TCSJOHNHUXLEY showcases cutting-edge live gaming solutions at G2E Asia 2025
The successful participation at G2E Asia 2025 reinforces TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s position as a premier provider of live gaming solutions, dedicated to driving growth and enhancing player satisfaction for its partners across the region.
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The successful participation at G2E Asia 2025 reinforces TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s position as a premier provider of live gaming solutions, dedicated to driving growth and enhancing player satisfaction for its partners across the region.
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电子竞技游戏皮肤：虚拟物品如何演变成赌博新载体
在电子竞技和网络游戏蓬勃发展的今天，游戏皮肤（虚拟外观道具）已从单纯的装饰品演变成具有实际价值的数字资产，甚至成为赌博活动的新媒介。这一现象的兴起源于皮肤交易市场的金融化、玩家心理的投机需求，以及监管空白地带的存在。游戏皮肤最初的设计目的是为玩家提供个性化装扮，不直接影响游戏玩法。然而，随着《CS:GO》《DOTA 2》等竞技游戏的流行，稀有皮肤在玩家社区中形成了稳定的二级市场。Valve公司的Steam社区市场率先允许玩家交易皮肤，其价格由稀缺性和审美需求决定，某些绝版皮肤甚至被炒至数万美元。这种虚拟物品的金融属性为赌博活动埋下了伏笔。皮肤赌博的运作模式主要有三种：一是"开箱"机制，玩家花钱
在电子竞技和网络游戏蓬勃发展的今天，游戏皮肤（虚拟外观道具）已从单纯的装饰品演变成具有实际价值的数字资产，甚至成为赌博活动的新媒介。这一现象的兴起源于皮肤交易市场的金融化、玩家心理的投机需求，以及监管空白地带的存在。游戏皮肤最初的设计目的是为玩家提供个性化装扮，不直接影响游戏玩法。然而，随着《CS:GO》《DOTA 2》等竞技游戏的流行，稀有皮肤在玩家社区中形成了稳定的二级市场。Valve公司的Steam社区市场率先允许玩家交易皮肤，其价格由稀缺性和审美需求决定，某些绝版皮肤甚至被炒至数万美元。这种虚拟物品的金融属性为赌博活动埋下了伏笔。皮肤赌博的运作模式主要有三种：一是"开箱"机制，玩家花钱
柬埔寨赌场两年宽限到期，增值税新政落地，2025年起正式开征
柬埔寨国家税务局近日宣布，随着为期两年的宽限期结束，自2025年1月1日起，境内所有赌场将正式开始缴纳增值税（VAT）和最低税（Minimum Tax），标志着柬埔寨博彩业税收政策的重大调整。根据副总理兼财经部长翁本莫尼洛2022年12月签署的部长令，赌场须按月申报并缴纳税款，其中增值税按博彩毛收入的10%征收，最低税率为1%。该政策原定2023年实施，但因新冠疫情对行业的冲击，政府应业者请求将宽限期延长至2024年底。此次税收新政是柬埔寨完善博彩业监管体系的重要举措。根据2020年《博彩法》规定，赌场已需向商业博彩管理委员会缴纳博彩税，其中贵宾厅业务税率为7%，其他博彩项目为4%。叠加即将实
柬埔寨国家税务局近日宣布，随着为期两年的宽限期结束，自2025年1月1日起，境内所有赌场将正式开始缴纳增值税（VAT）和最低税（Minimum Tax），标志着柬埔寨博彩业税收政策的重大调整。根据副总理兼财经部长翁本莫尼洛2022年12月签署的部长令，赌场须按月申报并缴纳税款，其中增值税按博彩毛收入的10%征收，最低税率为1%。该政策原定2023年实施，但因新冠疫情对行业的冲击，政府应业者请求将宽限期延长至2024年底。此次税收新政是柬埔寨完善博彩业监管体系的重要举措。根据2020年《博彩法》规定，赌场已需向商业博彩管理委员会缴纳博彩税，其中贵宾厅业务税率为7%，其他博彩项目为4%。叠加即将实
巴西博彩合法化半年：超150家企业获运营许可，市场洗牌加速
