Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 2025 applications are now open
Submissions are now officially open for the prestigious Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 2025, set to take center stage at Harmony Meetup 7.
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Submissions are now officially open for the prestigious Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 2025, set to take center stage at Harmony Meetup 7.
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Fast Track unveils its cutting-edge machine learning platform, FTML
FTML has been in development for several years and has undergone rigorous testing and iteration through internal use. The release of the latest version marks a significant milestone in Fast Track’s vision for achieving Singularity.
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FTML has been in development for several years and has undergone rigorous testing and iteration through internal use. The release of the latest version marks a significant milestone in Fast Track’s vision for achieving Singularity.
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菲律宾议员张侨伟力推POGO永久禁令立法，同步加码电子烟税改
随着第19届国会会期进入倒计时，参议员张侨伟（Sherwin Gatchalian）正全力推动两项关键立法：永久禁止菲律宾离岸博彩运营商（POGO），以及大幅提高电子烟产品税率。这位参议院税务委员会主席强调，两项提案均已获得跨党派支持，有望成为本届国会的重要立法遗产。POGO禁令：从行政令到法律固化尽管总统令已明令禁止POGO运营，张侨伟指出："现行行政命令缺乏国会立法支撑，可能导致执法漏洞。"他援引参议院调查报告显示，该行业已深度关联洗钱、人口贩运等跨国犯罪，2023年涉案金额高达38亿比索，更造成移民局、国税局等监管机构系统性腐败。值得注意的是：菲律宾娱乐博彩公司（PAGCOR）数据显示，
随着第19届国会会期进入倒计时，参议员张侨伟（Sherwin Gatchalian）正全力推动两项关键立法：永久禁止菲律宾离岸博彩运营商（POGO），以及大幅提高电子烟产品税率。这位参议院税务委员会主席强调，两项提案均已获得跨党派支持，有望成为本届国会的重要立法遗产。POGO禁令：从行政令到法律固化尽管总统令已明令禁止POGO运营，张侨伟指出："现行行政命令缺乏国会立法支撑，可能导致执法漏洞。"他援引参议院调查报告显示，该行业已深度关联洗钱、人口贩运等跨国犯罪，2023年涉案金额高达38亿比索，更造成移民局、国税局等监管机构系统性腐败。值得注意的是：菲律宾娱乐博彩公司（PAGCOR）数据显示，
The 6th edition of the Sands Shopping Carnival returns in July 2025
Macau gaming operator Sands China has announced the return of the Sands Shopping Carnival at The Venetian Macau, July 17-20, 2025, bringing back the popular annual carnival for the sixth year in a row.
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Macau gaming operator Sands China has announced the return of the Sands Shopping Carnival at The Venetian Macau, July 17-20, 2025, bringing back the popular annual carnival for the sixth year in a row.
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IGT-led consortium set to secure Italy Lotto License until 2034
The commission will propose LottoItalia—a consortium led by IGT and comprising Allwyn, Arianna 2001, and Novomatic Italia—to the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), which is expected to issue the award notice within the next 35 days.
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The commission will propose LottoItalia—a consortium led by IGT and comprising Allwyn, Arianna 2001, and Novomatic Italia—to the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), which is expected to issue the award notice within the next 35 days.
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Marzia Turrini of BMM Testlabs named ‘Leader of the Year’ at SBC Awards Americas 2025
Marzia Turrini was selected for this award by a 94-person judging panel representing the industry's best. This award comes just a few months after BMM was awarded the prestigious Vixio Global Regulatory Award for ‘Testing Service or Solution Provider of the Year’.
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Marzia Turrini was selected for this award by a 94-person judging panel representing the industry's best. This award comes just a few months after BMM was awarded the prestigious Vixio Global Regulatory Award for ‘Testing Service or Solution Provider of the Year’.
