Belatra Releases Big Bang 2 in the Gaming Universe iGame

Belatra Releases Big Bang 2 in the Gaming Universe

(AsiaGameHub) - Belatra, a prominent developer of cutting-edge online slots, has turned its attention to the cosmos with the launch of its electrifying new slot, Big Bang 2. Emerging from the vast expanse, Big Bang 2 introduces an innovative cascading mechanic set against an 8x8 grid. Wins are achieved when five or more identical celestial bodies form a cluster, connected either horizontally or vertically. Each victory triggers cascading explosions, causing new symbols to fall into place. The game is enhanced by captivating visuals and a futuristic soundtrack, creating a truly cosmic experience. At the heart of the game lies the Black Hole, which functions as a Wild symbol. In the base game, it possesses its own multiplier that increases by one each time it contributes to a winning combination. If multiple Black Holes are part of a win, their multipliers are combined and applied to the total payout. True Giants, ranging in size from 2x2 to 5x5, can appear on the grid at any moment. Each of these colossal symbols comes with a multiplier equivalent to its width, meaning larger planets yield greater rewards. The Planet Rain feature can activate randomly, transforming an ordinary round into a significant event by providing an instant boost to all winning clusters. During each round, a Coin Spawn Zone becomes active across three random positions. When planets explode within this zone, they release Cosmic Coins with values ranging from 1 to 100. These coins are then absorbed by the Black Hole that holds the highest multiplier on the field. The appearance of three or more Black Holes on the grid initiates five Free Games. These Black Holes remain fixed until the end of the bonus round, growing in power with each cascade. The Coin Spawn Zone expands to four positions at the start of the Free Games and continues to grow by one cell with every spin, thereby increasing the potential for larger wins. Hot Mode is activated when three Black Holes land simultaneously with a “+1” symbol. This mode features six high-intensity games with an expanding Coin Spawn Zone. Players also have the option to jump directly into the action by purchasing either the standard Bonus Games or the high-intensity Hot Mode. Regardless of the chosen option, the win potential in these modes is substantial, reaching up to 10,000 times the initial bet. Misha Voinich, Head of Business Development at Belatra, stated: “Big Bang 2 embarks players on an unforgettable journey through deep space, featuring rewarding mechanics such as merging Black Holes, expanding Coin Spawn Zones, and win potential up to 10,000x. This game has been meticulously designed for players who value style, aesthetics, and the excitement of epic discoveries within the boundless universe of gaming.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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AffPapa Raises €1.3 Million in Funding from VenturePapa iGame

AffPapa Raises €1.3 Million in Funding from VenturePapa

(AsiaGameHub) - AffPapa, a leading iGaming affiliate directory and events firm, has received a €1.3 million investment from VenturePapa investors to accelerate the growth and expansion of its AffPapa Conference and Events division. This milestone is a major achievement for AffPapa, signifying the first external investment ever in the company’s history. The funding highlights strong belief in AffPapa’s vision of creating impactful networking opportunities for affiliates, operators, and B2B providers worldwide. Levon Nikoghosyan, CEO of AffPapa, commented: This is a key milestone for AffPapa, achieved via a thoughtful and strategic choice. Since we’ve been self-funded from the start, we’ve grown the business steadily over the last six years without outside investment.We’ve successfully created the largest affiliate directory along with affiliate management services and industry media coverage, eventually moving into the events and conferences sector – all while sustaining strong, consistent YOY growth. But to make the next jump and speed up the company’s expansion, we realized we needed strategic investment.This investment will go toward our conferences and events division, allowing us to increase the size of our 2027 events, enter new markets, and establish dedicated sales, operations, and marketing teams. It will also let us book premium venues and provide a top-quality experience for our attendees. I’m extremely grateful for our investors’ trust in our project and super excited about what’s to come. In 2025, the AffPapa Conference entered the LATAM market, successfully holding the first international iGaming conference in Cancun, Mexico. Looking forward, the company plans to boost its global footprint with two major 2026 conferences — one in Madrid and another in Cancun — reaffirming its commitment to linking key players in both established and emerging markets. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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QTech Games Bags Innovation of the Year at the 2026 SPiCE South Asia Awards iGame

QTech Games Bags Innovation of the Year at the 2026 SPiCE South Asia Awards

(AsiaGameHub) - QTech Games, the top game aggregator for all emerging markets, has taken home the 2026 Innovation of the Year title at the annual SPiCE South Asia Awards, held at the renowned Shangri-La Colombo in Sri Lanka, overcoming tough competition. This coveted award is consistently presented to the top all-around igaming innovator in the South Asian region for “revolutionary and technological innovation,” having developed innovative solutions over the past 12 months and excelled in user engagement and sustained growth. QTech’s latest innovation is the launch of QTech Hybrid, which now enables players to smoothly transition between traditional retail and digital platforms and vice versa, following a successful global rollout. QTech Hybrid is a software service that connects QTech Games’ AI-driven casino lobby (a leading game personalization engine called QTech Play) to a land-based (retail) management system and a cutting-edge integrated AMS (Agent Management System) for managing both retail locations and agents. This capability allows operators to expand their physical operations into the online space. QTech Hybrid streamlines and delivers the future of omnichannel solutions. QTech Games’ CEO, Philip Doftvik, said: “We’re delighted to have earned another significant victory for the best overall innovation in South Asia over the past year, not only due to QTech Hybrid but also because of continued growth driven by innovations such as QTechLabs and our Value Added Services. “This achievement is a testament to our hardworking team at QTech and the continuously evolving group of innovative suppliers that our offering encompasses. It’s truly a team effort. We’ve established ourselves as the preferred aggregator for emerging markets and remain dedicated to introducing high-quality content and retail innovations that generate new revenues for our global partners across South Asia and beyond. “Being acknowledged for our innovation, impact, and bottom-line results – to mention just a few of the key judging factors – will only strengthen our intercontinental expansion. It also reflects QTech’s broader strategic direction in emerging markets, where we are setting the benchmark and shaping the future of the online casino industry, with a well-established presence across and beyond Asia.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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iGaming Select launches to highlight product and tech innovation iGame

iGaming Select launches to highlight product and tech innovation

(AsiaGameHub) - iGaming Select, a new supplier hub focused on highlighting and assessing iGaming technology, is now live with a clear goal: to help operators more easily find the best products in an increasingly crowded, marketing-driven landscape. Founded by BetComply CMO Martin Hodges, iGP CMO Michael Baker-Mosley and Digital Footprints founders Sharon McFarlane and Steve Lee, iGaming Select curates verified reviews of hundreds of iGaming products—providing truly innovative solutions an opportunity to compete with larger established players. Martin Hodges, Co-Founder at iGaming Select, said: “The way operators choose suppliers isn’t working anymore. It’s become less about technology and product and more about visibility, marketing budgets and noise. iGaming Select is built on the simple principle that great technology should be easy to spot, giving operators a place to evaluate and compare suppliers based on their actual offerings.” As operators now face hundreds of suppliers with overlapping solutions, iGaming Select helps decision-makers separate signal from noise through clear product capability descriptions, structured categorization, operator-relevant details and reviews rooted in real-world use. The platform will also provide insights into how innovation can scale sustainably, giving operators, suppliers and investors a clearer understanding of where long-term value is being created. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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财务人士认为AI有益,但研究者仍有疑问——至今尚未作出结论

