Hitachi Rail announces agreement to acquire Clever Devices, marking its growth as a global digital mobility player

Hitachi Rail announces agreement to acquire Clever Devices, marking its growth as a global digital mobility player

April 2, 2026
NEW YORK, Apr 3, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Rail has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Clever Devices, a leading U.S. - based provider of Intelligent Transportation Systems for transit agencies around the world.Clever Devices, headquartered in Woodbury, New York, is recognized for its pioneering, advanced technology solutions that enhance fleet management, passenger experience and operational efficiency for mass transit agencies. The company has offices located in the United States, Europe, and South America.The proposed acquisition of a company with deep digital expertise and expected 2026 revenues of over $220 million, marks a significant step in Hitachi Rail’s strategy to operate as a leading global digital mobility player. Upon completion, the business will extend its footprint from rail to multimodal mobility and strengthen its presence in North America.With over 600 employees and a customer base that includes 8 of the 10 largest North American transit agencies, Clever Devices brings a robust portfolio and a proven track record of innovation and delivery. Its Intelligent Transport System (ITS) solutions are a critical enabler to growing public transport usage, making it more attractive and efficient by improving accuracy of information and boosting service punctuality. Its solutions are deployed across public mobility, including busses, as well as railway systems. Alongside its strength in North America, Clever Devices has achieved substantial growth in countries such as Brazil and Chile, as well as in Europe in markets including Italy.Clever Devices’ portfolio of onboard and centralized data solutions will complement Hitachi Rail’s HMAX Mobility suite, bringing added functionality and benefits for customers across public transport around the world.HMAX Mobility is Hitachi Rail’s digital asset management platform that optimizes the performance of railways around the world. It connects data from fleets of trains, wayside signal ling assets, and track infrastructure to create an operational twin of railways. It brings together advanced sensor technology, deep rail expertise and the latest in AI and edge computing to maximize rail performance, extend asset life and optimize costs.The acquisition will enable Hitachi Rail to offer enhanced solutions that support the digital transformation of public transport beyond railways, optimize energy management and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.In the Smart Mobility space, combining Clever Devices’ fleet management technology with Hitachi Rail’s Operation Control Centres will enable real time multimodal solutions for urban public transport systems. This technology will enable connected and sustainable intermodal transport and support the transition to more sustainable and efficient transit systems.Giuseppe Marino, Group CEO, Hitachi Rail, said: “This investment is an important milestone in our strategy to accelerate the digital transformation of public mobility. Clever Devices’ proven expertise in intelligent transportation systems, combined with our global scale and our HMAX Mobility platform, will allow us to offer our customers a suite of data - driven mobility solutions that optimize transport infrastructure and services. Together, we will expand our capabilities beyond rail and deepen our presence in North America, supporting cities as they transition to more innovative and efficient transport networks.”Hitachi Rail’s growing footprint in the North American market has been underlined by the recent $110m opening of its digital lighthouse factory in Hagerstown, Maryland, and a CA $30m investment in a new Canadian HQ.Hitachi Rail collaborated with SSIB, Hitachi’s Strategic Social Innovation Business Unit, on this agreement, to jointly advance the One Hitachi initiative and explore broader opportunities in the mobility sector. As a Hitachi Group company, Hitachi Rail’s pioneering technology also benefits from the digital expertise and capabilities of other group companies, including Hitachi Digital, GlobalLogic, and Hitachi Digital Services.The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions and is expected to close later in the year following the receipt of regulatory approvals. Hitachi Rail is being advised by J.P. Morgan and Ropes & Gray LLP in this transaction.About Clever DevicesTotal employees: 600 employeesFounded Around: 1987Locations: Headquartered in New York, with offices across the US, Canada, Brazil and Italy.Customers: Over 250 worldwide, including 8 of the 10 largest transit agencies in North America. Customers span public transport including bus, railway and paratransit operatorsRevenues: Expected Revenues of over$220 million in 2026Clever Devices’ Solutions: Fleet monitoring solutions including Automatic Vehicle Monitoring (providing single source of diagnostic information); Clever CAD (communications tool between operator and vehicles); Clever Works (maximizing