Polis Rusia Menangkap Guru Peningkatan Diri Semasa Serbuan Kasino Haram iGame

Polis Rusia Menangkap Guru Peningkatan Diri Semasa Serbuan Kasino Haram

(AsiaGameHub) - Polis Rusia terus memerangi kasino haram, dengan seorang guru penambahbaikan diri menjadi yang terbaru menghadapi tuduhan kerana mengendalikan tempat perjudian rahsia. Polis menyerbu tempat perjudian itu, yang terletak di tengah bandar Perm, dan menangkap sembilan orang, demikian laporan daripada saluran media Rusia Pro Perm. Antara yang ditangkap ialah Mushfig Akhundov, suspek pemimpin yang mencipta tempat perjudian haram itu. Mahkamah di bandar itu telah mengarahkan lelaki itu ditahan dalam tahanan pra-perbicaraan sehingga 19 Mei. Hakim Mahkamah Daerah Sverdlovsk Yana Abadzheva telah meluluskan permintaan polis untuk menahan Akhundov atas tuduhan "menganjurkan dan menjalankan perjudian secara haram sebagai sebahagian daripada kumpulan berorganisasi." Polis Rusia: Memerangi Kasino Polis telah melakukan serbuan serentak ke atas kasino yang dinamakan "Penthouse," serta semua kediaman suspek. Cawangan tempatan Perkhidmatan Keselamatan Persekutuan (FSB) dan Jawatankuasa Siasatan, bersama-sama anggota Pengawal Negara Rusia, mengambil bahagian dalam serbuan tersebut. Detektif berkata mereka telah menyita wang tunai bernilai 2.5 juta rubel atau $31,000 di alamat-alamat tersebut. Mereka mengesyaki wang tunai itu semua diperoleh daripada "aktiviti jenayah," kata seorang jurucakap. Akhundov, yang dikenali dengan nama media sosial Misha, aktif dalam bidang penambahbaikan diri. Beliau muncul dalam rancangan realiti TV Rusia yang popular "Kejayaan dalam Segala Perkara" pada 2021. Mushfig Akhundov, difoto pada 2020. (Gambar: @akhundov91/VK) Beliau juga aktif dalam dunia sukan dan berkhidmat sebagai hakim dalam peraduan gulat utama. Seorang jurucakap polis berkata mahkamah telah membebaskan suspek yang tinggal dengan jaminan. Petugas berkata tempat perjudian itu dibuka lewat tahun lepas dan terus beroperasi sehingga petugas menyerbunya awal bulan ini. Serbuan ini berlaku sejurus selepas perbicaraan terkenal di Perm, di mana pendakwa telah menuduh 17 individu mengendalikan empat kasino haram. Kasino-kasino itu dibuka pada September 2022, dengan polis melakukan serbuan mereka pada Disember 2024. Dalam serbuan serentak keempat-empat tempat itu, detektif menyita berpuluh-puluh terminal komputer, telefon bimbit, dan lebih daripada $12,900 dalam wang tunai. Rancangan Kontroversi Kerajaan Di tempat lain di negara ini, kontroversi terus berkembang berikutan laporan bahawa kerajaan bersedia untuk menglegalisasikan kasino dalam talian. Seorang ahli politik utama menjadi yang terbaru menentang rancangan itu — ciptaan Kementerian Kewangan. "Saya tidak fikir rancangan ini bermanfaat untuk Rusia," kata ahli Duma Negara Yevgeny Marchenko kepada saluran media Rusia NSN. "Kami pernah menghabiskan banyak usaha untuk menutup kasino di seluruh negara. Sekarang, nampaknya kami membuat pembalikan." "Rusia sudah mempunyai zon perjudian yang boleh menampung kasino darat," tambah Marchenko. "Saya fikir itu sudah lebih daripada cukup." Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.
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March Madness: Texas vs. Purdue Sweet 16 – Kadar, Ramalan & Pilihan | Pilihan Terbaik untuk OVER Malam Ini iGame

March Madness: Texas vs. Purdue Sweet 16 – Kadar, Ramalan & Pilihan | Pilihan Terbaik untuk OVER Malam Ini

(AsiaGameHub) - Pasukan ke-11 Texas Longhorns akan bertemu pasukan ke-2 Purdue Boilermakers dalam perlawanan pembuka Sweet 16 March Madness malam ini. Mula pertandingan dijadualkan pada 7:10 petang ET di CBS. Texas mengalahkan pasukan ke-3 Gonzaga, 74-68, untuk memajukan ke Sweet 16. Purdue pula mengalahkan Miami dengan mudah, 79-69. DraftKings menetapkan Purdue sebagai favorit 7.5 mata dengan jumlah skor keseluruhan 147.5. Kami memfokuskan pada jumlah skor keseluruhan, dengan 63% daripada jumlah taruhan dan 72% daripada tiket bertaruh pada OVER di DraftKings pada masa penerbitan. Taruhan Terbaik Texas vs. Purdue: OVER 147.5 (-112) KenPom menempatkan Boilermakers sebagai pasukan ke-1 di negara ini dalam kecekapan ofensif yang diselaraskan. Purdue purata mencetak 91.5 poin setiap perlawanan dalam Kejohanan NCAA. Boilermakers juga merupakan pasukan top 10 dalam menembak dari luar garis 3 poin. Purdue berjaya dengan kadar 38.8%, tertinggi ke-8 di negara ini. Walaupun Boilers pandai menembak 3 poin, mereka lemah dalam mempertahankannya, berada di peringkat ke-173 secara nasional dengan membolehkan 33.9% percubaan 3 poin lawan berjaya. Texas lebih buruk lagi di peringkat ke-253 dengan 35.1%. Harapkan Fletcher Loyer dari Purdue akan berprestasi hebat malam ini. Penjaga senior ini menembak dengan jitu dari jarak jauh. Loyer mengetuai Purdue dalam kadar 3P% dengan 43.3%. Lihat prestasi tembakan 3 poin beliau dalam lima perlawanan terakhir: 4 daripada 4 lawan Miami 4 daripada 8 lawan Queens 3 daripada 4 lawan Michigan 4 daripada 10 lawan UCLA 4 daripada 9 lawan Nebraska Texas menanggapi dengan penjaga Dailyn Swain (17.4 ppg, 7.5 rpg), yang mungkin menjadi mimpi buruk bagi Purdue dalam perlawanan. Penengah Matas Vokietaitis (15.7 ppg, 7.2 rpg) boleh mencetak banyak poin, dan Texas juga mempunyai pencetak dua digit dalam Tramon Mark dan Jordan Pope. Pilihan: OVER 147.5 Prop Pemain Terbaik untuk Purdue Boilermakers Fletcher Loyer OVER 14.5 Poin (+100 di FanDuel) Atas semua sebab yang disebutkan di atas, pilih Loyer untuk mencapai lebih daripada nombor ini malam ini. Beliau baru sahaja mencetak 24 poin dalam perlawanan lawan Miami. Loyer sempurna dari garis lepas (8 daripada 8), garis 3 poin (4 daripada 4), dan hanya menyeleweng satu daripada tujuh percubaan tembakan dari lapangan. Jordan Pope OVER 13.5 Poin (+100 di FanDuel) Longhorns bergantung kepada pencetakan poin Jordan Pope semasa March Madness. Swain, pencetak poin terkemuka pasukan, hanya purata 12.5 ppg dalam dua perlawanan kejohanan. Pope memasukkan tiga 3 poin lawan kedua-dua BYU dan Gonzaga. Bersama Vokietaitis, beliau memimpin Longhorns dengan 17 poin dalam kemenangan ke atas Zags. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.
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WinSpirit Crowned Best Online Casino in CEE at GamingTECH CEE Awards 2026 iGame

WinSpirit Crowned Best Online Casino in CEE at GamingTECH CEE Awards 2026

(AsiaGameHub) - WinSpirit, the online casino brand, has been named the winner of the Best Online Casino in CEE category at the GamingTECH CEE Awards 2026 — an esteemed industry event that celebrates excellence across the iGaming sector. Since its launch in mid-2022, WinSpirit has quickly gained recognition for its dynamic approach to product development, creative marketing initiatives, and a genuine player-first philosophy. The brand stands out by effectively combining innovative features, high-quality entertainment offerings, and a strong focus on enhancing the player experience. Over the past year, WinSpirit has shown impressive growth across key performance metrics, significantly expanding its loyal player base, VIP segment, and overall betting activity. The brand has also introduced unique interactive formats, upgraded its loyalty system with a real-time Gift Shop, and continued to invest in smart personalization features across its platform. This award adds to WinSpirit’s growing list of international accolades. The brand also maintains excellent player ratings on major review platforms, consistently receiving high marks for service quality and user experience. With this latest victory, WinSpirit continues to solidify its reputation as one of the most dynamic and player-oriented online casinos in the industry — merging rapid growth with innovation and a clear focus on player satisfaction. 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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Stake.dk Offers Refund on Denmark vs. North Macedonia World Cup Playoff Match iGame

Stake.dk Offers Refund on Denmark vs. North Macedonia World Cup Playoff Match

(AsiaGameHub) - Stake.dk, Denmark’s top online casino and sportsbook, today reveals the launch of an exclusive campaign linked to Denmark’s critical World Cup playoff match against North Macedonia, taking place on March 26, 2026, at Parken. Stake Sportsbook is providing Danish football fans with a unique risk-free opportunity to support the national team: Players can place a single bet on Denmark winning the 1×2 market before the match begins, and if Denmark does not win in regular time, the player will receive their stake back in cash – up to DKK 1,000. The campaign is designed to celebrate one of the most significant moments in Danish football in 2026. With a direct World Cup qualification spot at stake, the excitement is high, and Stake.dk aims to give its customers the chance to experience the match with full support and minimal risk. To qualify for the promotion, players must place a single bet of at least DKK 25 on the 1×2 market with Denmark as the predicted winner before the scheduled match kick-off. The offer applies only to each player’s first qualifying bet, and the refund will be paid as pure cash directly into the player’s Stake account within 48 hours if Denmark does not win in regular time. Denmark will face North Macedonia on Thursday, March 26 at 20:45 CET in Parken as part of the World Cup playoff. The campaign highlights Stake.dk’s commitment to delivering relevant and engaging experiences to its Danish customers around major sporting events. The promotion is available to all Stake customers with an active betting account at stake.dk. A full list of terms and conditions is available on the promotion page. About Stake Stake is the world’s most popular online casino and sportsbook. Founded in 2017, Stake attracts over 80 million monthly visitors – more than any other iGaming platform – and processes over 100 billion bets per year. Stake is recognized for its innovation in crypto gaming, as well as its growing expansion into regulated local currency markets in Italy, Denmark, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. Stake also has an impressive portfolio of global sponsorships, including Canadian superstar Drake, X Games, Everton Football Club, and UFC. Contact Stake press@stake.com 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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Harga minyak mentah Rusia menembus harga premium kewangan