根据巴西财政部最新披露的数据，在法案生效后的180天内，全国共批准157家企业获得运营资质，其中包括82家体育博彩平台和75家在线赌场运营商。这一数字远超邻国哥伦比亚（合法化首年发牌56家），显示出国际资本对巴西这个2.15亿人口市场的强烈兴趣。获得牌照的企业呈现明显的地域特征：41%为巴西本土企业，如传统彩票巨头CAIXA旗下品牌；34%来自欧洲持牌运营商，包括Bet365、Entain（原GVC控股）等上市公司；剩余25%则由美国（如DraftKings）和拉丁美洲区域品牌（如哥伦比亚的Wplay）瓜分。值得注意的是，包括扑克之星（PokerStars）在内的7家国际巨头因本地化合规问题仍
根据巴西财政部最新披露的数据，在法案生效后的180天内，全国共批准157家企业获得运营资质，其中包括82家体育博彩平台和75家在线赌场运营商。这一数字远超邻国哥伦比亚（合法化首年发牌56家），显示出国际资本对巴西这个2.15亿人口市场的强烈兴趣。获得牌照的企业呈现明显的地域特征：41%为巴西本土企业，如传统彩票巨头CAIXA旗下品牌；34%来自欧洲持牌运营商，包括Bet365、Entain（原GVC控股）等上市公司；剩余25%则由美国（如DraftKings）和拉丁美洲区域品牌（如哥伦比亚的Wplay）瓜分。值得注意的是，包括扑克之星（PokerStars）在内的7家国际巨头因本地化合规问题仍
英国赛马博彩税创纪录达1.08亿英镑，尽管投注额持续下滑
尽管赛马博彩营业额持续下滑，英国赛马博彩税委员会（HBLB）预计在2024-25年度仍将收到创纪录的1.08亿英镑税收。这笔资金来源于毛利润超过50万英镑的博彩公司，税率为10%，用于支持英国赛马产业。这一数据有望打破2023-24年度1.05亿英镑的历史纪录。HBLB指出，尽管此前预估收入将下降至约1亿英镑，但由于2024年2月与3月博彩公司的利润好于预期，尤其得益于切尔滕纳姆赛马节的结果，总额最终上调。不过，整体投注额仍持续下滑。过去12个月，赛马平均每场投注额同比减少8%；较2022-23赛季减少15%，较2021-22赛季更是下降19%。面对税收增长，HBLB决定为新项目拨款1100万
尽管赛马博彩营业额持续下滑，英国赛马博彩税委员会（HBLB）预计在2024-25年度仍将收到创纪录的1.08亿英镑税收。这笔资金来源于毛利润超过50万英镑的博彩公司，税率为10%，用于支持英国赛马产业。这一数据有望打破2023-24年度1.05亿英镑的历史纪录。HBLB指出，尽管此前预估收入将下降至约1亿英镑，但由于2024年2月与3月博彩公司的利润好于预期，尤其得益于切尔滕纳姆赛马节的结果，总额最终上调。不过，整体投注额仍持续下滑。过去12个月，赛马平均每场投注额同比减少8%；较2022-23赛季减少15%，较2021-22赛季更是下降19%。面对税收增长，HBLB决定为新项目拨款1100万
Kangwon Land gains approval to triple betting limits on Blackjack, Hold’em tables
South Korea’s Kangwon Land gains approval to raise betting caps on Blackjack and Poker, part of a strategy to draw high-stakes local gamblers.
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South Korea’s Kangwon Land gains approval to raise betting caps on Blackjack and Poker, part of a strategy to draw high-stakes local gamblers.
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Hong Kong completes public hearing on legalizing basketball betting
Legal basketball betting under review in Hong Kong after hearing ends; nearly half of illegal bettors would switch to legal options.
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Legal basketball betting under review in Hong Kong after hearing ends; nearly half of illegal bettors would switch to legal options.