(SeaPRwire) - 早安。人工智慧(AI)已讓員工生產力提升,但財務成果尚未跟上。 「人工智慧、生產力與勞動力:來自企業高管的證據」(Artificial Intelligence, Productivity, and the Workforce: Evidence from Corporate Executives)是杜克大學富卡商學院(Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business)、里士滿聯邦儲備銀行(Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond)與亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行(Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta)研究人員共同發表的最新工作論文。研究發現,儘管CFO們回報AI帶來生產力提升,但以營收為基礎的證據目前仍呈現較為保守的態勢。 這項研究以近750名企業高管的調查為基礎,指出存在「生產力悖論」(productivity paradox)。企業回報2025年AI驅動的生產力增幅平均為1.8%,但當研究人員透過實際營收與僱用數據計算隱含增幅時,發現所有主要產業的增幅都小得多——報告指出,2025年與2026年均呈現此現象。 「目前它還沒有全面反映在營收上,」杜克大學富卡商學院財務學教授、研究共同作者約翰·格雷厄姆(John Graham)告訴我,「肯定存在一定程度的延遲。」 資料來源:The CFO Survey 「CFO們可能只是對所有潛力感到樂觀,」格雷厄姆表示,「我們明確將生產力定義為每位員工的產出。」 但他主要歸因於時間因素。2025年底加大AI投資的企業尚未全面推出相關功能、調整定價或實現營收增長。2025年報告的增幅與2026年營收隱含的增幅相近——顯示存在一年的延遲。 此模式與經濟學家羅伯特·索洛(Robert Solow)1987年提出的著名「生產力悖論」相似,他當時指出電腦使用已普及多年,但生產力統計中卻看不見其影響。論文作者認為AI可能正沿著相同軌跡發展。 就AI而言,不同產業的增幅並不均勻。金融等高技能服務業的成長最強勁,而製造業、營建業及低技能服務業雖然落後,但仍呈正向。差異反映了AI在不同產業與企業類型中的應用方式。 「對某些產業來說,AI將用於取代客服中心,」格雷厄姆表示,「對另一產業,可能與工廠的輸送帶有關。對另一產業,則可能是減少分析師數量——讓AI取代金融分析師。」 值得注意的是,這些增幅較少由資本投資推動,更多是來自效率與品質的提升。 對CFO們來說,挑戰是在回報可見前證明AI支出的合理性。 「投資報酬率(ROI)往往取決於計算方式——例如即時估算今年營收增幅除以今年投資額,」格雷厄姆表示,「你真正該做的是,考量今日投資的金額——這將在今年、明年、後年創造多少價值?」 他繼續說:「你應該使用至少能涵蓋未來數年改善的價值創造衡量指標,而非僅看單一時間點。」 格雷厄姆建議採多年度視角:「如果你無法展現三到四年期的效益,可能就得更加謹慎。」他指出,企業可能只是跟風,但尚未規劃清楚AI將如何實際為公司帶來利益。 「你需要關注超過一年的時間,但必須有系統性,而非空泛地期待情況好轉,」格雷厄姆表示。 Sheryl Estradasheryl.estrada@.com本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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Live Vegas joins AffPapa Conference Madrid as Sponsor iGame

Live Vegas joins AffPapa Conference Madrid as Sponsor

(AsiaGameHub) - AffPapa is pleased to announce that Live Vegas has signed on as a sponsor for the AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026. Live Vegas offers a variety of live dealer games designed to improve the player experience, featuring live tables, professional dealers, and seamless streaming that delivers an authentic Vegas atmosphere online. The company prioritizes reliability, efficiency, and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring its systems remain stable and trustworthy for operators. The company will also have a presence at the AffPapa Conference Madrid, exhibiting at booth #5. The Live Vegas team said: Live Vegas is thrilled to be sponsoring the AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026. We take great pride in the impact our premium experiences have delivered, and we continuously seek innovative ways to help our partners thrive through flexible, easily integrated solutions. Our commitment to quality and performance has established us as a reliable partner for operators. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with AffPapa and forging enduring partnerships. The AffPapa Conference Madrid is set to take place from May 18–20 at the Novotel Madrid Center. Anticipated to attract over 1,500 participants, the attendee breakdown will be 40% affiliates, 40% operators, and 20% B2B companies. The conference offers two full days of networking through speed-dating sessions, panels led by industry experts, evening receptions, and the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026. It will feature its inaugural padel tournament as a side event, wrapping up with a closing party headlined by EDM DJ Kryoman. Yeva Avagyan, Head of Commercial at AffPapa, commented: We are delighted to welcome Live Vegas as both sponsor and exhibitor for this year's Madrid conference. They have developed a robust product, and it's excellent to include companies that deliver quality offerings and prioritize long-term partnerships. Participate in AffPapa's largest affiliate-driven conference and explore sponsorship opportunities on the official AffPapa Conference Madrid website. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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56% YoY Revenue Surge to RMB 171 Billion: Huaqin’s Platform Expansion in the Age of AI