Harga minyak mentah Rusia menembus harga premium

(SeaPRwire) - Permintaan tinggi di beberapa laluan adalah pemacu utama, kata Timbalan PM Aleksandr Novak Rusia telah berdagang minyak tanpa diskaun dan bahkan pada harga premium di beberapa laluan, kata Timbalan Perdana Menteri Aleksandr Novak pada Khamis, seperti yang dipetik oleh Vedomosti. Pasaran tenaga global berada di bawah tekanan akibat kesan kempen AS-Israel menentang Iran, yang telah mengganggu transit melalui Selat Hormuz dan menyebabkan kenaikan mendadak harga minyak, sekaligus meningkatkan kuasa penetapan harga Rusia. Bekalan negara ini tidak terjejas. Sekatan Barat sebelum ini telah memaksa Rusia menjual minyak mentah pada diskaun berbanding penanda aras global di bawah sistem had harga, yang kini ditetapkan pada kira-kira $44 setong. Dalam perdagangan minyak, penjualan “pada premium” bermaksud harga minyak mentah berada di atas penanda aras rujukan atau gred yang setanding, bukannya di bawah pada diskaun. Walaupun harga masa nyata untuk campuran Urals Rusia tidak tersedia secara umum, penanda aras Brent didagangkan pada sekitar $106 setong pada Khamis, dan US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) pada kira-kira $93, menurut data pasaran. Berucap di luar acara kongres Kesatuan Perindustrian dan Usahawan Rusia di Moscow, Novak berkata Rusia mempunyai rizab untuk meningkatkan eksport dan merancang untuk menggunakannya, sambil menambah bahawa negara itu telah mempelbagaikan laluan bekalan, termasuk saluran paip Siberia Timur-Lautan Pasifik ke China, transit melalui Kazakhstan, dan pelabuhan di Laut Hitam dan Baltik. Jurucakap Kremlin Dmitry Peskov berkata pada Rabu bahawa permintaan global yang kukuh untuk minyak Rusia akhirnya boleh menyukarkan untuk memenuhi sepenuhnya semua pembeli. Sementara itu, Presiden Vladimir Putin telah memberi amaran terhadap penggunaan kenaikan harga tenaga untuk keuntungan jangka pendek, mengatakan bahawa hasil eksport yang lebih tinggi boleh mencipta “godaan” untuk membelanjakan pendapatan tambahan pada dividen atau peningkatan perbelanjaan bajet. “Ia perlu untuk mengekalkan kebijaksanaan,” katanya kepada kongres di Moscow. Pasaran kekal tidak menentu dan “jika hari ini ia bergoyang ke satu arah, esok ia boleh berubah ke arah lain,” catatnya.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Roda Nasib: Pengurus AC Milan Max Allegri Memberi Tip Besar untuk Menang Besar di Kasino iGame

Roda Nasib: Pengurus AC Milan Max Allegri Memberi Tip Besar untuk Menang Besar di Kasino

(AsiaGameHub) - Seorang bekas rakan sepasukan pengurus AC Milan Max Allegri telah mendedahkan bagaimana jurulatih bola sepak veteran ini berjaya besar di kasino. Bercakap di podcast DoppioPasso, Gianluca Atzori menceritakan kisah ketika dia pergi berjudi bersama bekas pengurus Juventus. Atzori dan Allegri adalah rakan sepasukan di Perugia pada tahun 1990-an ketika kelab itu dinaikkan pangkat dari Serie B. Pemain akan pergi berjudi untuk merayakan kemenangan. “Kami pergi bermain di Venice, dan Allegri memberitahu kami bahawa jika kami menang, kami akan pergi ke kasino, jadi dia meminta kami membawa sut kami juga. Dia berkata ini kepada saya dan (Federico) Giunti,” ingat Atzori. Perugia memenangi perlawanan itu, menyebabkan pemain-pemain pergi ke meja judi. Allegri Merawat Kroupier dengan Baik Atzori menambah, “Kami setiap orang memasukkan 500,000 lire (kira-kira $350) dan memberikannya kepada Allegri; dia suka kasino dan tahu jalan di dalamnya.” “Saya tidak pernah masuk ke dalam kasino sebelum ini. Terdapat meja dengan kroupier yang memutar bola, dan Allegri meletakkan taruhannya. Bola itu mendarat pada nombor itu, dan saya ingat Max menjadi teruja seperti kanak-kanak dua tahun, dan kami memenangi 36 kali ganda taruhan kami.” “Dia meletakkan taruhan lain dan menggandakan taruhan. Kami beralih dari 3.6 juta ke 7 juta; kami memenangi 10 juta (kira-kira $7,000) dalam dua taruhan, dan dia memberi tip 2 juta ($1,400) kepada kroupier.” Bermain permainan kebetulan seperti roulette, pemain memerlukan semua bantuan yang mereka boleh dapat. Sesetengah orang telah mencipta strategi, termasuk James Bond, yang suka menutup kawasan besar meja dengan taruhannya. Atzori tidak puas hati dengan keberanian Allegri, tetapi ia adalah sebahagian daripada strateginya untuk mendapatkan keutamaan kroupier. “Apabila saya melihatnya, saya menangkapnya di dada dan berkata: ‘Oh, duit saya juga ada di sana – 2 juta – awak gila.’ Tetapi saya tidak menyedari bahawa jika anda memberi tip yang baik kepada kroupier, dia akan cuba, baik atau buruk, untuk menghantar bola ke tempat nombor anda kerana dia tahu dia akan mendapat tip yang baik. Akhirnya, kami memenangi banyak wang.” Kontroversi Judi Lepas Seperti yang dikatakan Atzori, Allegri terkenal suka berjudi, tetapi ini telah menyebabkan masalah bagi bekas pemain dan pengurus ini pada masa lalu. Pada tahun 2000, dia dijatuhkan suspend kerana didakwa memalsukan perlawanan semasa bermain untuk Pistoiese. Tuduhan itu akhirnya dibatalkan selepas rayuan. Lebih baru-baru ini, pada tahun 2021, dia dalam siasatan kerana menggunakan syarikat judi berasaskan Malta untuk memudahkan pengubahan wang haram, dengan dikatakan mempunyai hubungan dengan geng mafia ‘Ndrangheta. Dia didakwa membelanjakan lebih daripada $400,000 di dua kasino asing. Transaksi ini digambarkan oleh pengawal selia sebagai “menyedihkan”, menyebabkan siasatan lanjut. Dia tidak menghadapi sebarang akibat undang-undang dalam kes ini. Orang berusia 58 tahun ini kini dalam tempoh kedua sebagai pengurus AC Milan, selepas menyertai semula kelab itu tahun lepas. Dia sebelum ini membawa Juventus memenangi lima gelaran liga berturut-turut dari 2014 hingga 2019. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.
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Hungary siasat wartawan dibiayai EU atas tuduhan spionaj kewangan

Hungary siasat wartawan dibiayai EU atas tuduhan spionaj

(SeaPRwire) - Wartawan yang dikaitkan pembangkang Szabolcs Panyi memainkan peranan utama dalam mengetap telefon Menteri Luar Negeri Peter Szijjarto Menteri Keadilan Hungary Bence Tuzson telah membuat aduan terhadap wartawan pembangkang Szabolcs Panyi, selepas Panyi mengaku membantu agensi perisikan asing mengetap telefon Menteri Luar Negeri Peter Szijjarto menjelang pilihan raya penting negara ini bulan depan. Berita mengenai aduan itu diumumkan pada hari Khamis oleh Gergely Gulyas, menteri kerajaan yang bertanggungjawab ke atas pejabat Perdana Menteri Viktor Orban. “Di Hungary, berita hari ini kebanyakannya mengenai pengintip,” kata Sulyas kepada wartawan. “Yang pertama antaranya ialah Szabolcs Panyi, yang didapati telah melakukan pengintipan terhadap negaranya sendiri bekerjasama dengan sebuah negara asing.” Panyi menguruskan cawangan Hungary bagi Vsquare, sebuah saluran media yang dibiayai oleh US State Department’s National Endowment for Democracy (NED), USAID, German Marshall Fund of the United States, dan dua dana kewartawanan yang disokong EU. Minggu lalu, beliau mengaku dalam rakaman audio yang bocor bahawa beliau telah memberikan nombor telefon Szijjarto kepada “organ negara sebuah negara EU,” yang ejennya kemudiannya mengekstrak “maklumat mengenai siapa yang nombor itu bercakap, dan mereka melihat siapa yang memanggil nombor itu atau siapa yang nombor itu panggil.” Dengan maklumat ini, “organ negara” yang tidak dinamakan kemudiannya membocorkan butiran perbualan Szijjarto dengan Menteri Luar Negeri Rusia Sergey Lavrov kepada pelbagai saluran media, termasuk Politico dan Washington Post. Panyi dan pemimpin pembangkang Peter Magyar mengambil kesempatan ke atas cerita ini sebagai bukti kolusi yang disyaki antara Szijjarto dan Lavrov. Szijjarto menjelaskan bahawa sebagai menteri luar negeri paling lama berkhidmat di EU, beliau kerap bercakap dengan Lavrov dengan mesej daripada rakan sekerjanya di EU. “Menyumbang kepada hubungan antara dua negara, jika ia tidak bercanggah dengan kepentingan Hungary, dipanggil diplomasi,” tambah Gulyas pada hari Khamis. Bercakap kepada Kossuth Radio Hungary pada hari Khamis, Tuzson berkata kes itu kini berada di tangan pihak berkuasa siasatan, sambil menambah bahawa pengintipan adalah kesalahan jenayah serius yang membawa hukuman penjara beberapa tahun. Panyi menggambarkan dirinya dalam fail audio yang bocor sebagai “kawan separa” ahli politik Anita Orban, seorang ahli parti Tisza milik Magyar. Beliau juga mendakwa bahawa beliau akan menjadi orang tengah kuasa yang berpotensi sekiranya Magyar menewaskan Viktor Orban dalam pilihan raya 12 April. Dalam kes yang berasingan, pihak berkuasa Hungary sedang menyiasat dua pakar IT Tisza atas tuduhan pengintipan, selepas serbuan tahun lalu mendedahkan salah seorang daripada mereka telah berhubung dengan pengintip Ukraine dan ejen perisikan dari sebuah negara EU. Tisza dan Panyi mendakwa bahawa kedua-dua pakar komputer itu sebenarnya bekerja untuk melemahkan Tisza dari dalam bagi pihak Orban.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Ujian pemandu teksi CEO Duolingo menentukan siapa yang diterima kerja—sebelum temuduga pun bermula