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Thailand Deputy Minister backs casino development amid concerns of “grey” economy
Thailand's Deputy Finance Minister has strongly defended the government's plan to create integrated entertainment complexes, addressing fears that this initiative might associate the nation with a "grey" economy.
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Thailand's Deputy Finance Minister has strongly defended the government's plan to create integrated entertainment complexes, addressing fears that this initiative might associate the nation with a "grey" economy.
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Lawrence Ho’s Black Spade Capital invests in real estate group IFCX
Black Spade Capital, the family office of Macau casino operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s chairman Lawrence Ho Yau-lung has invested in IFCX, an international real estate brokerage holding company based in Asia.
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Black Spade Capital, the family office of Macau casino operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s chairman Lawrence Ho Yau-lung has invested in IFCX, an international real estate brokerage holding company based in Asia.
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Isle of Man tightens risk appetite for Asia-facing eGaming firms ahead of MONEYVAL review
The Isle of Man has published a comprehensive national risk appetite statement focused on the eGaming sector, signaling a more cautious regulatory approach, particularly in relation to operators with ownership or control links to East and Southeast Asia.
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The Isle of Man has published a comprehensive national risk appetite statement focused on the eGaming sector, signaling a more cautious regulatory approach, particularly in relation to operators with ownership or control links to East and Southeast Asia.
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House of Dancing Water and de-leveraging potential position Melco to outperform: MS
Melco’s House of Dancing Water relaunch, Studio City ramp-up, and balance sheet strength drive bullish outlook from Morgan Stanley.
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Melco’s House of Dancing Water relaunch, Studio City ramp-up, and balance sheet strength drive bullish outlook from Morgan Stanley.
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Sega Sammy nears completion of acquisition of GAN Limited
Sega Sammy is now nearing the completion of its deal to acquire GAN Limited, with the company set to become a wholly-owned subsidiary.
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Sega Sammy is now nearing the completion of its deal to acquire GAN Limited, with the company set to become a wholly-owned subsidiary.
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Super Group战略蓝图：打造"非洲版DraftKings"的野心与路径 ——从财务数据、市场策略到非洲大陆的全面扩张计划