EQS Newswire / 26/03/2026 / 19:20 UTC+8 On the evening of March 23, Huaqin Technology Co., Ltd. (“Huaqin” or the “Company”) released a striking 2025 annual performance report. The Company achieved full-year operating revenue of RMB 171.437 billion, up 56.02% year on year; net profit attributable to parent company shareholders reached RMB 4.054 billion, rising 38.55% year on year; and non-GAAP net profit attributable to parent company shareholders stood at RMB 3.244 billion, up 38.30% year on year. Meanwhile, the Company proposed a cash dividend of RMB 12 per 10 shares. Against a backdrop of intensifying market competition and volatile raw material costs, the growth of such magnitude from a large-cap player has immediately captured market attention. Yet focusing solely on these headline figures risks overlooking the truly meaningful takeaways from this annual report. I. Strategy Enters Realization Phase, Second Growth Engine Accelerates On top of its already large revenue base, the Company still delivered 56.02% year-on-year growth, pushing annual revenue to RMB 171.437 billion and solidifying its leading position among A-share listed firms. More importantly, Huaqin’s management provided an anchor-setting medium-to-long-term guidance at the performance briefing. The Company expects 2026 revenue to exceed RMB 200 billion and clearly targets RMB 300 billion in total revenue by 2028–2029 under its "3+N+3" structure. Relative to its current RMB 170 billion scale, this target implies the Company will sustain mid-teens growth over the next 3–4 years, rather than entering the steady-state phase typical of traditional manufacturing. The sustained robust growth stems not from a passive recovery driven by a single sector rebound, but from the combined effects of expanding platform capabilities, upgraded customer structure, and mass shipment of multiple product lines. Specifically, the growth curve built around the "3+N+3" strategy — three mature business ecosystems (smartphones, laptops, data centers) plus three strategic new businesses (auto electronics, robotics, software) — has evolved from blueprint to tangible financial results, demonstrating diversified and high-value-added growth traits. 1. Diversified Growth Drivers Traditional ODM players usually rely heavily on the prosperity of a single category, especially the smartphone cycle. However, Huaqin’s 2025 growth showed clear diversification. The revenue of its basic mobile terminal business increased by 57.17% year-on-year, while the revenue of its computing and data business (PC + data center) increased by 51.93% year-on-year. The more impressive innovative business (mainly covering automotive electronics, robotics, etc.) achieved a year-on-year growth of 121.00%, with a revenue scale of RMB 3.48 billion. 2. Business Mix Shifts Toward Higher Value While mobile terminals remain the largest revenue contributor, the computing & data business — centered on data centers — now accounts for 44% of total revenue, becoming a second pillar nearly on par with mobile terminals. According to the annual report, the Company’s data center business saw sharp growth in shipments across all product lines, and it maintained a leading market share in AI servers. China Post Securities noted that Huaqin has become a core supplier to the top three global CSP (communication service providers) customers. This means the Company’s business portfolio is gaining higher value mix and strategic industry position: it has shifted from a pure consumer electronics player to a dual-engine growth model driven by consumer electronics + computing infrastructure, positioning itself in the high-certainty, high-growth computing infrastructure sector that underpins the digital future. 3.New Businesses Gain Meaningful Scale & Contribution The annual report explicitly defines robotics as a key second growth curve. The innovative business segment — robotics, auto electronics and software — posted the fastest growth among the Company’s four divisions at 121.00% year on year in 2025. Auto electronics revenue exceeded RMB 1 billion in 2025, with a target of RMB 10 billion in revenue over the next 3–5 years. Software business began contributing meaningful revenue and profit. Data collection robots entered mass production and delivery; nearly 1 million units of home cleaning robots were shipped in 2025, with a doubling of shipments expected in 2026. Notably, the Company’s operating cash flow (OCF) improved markedly in the second half of 2025. After a net outflow of RMB 1.522 billion in H1, the full-year net outflow narrowed sharply to RMB 223 million, implying a net inflow of approximately RMB 1.299 billion in H2 — a decisive reversal from the first half. This signal suggests that upfront capital expenditures (CAPEX) on procurement and inventory for business expansion has started translating into effective cash collections from customers and healthy operational quality, indicating the Company is entering a harvest phase of sustained free cash flow generation. II. Platform Capabilities Extend Outward, Tech-driven Competitive Advantage Reshapes Business Logic For a long time, limited market perception of ODM firms to their manufacturing capabilities: supply chain management, cost control, mass production, project delivery — all important, and all part of Huaqin’s foundational competitiveness. Yet viewing Huaqin merely as a hardware assembler or contract manufacturer can no longer explain its simultaneous expansion across vastly different product categories, nor its stronger positioning than many traditional ODMs in the AI hardware wave. The core logic lies in long-term invested technical capabilities moving from a back-office support system to the forefront, translating into significant commercial leverage. Unlike traditional manufacturing ODMs, Huaqin is a hardware company with strong software capabilities — rooted in its founding team’s software background and sustained investments in AI software, visual recognition and related fields. In the AI era, on-device inference and multimodal interaction have become mainstream; underlying software and system optimization directly define a hardware product’s performance ceiling and user experience. This software-hardware integration capability forms Huaqin’s core competitive differentiation. As this capability extends outward, it rapidly builds competitive barriers in new sectors. In terms of data center business, Huaqin is one of the few industry players with full-stack design capabilities across computing nodes, network nodes and liquid cooling. It leads in core technologies such as whole-machine architecture, high-speed interconnectivity and liquid cooling. Meanwhile, it has built an open and compatible ecosystem fully supporting mainstream global GPUs (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel) and domestic computing platforms. Management disclosed at the performance briefing that data center revenue is projected to grow 30%–50% in 2026, with AI servers accounting for over 70% of the mix. Switch revenue is set to double again, and “hyper-node products will enter mass production and delivery in H2 2026”. Moreover, backed by technical accumulation from its large consumer electronics hardware platform, strong computing support from AI PCs and servers, and massive test data and application scenarios from its global manufacturing footprint, Huaqin has advanced rapidly in robotics. During the reporting period, the Company established an independent robotics subsidiary Yiren Intelligent Robotics and assembled a dedicated R&D team, aiming to become a leading full-stack robotic solutions provider for the 3C manufacturing sector. With rich global manufacturing scenarios and data reserves, the Company is currently focused on industrial wheeled robots that boost production efficiency. It delivered data collection robots at scale in 2025 and expanded customer coverage in home cleaning robots. Management noted that cleaning robot shipments reached the 1-million-unit level, with doubling growth expected in 2026. The Company is also developing humanoid robots: it completed debugging of its first self-developed biped robot and plans a second generation based on NVIDIA’s Thor platform. Additionally, Huaqin provides mass manufacturing services to multiple robotics firms, expanding capacity and delivery capabilities to refine its robotics ecosystem. In intelligent driving business, Huaqin has built full-stack automotive-grade R&D capabilities covering hardware, software, HMI and testing, alongside a specialized and large-scale automotive-grade manufacturing center. It has achieved key breakthroughs and mass delivery across core product lines including intelligent cabin, ADAS, body domain and display systems, and forged deep partnerships with numerous traditional automakers, new energy vehicle makers and overseas clients. Management expects this business to double again in 2026, targeting RMB 10 billion in revenue and profitability over the next 3–5 years. In AI hardware business, the Company offers comprehensive coverage of high-growth edge AI device categories: AI phones, AI PCs, smart wearables and XR devices. Across data centers, robotics, auto electronics and AI hardware, a clear path emerges: Huaqin is not entering unrelated new industries — it is repeatedly deploying the same core capability system. This may well be the real reason Huaqin can keep expanding its business scope amid the current AI wave. 26/03/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com
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Pragmatic Play Expands Its Arcade Portfolio With The Im-Peck-Able Chicken+ iGame

Pragmatic Play Expands Its Arcade Portfolio With The Im-Peck-Able Chicken+

(AsiaGameHub) - Pragmatic Play, a top content provider for the iGaming industry, has broadened its arcade collection with the introduction of Chicken+, a retro-themed game offering fast-paced action and substantial winning opportunities. Featuring nostalgic 8-bit visuals, the game tasks players with evading oncoming traffic and other obstacles to safely guide the chicken across the highway. Each successfully crossed lane increases the win multiplier. Players can withdraw their earnings at any point or try to cross all lanes to secure the top prize, though a single random mishap results in a losing round. To aid their choices, players can view the potential payout and the percentage likelihood of reaching each lane. There are four risk tiers – Easy, Mid, Hard, and Daredevil. Increasing the level reduces the number of lanes per round but raises volatility, enhancing the maximum winning potential from 24x in Easy mode to over 3,000,000x in Daredevil. Blending retro graphics, a whimsical theme, a user-friendly interface, and quick betting rounds, Chicken+ caters to the rising demand for engaging, high-action games that are easy to play. This game is the newest addition to Pragmatic Play’s continuously expanding arcade lineup, coming after the launches of Plinko+, Spire+ and Mines+. Sharon McHugh, Director of Public Relations at Pragmatic Play, said: “Chicken+ merges retro appeal with straightforward, high-engagement gameplay. With adjustable risk levels and notable winning potential, it stands out as another attractive addition to Pragmatic Play’s varied arcade portfolio, encouraging players to take a chance and cross the road.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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25-Year Maintenance Worker Wins $200,758 Jackpot on Leprechaun Luck at Winaday Casino iGame

25-Year Maintenance Worker Wins $200,758 Jackpot on Leprechaun Luck at Winaday Casino

