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Veli Asia returns to SiGMA Asia 2026 with its full iGaming ecosystem

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Veli Asia returns to SiGMA Asia 2026 with its full iGaming ecosystem

Veli Asia, powered by VeliTech, is returning to SiGMA Asia 2026 — one of the industry’s most influential gatherings for the Asian iGaming market. Taking place in Manila from 31 May to 3 June, this year’s edition marks another significant chapter for Veli Asia as it brings its complete, performance-driven iGaming ecosystem to the region’s operators, partners, and decision-makers.

The Veli Asia team will be at Stand 2565, ready to demonstrate how its integrated suite of platform technology, game aggregation, and proprietary content is purpose-built for the demands of fast-moving Asian markets.

Building on its previous presence at SiGMA Asia, Veli Asia returns this year with its most comprehensive showcase to date: a fully connected demonstration of its offering.

At the core is Veli Asia flagship platform: a high-performance backbone engineered for seamless operations across player management, payments, and real-time analytics. Designed with scalability and uptime as non-negotiable requirements, the platform empowers operators to scale at pace without sacrificing speed or user experience.

Complementing the platform is a game aggregation layer built on performance logic rather than catalogue volume — curating content that delivers measurable engagement and retention across diverse player bases and regional preferences.

Rounding out the stand experience is a compelling game content lineup, including:

  • Crash & Instant Games — engineered for fast sessions, high replay value, and the engagement patterns defining today’s Asian player.
  • Slots Portfolio — proven mechanics paired with visually rich, locally resonant titles built to perform across varied audiences.

Visitors to Stand 2565 will be able to experience all three pillars live — seeing how platform, aggregation, and content operate as a single cohesive ecosystem rather than as isolated products.

Barak Moshe (Shuki), CEO at Veli Asia, said: “SiGMA Asia has become a cornerstone event for us in the region, and each year we come back with more to show. Our approach has always been to give operators a combination that works together — a strong platform, aggregation that performs well, and content that resonates locally. We’re looking forward to continuing those conversations with operators who are serious about competing and scaling in Asia.”

Veli Asia continued participation at SiGMA Asia reflects a long-term commitment to the region, where localisation, technical agility, and speed-to-market are not differentiators, but baseline requirements for success.

Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Scams top Singapore’s laundering threats, says FATF

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Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Scams top Singapore’s laundering threats, says FATF
Good morning. Reputation buys trust, but vigilance keeps it. Singapore earned an upgrade to the Financial Action Task Force’s regular follow-up status, with the watchdog crediting its anti-money laundering oversight — even as it flagged scams, cyber-enabled fraud, and illegal gambling as the city-state’s top laundering threats. Casino regulators handed out nearly $2.1 million in penalties between 2020 and 2024, a reminder that praise and pressure tend to travel together. Meanwhile, Hong Kong-listed Century Entertainment is pressing on with its Phase IV online platform, tightening AML and KYC controls as it eyes Vietnam and South Korea. In Macau, G2E Asia opens today at The Venetian, with AI, robotics, and non-gaming innovation headlining this year’s edition.

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FATF praises Singapore casino oversight, warns on scams

Singapore drew a favorable verdict from the Financial Action Task Force, with the watchdog crediting its stringent casino oversight and strong cross-agency cooperation. The same report, however, named scams, cyber-enabled fraud, and illegal gambling as the city-state’s top laundering threats and pointed to the 2023 case involving $2.3 billion in seized assets as a marker of the system’s exposure to large-scale flows.

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How Crypto Adoption in Asia is Changing iGaming Payments

Yevhen Krazhan, CSO at GR8 Tech, explores how surging crypto adoption across Asia is revolutionizing iGaming payments, stating: “When I look at what’s changing fastest in Asia, it’s payment behavior,” as wallets, stablecoins, and seamless cross-border transfers become deeply ingrained in player habits.

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TCSJOHNHUXLEY brings DDS Baccarat display innovation to G2E Asia 2026

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TCSJOHNHUXLEY brings DDS Baccarat display innovation to G2E Asia 2026

With G2E Asia 2026 starting today, TCSJOHNHUXLEY is reinforcing its presence across the Asian gaming landscape as demand rises for its cutting-edge Dynamic Display System (DDS) in Baccarat.

TCSJOHNHUXLEY, the UK-based provider of premium gaming solutions, will be showcasing its latest innovations at G2E Asia 2026, inviting attendees to discover DDS at Booth B1338 at The Venetian Macao.