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Bet365并购传闻分析：科茨家族考虑90亿英镑出售博彩巨头
一、交易核心细节曝光据《卫报》独家获悉，全球在线博彩巨头Bet365的控股家族——科茨家族正与华尔街投行及美国顾问展开谈判，拟以90亿英镑（约120亿美元）估值出售全部或部分业务。这一交易若达成，将成为全球博彩行业近年来最大规模的资本运作之一。交易方案多样性：谈判涉及多项选择，包括分阶段出售股权引入私募基金（为后续美股上市铺路），或拆分区域性业务独立融资。目前交易已进入“选美阶段”，多家投行参与竞标。创始人套现预期：57岁的联合创始人丹尼斯·科茨（Denise Coates）持有公司58%股份，若交易完成，其个人净收益或超50亿英镑，进一步巩固其英国女首富地位。二、出售动因：战略转型与家族传承
一、交易核心细节曝光据《卫报》独家获悉，全球在线博彩巨头Bet365的控股家族——科茨家族正与华尔街投行及美国顾问展开谈判，拟以90亿英镑（约120亿美元）估值出售全部或部分业务。这一交易若达成，将成为全球博彩行业近年来最大规模的资本运作之一。交易方案多样性：谈判涉及多项选择，包括分阶段出售股权引入私募基金（为后续美股上市铺路），或拆分区域性业务独立融资。目前交易已进入“选美阶段”，多家投行参与竞标。创始人套现预期：57岁的联合创始人丹尼斯·科茨（Denise Coates）持有公司58%股份，若交易完成，其个人净收益或超50亿英镑，进一步巩固其英国女首富地位。二、出售动因：战略转型与家族传承
风暴中的地下产业，泰国华人灰产生态被撕开的一角
2025年普吉岛地下赌场案的曝光，将原本掩藏于阳光沙滩之下的泰国华人灰色产业链，赤裸呈现在公众面前。这场冲击波，不仅撼动了泰国旅游胜地的表象繁华，也动摇着大量华人“淘金梦”的根基。一、灰产生长的热带缝隙泰国凭借签证宽松、旅游发达、监管漏洞频出，长期吸引大量跨境灰产活动。在线赌博、电诈、虚拟币洗钱、非法代购、色情直播……一个庞杂的地下系统早已在华人社群中形成闭环。“棋牌娱乐中心”名义下的俱乐部，实为地下赌场，通过虚拟货币或地下钱庄转移赌资；电信诈骗园区则利用泰国网络监管宽松、成本低廉优势，瞄准中国大陆用户。而非法换汇、假证办理等“配套服务”也早已市场化，甚至发展出专为华人服务的“地下法律圈”。二
2025年普吉岛地下赌场案的曝光，将原本掩藏于阳光沙滩之下的泰国华人灰色产业链，赤裸呈现在公众面前。这场冲击波，不仅撼动了泰国旅游胜地的表象繁华，也动摇着大量华人“淘金梦”的根基。一、灰产生长的热带缝隙泰国凭借签证宽松、旅游发达、监管漏洞频出，长期吸引大量跨境灰产活动。在线赌博、电诈、虚拟币洗钱、非法代购、色情直播……一个庞杂的地下系统早已在华人社群中形成闭环。“棋牌娱乐中心”名义下的俱乐部，实为地下赌场，通过虚拟货币或地下钱庄转移赌资；电信诈骗园区则利用泰国网络监管宽松、成本低廉优势，瞄准中国大陆用户。而非法换汇、假证办理等“配套服务”也早已市场化，甚至发展出专为华人服务的“地下法律圈”。二
币圈惊魂：十万人爆仓、绑架频发、交易所遭黑，谁能守住加密财富？
加密货币市场再度风声鹤唳。比特币、以太坊等主流币种突现跳水，引发连锁反应，币圈哀鸿遍野。据CoinGlass数据显示，截至发稿，已有超过10万名投资者遭遇爆仓，总清算金额突破2亿美元。比特币盘中一度下跌超过1%，而以太坊、狗狗币、Solana（SOL）、瑞波币（XRP）等跌幅更加剧烈。其中，以太坊下挫近5%，狗狗币更是重挫逾6%。市场恐慌情绪迅速蔓延，投资者信心遭遇沉重打击。富豪遭绑，加密资产暴露人身风险与此同时，围绕加密货币持有者的人身安全问题也再度引发广泛关注。法国知名加密交易平台经营者皮埃尔·努瓦扎近日披露，其女儿一家在巴黎遭遇一起绑架未遂事件。据新华社援引其说法，本月13日，努瓦扎的女
加密货币市场再度风声鹤唳。比特币、以太坊等主流币种突现跳水，引发连锁反应，币圈哀鸿遍野。据CoinGlass数据显示，截至发稿，已有超过10万名投资者遭遇爆仓，总清算金额突破2亿美元。比特币盘中一度下跌超过1%，而以太坊、狗狗币、Solana（SOL）、瑞波币（XRP）等跌幅更加剧烈。其中，以太坊下挫近5%，狗狗币更是重挫逾6%。市场恐慌情绪迅速蔓延，投资者信心遭遇沉重打击。富豪遭绑，加密资产暴露人身风险与此同时，围绕加密货币持有者的人身安全问题也再度引发广泛关注。法国知名加密交易平台经营者皮埃尔·努瓦扎近日披露，其女儿一家在巴黎遭遇一起绑架未遂事件。据新华社援引其说法，本月13日，努瓦扎的女
Playtron 宣布推出“Game Dollar”稳定币，携手 Sui 区块链打造 Web3 游戏金融生态
Web3 游戏初创公司Playtron日前在迪拜举办的Sui Basecamp活动上宣布，将于2025 年第四季度推出名为“Game Dollar”的稳定币。这款代币将专为 Playtron 旗下基于 Linux 的GameOS 系统设计，用于其即将面世的掌机设备SuiPlay0X1及游戏生态内的购买、订阅和奖励发放。“Game Dollar”：连接稳定金融与游戏体验Playtron 表示，Game Dollar 的构想是为 Web3 游戏注入更稳定、合规的支付方式。这款稳定币将整合至 Playtron 旗下数字商店Playtron Select，允许用户在购买游戏内容或订阅服务时实现即时结算
Web3 游戏初创公司Playtron日前在迪拜举办的Sui Basecamp活动上宣布，将于2025 年第四季度推出名为“Game Dollar”的稳定币。这款代币将专为 Playtron 旗下基于 Linux 的GameOS 系统设计，用于其即将面世的掌机设备SuiPlay0X1及游戏生态内的购买、订阅和奖励发放。“Game Dollar”：连接稳定金融与游戏体验Playtron 表示，Game Dollar 的构想是为 Web3 游戏注入更稳定、合规的支付方式。这款稳定币将整合至 Playtron 旗下数字商店Playtron Select，允许用户在购买游戏内容或订阅服务时实现即时结算
PH Senator pushes for permanent POGO ban in final senate weeks
Senator Gatchalian pushes for a permanent POGO ban before Congress ends, citing crime links and the need to codify the executive order into law.