(AsiaGameHub) - WinadayCasino.eu is marking a life-altering milestone for one of its long-time loyal players, as Scott O., a maintenance worker aged over 50, hit an incredible $200,758.55 jackpot while playing Leprechaun Luck during the early hours of January 29. To celebrate this special occasion, Winaday Casino is offering a $25 Free Chip to all new and existing players through April 30th, redeemable on all Slotland Entertainment slot games. The prize has completely reshaped the retirement outlook for the recently remarried father of two, who now plans to secure his family's financial future while enjoying a handful of well-earned luxuries. Scott was unwinding in his living room recliner after his evening meal when lucky fortune struck. “Truth be told, I just froze for a moment. I stared at the screen and thought, there's no way that just happened,” Scott recalled. “Then I called out for my wife to come take a look because I needed someone else to confirm it was real. I was stunned, overjoyed, and probably a little shaky for a couple of minutes.” He had been playing on his tablet for just 30 to 40 minutes as a way to wind down at the end of the day, when the popular slot game paid out a sum that was far larger than any previous win he had ever earned. Scott, who plays at Winaday and Slotland several times each week, has clear plans for his unexpected windfall. Aside from paying off all outstanding bills and growing his savings, he intends to support his two grown children with their educational costs. He also hopes to build a backyard area where his family and their dog can spend quality time together. “For me, this win isn't just about the money, it's about making daily life a little easier and doing nice things for the people I care about most,” Scott said. Michael Hilary, Manager at Winaday Casino, shared the platform's warm congratulations. “We are absolutely thrilled for Scott and his entire family,” Hilary said. “This is the exact moment every player dreams of, and seeing it happen for someone who plays responsibly and genuinely enjoys the experience makes it even more special. Scott's story perfectly captures what Winaday is all about—providing entertainment that occasionally delivers truly extraordinary, life-changing moments. We wish him and his family all the happiness in the world as they begin this exciting new chapter.” Scott, who values Winaday's simple, straightforward interface and convenient at-home access, offered practical tips for fellow players: set a clear budget, play for entertainment, and know when to step back when luck is on your side. “But winning was such an incredible feeling,” he added. “What made it even better was being able to share that exact moment with my wife right there at home. It's a memory I will never forget.” Winaday Casino continues to welcome new players who are chasing their own lucky moments. $25 FREE CHIP, Valid Until April 30, 2026 * Wagering requirements: 30x * Maximum cashout: $100 * Available for both new and existing players * Limited exclusively to slots from Slotland Entertainment * Code: SCOTTSLUCK This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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BMM Innovation Group Brings Compliance, Cybersecurity, and Training Expertise to Tribal Leaders at Next Week’s IGA 2026 iGame

BMM Innovation Group Brings Compliance, Cybersecurity, and Training Expertise to Tribal Leaders at Next Week’s IGA 2026

(AsiaGameHub) - BMM Innovation Group (“BMM,” “BIG Group,” or “BIG”), an international technology firm specializing in compliance testing, cybersecurity, and training for the regulated gaming sector, has announced its participation in the 2026 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (IGA), taking place March 30–April 2 at the San Diego Convention Center. Through its primary divisions—BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber, and RG24seven Virtual Training®—BIG reaffirms its enduring dedication to supporting Tribal operators, suppliers, and regulators throughout North America. As an official sponsor of the event, BMM Innovation Group highlights its sustained investment in the Tribal gaming sector. The company will have representatives from BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber, and RG24seven Virtual Training on-site to engage with industry partners and Tribal leadership. Travis Foley, BMM Chief Government and Regulatory Officer, stated, “Tribal gaming has remained a cornerstone of BMM’s history. We are proud to support the Indian Gaming Association and remain committed to collaborating with Tribal regulators, operators, and suppliers to enhance compliance, ensure player protection, and foster sustainable growth throughout Indian Country.” Throughout the convention, BIG subject matter experts will participate in various educational sessions aimed at improving security, operations, responsible gaming, and human resources for Tribal gaming entities: Peter Nikiper, Director of Technical Compliance, will conduct Level III Commissioner Training on Network Risk Assessment, providing regulators with insights into modern technological threats. Heather Lee, Senior Director of Sales at BIG Cyber, will lead the panel Cyber Defense Fundamentals: Protecting the Gaming Enterprise, which covers actionable methods for improving cybersecurity posture. Wendy Anderson, CEO of RG24seven Virtual Training, will participate in the responsible gaming session, Innovate. Protect. Heal: The Future of Tribal Problem Gambling Prevention Begins Here, and will also facilitate the HR-centric discussion, Workforce Sustainability: Building Talent Pipelines That Actually Hold. BMM Innovation Group provides Tribal gaming organizations with a comprehensive service portfolio via BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber, and RG24seven Virtual Training, encompassing product certification and testing, cybersecurity defense, and specialized compliance-focused virtual training for gaming staff. Register to Attend IGA To secure complimentary access to the IGA exhibit halls provided by BMM Innovation Group, click here. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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從難搞的人生到28億美元,傑茲批評對富豪的仇恨是「敷衍了事」——儘管五分之一的美國人認為這是道德上錯誤的

(SeaPRwire) - 從 Marcy Houses 到成為榜單常客的饒舌歌手,Jay-Z 在 2019 年正式成為首位嘻哈億萬富翁。根據 Forbes 的數據,他現在的身價已達 28 億美元,而這位明星正公開反對針對億萬富翁階層的全面仇恨。 在最近接受 GQ 採訪時,這位億萬富翁饒舌歌手表示,抨擊整個億萬富翁階層會分散人們的注意力,讓人們忽視去修復最初導致極端財富產生的結構性力量。 「這幾乎就像是一種逃避(cop-out),」他說。「你在沒有修復現有的、正在運作的實際系統的情況下,就將這群人妖魔化。」 這一評論是為了回應美國境內對超級富豪日益增長的反感。Pew Research 上週發布的一項調查發現,近五分之一的美國人(即 18%)認為成為億萬富翁在「道德上是錯誤的」。在美國年輕人中,這一比例上升到約三分之一。政治人物也抓住了這種情緒:加州有一項針對億萬富翁徵收一次性稅收的投票提案,而最近,參議員 Bernie Sanders 和眾議員 Ro Khanna 則提出了一項全國性的億萬富翁稅收法案。 對於可能擁有「99 個問題」的 Jay-Z 來說,他的淨資產並不是其中之一。他拒絕接受富有會腐蝕一個人品格的觀點。「[金錢] 可能會增強它,或者可能導致你以某種方式行事,」他說。「但你本來就會那樣做。」 對於金錢對個人道德的影響,他也持同樣看法。「道德並非由金錢數額定義,」他在問道之前說,「如果是這樣,那個金額是多少?從什麼時候開始?如果有一個界限,比如『所有百萬富翁都是壞人』,那麼在 999,000 美元時我就是好人嗎?不能是那樣的。」 這位饒舌歌手並不是唯一一位達到億萬富翁地位的明星。Jay-Z 的妻子、著名創作歌手 Beyoncé 在 2025 年 12 月跨過了這一門檻。Taylor Swift、Dr. Dre 和 Bruce Springsteen 也已進入超級富豪行列。 根據 Forbes 的數據,該國現在的億萬富翁人數比以往任何時候都多,目前有 989 人的淨資產達到 10 位數或更多。Tesla 執行長 Elon Musk 目前身價 8,270 億美元,在 Tesla 股東去年批准了一份價值 1 兆美元的薪酬方案後,他正朝著成為全球首位兆萬富翁(trillionaire)的目標邁進。根據國際慈善機構 Oxfam 的數據,2025 年全球億萬富翁的財富達到了創紀錄的 18.3 兆美元。 從 Marcy House 到 Malibu 這位饒舌歌手坦率地談到了自己的成長經歷,以及他花了多長時間才達到頂峰。「儘管系統是這樣設定的,但我還是以艱難的方式取得了成功,」他說。 Jay-Z 在 Marcy Houses 長大,這是布魯克林 Bedford-Stuyvesant 社區一個飽受暴力困擾的公共住宅區。他的成長環境與這位饒舌歌手及其妻子 Beyoncé 如今擁有的價值數百萬美元的房地產投資組合大相徑庭。2023 年,這對夫婦購買了一座價值 2 億美元的 Malibu 豪宅,據報導是以現金支付。 他以前在接受 NPR 的 Fresh Air 採訪時曾談到過他的成長經歷。「那只是一種情緒的奇妙交織,」他說。「有一天,你最好的朋友可能會被殺。而前一天,你可能還在慶祝他得到了一輛全新的自行車。那簡直就是極端的高潮和低谷。」 儘管早年生活混亂且充滿不確定性,但他將這些經歷轉化為不懈的動力。「我的才華衝破了所有的阻力,我就這樣取得了成功,」他在接受 GQ 採訪時說。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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Yggdrasil brings in a new mechanic in the timepiece-themed Coo Coo Cashoo iGame