(SeaPRwire) - Di Duolingo, temu duga kerja bermula sebaik sahaja calon melangkah masuk ke dalam kereta. Luis von Ahn, pengasas bersama dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif aplikasi pembelajaran bahasa yang berstatus bilionair, mendedahkan dalam podcast The Burnouts oleh Phoebe Gates dan Sophia Kianni bagaimana cara seorang calon pekerjaan melayan pemandu mereka dari lapangan terbang ke pejabat boleh menentukan sama ada mereka akan diambil bekerja atau tidak—tanpa mengira betapa menariknya resume mereka atau betapa mereka menyukai calon tersebut dalam proses temu duga. Usahawan von Ahn, yang mengasaskan Duolingo pada tahun 2011 bersama Severin Hacker, mengimbas kembali satu masa apabila syarikat itu telah mencari ketua pegawai kewangan "selama kira-kira setahun." Calon tersebut mempunyai resume yang kukuh dan seluruh jawatankuasa pengambilan pekerja "sangat menyukai," katanya kepada The Burnouts dalam temu bual Februari. Tetapi "ternyata mereka agak biadab terhadap pemandu mereka dari lapangan terbang ke pejabat," kata von Ahn. "Dan itu menyebabkan kami tidak mengambil mereka bekerja." Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Duolingo, yang mempunyai permodalan pasaran sebanyak $4.65 bilion, mengetahui perkara ini kerana beliau membayar pemandu teksi untuk menilai sama ada calon layak diambil bekerja. "Kepercayaan kami ialah jika mereka biadab terhadap pemandu, mereka mungkin akan biadab terhadap orang lain, terutamanya orang bawahan mereka," katanya. Adalah sangat penting bagi Duolingo untuk mengambil pekerja yang tepat kerana sejauh mana syarikat dan von Ahn telah bergantung kepada AI. April lalu, von Ahn berkata beliau akan menyingkirkan pekerja kontrak dan menggantikan mereka dengan AI. "Kami tidak boleh menunggu sehingga teknologi 100% sempurna," tulis von Ahn dalam memo yang dimuat naik ke LinkedIn pada April 2025. "Kami lebih suka bergerak dengan segera dan mengambil sedikit risiko terhadap kualiti daripada bergerak perlahan dan terlepas peluang." Walaupun ujian pemandu teksi von Ahn adalah ujian temu duga yang tidak konvensional, calon dalam pasaran kerja yang sengit hari ini dinilai dengan cara yang mungkin tidak mereka sedari. Pasaran kerja di mana setiap butiran penting Pendekatannya datang pada masa apabila mendapatkan pekerjaan tidak pernah terasa sesukar ini. Pengambilan pekerja dalam bidang teknologi telah perlahan secara drastik, dengan iklan pekerjaan menurun dianggarkan 36% daripada paras pra-2020, menurut Laporan Bakat Teknologi 2025 Indeed. Sementara itu, lebih 40,000 orang yang bekerja dalam bidang teknologi telah diberhentikan kerja setakat tahun ini, data Layoffs.fyi menunjukkan. Selain itu, proses temu duga telah menjadi lebih panjang dan rumit. Calon secara rutin menghadapi lima hingga lapan pusingan temu duga, pembentangan panel, kajian kes, dan penilaian personaliti sebelum menerima tawaran. Purata masa untuk pengambilan pekerja di A.S. adalah kira-kira 36 hari dari iklan pekerjaan hingga tawaran, menurut penyelidikan oleh Alex Benjamin, naib presiden pemerolehan bakat di OnPoint Consulting Services. Dan di samping itu, penilaian budaya dan karakter secara senyap-senyap telah menjadi sebahagian standard daripada proses—walaupun calon tidak tahu mereka sedang dinilai. CEO lain dengan taktik pengambilan pekerja yang tidak ortodoks Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Duolingo tidak bersendirian dalam melihat melangkaui resume dan temu duga untuk mencari isyarat karakter. Trent Innes, bekas pengarah urusan platform perakaunan Xeno, dan kini ketua pegawai pertumbuhan di SiteMinder, memberitahu podcast The Ventures dalam episod yang diterbitkan pada September 2024 bahawa beliau menggunakan ujian cawan kopi untuk menilai calon. Apabila seorang calon pekerjaan tiba untuk temu duga, penemuduga akan membawa mereka ke dapur untuk mendapatkan minuman. "Kemudian kami membawanya kembali, melakukan temu duga kami, dan salah satu perkara yang selalu saya cari pada akhir temu duga ialah, adakah orang yang melakukan temu duga itu mahu membawa cawan kosong itu kembali ke dapur?" kata Innes. Bagi sesiapa yang meninggalkan cawan kotor mereka selepas temu duga dan tidak menawarkan untuk membawanya kembali ke dapur, itu adalah penolakan. "Anda boleh mengembangkan kemahiran, anda boleh memperoleh pengetahuan dan pengalaman, tetapi ia sebenarnya bergantung kepada sikap, dan sikap yang sering kami bincangkan ialah konsep 'basuh cawan kopi anda'," katanya. Walaupun tanpa ujian pelik, beberapa CEO terkenal lantang bersuara tentang betapa pentingnya kebijaksanaan jalanan dan sikap untuk mendapatkan pekerjaan. Amazon membina proses pengambilan pekerjanya berdasarkan Prinsip Kepimpinan terasnya, dengan penemuduga dilatih untuk mencari petanda negatif, dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif JPMorgan Chase Jamie Dimon telah secara terbuka menyatakan bahawa beliau menghargai kebijaksanaan jalanan dan rasa ingin tahu intelektual berbanding latar belakang semata-mata. "Saya mengambil berat bagaimana anda berurusan dengan juruwang kami, pengawal kami, dan penyambut tetamu kami sama seperti saya mengambil berat bagaimana anda berurusan dengan CEO," kata Dimon dalam temu bual Julai 2024 dengan LinkedIn. "300,000 orang itulah yang penting, dan kami perlu menyediakan yang terbaik untuk semua orang."Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. 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CIMC Group Revenue Reached RMB 156.611 Billion; Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities Nearly Doubled to RMB 18.514 Billion ACN Newswire

CIMC Group Revenue Reached RMB 156.611 Billion; Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities Nearly Doubled to RMB 18.514 Billion