With over 2,000 DDS Baccarat display installations across Asia Pacific, TCSJOHNHUXLEY has reached a major milestone in the advancement of intelligent display technology for live gaming. Trusted by many of the region’s leading integrated resorts and casinos, DDS has quickly established itself as the platform of choice for operators seeking enhanced flexibility, player engagement, and operational control.

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Driven by increasing demand for connected and customisable display solutions, DDS has become one of the most widely deployed and proven platforms within Asia’s Baccarat market. Designed for the modern casino environment, the system enables operators to manage graphical content across Baccarat, Roulette, Sic Bo, and other live table games through an intuitive, PC-based interface — allowing rapid updates to layouts, branding, promotions, and media without technical complexity.

The platform has gained strong traction across the region, offering a unified display ecosystem that seamlessly integrates live game data, promotional content, multilingual messaging, statistics, video feeds, and bespoke graphics to elevate the on-floor experience. Its flexible architecture supports configurable layouts, branded skins, dynamic animations, and centralised control across entire gaming areas.

TCSJOHNHUXLEY showcases cutting-edge live gaming solutions at G2E Asia 2025
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DDS also integrates seamlessly with TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s wider product portfolio, including Ora Winning Number Displays, Blaze LED tables, Dealer Consoles, and advanced table management systems, creating a fully connected and cohesive gaming environment.

A key strength of the platform lies in the control it provides operators, enabling them to independently manage content, tailor promotions, and adapt visual themes to specific audiences or events in real time. This flexibility has proven особенно valuable in Asia’s fast-paced and competitive casino landscape.

Underpinning DDS’s success is TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s longstanding reputation for quality, reliability, and regional support. With more than 50 years of industry experience and a strong Asia Pacific presence, the company continues to collaborate closely with operators to deliver solutions tailored to local market needs.

“The continued growth of DDS across Asia reflects the increasing demand for intelligent and highly customisable display technology that enhances both the player experience and gaming floor operations,” said Rebecca Kingswell, Global Head of Operations and Managing Director APAC at TCSJOHNHUXLEY. “Operators are looking for more than just display hardware; they want flexibility, control, branding opportunities, and systems that can evolve alongside their business. DDS delivers exactly that, and we are proud to see the platform continuing to gain momentum throughout the region.”

As TCSJOHNHUXLEY prepares for G2E Asia 2026, visitors will be able to experience the latest DDS innovations live at Booth B1338 with live demonstrations, including advanced Baccarat display configurations, integrated media capabilities, themed graphical environments, and connected table technologies designed specifically for modern Asian gaming floors. 

PAGCOR caps e-gaming cashback and rebate programs under new regulatory framework

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PAGCOR caps e-gaming cashback and rebate programs under new regulatory framework

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has approved a new framework governing cash rebate and cashback programs for electronic gaming operators, introducing caps on promotional incentives and tighter approval requirements for operators and gaming system administrators.

Under a memorandum issued by PAGCOR’s i-Gaming Licensing and Regulation Group dated May 7th, 2026, the regulator said the new rules apply to all gaming venue operators, gaming system administrators, integrated resort licensees, gaming affiliates and support service providers. The measures were approved by the PAGCOR Board of Directors during a meeting held the same day.

The updated rules allow operators to offer cashback or rebate programs based either on player turnover, defined as gross bets placed, or on player net losses, but within newly prescribed limits.

For slot machine games, electronic bingo, numeric games and sports betting, operators may offer cash rebates of up to 1.5 percent based on player turnover or deposits. Casino table games and arcade-type games are excluded from the turnover-based rebate provision. Meanwhile, cashback programs based on player net losses may be offered across all types of electronic games, capped at a maximum rate of 15 percent.

PAGCOR also stated that electronic games not specifically covered by the listed categories will be evaluated individually by the Electronic Gaming Licensing Department (EGLD), which will determine appropriate rates while taking into account each game’s return-to-player (RTP) profile.

Operators seeking to implement rebate or cashback programs must first submit their marketing and promotional mechanics to PAGCOR for approval through EG Form No. 28 prior to launch. The implementing rules must disclose details including minimum deposit requirements, wagering conditions, rebate or cashback rates, maximum payout limits, settlement terms and general program conditions.