Yggdrasil brings in a new mechanic in the timepiece-themed Coo Coo Cashoo

(AsiaGameHub) - Yggdrasil has launched its debut LightningLines game, Coo Coo Cashoo, a colourful, clock-filled title that offers players up to 117,649 ways to win across its six-reel layout. The all-new mechanic features a variable reel layout, with each column holding 2 to 7 symbols to significantly boost the number of winning ways. This dynamic icon arrangement ensures every spin offers a unique combination. The game puts clock faces—both analogue and digital—at the centre, while an overworked clock shopkeeper borders the reelset. Every scatter that lands boosts the spin’s multiplier by +1, even without triggering the bonus round. Landing three or more scatters on the reels triggers the bonus round, with six scatters awarding the maximum of 20 free spins. During free spins, the scatter multiplier does not reset—every scatter landed throughout all spins adds to the multiplier, offering a maximum win of 5,323x. Coo Coo Cashoo is the latest core game added to Yggdrasil’s portfolio, offering new high-volatility gameplay to complement existing standout titles such as Vikings, MexoMax, and Raptor. Ricardo Viana, Executive Creative Director at Yggdrasil, said: “Working on Coo Coo Cashoo was a blast. It’s rare for every element of a game to work together so cohesively. The gameplay’s math model is highlighted by the animated visuals; the visuals are supported by a reactive audio track; the audio track follows the flow of the gameplay. “I think players will enjoy the overall experience Yggdrasil has crafted when playing our game.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Blueprint Gaming Launches Landmark Game of Thrones™ Slot as Part of Epic Multi-Title HBO Franchise Series iGame

Blueprint Gaming Launches Landmark Game of Thrones™ Slot as Part of Epic Multi-Title HBO Franchise Series

(AsiaGameHub) - Blueprint Gaming has launched its much-awaited Game of Thrones slot, marking one of the company's most important IP deals so far and representing a key step in its ongoing plan to combine well-known entertainment properties with advanced, contemporary slot features. Created together with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, this release kicks off an extensive multi-game plan based on HBO's Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon worlds. Hardly any modern franchises have made such a cultural mark as Game of Thrones. Its ten-year run on TV built a worldwide following, earned critical praise, and drew record viewership, while House of the Dragon has kept growing George R.R. Martin's universe for a new audience. Blueprint's latest game seeks to reflect this magnitude through an extensive array of features that immerse players in the political intrigue and power battles of Westeros. Central to the design is Conquer the Houses, an advancing system centered on four famous families, each providing a unique Collect-style modifier. The Night's Watch clears all visible cash amounts; House Stark freezes symbols and renews the grid; House Baratheon shifts reels to create cash piles and activate respins; and House Lannister increases visible values with opportunities to add extra symbols. House Targaryen rounds out the collection, gathering all reel values then initiating repeated respins on non-Collect reels to prolong winning possibilities. These multi-level features guarantee that each House provides substantial gameplay diversity. Further unpredictability is introduced by Dragon Fire Modifiers, which can randomly activate to provide strong enhancements and increased volatility. Advancement is powered by The Seven Kingdoms Map, where obtaining two Bonus symbols moves players forward toward improvements, concealed Iron Throne rewards, and finally the Iron Throne Super Bonus. The main Iron Throne Spins feature gives 10 free spins with all unlocked Collect features in play. Collect symbols award additional spins and multipliers, and sufficient advancement activates a x10 cash-prize multiplier to heighten both excitement and winning potential. This launch demonstrates Blueprint's dedication to matching major entertainment licenses with math-based gameplay tailored for modern online players. By acquiring and developing one of TV's most recognizable franchises, the company keeps proving its skill at turning cultural landmarks into commercially successful slot games built on depth, advancement, and technical complexity. More games from both the Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon universes are coming as part of Blueprint's custom series, spreading the Westeros legacy throughout the iGaming sector and providing operators with a launch of unusual magnitude and importance. Charlie Jacka, Head of Product at Blueprint Gaming, said: “Very few contemporary series have attracted worldwide viewers like Game of Thrones has. For this initial game, we aimed to mirror the scope and power of the license through multi-tiered mechanics and solid advancement. Elements like Conquer the Houses, the developing Seven Kingdoms Map, and Iron Throne Spins merge Collect functions with modifiers and multipliers that generate increasing energy throughout the playing session. With the power of the brand and the richness of the features, we anticipate exceptional results from a game that will appeal powerfully to both series enthusiasts and dedicated slot gamers.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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華爾街 2025 年獎金創歷史新高,但 2026 年前景已趨於黯淡 News

華爾街 2025 年獎金創歷史新高,但 2026 年前景已趨於黯淡

(SeaPRwire) - 華爾街在2025年表現亮眼——薪資單證明了這一點。 紐約州主計長Thomas P. DiNapoli週四表示,2025年證券業獎金池達到創紀錄的492億美元,較前一年成長9%,平均獎金則攀升6%至24萬6,900美元。獲利推動了這筆支出:華爾街2025年的稅前利潤創下651億美元的紀錄,較前一年的499億美元成長超過30%。 「儘管國內外局勢持續動盪,華爾街去年大部分時間仍表現強勁,」DiNapoli表示。「華爾街表現良好,對我們的州和市預算都有好處。然而,我們看到就業成長放緩,地緣政治衝突對短期和長期前景構成極大風險。」 強勁的交易活動、承銷業務和資產管理費用推動了這些收益。不過有一個重要的附註:經通膨調整後,獎金池在2006年大衰退前達到高峰,以今日幣值計算為537億美元,這意味著名義上的紀錄僅止於名義上。 華爾街在紐約的影響力依然巨大。2024年,該產業占全市所有經濟活動的20.2%,並占上一財政年度州稅收的19.4%。DiNapoli估計,2025年的獎金將使州所得稅收入較去年增加1.99億美元,並為市府增加9,100萬美元——在聯邦資金前景不明之際,這是一個重要的緩衝。 2024年紐約市證券業平均薪資(含獎金)成長7.3%至50萬5,677美元,為史上第二高,幾乎是市內其他私營部門平均薪資的五倍。僅獎金就占所有產業工資約42%。 並非所有數據都呈現上揚。產業員工人數從2024年30年高點的20萬1,500人下降至2025年的19萬8,200人,不過主計長辦公室預期年度數據修訂後將顯示溫和成長。同時,紐約市在全國證券業工作機會的占比已從1990年約占全國總數的三分之一,下滑至17.9%,因為達拉斯和邁阿密等競爭對手已積極建立其金融部門。 目前的擔憂是2026年能否接近這樣的表現。紐約的預算計畫可能已過於樂觀:州長提出的預算假設金融部門獎金在當前財政年度將成長25.9%,而市府則預測證券業獎金將躍升15.1%。根據DiNapoli的估計,這兩個目標看來都難以達成。 川普總統不斷升級的關稅議程已在2026年初震動股市,華爾街的招聘動能也已停滯。由於紐約市每13個工作中就有一個與證券業直接或間接相關,能否讓下一章發展順利的風險遠遠超出交易大廳的範圍。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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Wazdan keeps revamping the classic series with Magic Fruit$: Oranges iGame

