Asia

GR8 Tech has expanded its technical infrastructure with new automated server setups to improve the experience for clients in Asia.  The upgrade enables ‘fast platform deployment’ across markets, delivering ‘optimised, high-performance’ experiences for Asian users. The company highlighted that this is even during top sporting events such as the World Cup or IPL. Artur Ashyrov, CTO and Deputy CEO at …

Indonesia’s Minister of Digital Communications, Meutya Hafid, has called for more action against illegal gambling in the country. First speaking at the 2024 Komdigi Journalism Awards Summit (AJK) in Jakarta, Hafid – a former newscaster, took time to praise President Prabowo Subianto’s efforts to push gambling out of the country, and to invite journalists to a deepen discussions that increase …

PokerBaazi has announced a partnership with The World Poker Tour (WPT). The deal will see the Indian poker platform host WPT tournaments online, allowing players in the country to compete in events from their homes.  Navkiran Singh, Founder & CEO at Baazi Games (PokerBaazi), commented: “We are excited to join forces with the World Poker Tour and expand further in …

FeedConstruct has expanded its Korean offering with the addition of the country’s Volleyball Leagues and Cup competitions to its portfolio.  In Asia, Korea’s V-League competition features matches showcasing local and international talent. FeedConstruct will now be able to cover all matches from both the men’s and women’s competitions.  Additionally, the KOVO Cup is an annual event serving as the lead-up …

FeedConstruct has partnered with the Korean Handball League to deliver exclusive worldwide streaming and data distribution to global operators. The partnership will give FeedConstruct access to more than 160 matches for the upcoming season of Korea’s top handball competition, which was established in 2011 and is about to enter its 14th edition.  In the women’s tournament, back-to-back champions SK Sugar …

Wynn Resorts has been granted a commercial gaming operator licence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Las Vegas-based casino operator received the licence from General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) – the country’s gambling regulator that was established last year.  The operator said in a statement: “Wynn Resorts thanks the GCGRA for the confidence and trust the licence grant …

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has signed a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The pair will work closely to detect irregular betting patterns and suspicious activities in football matches across Asia.  Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA, said: “Cooperation is a vital part of any effective integrity monitoring and investigatory framework and IBIA is …

There’s more to India’s igaming market than meets the eye and challenging assumptions is the only way to build sustainable growth, says Already Media CEO Alina Famenok India might just be the fastest-moving, most complex market in igaming right now. Yet most of the analysis I see boils down to its large population and passion for cricket. This only tells …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Praveen Jayawickrama for one year after he broke the sport’s Anti-Corruption Code. Six months of the term are suspended due to the Sri Lankan cricketer’s admission of violating the following provision of the Code, which states: Article 2.4.7 – Obstructing or delaying any investigation conducted by the ACU, including concealing, tampering with, or …

Formula 1 has announced 96M as its official betting partner in Asia. The deal looks to offer exclusive content, innovative betting opportunities, and a ‘forward-looking perspective’ on the future of both industries. The Asian online casino platform has stated an ambition to give fans a deeper understanding of the sport and the knowledge to make informed betting decisions. A statement …