The memorandum further clarified that cashback and rebate expenses must be recorded separately as marketing expenses and cannot be declared as gaming losses or deducted from gross gaming revenue calculations. PAGCOR also prohibited operators from combining cashback programs with other promotional cash incentives in ways that exceed the prescribed caps.

According to the memorandum, any implementation of rebate or cashback schemes without prior regulatory approval, or beyond the permitted limits, may be subject to regulatory action.

The changes amend both the Regulatory Framework for Gaming Venue Operations and the Regulatory Framework for the Accreditation of Gaming System Administrators. PAGCOR also introduced transitional provisions allowing previously approved but non-compliant cashback or rebate programs to continue until either the end of their approved duration or May 15th, 2026, whichever comes first. Extensions, renewals or modifications beyond the transition period will not be permitted.

G2E Asia opens today in Macau with spotlight on AI and non-gaming innovation

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G2E Asia opens today in Macau with spotlight on AI and non-gaming innovation

The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia returns to The Venetian Macao today alongside the Asian IR Expo, with organizers placing greater emphasis on non-gaming offerings and high-tech content as integrated resorts across Asia continue to diversify beyond casinos. 

Grant Chum Kwan Lock, chief executive officer and president of Sands China, will deliver the opening keynote address.

Organized by RX (Reed Exhibitions) and presented by the American Gaming Association, the twin events will run from May 12th to 14th, covering more than 30,000 square meters and featuring around 150 exhibitors across gaming and non-gaming segments. Organizers expect roughly 8,000 visitors from more than 90 countries and regions, about one-third more than last year’s 6,000, though still below the 18,000 recorded in 2019 prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.

This year’s headline themes are “AI, Robotics and New Digital Innovations for the Gaming Floor” at G2E Asia and “Entertainment Technology” at the Asian IR Expo. New features include a Display for Gaming Zone, a Gaming Entertainment Zone and an expanded Technology Zone focused on non-gaming applications within integrated resorts. Live demonstrations of hospitality automation, AI-powered business matchmaking, robot-served coffee and cocktails, and robotic performances are also planned.

The shows will also host two conference programs — the G2E Asia Conference and the Asian IR Summit — featuring around 50 speakers across more than 30 panels and keynote sessions. 

G2E Asia marks its 17th edition since debuting in Macau in 2007, and the fourth year it has been staged alongside the Asian IR Expo.

Macau gaming tax revenue rises 16.8% to $4.33B in January–April

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Macau gaming tax revenue rises 16.8% to $4.33B in January–April

The Macau SAR government collected MOP34.87 billion ($4.33 billion) in gaming tax revenue during the first four months of 2026, representing a 16.8 percent year-on-year increase, according to data released by the Financial Services Bureau.

The latest figures showed gaming tax revenue reached MOP9.07 billion ($1.13 billion) in April alone, up 18.7 percent compared with the same month last year and 2.3 percent higher than March’s MOP8.87 billion ($1.10 billion).

April’s gaming tax revenue reflected Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) generated in March, when the city recorded MOP22.56 billion ($2.80 billion) in casino revenue, up 0.8 percent month-on-month and 0.8 percent higher than February’s MOP22.38 billion ($2.78 billion).

Gaming taxes accounted for around 84 percent of Macau’s total government revenue in the January–April period. Total government revenue for the first four months of the year reached MOP41.3 billion ($5.12 billion), according to the bureau’s latest public finance data.

The Macau government has budgeted MOP92.7 billion ($11.50 billion) in gaming tax revenue for the full 2026 fiscal year. Based on the latest figures, revenue collected in the first four months has already reached around 37.6 percent of the annual target.

Macau levies a 40 percent effective tax rate on gross gaming revenue under the city’s current gaming concession system.

Century Entertainment advances Phase IV online platform amid AML push

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Century Entertainment advances Phase IV online platform amid AML push

Trading-suspended Hong Kong-listed gaming and entertainment firm Century Entertainment International Holdings said it is continuing preparations for its ‘Phase IV‘ online entertainment platform while strengthening anti-money laundering and compliance systems as part of its digital business strategy.

In a quarterly update published on May 11th, the company said the platform remains its ‘core digital business segment,‘ with work underway on platform construction, system optimization and function testing. The latest initiative appears to build on Century Entertainment’s previously announced move into mobile gaming applications through its partnership with Philippine-based World Platinum Technologies (WPT).