Wazdan keeps revamping the classic series with Magic Fruit$: Oranges

(AsiaGameHub) - Wazdan, the leading profit-focused developer, has rolled out its newest retro-themed title, Magic Fruit$: Oranges, further growing its portfolio of dynamic, performance-optimized games. The new launch offers a contemporary twist on the classic fruit slot, pairing familiar visuals with a range of engagement-focused mechanics built to improve player experience and support long-term user retention. At the heart of the game is Wazdan’s fan-favorite Cash Infinity feature, which builds excitement across all stages of gameplay while raising the potential for high-value payouts. The title also brings the much-loved Cash Out mechanic to the base game, giving players the chance to lock in immediate cash prizes. During play, a Cash Out label may appear on a random reel and stay active for five consecutive spins. If a bonus symbol lands on that reel when the countdown hits zero, the player is granted the prize corresponding to that symbol. Players can also trigger the popular Hold the Jackpot bonus round, which offers the chance to take home fixed jackpots. The game is further upgraded with the Chance Level feature, which lets players boost their odds of accessing the bonus round by multiplying their base bet by 2x, 4x or 6x. Taken together, these mechanics mirror Wazdan’s engagement-centered philosophy, focused on building customizable player experiences via solutions crafted to deliver proven results across all regulated markets. Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “Growing our portfolio with titles like Magic Fruit$: Oranges is a very fulfilling process for the entire Wazdan team and reflects the evolutionary journey our company has taken. In an increasingly crowded market, the biggest challenge is staying an innovative supplier while upholding the quality of the user experience, and that is exactly what guides our game development approach. “With features including Cash Infinity and Chance Level, we continue to go above and beyond for our partners and players by delivering immersive products that make a tangible difference across regulated markets.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Casa Minerals Receives Extensive Historic Drill Database from Congress Gold Mine Project; Desktop Technical Studies Define Three Priority Exploration Zones Ahead of 2026 Drilling Season JCN Newswire

Casa Minerals Receives Extensive Historic Drill Database from Congress Gold Mine Project; Desktop Technical Studies Define Three Priority Exploration Zones Ahead of 2026 Drilling Season