Super Group正在非洲大陆书写在线博彩行业的新篇章。首席执行官Neal Menashe最近将公司定位为"非洲的DraftKings"，这个比喻不仅彰显了其市场野心，更反映了公司在非洲取得的实质性成功。2024年第一季度财报显示，Super Group在非洲市场的净利润同比飙升105.4%，达到7600万澳元，EBITDA增长46.6%至1.07亿澳元，这样的增长速度让全球同行都为之侧目。财务数据背后是市场格局的重大转变。非洲和中东地区目前贡献了集团39%的收入，首次超越北美成为最大的收入来源。这一转变既源于北美业务的战略收缩，更得益于非洲市场的爆发式增长。Menashe用一组令人印象深
Super Group正在非洲大陆书写在线博彩行业的新篇章。首席执行官Neal Menashe最近将公司定位为"非洲的DraftKings"，这个比喻不仅彰显了其市场野心，更反映了公司在非洲取得的实质性成功。2024年第一季度财报显示，Super Group在非洲市场的净利润同比飙升105.4%，达到7600万澳元，EBITDA增长46.6%至1.07亿澳元，这样的增长速度让全球同行都为之侧目。财务数据背后是市场格局的重大转变。非洲和中东地区目前贡献了集团39%的收入，首次超越北美成为最大的收入来源。这一转变既源于北美业务的战略收缩，更得益于非洲市场的爆发式增长。Menashe用一组令人印象深
泰国赌场合法化争议：经济机遇与社会风险的博弈
近半年来，泰国关于赌博合法化的讨论持续升温，政府推动的赌场合法化提案旨在刺激旅游业和经济增长，计划建设综合娱乐中心、实体赌场并规范线上博彩，但这一政策引发了全国范围内的激烈争论。支持者认为，合法博彩能吸引外资、创造就业机会，并通过税收增加财政收入，被视为振兴经济的重要举措。然而，该提案也遭遇了宗教团体、民间组织甚至执政联盟内部的强烈反对，总理帕东丹·西那瓦甚至因此面临议会不信任动议，尽管最终涉险过关，但争议仍未平息。批评者警告，赌博合法化可能导致成瘾问题加剧、犯罪率上升，甚至破坏社会凝聚力。泰国央行行长Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput公开表达担忧，认为这一政策可能使泰国陷入
近半年来，泰国关于赌博合法化的讨论持续升温，政府推动的赌场合法化提案旨在刺激旅游业和经济增长，计划建设综合娱乐中心、实体赌场并规范线上博彩，但这一政策引发了全国范围内的激烈争论。支持者认为，合法博彩能吸引外资、创造就业机会，并通过税收增加财政收入，被视为振兴经济的重要举措。然而，该提案也遭遇了宗教团体、民间组织甚至执政联盟内部的强烈反对，总理帕东丹·西那瓦甚至因此面临议会不信任动议，尽管最终涉险过关，但争议仍未平息。批评者警告，赌博合法化可能导致成瘾问题加剧、犯罪率上升，甚至破坏社会凝聚力。泰国央行行长Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput公开表达担忧，认为这一政策可能使泰国陷入
Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Melco propelled to new heights on non-gaming boost
Who says that water can’t dance? And right now, for Macau gaming operator Melco, it’s dancing exactly to the tune of their music. Their billion-dollar non-gaming investment had long been a staple attraction for visitors. And now they’re putting their money where the water flows. Meanwhile, Studio City continues to thrive, and MGM works to secure market share, with both having cash-backed futures. Over in Thailand, things are looking slightly up, as the deputy finance minister tries to dissuade concerns over the proposed casino bill, highlighting economic benefits.
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Who says that water can’t dance? And right now, for Macau gaming operator Melco, it’s dancing exactly to the tune of their music. Their billion-dollar non-gaming investment had long been a staple attraction for visitors. And now they’re putting their money where the water flows. Meanwhile, Studio City continues to thrive, and MGM works to secure market share, with both having cash-backed futures. Over in Thailand, things are looking slightly up, as the deputy finance minister tries to dissuade concerns over the proposed casino bill, highlighting economic benefits.
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宿务再爆爱情诈骗窝点！嫌疑人集体逃逸，警方申请网络搜查令缴获大量设备
菲律宾警方在宿务市Kasambagan区捣毁一起涉嫌“爱情诈骗”的网络犯罪窝点，现场缴获十余台电脑与电子设备，但所有涉案人员已在突袭前逃逸。该单位现已被查封，警方正申请网络搜查令，全面追查其诈骗网络与资金流向。🔍起因：网络视频揭露“感情骗局”操作现场该案件源自一段在社交媒体上疯传的视频，由菲律宾一位知名博主发布。视频中显示，一群人员以假身份在网络上与外国人建立感情联系，实则进行诈骗。视频引发强烈反响后，引起警方高度关注。警方通过技术侦查迅速锁定涉案地点——宿务Kasambagan区一栋商业大楼二楼，随即展开联合执法。🚔突袭行动细节时间：2025年5月20日上午执行单位：中维萨亚警区（PRO
菲律宾警方在宿务市Kasambagan区捣毁一起涉嫌“爱情诈骗”的网络犯罪窝点，现场缴获十余台电脑与电子设备，但所有涉案人员已在突袭前逃逸。该单位现已被查封，警方正申请网络搜查令，全面追查其诈骗网络与资金流向。🔍起因：网络视频揭露“感情骗局”操作现场该案件源自一段在社交媒体上疯传的视频，由菲律宾一位知名博主发布。视频中显示，一群人员以假身份在网络上与外国人建立感情联系，实则进行诈骗。视频引发强烈反响后，引起警方高度关注。警方通过技术侦查迅速锁定涉案地点——宿务Kasambagan区一栋商业大楼二楼，随即展开联合执法。🚔突袭行动细节时间：2025年5月20日上午执行单位：中维萨亚警区（PRO