Financial HighlightsRMB 100 millionFor the 12 months ended 31 DecemberChange (%)20252024Revenue1566.111,776.64-11.85% Profit28.4265.53-56.64% Profit before Tax28.1665.95-57.30% Gross Profit194.95222.47-12.37% Gross Profit Margin12.45%12.52%-0.07pct Net Profit13.3741.95-68.12% Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders and Other Equity Holders2.2129.72-92.57% Net cash flows from operating activities 185.1492.6499.86% Dividend per share (RMB/share, tax inclusive)RMB 0.179RMB 0.176N/A Total dividend payout9.399.45-0.60% Performance Highlights1. Solid operating core segments with resilient high-quality development: In 2025, the Group achieved revenue of RMB 156.611 billion, net profit of RMB 1.337 billion, and maintained a gross profit margin of 12.45%, with a balanced domestic and overseas revenue structure.2. Dual improvement in cash flow and financial quality, with significantly enhanced risk resilience: Net cash flows from operating activities increased substantially by 99.86% to RMB 18.514 billion, while the cash and cash equivalents as of the end of the Year reached RMB 24.3 billion; the scale of interest-bearing debt decreased by RMB 4.7 billion year-on-year (“YoY”) to RMB 34.4 billion, and net interest expenses decreased by approximately RMB 730 million YoY, with the financial structure continuing to be optimized.3. Cash dividends and share buybacks implemented in parallel to reward investors: The Group proposes a cash dividend of RMB 0.179 per share (tax inclusive) for 2025. Together with multiple rounds of H-share and A-share buyback plans launched during the Year, the total proposed dividend and completed buybacks for 2025 amounted to RMB 1.852 billion.4. Significant improvement in profitability of energy-related businesses, becoming a key growth driver of the Group: Net profit of the offshore engineering segment and the financial and asset management segment (primarily drilling platform leasing) increased by approximately RMB 1.212 billion in total, while the energy, chemical and liquid food equipment segment increased by RMB 308 million. Among them, the gross profit margin of the offshore engineering segment increased significantly by 5.72 percentage points to 14.83%. Orders on hand for offshore engineering and energy, chemical and liquid food equipment reached US$5.09 billion and RMB 29.75 billion, respectively, with certain shipyards’ production schedules extending to 2030.5. Logistics-related businesses continued to serve as the Group’s “ballast stone”: During the Year, businesses such as container manufacturing and road transportation vehicles were affected by exchange rate fluctuations and cyclical changes, resulting in pressure on gross profit margins and profitability. However, the core segments remained solid, and the Group’s competitive advantages in the industry continued to be consolidated. Core products such as standard dry containers, reefer containers, tank containers and semi-trailers have maintained the world’s No.1 position for many consecutive years.6. Breakthroughs in both technology and orders in key businesses, with competitiveness highly recognised: In the high-end offshore engineering equipment sector, CIMC Raffles successfully developed the most complex products in the offshore industry, including FPSO/FLNG, becoming the only enterprise in China with dual-project EPCI general contracting capabilities; in the modular data center sector, the Group providing technical and manufacturing delivery services of prefabrication data center to industry customers exceeding 300MW, leading new transformation in computing power infrastructure.HONG KONG, Mar 26, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd. (“CIMC Group” or the “Group”, stock code: 000039.SZ/02039.HK) is pleased to announce the audited annual results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2025 (the “Year”).The Group’s management stated, “In 2025, profound global changes unseen in a century accelerated, and the global economy demonstrated resilience amid volatility. Positioned in an era of both opportunities and challenges, the Group closely adhered to the strategic theme of “accelerating the construction of new growth drivers and focusing on promoting high-quality development”. While stabilising its operating fundamentals, the Group further deepened its forward-looking strategic layout in the energy business and achieved fruitful results. For the year of 2025, the Group recorded revenue of RMB 156.61 billion and net profit of RMB 1.34 billion. Cash flows from operating activities increased significantly by 99.9% to RMB 18.51 billion, with the asset structure continuously optimized and risk resilience further enhanced.”In particular, to sincerely reward investors, CIMC Group proposes to distribute a cash dividend of RMB 0.179 per share (tax inclusive) to all shareholders for 2025, amounting to a total proposed cash dividend of RMB 939 million (tax inclusive). Meanwhile, the Group implemented share buybacks totalling RMB 913 million during 2025, bringing the combined total to RMB 1.852 billion.Segments Results (RMB 100 million)2025 Business indicatorsRevenueAs % of the total revenueGross profitAs % of the gross profitGross profit marginNet profitContainer manufacturing430.0927.46%57.5529.52%13.38%18.82Road transportationvehicles201.7812.88%32.0616.45%15.89%9.27Energy, chemical, and liquid food equipment271.9217.36%40.2420.64%14.80%10.40Offshore engineering179.3811.45%26.6013.65%14.83%10.57Logistics services267.9317.11%16.708.57%6.23%3.64Airport facilities and logistics equipment/fire safety and rescue equipment76.194.86%15.147.76%19.87%2.64Total of major segments1427.2991.12%188.2996.59%13.19%55.34Core Business Performance1. In logistics field:In the container manufacturing business, during the Year, despite negative supply chain factors such as U.S. tariff policies and geopolitical conflicts, global merchandise trade demonstrated strong resilience. Intra-regional trade, Asia-Europe routes and emerging market routes became the main drivers of incremental growth. Meanwhile, factors such as detours around the Red Sea, port congestion, environmental requirements in shipping and increasing complexity of trade routes reduced transportation efficiency, structurally boosting underlying demand and pushing the global container fleet into a new structural phase. As a result, overall demand for new containers in 2025 remained at a relatively high level, exceeding the average of the past decade. During the Year, the production and sales volume of the Group’s container manufacturing business declined YoY, in line with overall industry expectations, but the Group maintained its global No.1 position. Accumulated sales volume of dry cargo containers reached 2,224,900 TEUs (2024: 3,433,600 TEUs), representing a YoY decrease of 35.2%. Accumulated sales volume of reefer containers reached 208,200 TEUs (same period last year: 138,600 TEUs), representing a YoY increase of 50.2%. During the Year, the container manufacturing segment recorded revenue of RMB 43.009 billion, net profit of RMB 1.882 billion, and a slight decline in gross profit margin to 13.38%.In the logistics services business, during the Year, the segment recorded revenue of RMB 26.793 billion, representing a YoY decrease of 14.64%, and net profit of RMB 364 million, representing a YoY decrease of 16.65%, in line with industry trends. CIMC Wetrans actively adjusted its business structure and integrated resources. During the Year, self-sourced cargo volume increased by 6% YoY, while second-hand container trading and warehousing distribution in port logistics reached record highs. The industry logistics business focused on key sectors such as new energy, automotive and engineering projects to consolidate its niche advantages. In 2025, CIMC Wetrans ranked among the top five for three consecutive years in the “Comprehensive List of Freight Forwarding and Logistics Enterprises” published by the China International Logistics and Freight Forwarding Association.In the road transport vehicles business, during the Year, CIMC Vehicles recorded revenue of RMB 20.178 billion, representing a YoY decrease of 3.91%, and net profit of RMB 927 million, representing a YoY decrease of 14.29%. In the domestic market, the “Star-Chained Plan” reshaped the organisational and operational model, with revenue from the China semi-trailer business increasing by 14.65% YoY and gross profit margin increasing by 3.3%YoY. In overseas markets, the Global South markets maintained high-quality growth, with revenue reaching RMB 3.09 billion during the Reporting Period, representing a YoY increase of 17.7%, sales volume increasing by 29.1% YoY, and gross profit margin increasing by 1.3 percentage points YoY.The DTB business achieved steady growth in both sales volume and revenue, with a total of 28,570 units of mounted equipment products delivered, generating total revenue of RMB 3.184 billion, representing a YoY increase of 4.97%, with further improvement in market share of core products. Meanwhile, the Group continued to actively expand R&D and sales of new energy products, comprehensively building the EV-RT ecosystem and advancing the strategic development of pure electric tractors and trailers.In the airport facilities and logistics equipment/fire safety and rescue equipment, benefiting from the release and delivery of high-quality orders, the segment recorded revenue of RMB 7.619 billion during the Year, representing a YoY increase of 5.92%, and net profit of RMB 264 million. Airport equipment successfully delivered smart boarding bridges projects for Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, Antalya Airport in Türkiye and Lanzhou Airport, and secured major projects including Phase II of Nanning Airport and corridor projects at Hangzhou Airport T2 and T4 with its independently-developed innovative prefabricated fixed bridge solutions. Logistics equipment delivered automated three-dimensional warehouse systems for supporting the petrochemical and refining integration project in China. The fire safety and rescue equipment business advanced the overseas expansion of domestically manufactured products while focusing on frontier areas such as smart fire safety and unmanned fire trucks.2. In the Energy FieldIn the energy, chemical, and liquid food equipment business, the segment recorded revenue of RMB 27.192 billion, representing a YoY increase of 6.31%, and net profit increased significantly by 42.15% to RMB 1.040 billion. Among which, CIMC Enric recorded revenue of RMB 26.326 billion, representing a y YoY increase of 6.3%.Specifically, the clean energy segment advanced both offshore and onshore businesses, maintaining leading market share in key equipment such as high-pressure and cryogenic equipment, while capturing growth opportunities in natural gas applications in water and land transportation and power generation, and actively expanding into emerging markets for special industrial gas equipment in high-tech industries. In 2025, the segment secured new orders of RMB 22.229 billion, a record high. Among these, orders on hand for offshore clean energy-related business exceeded RMB 19 billion as of the end of 2025, with shipbuilding schedules extending to 2028. During the Year, the second coke oven gas comprehensive utilisation project — Linggang Phase I project — was successfully put into operation, and China’s first domestic mass-production bio-methanol (green methanol) project of CIMC Enric was completed and commenced operation. The chemical and environmental segment maintained its leading market share, while the medical equipment components and after-sales service businesses achieved steady growth. As of the end of 2025, orders on hand increased by 36.27% YoY to RMB 1.276 billion, providing strong support for future development. The liquid food segment maintained stable profitability, with gross profit margin increasing to 21.7% YoY.In the offshore engineering business, the Group’s core operating entity, CIMC Raffles, successfully achieved a strategic transformation from “manufacturing-led” to integrated “design + construction + integration” services, maintaining a leading position in the domestic market and emerging as an important new force in the international offshore engineering market. During the Reporting Period, the segment recorded revenue of RMB 17.938 billion, representing a YoY increase of 8.35%, and net profit of RMB 1.057 billion, becoming the Group’s second-largest profit contributor. Benefiting from the recovery of the global offshore engineering market, demand for high-end oil and gas equipment represented by FPSO/FLNG remained strong, while the industry accelerated its transition toward green and intelligent development, driving steady growth in new energy equipment orders. During the year, the Group secured new contract orders of US$1.20 billion, including 12+8 container feeder vessels, 2 offshore engineering special vessels and other module orders. As of the end of 2025, the accumulated value of orders on hand reached US$5.09 billion, with orders for oil & gas and special vessel accounting for approximately 70% and 30%, respectively. The Longkou base has scheduled production through to 2030.In the offshore engineering asset operation and management business, the Group continued to leverage its existing project experience and business capabilities, enhancing asset utilisation through its strong offshore platform operation and management capabilities. During the Reporting Period, the sixth-generation semi-submersible drilling platform “Deepsea Yantai” completed lease renewal, the ultra-deepwater semi-submersible drilling platform “Blue Whale No.1” signed a new lease with an international client, and the semi-submersible lifting/life platform “Blue Gretha (formerly Huadian CIMC 01)” also secured a new lease with an international client. Other platforms actively participated in market tenders to explore opportunities for asset disposal and leasing. During the Reporting Period, the average daily lease rate of semi-submersible and jack-up drilling platforms both recorded year-on-year increases.Future Development and ProspectsThe Group’s management stated, “The year 2026 marks the beginning of the ‘15th Five-Year Plan’. Starting from a newly upgraded brand identity, the Group will closely focus on ‘consolidating foundations, driving innovation, improving quality and efficiency’, and adopt a more proactive strategic approach to foster new opportunities and open new horizons amid complex changes, striving to build a ‘“becoming a high quality and trustworthy world-class multimodal transport enterprise.”About China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd.The CIMC Group is a world-leading equipment and solution provider in the logistics and energy industries, with its industry clusters mainly covering the logistics and energy fields, continuously strengthening its leading market position. In the logistics field, the Group continues to adhere to container manufacturing as its core business, based on which it has incubated the road transportation vehicles business and the airport facilities and logistics equipment / fire safety and rescue equipment business, supplemented by the logistics services business and recycled load business, providing products and services in the professional logistics field. In the energy field, the Group is principally engaged in the energy, chemical and liquid food equipment business and the offshore engineering business. Meanwhile, the Group continues to develop emerging industries and possesses financial and asset management businesses that serve the Group itself. As a diversified multinational industrial group serving the global market, CIMC has over 300 member enterprises across Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia, with a total of four listed companies, and customers and sales networks covering more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. In 2025, the Group recorded revenue of RMB 156.6 billion, ranking 154th on the 2025 Fortune 500 China list. The Group has maintained the world’s No.1 position for many consecutive years in core products such as standard dry containers, reefer containers, tank containers and semi-trailers. For more information, please visit http://www.cimc.com/. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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(AsiaGameHub) - Usaha perundangan Washington untuk menindas pasaran ramalan tidak menunjukkan sebarang tanda perlambatan, kerana ahli parlimen terus cuba meletakkan batasan ke atas pertukaran kontrak acara ini. Contoh terkini ialah rang undang-undang dua pihak yang dibiayai oleh Ahli Parlimen Adrian Smith (R-NE) dan Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), yang akan melarang ahli Kongres, pegawai persekutuan kanan, dan kakitangan kerajaan lain yang dilindungi daripada berdagang di pasaran ramalan yang berkaitan dengan acara politik dan tindakan kerajaan. Smith dan Budzinski memperkenalkan rang undang-undang ini pada 25 Mac, menambah satu lagi langkah berfokus etika ke dalam senarai panjang rang undang-undang yang menyasarkan pasaran ramalan. Dikenali sebagai Akta Mencegah Eksploitasi Sejaya dan Dagangan Rahsia Kongres yang Menipu, atau the PREDICT Act, matlamat rang undang-undang ini adalah untuk menghalang pegawai awam daripada menggunakan akses mereka kepada maklumat sensitif untuk keuntungan peribadi. Dalam kenyataan akhbar yang mengumumkan undang-undang ini, Smith berkata: “Menjawab kepada rakyat Amerika adalah satu keistimewaan, bukan laluan untuk keuntungan. Rang undang-undang dua pihak yang munasabah kami akan memberi keyakinan kepada rakyat Amerika bahawa keputusan pegawai yang dipilih mereka dipandu oleh merit, bukan keuntungan peribadi. Saya bangga bekerjasama dengan Wakil Budzinski untuk memastikan bahawa pegawai kerajaan tidak mendapat keuntungan daripada maklumat sensitif yang dipercayakan kepada mereka.” Rang undang-undang ini mengikuti satu siri perdagangan berprofil tinggi yang menjangkakan acara geopolitik utama, termasuk serangan bersama AS-Israel ke atas Iran dan penangkapan oleh tentera AS Presiden Venezuela bekas Nicolás Maduro, meletakkan dagangan rahsia di pasaran ramalan seperti Polymarket dan Kalshi di bawah kaca pembesar. Budzinski menekankan kebimbangan ini dalam kenyataannya mengenai undang-undang yang dicadangkan: “Dalam beberapa bulan kebelakangan ini, kami telah melihat contoh pedagang yang kurang dikenali membuat keuntungan besar daripada acara yang berkisar daripada perang dengan Iran hingga berapa lama penutupan kerajaan akan berlangsung, menimbulkan soalan yang perlu tentang penggunaan maklumat rahsia.” Akta PREDICT Melampaui Ahli Kongres Seperti yang ditulis, Akta PREDICT tidak akan berhenti pada ahli Kongres; ia juga akan terpakai kepada pasangan dan anak-anak yang bergantung kepada mereka, kakitangan Kongres, presiden, naib presiden, pelantikan politik, pegawai cabang eksekutif kanan tertentu, dan ahli kehakiman. Rang undang-undang ini akan melarang individu yang dilindungi ini daripada “memasukkan diri ke dalam perjanjian, kontrak, atau transaksi yang menyediakan sebarang pembelian, jualan, pembayaran, atau penghantaran yang bergantung kepada berlakunya, tidak berlakunya, atau tahap berlakunya acara politik tertentu.” Walaupun beberapa rang undang-undang yang diperkenalkan oleh ahli Kongres tidak menyatakan akibat untuk melanggar statut, rang undang-undang ini mempunyai kekuatan. Ia menyatakan bahawa pelanggar akan menghadapi penalti sebanyak 10% daripada nilai perdagangan yang dilarang dan perlu mengembalikan sebarang keuntungan, dengan wang itu dibayar ke Kewangan AS. Rang undang-undang ini juga akan memerlukan pejabat etika untuk menerbitkan denda dan alasan untuknya di laman web awam. Walau bagaimanapun, tidak jelas seberapa berkesan sebarang cadangan ini sebagai penahan, memandangkan undang-undang serupa, seperti Akta Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK), tidak menghasilkan sebarang pendakwaan dagangan rahsia sehingga kini, dan ia telah diluluskan lebih daripada sepuluh tahun yang lalu. Kongres Terus Menyasarkan Pasaran Ramalan Akta PREDICT adalah tambahan terkini kepada senarai cadangan federal yang semakin meningkat untuk mengawal selia industri kontrak acara. Berikut adalah beberapa langkah aktif yang lain: Akta Integriti Awam dalam Pasaran Ramalan Kewangan: Diperkenalkan oleh Ahli Parlimen Ritchie Torres (D-NY) pada awal Januari, rang undang-undang ini menyasarkan pegawai yang berdagang pada kontrak berkaitan kerajaan semasa memiliki “maklumat bukan awam yang penting.” Akta Menghapuskan Rasuah Pasaran Ramalan: Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) dan Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) mencadangkan rang undang-undang ini pada 5 Mac untuk menghalang presiden, naib presiden, dan ahli Kongres daripada berdagang kontrak acara sepenuhnya. Akta DEATH BETS: Diperkenalkan oleh Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) pada 11 Mac, undang-undang ini secara khusus mencari untuk menjelaskan larangan terhadap kontrak berkaitan perang, pembunuhan, dan kematian individu. Akta Keselamatan dan Integriti Pasaran Ramalan: Dibiayai oleh Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) dan Andy Kim (D-NJ), cadangan 11 Mac ini memfokuskan pada perlindungan pengguna, pengesahan umur, dan pengembalian kuasa kawal selia kepada negeri-negeri individu. Akta Pasaran Ramalan Adalah Judi: Diperkenalkan pada 25 Mac oleh Senator John Curtis dan Schiff, rang undang-undang ini bertujuan untuk melarang platform yang dikawal selia oleh CFTC daripada menyenaraikan kontrak acara berkaitan sukan atau gaya kasino. Memandangkan kadar undang-undang ini, tidak ada soalan bahawa pasaran ramalan berada di radar Kongres. Walau bagaimanapun, dengan begitu banyak rang undang-undang yang kini dalam pergerakan, ia masih jauh dari jelas yang mana satu, jika ada, yang mempunyai laluan realistik ke hadapan. Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. 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Seberapa teruk perang di Iran memberi kesan kepada kewangan anda bergantung pada tempat anda tinggal berita