Vancouver, British Columbia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - March 26, 2026) - Casa Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CASA) (OTCQB: CASXF) (FSE: 0CM) (the "Company" or "Casa") is pleased to announce that it has received a large dataset of historic drill hole information from the Congress Gold Mine Project in Yavapai County, Arizona, USA. Comprehensive desktop technical studies integrating this data with the Company's own 2022 drilling campaign have resulted in the identification and delineation of three distinct priority exploration zones that will form the basis of the 2026 field and drilling program.HIGHLIGHTSReceipt of a large historic drill hole database greatly expanding the geological model for the Congress Gold Mine Project3D modelling of over 100 historic and recent drill holes confirms strong structural integrity and continuity of the gold-bearing vein systemsThree distinct exploration zones classified: Echo Bay Exploration Zone (~750m x 1,000m), Malartic Exploration Zone (~450m x 1,150m), and New Congress Niagara Exploration Zone (~800m x 1,000m)Echo Bay Exploration Zone designated highest priority target based on historic drill density and potential for expanded mineralization envelopeHistoric drill intercepts include highlights such as 1.2m @ 43.88 g/t Au, 2.0m @ 21.88 g/t Au, 3.3m @ 27.13 g/t Au, and 11.4m @ 4.81 g/t Au within the Echo Bay ZoneCongress Gold Mine Project is fully permitted with excellent road access and proximity to an experienced regional labor forceCompany geologists and field personnel are being mobilized for initial site preparation and drill program setupHISTORIC DRILL DATABASE COMPILATIONCasa Minerals is pleased to announce the receipt of a comprehensive dataset of historic drill hole collars, surveys, and assay records from the Congress Gold Mine Project. This data was compiled from exploration programs conducted by previous operators -- most notably Echo Bay Mines Ltd. -- during the 1980s through the early 1990s. The database encompasses a significant number of drill holes distributed across the project area, substantially expanding the known geological framework of the property.Historic exploration at the Congress Gold Mine was conducted during a period when gold market conditions were materially lower than today's environment, which directly influenced the selection criteria and cut-off grades used by previous operators. Consequently, the historic programs focused predominantly on higher-grade gold intersections, and many lower-grade vein intercepts that may be economically significant at current gold prices were not assigned the same level of analytical priority. Casa believes this creates a meaningful opportunity to reinterpret the mineralization system with a lower economic threshold, logically expanding the dimensions of the mineralization envelope that will be targeted in the forthcoming drilling season.Important Disclosure: The historic drill hole results referenced in this news release were collected and reported by previous operators under practices that predate current NI 43-101 standards. These results are disclosed solely for contextual and geological interpretation purposes. They have not been verified by a current Qualified Person, do not conform to NI 43-101, and are not classified as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. A Qualified Person has not done sufficient work to classify the historic results as current mineral resources or mineral reserves, and Casa is not treating them as such.THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELLING AND VEIN SYSTEM VALIDATIONDesktop technical studies have included rigorous 3D modelling of all available drill hole data using industry-standard geological modelling software. The resulting three-dimensional representation of the drill hole database, illustrated in Figure A below, demonstrates the remarkable density of historic drill coverage across the project and confirms the structural coherence and continuity of the principal gold-bearing vein systems.The 3D model was constructed using NAD83 / UTM Zone 12N coordinates and captures drill holes ranging from surface to depths approaching 600 metres below ground elevation. The model reveals that:The dominant vein systems exhibit strong northeast-southwest structural orientation, consistent with the principal fault architecture identified on surfaceThe alignment and attitude of vein structures intercepted in the Company's 2022 confirmatory drilling campaign correlate with high fidelity to those projected from the historic drill hole database, validating the overall geological modelThe 2022 drilling campaign identified additional vein structures not captured in the historic database, indicating that the current geological model is likely incomplete and that the total mineralized footprint may be materially larger than previously understoodIncorporating lower-grade vein intercepts -- previously deprioritized by historic operators under lower gold price conditions -- into the mineralization envelope substantially increases the aggregate target volume for future drillingFigure A: Four-panel 3D presentation of historic and recent drill hole collars and traces, Congress Gold Mine Project. Views from west (upper left), east (upper right), oblique (lower left), and plan (lower right). Coordinate system: NAD83 / UTM Zone 12N. The high density of drill traces illustrates the extensive historic exploration coverage across the project area. Pink/magenta traces represent historic drill holes; black traces represent more recent drilling. Purple lines denote projected vein orientations.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/1750/290037_3e63fd76341e7b14_001full.jpgTHREE PRIORITY EXPLORATION ZONES -- 2026 PROGRAM BASISDetailed integration of the historic drill database with geological mapping, vein system mapping conducted in 2022, and structural interpretation has enabled Casa to formally classify three distinct priority exploration zones within the Congress Gold Mine Project. The classification of each zone reflects the combination of historic drill density, vein system geometry, and the nature of the gold mineralization documented to date. Figures 1 through 4 present these zones in their regional and local contexts.Figure 1: Regional overview map of the Congress Gold Mine Project showing principal vein systems (red dashed), fault corridors (blue dashed), shaft locations (Shafts 1 through 6), historic stope outlines (yellow, 1959-1987), patented claim and BLM claim outlines, and the location of the three principal exploration zones. The project is situated in Yavapai County, Arizona.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/1750/290037_3e63fd76341e7b14_002full.jpgEcho Bay Exploration Zone -- Highest Priority TargetThe Echo Bay Exploration Zone, measuring approximately 750 metres by 1,000 metres, is the largest and most intensively drilled zone on the property. It encompasses the historic non-NI 43-101 resource outline that was previously defined by Echo Bay Mines and represents the core of the historic gold-producing system at Congress. The zone is bounded by the principal northeast-trending veining corridors and is cut by northwest-trending fault structures that locally displace but do not terminate the mineralized vein arrays.As illustrated in Figure 2, the Echo Bay Exploration Zone hosts a dense cluster of historic drill hole intercepts distributed across the full extent of the zone. The drill hole collars and assay intercepts depicted in the figure provide compelling evidence for broad, zone-scale gold mineralization. Notably, the higher-grade intercepts are concentrated along the principal vein corridors while lower-grade disseminated and stockwork gold is documented in the intervening ground. This spatial distribution is characteristic of orogenic gold systems and is consistent with the geological setting at Congress.Selected historic drill intercepts within the Echo Bay Exploration Zone include:1.2m @ 43.88 g/t Au -- exceptional high-grade intercept within the principal vein corridor3.3m @ 27.13 g/t Au -- high-grade intercept demonstrating vein width and continuity2.0m @ 21.88 g/t Au -- high-grade vein intercept in the central portion of the zone2.4m @ 19.03 g/t Au -- confirming strong grade continuity along strike11.4m @ 4.81 g/t Au -- broad, elevated-grade intercept indicative of wide mineralization envelopes within the vein system1.5m @ 15.28 g/t Au -- demonstrating high-grade vein core and broader lower-grade haloes2.0m @ 12.19 g/t Au and 7.3m @ 11.00 g/t Au -- further confirming grade and continuity of the principal vein arrays3.1m @ 11.19 g/t Au and 2.0m @ 15.63 g/t Au -- documented in the southwestern portion of the zone, indicating lateral continuityGiven the historic drill density, the documented grade profile, and the alignment of the 2022 confirmatory drilling with the historic vein model, the Echo Bay Exploration Zone has been assigned the highest exploration priority for the 2026 program. The Company views the zone as offering the clearest near-term pathway to NI 43-101 resource delineation.Figure 2: Detailed plan map of the Echo Bay Exploration Zone (~750m x 1,000m), Congress Gold Mine Project. Shown are historic drill hole intercepts (brown dots annotated with interval length in metres and gold grade in g/t), principal vein system traces (red dashed), fault corridors (blue dashed), historic stope outlines (yellow), shaft locations, and the historic non-NI 43-101 resource outline (red hatch). Selected intercepts include 1.2m @ 43.88 g/t Au, 3.3m @ 27.13 g/t Au, 11.4m @ 4.81 g/t Au, and 2.4m @ 19.03 g/t Au, among numerous others. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/1750/290037_3e63fd76341e7b14_003full.jpgMalartic Exploration ZoneThe Malartic Exploration Zone covers an area of approximately 450 metres by 1,150 metres and is situated to the south and southeast of the Echo Bay Exploration Zone. The zone is named after the "Malartic-style" stratabound and vein-hosted gold mineralization that has been documented in this area of the project. Historic shaft locations CGC-003 and CGC-004 are located within this zone, providing direct underground access for potential future development.The Malartic Exploration Zone is characterized by multiple subparallel northwest-striking vein sets that have been intercepted in a series of shallow to moderate-depth drill holes. The vein system includes documented vein widths of 27 feet, 38 feet, and 55 feet (as labelled on Figure 3), indicating substantial structural corridors capable of hosting economically significant gold mineralization.Representative historic drill intercepts within the Malartic Exploration Zone include:3.6m @ 0.74 g/t Au and 10.3m @ 1.73 g/t Au -- broad lower-grade intercepts within the principal vein corridor demonstrating wide mineralization envelopes10.36m @ 1.41 g/t Au and 8.1m @ 3.53 g/t Au -- moderate-grade intercepts confirming continuity of the vein arrays7.7 @ 3.56 g/t Au and 8.1m @ 2.53 g/t Au -- further demonstrating consistent grade within vein-hosted mineralization3.2m @ 7.72 g/t Au and 2.8m @ 9.41 g/t Au -- higher-grade intercepts at the northern margin of the zone (shared boundary with the Echo Bay Zone)The Malartic Exploration Zone is relatively underexplored compared to the Echo Bay Zone, and the relatively sparse drill coverage suggests significant upside potential for zone expansion with systematic drilling.Figure 3: Detailed plan map of the Malartic Exploration Zone (~450m x 1,150m), Congress Gold Mine Project. Shown are historic drill hole intercepts (annotated with gold values), principal vein system traces, shaft locations including CGC-003 and CGC-004, historic stope outlines, and documented vein widths of 8.2m, 11.6m, and 16.8m.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/1750/290037_3e63fd76341e7b14_004full.jpgNew Congress Niagara Exploration ZoneThe New Congress Niagara Exploration Zone, measuring approximately 800 metres by 1,000 metres, is the northernmost of the three classified exploration zones and is situated along a structurally distinct corridor characterized by the northwest-striking New Congress-Niagara fault system. This zone encompasses historic Shaft 1 as well as drill holes CGC-008, CGC-009, and CGC-010 from the Company's 2022 exploration program.The 2022 drilling in this zone identified four discrete veins with widths ranging from 49.5 feet to 206 feet -- a notably wide structural corridor. These widths are illustrated in Figure 4 as Vein 49.5 ft, Vein 55 ft, Vein 70.5 ft, and Vein 206 ft. The scale of these structural features highlights the potential for significant bulk-tonnage style mineralization within this zone, distinct from the higher-grade but narrower veins documented in the Echo Bay Zone.Critically, the 2022 drilling at the New Congress Niagara Zone identified several vein structures that are not represented in the historic drill database, reinforcing the Company's view that the existing geological model incompletely captures the full scope of the vein system. This structural incompleteness, combined with the relatively limited historic drill coverage of this zone, underscores its exploration potential.Figure 4: Detailed plan map of the New Congress Niagara Exploration Zone (~800m x 1,000m), Congress Gold Mine Project. Shown are drill hole locations from the 2022 exploration program (CGC-008, CGC-009, CGC-010) alongside Shaft 1, with identified vein widths of 49.5 ft, 55 ft, 70.5 ft, and 206 ft. The purple outline denotes the exploration zone boundary.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/1750/290037_3e63fd76341e7b14_005full.jpgPROJECT STATUS AND 2026 FIELD PROGRAMThe Congress Gold Mine Project is fully permitted for exploration and mining activities in Yavapai County, Arizona. The property benefits from:Fully permitted status: All necessary exploration and access permits are in place, enabling rapid mobilization of field crews and drilling equipmentExcellent road access: Paved and maintained road access to the property boundary facilitates cost-effective equipment and supply logisticsExperienced regional labor force: The Yavapai County region has a well-established mining and exploration workforce with proven experience in gold exploration projects of this typeInfrastructure: Existing shaft infrastructure and historic workings provide geological reference points and potential future development opportunitiesThe Company is currently mobilizing a team of geologists and field personnel to the Congress Gold Mine Project for initial site preparation, geological review, and establishment of the field infrastructure required for the 2026 drilling program. Detailed drill program parameters, including planned hole locations, depths, and targeting rationale, will be provided in a subsequent technical news release.MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY"The receipt of this historic drill database is a genuinely significant development for Casa Minerals," stated Farshad Shirvani, President and CEO. "For the first time, we now have a comprehensive view of the full scope of historic exploration at Congress, and what we see is highly encouraging. The 3D model clearly validates our 2022 findings and demonstrates that the gold system is both continuous and larger than historic estimates suggested. With gold trading at current levels, the lower-grade vein intercepts that were historically deprioritized now become compelling exploration targets in their own right. The Echo Bay Zone, with intercepts like 1.2m @ 43.88 g/t and 11.4m @ 4.81 g/t, gives us a very strong foundation from which to build a modern NI 43-101 resource. We are mobilizing our team and look forward to reporting our first drill results from the 2026 season."QUALIFIED PERSONMr. Erik Ostensoe, P.Geo., a Director and Chief Geologist of the Company, a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical disclosure in this news release.ABOUT CASA MINERALS INC.Casa Minerals Inc. is a mineral exploration company focused on gold, copper, and strategic minerals exploration in North America. The Company holds a 90% interest in the historic Congress Gold Mine in Arizona and is advancing multiple projects in British Columbia, including the Arsenault copper-gold-silver project. Casa's experienced management team is committed to creating shareholder value through the discovery and development of economic mineral deposits. For more information, please visit: www.casaminerals.comON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSFarshad Shirvani, M.Sc. GeologyPresident, CEO and DirectorFor more information, please contact:Casa Minerals Inc.Farshad Shirvani, President & CEOPhone: (604) 678-9587Email: contact@casaminerals.comCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding: the Company's exploration plans and programs for 2026; anticipated drilling activities at the Congress Gold Mine Project; the classification and prioritization of exploration zones; expectations regarding resource definition and the potential to advance the project to NI 43-101 compliant standards; interpretations of historic drill data and 3D geological models; mineralization potential and domain expansion; and mobilization of field personnel. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the information is made and is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such factors include, without limitation: uncertainties regarding exploration results; risks related to the accuracy and completeness of historic data; the inability to verify historic assay results; variations in mineralization and grade; the speculative nature of mineral exploration; challenges in obtaining required permits and approvals; fluctuations in commodity prices; availability of financing; changes in economic and market conditions; environmental and regulatory risks; operating hazards; and other risks inherent in the mineral exploration industry. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/290037 Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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MGM China initiates Playing Card Recycling project in partnership with a Macau tech firm