Earlier this year, Century Entertainment disclosed plans to develop up to 10 mobile gaming applications through a joint venture with WPT, under which the Philippine partner would provide online platform infrastructure, gaming content, KYC and AML systems, and technical support.

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Century Entertainment said it has enhanced its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) systems in response to ‘stricter global regulation and higher cross-border compliance requirements.‘ Measures introduced include strengthened user identity verification, fund flow monitoring, risk classification and abnormal transaction alert mechanisms, alongside improvements to system security, data protection and internal controls.

The company said compliance optimization would help strengthen ‘risk resilience,‘ protect shareholder interests and support future cross-border expansion plans. It added that a dedicated online project team consisting of technical, operational and compliance personnel had been established to oversee the platform’s development and AML implementation.

Century Entertainment also disclosed plans to expand overseas, particularly in Vietnam and South Korea, following the appointment of its new chairman. According to the filing, the chairman possesses ‘industry resources and regional network advantages‘ in both markets. The company said it would ‘moderately explore local offline entertainment cooperation opportunities‘ under ‘legal and compliant principles.‘

A dedicated overseas business team has been formed to conduct market research, resource coordination and compliance assessments related to the Vietnam and South Korea initiatives, the company added.

The company said it would maintain a ‘dual-track‘ strategy focused on online digital entertainment and overseas business development while continuing to prioritize compliance and risk management.

Trading in Century Entertainment shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has been suspended since June 26th, 2025.

SBC Summit Americas 2026

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SBC Summit Americas 2026

SBC Summit Americas 2026 will take place from June 9–11, 2026, at the newly expanded Broward County Convention Center (BCCC), a state-of-the-art venue located in the heart of South Florida, Fort Lauderdale.

SBC Americas is the only event that gathers North, Central, and South American betting and gaming stakeholders under one roof, giving those targeting multiple markets the chance to meet the right people in one place.

Joker Winpot by ELA Games nominated ‘Game of the Year’ at SBC Awards Americas 2026

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Joker Winpot by ELA Games nominated ‘Game of the Year’ at SBC Awards Americas 2026

ELA Games has announced that its hit title Joker Winpot has been shortlisted for ‘Game of the Year’ at the 2026 SBC Awards Americas, marking a key milestone that highlights strong player demand for its distinctive, interactive experiences.

A consistent performer in the studio’s portfolio, Joker Winpot blends a dark, character-driven aesthetic with an accessible 1×1 grid format. The main draw of the game is its proprietary Winpot mechanic, a progression-based feature that places decision-making directly into the hands of the player.

As rewards accumulate within the Winpot, players face the tension of either cashing out their current winnings or continuing to spin for larger payouts. This unique approach transforms a conventional slot format into a choice-based experience, earning widespread praise from players and fueling the title’s commercial success.

The winners will be revealed during the official SBC Awards Americas ceremony on June 10, 2026. This year, the event will take place at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, bringing together approximately 600 industry professionals.

Set alongside the larger SBC Summit Americas running from June 9 – June 11, the evening will serve as a central gathering for the industry with opportunities to network and celebrate all the advancements of the past year.

Champions’ path: PSG and 1xBet return to the center of football history

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Champions’ path: PSG and 1xBet return to the center of football history

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has reached its second consecutive Champions League final. On May 30, the Parisians face Arsenal in Budapest, a club competing in this stage for the first time in 20 years.

PSG, meanwhile, is aiming for something historically unprecedented: to become only the second club in the UCL era to defend its title after Real Madrid’s triumphant three-year run from 2016 to 2018.

From mid-table back to the top 

PSG’s season started without its usual glitz: 11th place in the league phase, followed by a drawn-out clash with AS Monaco at the start of the knockout phase. But then, Luis Enrique’s side seemed to shift gears. Chelsea was routed 8-2 on aggregate, while Liverpool was thrashed 4-0. And finally, Bayern – in a match that won over neutral fans.

The first leg of the semifinal ended 5-4 in favor of the Parisians and was immediately hailed as the best game of the season. 

Luis Enrique himself called it the best game of his coaching career, and the numbers back it up: PSG scored all five of their shots on target. A level of efficiency most teams can’t match.

In the return leg, PSG managed the game pragmatically in Munich and advanced, showing tactical flexibility and winning 6-5 on aggregate. Ousmane Dembélé’s goal at 2:19 was the third-fastest in the UCL semifinal history and effectively sealed the tie.

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