integrity and efficiency of data); Electric Vehicle Management Solution Passenger facing solutions, including: Live bus time updates; Automated Voice Announcement; Clever Vision (real time information to passengers on board) As well as Safety and security; Business Intelligence; and Communications solutionsAbout 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 FY 2024 (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 RailHitachi Rail is committed to driving the transition to sustainable mobility and has a clear focus on partnering with customers to rethink mobility. Its mission is to help every passenger, customer, and community enjoy the benefits of more connected, smooth , and sustainable transportation. With a turnover of more than €7 billion and 24,000 employees in more than 50 countries, Hitachi Rail is a reliable partner for the world's best transport companies. The company's presence is global, but the company is local, with success based on developing local talent and investing in people and communities. Its international expertise and experience covers every part of urban ecosystems, main lines and freight railways, from high - quality production and maintenance of rolling stock to digital signalling, payment systems and smart operations. Hitachi Rail, famous for Japan's iconic high -speed train, leverages the digital and artificial intelligence expertise of Hitachi Group companies to accelerate innovation and develop new technologies. For more information, visit the hitachirail.com Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Datavault AI CEO Nathaniel Bradley to Present DataValue(R), DataScore(R), and Information Data Exchange(R) Technologies at XRP Tokyo 2026

Datavault AI CEO Nathaniel Bradley to Present DataValue(R), DataScore(R), and Information Data Exchange(R) Technologies at XRP Tokyo 2026

April 2, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Apr 3, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:DVLT), a leader in data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real-world asset ("RWA") tokenization technologies, today announced that CEO Nathaniel (Nate) T. Bradley will present and exhibit the Company's DataValue®, DataScore®, Data Vault Bank® AI Agent, and patented Information Data Exchange® technologies at XRP Tokyo 2026 on April 7, 2026, at Happo-en in Tokyo, Japan.Bradley's presentation, "Data-Driven RWA Tokenization: Unlocking Japan's Trillion-Yen Opportunity on the XRP Ledger," will demonstrate how Datavault AI's platforms support secure, AI-powered tokenization of real estate, commodities, and other high-value assets in Japan's regulation-friendly market.Japan has emerged as Asia's leading real-world asset tokenization market, with institutional platforms such as Progmat (MUFG-backed) managing approximately ¥440 billion (~$2.8 billion USD) in tokenized assets, primarily real estate and corporate bonds. Broader public STO (Security Token Offering) activity has reached the $1.3-2 billion+ range, with the sector projected to exceed ¥1 trillion (~$6-7 billion) by the end of 2026. Recent momentum includes MUFG's March 2026 launch of its ¥22.4 billion (~$142 million) Osaka Dojimahama Tower real estate security token, one of the largest single issuances to date."Japan's institutional adoption of tokenized real-world assets, combined with clear regulatory frameworks, creates exceptional opportunities for scalable licensing and customer partnerships," said Nathaniel Bradley, CEO of Datavault AI. "At XRP Tokyo, we'll demonstrate how our AI-powered data valuation and tokenization infrastructure can help Japanese institutions unlock liquidity in real estate, commodities, and other high-value assets. We're focused on building long-term commercial relationships across the APAC region that translate into meaningful revenue opportunities for Datavault AI."Hosted by XRPL Japan as part of the TEAMZ Web3/AI Summit 2026, XRP Tokyo 2026 brings together developers, enterprises, investors, and institutions to explore real-world blockchain applications, including tokenization, payments, and digital asset infrastructure.Datavault AI's participation builds on its growing momentum in RWA tokenization and reflects its strategic focus on APAC market expansion and international customer development.About Datavault AI Inc.Datavault AI TM (NASDAQ:DVLT) is leading the way in AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company's cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions with a collaborative focus in its Acoustic Sciences and Data Sciences divisions.Datavault AI's Acoustic Sciences division features WiSA®, ADIO®, and Sumerian® patented technologies and industry-first foundational spatial and multichannel wireless, high-definition sound transmission technologies with intellectual property covering audio timing, synchronization, and multi-channel interference cancellation. The Data Science Division leverages the power of Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to provide solutions for experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization.Datavault AI's platform serves multiple industries, including high-performance computing software licensing for sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy, and more. The Information Data Exchange® enables Digital Twins and the licensing of name, image, and likeness by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata, fostering responsible AI with integrity. The Company's technology suite is fully customizable and offers AI- and machine-learning-based automation, third-party integration, detailed analytics and data, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring.The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more about Datavault AI at https://datavaultsite.comAbout XRP Tokyo 2026XRP Tokyo 2026 is Japan's premier XRP-focused conference, taking place April 7, 2026, at Happo-en, Tokyo. Hosted by XRPL Japan, the event showcases the XRP Ledger's role in institutional adoption and real-world blockchain innovation. More information: xrp-tokyo.io.Market Data SourcesJapan real-world asset tokenization market data: "Progmat Pivots to Public Chain: Migrates 440 Billion Yen in Security Token Assets to Avalanche," FinTech Observer, February 26, 2026 (https://www.fintechobserver.com/progmat-pivots-to-public-chain-migrates-440-billion-yen-in-security-token-assets-to-avalanche/); "MUFG Enters $1.3 Billion Japan Security Token Market," BeInCrypto, October 10, 2025 (https://beincrypto.com/mufg-enters-1-3-billion-japan-security-token-market/); "BOOSTRY Publishes Japan Security Token Market Report (FY2024)," Nomura Holdings, April 2, 2025 (https://www.nomuraholdings.com/en/news/nr/news202504022.html); "Progmat Migrates $2B+ of its Tokenized Securities to Avalanche," Avax.network, February 25, 2026 (https://www.avax.network/about/blog/progmat-migrates-2b-tokenized-securities-to-avalanche); "MUFG launches first own brand real estate security token for $142 million," Ledger Insights, March 2026 (https://www.ledgerinsights.com/mufg-launches-first-own-brand-real-estate-security-token-for-142-million/).Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other securities laws) about Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI," the "Company," "us," "our," or "we") and our industry that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words, such as "may," "might," "will," "shall," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "target," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "goal," "objective," "seeks," "likely" or "continue" or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. The absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future events, the creation of opportunities for scalable licensing and customer partnerships as a result of Japan's institutional adoption of tokenized RWAs, and how the Company's AI-powered data valuation and tokenization infrastructure can help Japanese institutions unlock liquidity in real estate, commodities and other high-value assets, and expected operational, technical, and commercial outcomes of the Company's commercial strategy, and the projected direction and market impacts of regulatory changes with respect to digital assets, are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, are inherently uncertain.Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these and other forward-looking statements contained herein.Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's ability to create opportunities for scalable licensing and customer partnerships as a result of Japan's institutional adoption of tokenized RWAs; the Company's ability to help Japanese institutions unlock liquidity in real estate, commodities and other high-value assets through its AI-powered data valuation and tokenization infrastructure; changes in market demand for Datavault AI's services and products; changes in economic, market, or regulatory conditions; risks relating to evolving regulatory frameworks applicable to tokenized assets; risks associated with technological development and integration; and other risks and uncertainties as more fully described in Datavault AI's filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other filings that Datavault AI makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations.The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Datavault AI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.Datavault AI may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Datavault AI's forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, or investments it may make.Industry and Market DataWithin this press release, we reference information and statistics regarding the market for our products. We have obtained some of this information and statistics from various independent third-party sources, including independent industry publications, reports by market research firms and other independent sources. Some data and other information contained in this press release are also based on management's estimates and calculations, which are derived from our review and interpretation of internal surveys and independent sources. Data regarding the industries in which we compete and our market position and market share within these industries are inherently imprecise and are subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties beyond our control, but we