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(SeaPRwire) - Jika anda memerhatikan kekacauan yang berlaku di Timur Tengah dan berfikir, "Ini tidak menjejaskan saya," itu mungkin kerana anda tinggal di Pantai Barat atau di kawasan metropolitan besar di Timur Laut.Tempat tinggal anda menentukan impak perang di Iran ke atas kewangan peribadi anda, menurut analisis oleh Oxford Economics. Sejak AS dan Israel melancarkan serangan ke atas Iran, kesan ekonomi termasuk kenaikan harga minyak dan ketidaktentuan pasaran ekuiti. Harga minyak amat penting kerana pengguna merasai kesannya di pam minyak dalam suasana di mana mereka sudah pun sensitif kepada tekanan lanjut terhadap kemampuan. Harga minyak telah meningkat kerana Iran bersempadan dengan Selat Hormuz, laluan air sempit di Teluk Parsi di mana eksport dari UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, dan Iraq semuanya mengalir. Kira-kira 20 juta tong minyak biasanya mengalir melalui selat itu setiap hari, kira-kira 20% daripada bekalan minyak global. Iran telah menyatakan ia mengawal selat itu, menaburkannya dengan periuk api, dan kapten kapal terlalu gementar untuk memasuki laluan air itu, menyekat bekalan global dan menyebabkan harga melonjak. Walau bagaimanapun, bahagian ekonomi lain juga terjejas oleh gangguan di selat itu: Baja adalah produk sampingan pengeluaran gas, mendorong inflasi dalam kos pertanian. Hanya ada margin kos tertentu yang boleh diserap oleh pengeluar sebelum mereka perlu menanggungnya, dengan pengguna akhirnya menanggung bil dengan cara yang sangat ketara. Selain itu, harga gas yang lebih tinggi bukan sahaja ditanggung oleh pengguna tetapi juga oleh perniagaan: Kos pengangkutan untuk peralatan ladang, perkapalan komersial, trak, dan perkhidmatan penghantaran juga meningkat hasil daripada gangguan itu. Konflik di Iran, dan kenaikan harga minyak akibatnya, mempunyai impak "tidak seimbang" ke atas isi rumah berpendapatan rendah kerana mereka membelanjakan sebahagian besar bajet mereka untuk bahan api, makanan, dan utiliti—yang harganya meningkat kerana perang, menurut Barbara Denham dari Oxford Economics. “Kawasan metropolitan di mana isi rumah membelanjakan bahagian tertinggi untuk komoditi ini kebanyakannya berada di Selatan, di West Virginia, atau bertaburan di Midwest,” nota Denham. “Kebanyakannya agak kecil.” Keluarga yang tinggal di Jackson, Hattiesburg, dan Gulfport (Miss.), St. Joseph, Mo., dan Des Moines adalah antara yang paling merasai peningkatan mendadak, tambah laporan itu, kerana isi rumah di kawasan metropolitan ini membelanjakan purata 16% daripada bajet keseluruhan mereka untuk barangan runcit, bahan api, dan utiliti. Tidak mengejutkan, kawasan ini juga mempunyai tahap isi rumah berpendapatan rendah yang tinggi yang memperoleh kurang daripada $35,000, dan cenderung menjadi lokasi yang lebih kecil dan lebih terpencil. Tahap kerosakan kepada kewangan isi rumah akibat peningkatan harga minyak bergantung bukan sahaja kepada berapa lama konflik berterusan dan bagaimana ia diselesaikan, tetapi juga kepada seberapa cepat laluan perdagangan dibuka semula. Beberapa minggu lalu, ketua ahli ekonomi Wolfe Research, Stephanie Roth, berkata inflasi "makanan di rumah" mungkin meningkat kira-kira dua mata peratus, menambah kira-kira 0.15 mata peratus kepada inflasi keseluruhan. Kemas kini minggu ini daripada Britain’s IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution) mencadangkan inflasi makanan boleh meningkat daripada kadar semasa negara sebanyak 3.6% kepada lebih 8% menjelang Jun. Di hujung spektrum yang lain, kawasan metropolitan Pantai Barat dan Timur Laut membelanjakan kurang daripada bajet keseluruhan mereka untuk barangan runcit, utiliti, dan bahan api. Keluarga di Seattle, Ithaca, N.Y., Lakeland, Fla., Vineland, N.J., dan Phoenix membelanjakan kira-kira 11% atau kurang daripada bajet keseluruhan mereka untuk tiga kos ini. “Walaupun kami percaya bahawa harga tenaga yang lebih tinggi sepatutnya memberi lebih impak kepada inflasi keseluruhan berbanding pertumbuhan, sekurang-kurangnya dalam jangka pendek, impak psikologi kedua-dua perang dan kenaikan harga gas sudah pun didaftarkan dalam tinjauan sentimen pengguna,” nota Denham. “Kami masih meramalkan pertumbuhan perbelanjaan pengguna yang positif sebanyak 1.9% tahun ini… tetapi kami telah menurunkan ramalan pertumbuhan KDNK kami daripada 2.8% kepada 2.4% disebabkan oleh impak harga minyak yang lebih tinggi dan ketidakpastian yang membebankan perbelanjaan pengguna.” Sedikit lonjakan untuk sesetengah pihak Walaupun kenaikan harga minyak bukanlah berita yang paling dialu-alukan oleh pengguna, ia adalah satu sinar harapan bagi sektor penggerudian minyak dan perlombongan gas. Pada tahun 2020, AS menjadi pengeksport bersih petroleum buat kali pertama sejak sekurang-kurangnya tahun 1940-an, menurut Pentadbiran Maklumat Tenaga AS. Oleh itu, kawasan tertentu—dan segelintir negeri—akan menyaksikan peningkatan pertumbuhan hasil daripada keseimbangan bekalan dan permintaan baharu. Lebih separuh daripada KDNK penggerudian dijana, tidak mengejutkan, di kaunti bukan metropolitan: Permian Basin di West Texas (yang juga merangkumi kaunti di New Mexico) menyumbang 35% daripada jumlah KDNK perlombongan dan penggerudian serta 12% daripada pekerjaan tersebut. “Walaupun kami meramalkan bahawa KDNK perlombongan akan meningkat sedikit di kaunti-kaunti ini, impak ke atas pertumbuhan pekerjaan akan lebih perlahan kerana syarikat boleh meningkatkan pengeluaran dalam jangka pendek,” tambah Denham. Kawasan yang banyak terlibat dalam proses penapisan juga akan mendapat manfaat, kata Denham: “Sektor minyak yang ditapis juga akan menyaksikan peningkatan KDNK jangka pendek disebabkan oleh lonjakan harga minyak. Penapisan berbeza sedikit daripada penggerudian kerana ia sebahagiannya tertumpu di Texas (Houston, Beaumont, Corpus Christi, dan Dallas) tetapi juga mempunyai kehadiran besar di Los Angeles, Chicago, New Orleans, Minneapolis, San Francisco, dan Bellingham, Wash. Sesungguhnya, 10 kawasan metropolitan teratas menyumbang 50% daripada KDNK penapisan dan satu pertiga daripada pekerjaan.” Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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N1 Partners to Showcase Presence at Conversion Conf in Warsaw iGame