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Senator Gatchalian pushes for a permanent POGO ban before Congress ends, citing crime links and the need to codify the executive order into law.
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Macau GGR reaches $1.58B in 18 days of May: Citigroup
Macau’s GGR reached $1.58B in 18 days, with May on pace to be 2025’s top month, aided by a robust Golden Week and concert-driven tourism.
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Macau’s GGR reached $1.58B in 18 days, with May on pace to be 2025’s top month, aided by a robust Golden Week and concert-driven tourism.
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Melco on track to accelerate de-leveraging amid stronger EBITDA: CBRE
Strong EBITDA growth and strategic capital actions put Melco on track to speed up debt reduction in 2025, CBRE reports.
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Strong EBITDA growth and strategic capital actions put Melco on track to speed up debt reduction in 2025, CBRE reports.
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PAGCOR calls for stronger partnerships to address gambling addiction
PAGCOR urged for enhanced collaboration among stakeholders in the gaming industry to combat the risks associated with problem gambling and addiction.
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PAGCOR urged for enhanced collaboration among stakeholders in the gaming industry to combat the risks associated with problem gambling and addiction.
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Premier League betting brands in limbo after TGP Europe exit
A major Isle of Man-based white label provider has pulled out of the UK gambling market, leaving a trail of questions for several high-profile betting brands and their Premier League partners.
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A major Isle of Man-based white label provider has pulled out of the UK gambling market, leaving a trail of questions for several high-profile betting brands and their Premier League partners.
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电竞游戏皮肤赌博：虚拟物品背后的真实赌局
随着电子竞技产业的迅猛发展，一个新兴的灰色地带也逐渐浮出水面，那就是——电竞游戏皮肤赌博（Skin Gambling）。这种形式的博彩利用游戏中的虚拟物品（通常是武器皮肤、角色服装等）作为赌注，吸引了大量青少年和年轻玩家参与其中。尽管这些物品在游戏中仅具装饰作用，但其在现实市场上却可能价值不菲，因此皮肤赌博成为了一个绕过传统赌博监管的新型风险区域。一、什么是皮肤？“皮肤”原本是电子游戏中的一种装饰性虚拟物品，不影响角色属性和战斗力，但能改变角色或武器的外观。例如，《反恐精英：全球攻势（CS:GO）》中有各种颜色和稀有度的枪械皮肤，《Dota 2》和《Valorant》中也有角色和技能皮肤。这些
随着电子竞技产业的迅猛发展，一个新兴的灰色地带也逐渐浮出水面，那就是——电竞游戏皮肤赌博（Skin Gambling）。这种形式的博彩利用游戏中的虚拟物品（通常是武器皮肤、角色服装等）作为赌注，吸引了大量青少年和年轻玩家参与其中。尽管这些物品在游戏中仅具装饰作用，但其在现实市场上却可能价值不菲，因此皮肤赌博成为了一个绕过传统赌博监管的新型风险区域。一、什么是皮肤？“皮肤”原本是电子游戏中的一种装饰性虚拟物品，不影响角色属性和战斗力，但能改变角色或武器的外观。例如，《反恐精英：全球攻势（CS:GO）》中有各种颜色和稀有度的枪械皮肤，《Dota 2》和《Valorant》中也有角色和技能皮肤。这些
Wynn Resorts abandons bid for casino license in New York
Wynn Resorts, the parent company of Wynn Macau, has announced that it is abandoning its plans for a casino license in the US state of New York.
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Wynn Resorts, the parent company of Wynn Macau, has announced that it is abandoning its plans for a casino license in the US state of New York.
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Light & Wonder completes billion-dollar acquisition of Grover Gaming’s charitable gaming
Gaming equipment and services group Light & Wonder announced on Monday that it had completed its acquisition of Grover Gaming’s charitable gaming assets.
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Gaming equipment and services group Light & Wonder announced on Monday that it had completed its acquisition of Grover Gaming’s charitable gaming assets.
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