require permission, noting that “if any form of betting is involved, it’s illegal”.
Sorawong quickly distanced the poker issue from that of the Entertainment Complex Bill, noting “This is an exceptional case. The Interior Minister remains concerned about gambling […] illegal gambling remains a criminal offense”.