N1 Partners to Showcase Presence at Conversion Conf in Warsaw

(AsiaGameHub) - N1 Partners will be attending Conversion Conf Warsaw 2026, a leading gathering for affiliate marketing professionals, held on April 1–2 in Warsaw. The event will unite top affiliates, advertisers, and industry experts, fostering an ideal setting for networking, deal negotiations, and knowledge sharing. At Conversion Conf, the N1 Partners team is centered on what matters most: building strong partnerships, exploring high-converting traffic prospects, and finalizing scalable deals. Whether you’re seeking exclusive offers, fresh GEO insights, or reliable long-term collaboration, this is where conversations turn into tangible results. As an active event sponsor, N1 Partners is also enhancing the on-site experience for attendees. At this vibrant, dynamic conference, you’ll be able to stay refreshed with branded water bottles—keeping you energized throughout the day. And if you’re looking to step away from the buzz, the N1-branded PSP zone offers a space to relax, recharge, and enjoy a more laid-back atmosphere while staying connected to the community. What to expect from N1 Partners A key focus this year is the N1 SEO Traffic Cup—our exclusive competition for SEO affiliates. At the event, attendees can connect directly with the team to explore top strategies for their traffic to climb the leaderboard and maximize results. At Conversion Conf, N1 Partners is all about what truly drives results: high-quality traffic partnerships exclusive deals for Tier-1 GEOs insights into top-performing funnels and conversion drivers Book a Meeting with Our Affiliate Managers To make the most of Conversion Conf Warsaw, book a meeting with N1 Partners in advance to discuss partnership opportunities directly on-site. Vlad – Affiliate Team Lead Shirin – Affiliate Manager Victoria – Sokolenko, Affiliate Manager Aleksandr – Affiliate Manager Artem – Affiliate Manager Why meet N1 Partners Conversion Conf Warsaw is the ideal place to explore: 14+ casino and sportsbook brands with Reg2Dep up to 70% Top deals across 10+ Tier-1 GEOs CPA up to €700 for high-performing traffic, RevShare up to 45% + NNCO for top partners, and hybrid models If you’re attending Conversion Conf, don’t miss the chance to meet N1 Partners in person. Let’s talk traffic, deals, and growth. Be number one with N1 Partners. 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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ICONIC21 Launches Industry-First Power Combo Featuring Bubble Craps and Bubble Crapless Craps iGame

ICONIC21 Launches Industry-First Power Combo Featuring Bubble Craps and Bubble Crapless Craps

(AsiaGameHub) - ICONIC21 continues to cement its status as a sought-after iGaming content provider with the unique dual launch of Bubble Craps and Bubble Crapless Craps. This launch represents a major leap forward, successfully adapting beloved land-based favorites into a live-streaming format through the debut of Bubble Craps and Bubble Crapless Craps. While both deliver authentic casino action to the digital space, the Crapless version stands as a first-of-its-kind product in the iGaming market. Streamed 24/7 from a sleek, futuristic automated table, the game provides a consistent and immersive experience that bridges the divide between the casino floor and the digital screen. To expand player reach, it features two distinct versions, both supported by a refined UI/UX that simplifies the betting structure and reduces the learning curve for new players. The Strategy: Tradition Meets Accessibility. The core mechanics remain consistent across both titles – players watch the same dice settle, following the same “Come Out” and “Point Roll” rhythm. The distinction lies in the audience: Bubble Craps: Crafted for purists. It upholds classic rules for seasoned players who know exactly what they seek from a high-stakes dice experience. Bubble Crapless Craps: By removing the possibility of losing on the “Come Out” roll (2, 3, or 12), it offers a simple, low-friction entry point that turns curious players into dedicated users. This launch is a win for operators: it captures a high-intent audience with a modern, automated format that honors the deep-rooted traditions of land-based craps. The game maintains the classic feel of physical dice popping while streamlining the pace of play. Edvardas Sadovskis, CPO at ICONIC21, said: “Innovation should never come at the expense of accessibility. While standard bubble craps is a favorite, our Bubble Crapless Craps is a true industry first for the online market, giving players a unique way to experience the game’s most action-packed variant. “For operators, it’s an honest win: you get a unique, standout title that traditional players trust, and new players find easy to learn, without the headache of managing a complex live dealer setup.” 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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GGPoker Announces Bounty Hunters Series Returning April 5 with $80 Million Guaranteed iGame

GGPoker Announces Bounty Hunters Series Returning April 5 with $80 Million Guaranteed

(AsiaGameHub) - GGPoker, the world's largest online poker platform, has confirmed the comeback of its popular Bounty Hunters Series, scheduled from April 5 to April 28, 2026. The series guarantees a minimum of $80 million in prize money, offering players of all skill levels thrilling poker action where each elimination is valuable. This series is famous for its progressive and mystery bounty tournament styles. In progressive bounty events, competitors win instant cash rewards for knocking out opponents, and their own bounty value grows with each elimination. The mystery bounty format introduces an element of surprise, as the cash value of a bounty is concealed until a player is ousted, which could uncover a huge top prize at any time. Bounty Hunters Series 2026 Highlights The schedule is filled with events, highlighted by three key multi-flight tournaments: $25 Mystery Bounty Mini Main, $2.5M GTD – Day 2 on April 13 $5.40 Bounty Hunters Warm Up, $1M GTD – Final Stage on April 20 $108 Mystery Bounty Main Event, $5M GTD – Day 2 on April 27 Special Bounty Hunters Series Editions Every Day Alongside the worldwide series, GGPoker will host a separate $2 million-guaranteed version for the Ontario market from April 5 to April 27, which includes a $250K GTD Mystery Bounty Main Event. $750K Daily Leaderboard & Bounty King Title To increase the competitive excitement, the total prize pool for the Bounty Hunters Series Daily Leaderboard has been elevated to $1,000,000. The most successful bounty hunters will rise through the leaderboard to secure a portion of the rewards, with more than $40,000 paid out daily and the leading player earning the Daily Bounty King designation. Sarne Lightman, Managing Director at GGPoker, shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming series: “The Bounty Hunters Series perfectly captures the GGPoker spirit—intense action, enormous prizes, and an added strategic dimension that makes every hand thrilling. With $80 million in total guarantees and an enhanced $1 million daily leaderboard, we are providing players with greater incentive to join the hunt. The mystery bounty format remains incredibly popular, and with a $5 million guarantee for just the Main Event, the opportunity for a life-altering knockout has never been greater.” New players on GGPoker can take advantage of the platform's Welcome Bonus, engage in the Honeymoon for Newcomers promotion, and will be automatically enrolled in the Fish Buffet rewards program. 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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Sharp Develops Long-Range Video Monitoring Technology JCN Newswire

Sharp Develops Long-Range Video Monitoring Technology

TOKYO, Mar 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sharp Corporation has developed long-range video monitoring technology which uses AI to analyze and record video streamed from locations 5 to 10 km away. This technology was developed in collaboration with Harada Laboratory at Kyoto University (hereinafter "Kyoto University"), Watanabe Laboratory at Waseda University (hereinafter "Waseda University"), and Oita Asahi Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "OAB"), as part of the Ultra-Coverage Beyond 5G Wireless and Video Coding through Japan–US–Australia R&D Collaboration project (*1) commissioned by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Japan.Video analysis of grazing cattle during a field test.The video classifies difference in cattle behavior with green squares (standing) and yellow squares (feeding).Comparing the current footage (left) with the immediately preceding (40 seconds prior) footage (right), environmental changes are displayed at the top of the screen.This technology consists of long-range video transmission technology developed by Kyoto University, which enables the long-range 4K video transmission using a wireless transmission method based on very high frequency waves (VHF band), and Sharp's Dynamic Video Monitoring Technology, which recognizes the behavior of subjects in real-time without pre-training. Compared to conventional technologies, this new technology requires less preparation time for AI video analysis. In the future, this technology is expected to be utilized in a wide range of applications, including hazard detection and remote monitoring of disaster sites and evacuation shelters.To verify the effectiveness of this technology, Sharp conducted field tests in and outside Japan from March 2025 to January 2026 and demonstrated its applicability across various fields. In Japan, tests involving the monitoring of animal behavior at zoos and aquariums, as well as the streaming of live video from ships at sea were carried out. Overseas, a field test to monitor grazing cattle in remote areas has been conducted with Australia's national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).To further advance the wireless communication and video compression technologies used in the long-range video monitoring technology, Sharp is submitting proposals at international standardization conferences for wireless communication and video compression, aiming for adoption in Beyond 5G, the next-generation communication standard, and Beyond VVC, the next-generation video compression standard, both to be formulated as international standards. Furthermore, Sharp is committed to supporting digital transformation through long-range wireless communication and AI technologies, aiming to apply these solutions not only to animals and ships—as demonstrated in this proof-of-concept—but also to a wide range of fields, including transportation infrastructure and disaster response.1. 4K video transmission over long distances (5 to 10 km) by long-range video transmission technology which utilizes the VHF band2. Dynamic Video Monitoring Technology (an AI technology) identifies subjects without pre-training and records changes in situations and behavior, applicable to various video analysis tasks with a shorter preparation period3. Effectiveness confirmed through field tests in and outside Japan*1 Grant No. 05101■ Key Features1. 4K video transmission over long distances (5 to 10 km) by long-range video transmission technology which utilizes the VHF bandWireless technologies used in mobile phones and other devices create coverage areas by densely deploying base stations at intervals ranging from several hundred meters to several kilometers, and transmit data between communication devices via these base stations. In contrast, the newly developed long-range video transmission technology utilizes VHF band wireless technology (*2) announced by Kyoto University, along with video compression and transmission technology. This enables the direct video data transmission between communication devices located 5 to 10 km (*3) apart, making it possible to transmit 4K video in locations where it is difficult to install base stations, such as remote islands, or within vast areas like ranches. Furthermore, since the new technology supports video transmission specification changes such as resolution and bit rate, the data transmission volume can be adjusted to suit the installation environment and intended use.Transmission range in a field test conducted in January 2026*2 For more information on this technology, please refer to the Kyoto University press release (https://www.dco.cce.i.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ja/PL/PL_2025_06.html) (in Japanese).*3 Transmission range will vary depending on the communication environment and video content.2. Dynamic Video Monitoring Technology (an AI technology) identifies subjects without pre-training and records changes in situations and behavior, applicable to various video analysis tasks with a shorter preparation periodIn video analysis, conventional AI technologies required preparatory work—such as labeling training data with information on the type, behavior, and location of subjects such as animals—as well as pre-training of the AI, which made it time-consuming to start using the system. In contrast, Dynamic Video Monitoring Technology can be activated in a shorter preparation time by applying prompts (instructions for the desired actions) along with preprocessing (*4) and postprocessing (*5) to AI which handles images and languages.*4 The processing of data to enable the AI to reason efficiently.*5 The process of converting data output by the AI into a format that is easy for users to understand and utilize.Furthermore, by combining the Dynamic Prompt Technology (*6) developed in joint with this technology, the AI automatically generates prompts based on the video content. Voice narration and quizzes based on the analysis results can be automatically produced.The AI generates narration (text at the bottom of the screen) based on the video*6 A technology which automatically generates instructions for the AI based on inputted video and context.3. Effectiveness confirmed through field tests in and outside Japan.From March 2025 to January 2026, Sharp conducted field tests in and outside Japan for various applications to confirm, its effectiveness. PeriodLocationsSubjects of analysisTest details1March 2025・Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden(Oita City, Oita Prefecture)・Nishi-Oita Hover Terminal(Oita City, Oita Prefecture)・Monkeys in a zoo・Footage from operating ships・Counting the animals, generating of voice narration・Long-range (approx. 5 km) video transmission to remote locations・Long-range video transmission from moving objects (ships)・Analysis of conditions within Beppu Bay as observed from the ship, voice narration generation2October 2025・CSIRO Armidale Research Farm(New South Wales, Australia)・Grazing cattle・Classification of individual animal behaviors・Recording of temporal changes3January 2026・Umitamago Oita Marine Palace Aquarium(Oita City, Oita Prefecture)・OAB head office(Oita City, Oita Prefecture)・Dolphin show・Facility beach・Long-range (approx. 6 km) 4K video transmission・Full HD video transmission for AI analysis at 1/10 the standard bit rate (approx. 300 kbps)・Analysis of the dolphin show・Generation of audio narration and quizzesAbout SharpFor more than 110 years, Sharp Corporation has been developing pioneering, world‑first and industry-first products and technologies primarily in electronics. Based on its business creed "Sincerity and Creativity", the company has established its corporate slogan "In step with your future." and aims to create New Cultures through innovative products and services in every aspect of how people live and work. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Parlimen Maine Lulus Larangan Kad Kredit untuk Perjudian Sukan & iGaming iGame