(AsiaGameHub) - MGM China has launched an environmentally conscious initiative to give used playing cards a new purpose by transforming them into recycled packaging materials. To implement this program, the company has partnered with Fnetlink Technology Co Ltd, a Macau-based technology firm, establishing the region's first fully local system for both recycling and upcycling gaming cards, rather than disposing of them. This initiative builds upon the initial collaboration between the two entities in 2023, which focused on developing a fully automated process for shredding and handling used cards. What began as a development phase has now evolved into a fully operational system integrated into MGM China's operations. According to the company's announcement, gaming cards removed from gaming floors are processed through an automated card shredding line. Subsequently, the shredded paper is transported to a local facility where it is converted into high-quality fibers. A notable feature of this process is its independence from water usage. These fibers are then utilized in the production of eco-friendly packaging, effectively giving the cards a second life within Macau's supply chain. Once fully implemented, the system will be capable of processing approximately 3,000 tons of used cards annually, with recycling being a continuous part of the product's lifecycle. The introduction of this project signifies its establishment as a permanent waste management solution for this product category under MGM China's responsibility, rather than a temporary experiment. The program's launch ceremony took place this week, attended by Macau government officials and senior executives from both companies. Sustainability Goals and Local Impact MGM China further stated that this initiative represents a highly effective method for enhancing resource utilization through technology. The production of fibers from shredded waste materials is just one component of the project. The entire process is conducted within Macau, which means that in addition to recycling waste, local industrial activity is also supported through local fiber production, reducing reliance on outsourcing. Furthermore, the choice of packaged products reflects the growing demand for sustainable materials in business applications. Mr. Kenneth Feng Xiaofeng, the Chief Executive and Executive Director of the company, commented that MGM China consistently seeks innovative ways to realize its sustainability objectives through technology across its various local properties. He highlighted that the upcycled playing card system, which aligns with a healthy and greener environment, is a result of focusing on long-term, practical solutions, moving away from treating environmental actions as isolated add-ons. He also elaborated on the collaboration with Fnetlink Technology, describing it as an excellent example of how supporting local tech companies can facilitate the transition from an idea to a tangible application. He added that this type of collaboration is one of the most effective ways to quickly achieve desired working models. Economic Diversification and Broader Benefits In addition to emphasizing waste reduction, MGM China has linked this initiative to Macau's broader economic diversification goals. The company noted that such projects can introduce new avenues and opportunities, demonstrating the potential to integrate gaming functions with other sectors through technology and reuse. Moreover, with the entire operation, from waste collection and shredding to fiber extraction and packaging, being handled locally, the project supports the wider movement to enhance local capabilities in higher-value tourism and entertainment-related sectors. For MGM China, this initiative serves to illustrate that even deeply established operational practices can be transformed to contribute to both sustainability objectives and medium-to-long-term economic growth. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Daniele Cardoso Named Permanent Head of Brazil’s Gambling Regulator

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DraftKings, FanDuel, and NFL sued over micro betting design

(AsiaGameHub) - A Pennsylvania lawsuit has been filed against DraftKings and FanDuel, alleging they used data from the NFL and Genius Sports to develop sportsbook platforms that "could contribute to addiction." The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) brought this legal action on behalf of Christopher Sage and Terry Thompson, who reportedly developed gambling addictions after using the betting apps. A central focus of the lawsuit is live, in-game micro betting, which it claims effectively turns sportsbooks into highly addictive products. The lawsuit asserts that the operators are "weaponizing mobile technology and AI" to drive nonstop betting. Micro betting allows wagers on nearly every game occurrence, thereby greatly reducing typical constraints related to time, location, and tempo. Plaintiffs note: Every half, quarter, minute, second, pitch, play, and shot becomes a fresh gambling chance, with repeated wagers placed as the game progresses. Whereas slower-paced games like casual poker typically take a long time to play, micro betting is undeniably akin to slot machines in terms of speed and repetition. Bets are placed within seconds, and there are no pauses or breaks, trapping users in ongoing cycles. The plaintiffs argue that such a design is intentionally crafted to maximize user engagement and encourage repeated wagers on the same events. Micro betting relies on real-time data, which is supplied by Genius Sports and the NFL—both of which financially benefit from micro betting. In 2025, Genius generated $126.1 million from in-game live micro betting, accounting for nearly 19% of its total revenue, in part because the NFL is a shareholder. Plaintiffs describe how casual betting escalated into addiction after switching to mobile apps, causing financial and personal ruin: Within just a few years… the plaintiffs nearly lost everything—their savings, homes, businesses, and families. VIP programs are alleged to entice consumers to keep gambling through gifts and trips. The lawsuit invokes Pennsylvania law and alleges: product defect, failure to provide proper warnings, negligence, unfair trade practices, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The plaintiffs are seeking monetary damages, a new jury trial, and court orders restricting the scope of sportsbook offerings. Micro betting is under increased regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. New Jersey plans to ban microbets, while New York is considering a ban on live bets. Massachusetts, Colorado, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Minnesota have the issue on their agendas, and Ohio, Maryland, and Vermont have already outlawed prop bets on college athletes. PHAI has a track record of taking on sportsbooks, including: 2023: A class-action lawsuit in Massachusetts against DraftKings regarding deposit bonuses 2025: A Pennsylvania lawsuit against Caesars Palace Online Casino and Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino 2024: A lawsuit against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission over player data transparency This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Stakelogic Launches Candy Links Bonanza 3, Adding Sweet New Features to the Reels iGame

Stakelogic Launches Candy Links Bonanza 3, Adding Sweet New Features to the Reels

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