Parlimen Maine Lulus Larangan Kad Kredit untuk Perjudian Sukan & iGaming

(AsiaGameHub) - Wakil rakyat di Maine telah meluluskan undang-undang untuk melarang penggunaan kad kredit untuk taruhan sukan dan permainan dalam talian, dengan LD 2080 kini akan dibawa kepada Gubenur Janet Mills untuk pertimbangan. Majlis Undangan Negeri Maine telah meluluskan rang undang-undang ini pada 25 Mac, selepas Senat mengundi menyokong langkah ini. Jika gubenur menandatanganinya menjadi undang-undang, undang-undang ini akan melarang operator dan pemegang lesen perkhidmatan pengurusan menerima taruhan jika seseorang menggunakan kad kredit, dan meminta pengawal selia memastikan sistem disediakan untuk menghalang penggunaan kad kredit di aplikasi mudah alih, platform digital, dan di lokasi taruhan runcit. Usaha undangan ini datang ketika Maine menyediakan untuk melancarkan pasaran permainan dalam talian yang baru diluluskan dan ketika wakil rakyat terus mempertimbangkan langkah lain yang berkaitan perjudian, termasuk rang undang-undang berasingan yang akan melarang kasino undian, yang masih sedang diproses di Majlis Undangan Negeri Maine. Ahli Parlimen Marc Malon (D) telah memperkenalkan “An Act to Protect Consumers by Prohibiting the Use of Credit Cards in Sports Wagering” sebagai rang undang-undang untuk melindungi pengguna Maine daripada ketagihan perjudian pada bulan Januari. Namun, namanya kemudian dipinda untuk memasukkan permainan dalam talian. Pada masa itu, Malon membentangkan rang undang-undang ini sebagai cara untuk mengimbangi faedah ekonomi perjudian sah dengan penjagaan pengguna, berkata: “Permainan yang sah dan diawasi mencipta pekerjaan dan memberikan pendapatan yang besar kepada negeri kita. Tetapi apabila populariti taruhan sukan meningkat dan permainan dalam talian mula beroperasi, Majlis Undangan harus mengutamakan langkah yang mengimbangi faedah ekonomi taruhan sukan dengan langkah penjagaan sederhana untuk melindungi rakyat Maine daripada ketagihan dan terjebak dalam hutang. Rang undang-undang ini mencapai keseimbangan tersebut.” Rang Undang-undang Diluaskan Melalui Pindaan Jawatankuasa Rang undang-undang ini telah melalui beberapa perubahan sebelum muncul dalam bentuk semasa sebagai “An Act to Protect Consumers by Prohibiting the Use of Credit Cards in Sports Wagering and Internet Gaming.” Apabila pertama kali diajukan pada bulan Januari, LD 2080 hanya terpakai kepada taruhan sukan. Namun, pindaan yang diluluskan awal bulan ini meluaskan skop rang undang-undang ini untuk memasukkan permainan dalam talian dan juga menukar namanya untuk mencerminkan perubahan tersebut. Di bawah versi yang dipinda, kedua-dua operator yang menjalankan taruhan sukan dan permainan dalam talian akan dilarang menerima taruhan daripada pengguna taruhan yang cuba membayar dengan kad kredit. Langkah ini juga akan meminta pengawal selia mengadopsi peraturan yang menghalang penggunaan kad kredit di mana-mana saluran taruhan, termasuk platform mudah alih dan kios di lokasi taruhan. Dengan cara ini, ia mengukuhkan larangan tersebut dengan melaksanakan langkah penjagaan operasi dan teknikal. Selain meluluskan rang undang-undang ini, Majlis Undangan Negeri Maine juga sedang mempertimbangkan undang-undang yang menyasarkan kasino undian. Awal bulan ini, Senat Negeri Maine telah meluluskan LD 2007, yang akan melarang platform dalam talian mata wang ganda. Masa pelaksanaan kedua-dua rang undang-undang ini menunjukkan bahawa wakil rakyat sedang meneliti lebih teliti tentang penjagaan pengguna apabila pilihan perjudian sah terus berkembang di negeri ini. Industri Beralih Daripada Taruhan Berdasarkan Kad Kredit Jika LD 2080 menjadi undang-undang, Maine akan menyertai semakin banyak negeri yang telah melarang perjudian dengan kad kredit dalam beberapa bentuk, termasuk Iowa, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Vermont, Illinois, dan Massachusetts. Operator besar juga telah mula menamatkan penggunaan kad kredit. Pada Ogos 2025, DraftKings telah berhenti menerima kad kredit untuk deposit di kedai taruhan sukan dan kasino dalam talian selepas menghadapi denda $450,000 di Massachusetts kerana gagal menyekat transaksi tersebut. FanDuel mengikuti langkah yang sama pada 2 Mac, menghentikan deposit dengan kad kredit di seluruh negara untuk produk kedai taruhan sukan, kasino, dan perlumbaan mereka. Perubahan baru-baru ini ini menunjukkan bahawa industri ini mungkin secara sukarela beralih kepada standard yang memihak kepada pembayaran debit dan pemindahan bank terus. . Artikel ini disediakan oleh penyedia kandungan pihak ketiga. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) tidak memberikan sebarang jaminan atau representasi berkaitan kandungannya. Kategori: Berita Terkini, Kemas Kini Umum AsiaGameHub menyediakan perkhidmatan pengedaran iGaming yang disasarkan untuk syarikat dan organisasi, dengan menghubungkan lebih daripada 3,000 media premium di Asia serta lebih 80,000 influencer khusus. Ia berfungsi sebagai jambatan utama untuk pengedaran kandungan iGaming, kasino, dan eSports di seluruh rantau ASEAN.
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SkillOnNet forges partnership with ClearStake to overhaul EDD and source of funds iGame

SkillOnNet forges partnership with ClearStake to overhaul EDD and source of funds

(AsiaGameHub) - SkillOnNet has chosen ClearStake to optimize its enhanced due diligence (EDD) and source of funds procedures throughout its brand portfolio, which includes PlayOJO. Through this collaboration, SkillOnNet will implement ClearStake's bank-based verification technology, swapping out paperwork-intensive manual procedures for real-time evaluations and automated processes. ClearStake utilizes a gambling-focused intelligence layer that enables operators to customize request parameters, timing, and outcome automation. This yields quicker, more uniform decision-making, lightens operational loads, and creates a much smoother experience for players. The implementation will start in the UK, with plans to expand into other regulated markets across the globe. Eyal Naor, COO of SkillOnNet, commented: “Robust due diligence is essential for sustainable expansion in regulated markets. ClearStake enables us to enhance our controls while boosting the pace and uniformity throughout the customer experience.” Martin Burt, CEO of ClearStake, noted: “EDD represents a fundamental challenge spanning revenue, risk, and operations for gaming operators. Our platform is designed to streamline these workflows, empowering operators to reach quicker, superior decisions while eliminating dependence on manual documentation reviews.” This announcement highlights a wider industry transformation following recent budget changes, as operators seek to safeguard profit margins, achieve scalable growth, and maintain confident operations amid mounting regulatory pressures. The move comes after several other prominent UK brands have recently adopted ClearStake's solution. 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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Playson introduces new Mystic Feature in 4 Scarab Coins: Hold and Win iGame

Playson introduces new Mystic Feature in 4 Scarab Coins: Hold and Win

(AsiaGameHub) - Playson, the renowned digital entertainment provider, celebrates the much-awaited comeback of Cleopatra in 4 Scarab Coins: Hold and Win. This grand launch introduces a novel rotating Mystic Feature, enhancing the gaming experience through a two-tiered bonus system. Set against a sapphire sky above desert dunes, the 5×3 grid showcases vivid Egyptian-themed symbols alongside golden coins and as many as four sought-after Scarab Coins on the reels. The traditional Hold and Win Bonus Game featuring Scarab mechanics activates when violet, red, or blue Scarab Coins align with corresponding colored Scarab Pots positioned above the reels. The specific coin combination appearing on a spin dictates which of these features activates: Mystic Feature – This innovative addition causes every Red Scarab Coin that appears to uncover six extra cells containing as many as six random coin or Jackpot Coins. Multi Feature – Activated by the Violet Scarab Coin in the Bonus Game, this applies multipliers reaching 5x to vacant cells or boosts existing Multipliers for higher values. Collect Feature – Blue Scarab Coins emerging during this feature accumulate the value of all active symbols, encompassing any Multipliers linked to Coins, Jackpots, or Scarab Coins. Securing a Royal Scarab Coin in the Main Game may unlock the Royal Bonus Game, which begins with an enlarged 5×5 grid and one or more active features—Mystic, Multi, or Collect. Throughout this round, the triggered Royal Pyramid drops random violet, red, or blue Scarab Coins until six appear, introducing new features or upgrading current ones. Reflecting the slot's opulent design, Jackpots are available in both Bonus Games. Completing all 15 cells in the Bonus Game yields a 3,000x Grand Jackpot, while lucky adventurers who fill all 25 cells in the Royal Bonus Game activate the Royal Jackpot, worth a remarkable 10,000x. Adding a surprise element to Bonus gameplay, obtaining the Golden Pot in either Bonus Game triggers the Golden Pot Feature. Upon activation, it randomly converts into violet, red, or blue Scarab Coins, either launching another Scarab Feature or improving the active feature. 4 Scarab Coins: Hold and Win demonstrates Playson's capacity to enhance its leading game portfolios with distinctive new mechanics, bolstering player engagement through data-informed insights. Anton Ivannikov, CPO at Playson, commented: “4 Scarab Coins: Hold and Win builds on a proven success and amplifies it with added excitement via our new Mystic Feature. Paired with the expanded Royal Bonus Game, players can anticipate more significant moments, deeper gameplay, and greater winning opportunities throughout. “This launch exemplifies how we advance our most popular titles, incorporating innovative mechanics that maintain gameplay as fresh, captivating, and highly competitive for our partners.” 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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Gamblers Connect and iGaming Real Talk Reach Media Partnership iGame

Gamblers Connect and iGaming Real Talk Reach Media Partnership

(AsiaGameHub) - Gamblers Connect, the acclaimed iGaming media and affiliate platform, has announced a media partnership with iGaming Real Talk, one of the fastest-growing podcast platforms in the iGaming sector. iGaming Real Talk centers on authentic, unfiltered conversations with the individuals shaping the iGaming industry. Through its podcast and expanding WhatsApp community, iGaming Real Talk has created a space where operators, affiliates, and industry professionals can speak openly, share effective strategies, and cut through unnecessary industry noise. Gamblers Connect and iGaming Real Talk will co-produce podcast episodes, arrange guest appearances across both platforms, and create cross-promotional content that caters to both of their audiences. As a B2B iGaming media platform, Gamblers Connect is built to provide brands, podcasts, and industry voices with the exposure they rightfully deserve. Surya (Manesh) Palli, Host & Creator of iGaming Real Talk, commented: “Gamblers Connect is a fantastic platform that bridges B2B and B2C in the iGaming space, facilitating genuine conversations, valuable insights, and the latest industry news. iGaming Real Talk operates with the same core spirit, driving authentic discussions through our podcast and real-time insights via our WhatsApp community. This feels like a partnership that was always meant to be, and I’m genuinely excited about what we’ll create together.” Luka Dimitrijevic, Partnerships & Operations Lead at Gamblers Connect, added: “I’ve been following what Surya and the iGaming Real Talk team have been building, and it’s refreshing—no fluff, no corporate scripts, just honest industry conversations. That’s always been our approach at Gamblers Connect too, so when we started talking about working together, it just clicked. I think our audiences are going to get a lot out of this, and I’m looking forward to what we develop on the podcast side.” 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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SkillOnNet to Enhance Due Diligence and Source of Funds Verification with ClearStake iGame

SkillOnNet to Enhance Due Diligence and Source of Funds Verification with ClearStake

(AsiaGameHub) - SkillOnNet has chosen ClearStake to optimize its enhanced due diligence (EDD) and source of funds procedures across its diverse brand portfolio, which includes PlayOJO.Through this collaboration, SkillOnNet will implement ClearStake’s bank-based verification technology, transitioning from labor-intensive, manual processes to real-time evaluations and automated workflows.ClearStake incorporates a gambling-specific intelligence layer, enabling operators to customize request parameters, timing, and outcome automation. This results in quicker, more uniform decision-making, decreased operational workload, and a considerably smoother experience for players.Implementation will commence in the UK, with plans for subsequent expansion into other regulated markets globally.Eyal Naor, COO of SkillOnNet, commented: “Enhanced due diligence is fundamental to achieving sustainable growth within regulated markets. ClearStake empowers us to reinforce our controls while simultaneously enhancing speed and consistency throughout the player experience.”Martin Burt, CEO of ClearStake, further remarked: “EDD presents a significant challenge for operators concerning revenue, risk, and operational efficiency. The ClearStake platform is engineered to streamline these processes, enabling operators to make quicker, more informed decisions without the need for manual document verification.”This announcement underscores a wider industry trend emerging post-budget, as operators increasingly seek to safeguard profit margins, achieve efficient scaling, and operate with assurance in an ever more challenging landscape. This follows several recent implementations of ClearStake by other prominent UK brands. 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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OKI and Hitachi Agree to Integrate Businesses Related to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and Other Automated Equipment JCN Newswire

OKI and Hitachi Agree to Integrate Businesses Related to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and Other Automated Equipment

TOKYO, Mar 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (TSE:6703, “OKI”), Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi"), and Hitachi Channel Solutions, Corp. (“Hitachi Channel Solutions”), today announced that we have agreed to enter into an agreement (“Integration Agreement”) regarding the business integration of their automated equipment businesses, including ATMs (“Business Integration”), as well as a shareholders’ agreement regarding the joint venture company established for this Business Integration (“Joint Venture Company”).Pursuant to the Integration Agreement, OKI will transfer its business responsible for the development and production of automated equipment, including ATMs, to Hitachi Channel Solutions - a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi - through the Absorption-type Split. Subsequently, OKI will acquire a portion of Hitachi Channel Solutions’ shares, thereby establishing it as a joint venture. The planned ownership ratio of the Joint Venture Company will be 60% for OKI and 40% for Hitachi.Through this Business Integration, we will combine the business foundations - from development to manufacturing - that OKI and Hitachi Channel Solutions have cultivated globally over many years and establish a comprehensive service structure for terminals and branch channels targeting the financial, retail, and transportation markets. We will provide various hardware devices of automated equipment, including ATMs, which are essential social infrastructure, in a more continuous and stable manner. At the same time, we will further enhance our solutions and services that pursue added value for customers and expand our channel business based on additional customer touchpoints. With regard to the sales business for ATM-related equipment and services, we will maintain the existing framework under which OKI, Hitachi, and their respective sales subsidiaries will continue sales activities within their respective companies, as before.Going forward, following approval from the Japan Fair Trade Commission and other relevant authorities, we aim to start operations as the Joint Venture Company from October 1, 2026.Background and ObjectivesAgainst the backdrop of social structural changes such as the spread of cashless payments and the aging population, financial institutions are reevaluating the role of ATMs and branches, while the shift toward contactless operations is accelerating. Consequently, the role of ATMs is undergoing a significant transformation - moving beyond traditional cash transactions to include cardless transactions linked with QR code payments and the payment of various public utility bills - and the industry is entering a period of transformation that demands more advanced ATM functionality.Since developing the first cash-recycling ATM in 1982, OKI has expanded its automated equipment business across a wide range of sectors, including finance, retail, and transportation, contributing to the streamlining of operations involving cash and documents, as well as the improvement of services. Leveraging the strength of the OKI Group’s integrated value chain – from design and development, and manufacturing to installation and construction, maintenance and fully-outsourced ATM operation and monitoring - OKI provides high-value-added, one-stop solutions. In September 2025, OKI approximately doubled production capacity at its overseas manufacturing base, OKI VIET NAM CO., LTD., thereby strengthening OKI’s stable supply system.Hitachi and Hitachi Channel Solutions have been working to enhance services in physical settings, such as ATMs, while leveraging Hitachi Channel Solutions’ technological and development capabilities to support initiatives aimed at branch reform and digital transformation (DX), including the creation of new customer touchpoints such as “contactless” and “self-service” solutions for financial institutions. Furthermore, by utilizing the core technologies cultivated through their ATM business, Hitachi and Hitachi Channel Solutions have expanded their ATM operations globally and expanded their product and service offerings into new fields outside the financial sector.Amid this period of market transformation, the three companies agreed that combining the strengths of OKI and Hitachi Channel Solutions is essential for our customers and society. We have agreed to establish a joint venture with the aim of fulfilling our social responsibility to ensure the continuous and stable supply of ATMs - which remain a vital social infrastructure - while aiming for a shared strategic goal of growth in the global market. Furthermore, in the future, we aim to link the various data obtained from the products and service layers provided by the Joint Venture Company with Hitachi’s Lumada business. Through AI-driven analysis and utilization, we aim to support our customers - including financial institutions - in transforming their operations and creating new services, thereby jointly creating even greater customer value.About the Joint Venture CompanyThe establishment of the Joint Venture Company aims to respond to changes in the environment surrounding automated equipment, including ATMs, and to achieve sustainable business growth both in Japan and overseas. By combining OKI’s and Hitachi Channel Solutions’ expertise in solving on-site challenges, product development technologies, and manufacturing infrastructure, the Joint Venture Company will be able to create high-value-added, highly reliable products. Furthermore, by incorporating an operational framework that includes maintenance and monitoring, the Joint Venture Company will further enhance solutions and services designed to deliver added value to customers.Going forward, the Joint Venture Company plans to provide one-stop services ranging from automated equipment, such as ATMs, to related services.In Japan, the Joint Venture Company will widely provide the high-value-added products and services created to financial institutions, the retail and transportation industries, and customers in new sectors across Japan.Globally, the Joint Venture Company will promote the expansion of its world-class products and solution businesses as the core of its growth strategy. The Joint Venture Company aims to achieve high growth and strengthen its competitiveness in the global market by expanding its footprint into growth markets centered on ASEAN, as well as India and neighboring countries, North America, and MEA (Middle East and Africa), while swiftly responding to the increasingly advanced needs for ATMs, automation, and efficiency in each country.About Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.Founded in 1881, OKI is Japan's leading information and telecommunication manufacturer. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, OKI provides top quality products, technologies, and solutions to customers through its Public Solutions, Enterprise Solutions, Component Products, and Electronics Manufacturing Services businesses. Its various business divisions function synergistically to bring to market exciting new products and technologies that meet a wide range of customer needs in various sectors. Visit us at https://www.oki.com/global/.About Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.About Hitachi Channel Solutions, Corp.Hitachi Channel Solutions is committed to realizing a sustainable society under its vision: “Shaping a sustainable future by connecting the real and the digital, people and society with technology and trust.” As a pioneer in ATMs and other financial automation solutions, the company has provided products and services in more than 100 countries and regions, working to improve operational efficiency and service quality for financial institutions. In addition to the financial, retail, public, and transportation sectors, Hitachi Channel Solutions is expanding its business into new fields such as security and healthcare through automation and robotic solutions that leverage its mechatronics technologies. Visit us at www.hitachi-ch.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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