believe they generally indicate size, position and market share within this industry. While we believe such information is reliable, we have not independently verified any third-party information. While we believe our internal company research and estimates are reliable, such research and estimates have not been verified by any independent source. In addition, assumptions and estimates of our and our industries' future performance are necessarily subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors. These and other factors could cause our future performance to differ materially from our assumptions and estimates. As a result, you should be aware that market, ranking and other similar industry data included in this press release, and estimates and beliefs based on that data, may not be reliable.Media ContactAlan WallaceHead of Public Relationsmarketing@dvlt.ai+1.267.817.7251Investor ContactEdward BargerVP, Investor Relationsebarger@dvlt.aiFor more information on Datavault AI's RWA solutions or to schedule an interview with Nathaniel Bradley, contact the press team above.SOURCE: Datavault AI Inc Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Polymarket partners with LALIGA, landing first European football deal in North America

Polymarket partners with LALIGA, landing first European football deal in North America

April 2, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Polymarket has been staying firmly in the public eye recently, and this time the prediction market platform is making headlines over a multi-year collaboration with LALIGA North America. This agreement marks the first ever official partnership between a European football league and a prediction markets operator, though the deal is targeted exclusively at football fans based in North America. Per the terms of the agreement, Polymarket becomes the Official and Exclusive Prediction Market Partner of Spain’s LALIGA in the U.S. and Canada, as both parties work to deepen fan engagement among a fast-growing, increasingly digital-first audience. According to LALIGA, the partnership reflects a wider strategic push to build connections with younger, multicultural fan bases in North America, where content consumption habits are shifting toward multi-screen and interactive experiences. “Soccer’s growth, particularly in North America, is led by young, diverse and multicultural audiences that consume the sport across multiple screens, so our goal is to keep engaging these demographics through fresh, unique approaches,” said Boris Gartner, Chief Executive Officer and Partner at Relevent, which launched a 15-year, 50/50 joint venture with the Spanish league in 2018 to set up LALIGA North America. “It is critical that we move past traditional engagement efforts to bring these audiences closer to the beautiful game than ever before, and we could not think of a better partner than Polymarket to reach that goal.” The agreement covers a range of commercial and fan-focused activations, including premium broadcast exposure, integration into digital and social content, and access to exclusive perks such as VIP match hospitality and virtual meet-and-greet sessions with LALIGA legends. A core element of the deal is Polymarket’s right to use official league and club intellectual property, which will enable more in-depth integration of prediction-based engagement around live matches and season outcomes. Shayne Coplan, Founder and CEO of Polymarket, commented: “Our aim is to give fans a more expressive way to follow the sport, where their opinions on players, matches, and season outcomes can be reflected in real time. “Partnering with LALIGA brings this level of interaction to one of the most passionate global fan bases and introduces a new, more dynamic way for North American audiences to engage with the league.” Is there hope for Polymarket in Europe? For Polymarket, the agreement adds to its growing roster of major sports partnerships, which already includes deals with leagues such as MLB, NHL, UFC and MLS. The announcement came on the same day that the New York-headquartered firm lost its bid to operate in Romania, as the ONJN gambling authority rejected Polymarket’s appeal to be removed from the country’s service blacklist. The business has faced significant hurdles in its efforts to enter the European market. Along with Romania, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Poland, Hungary, the Netherlands, Switzerland, France and Portugal have all banned prediction markets from operating in their respective jurisdictions. Prediction markets, which have surged in popularity largely driven by the rise of Polymarket and fellow U.S. operator Kalshi, maintain that they do not offer gambling products, but rather ‘event contracts’ that let users wager against each other on the outcome of a given event. In the U.S., these platforms are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The previously mentioned European markets do not agree with this classification, however. Despite the challenges it faces in Europe, the LALIGA deal proves that prediction market platforms can still secure partnerships with European entities, even if those agreements are focused on North America, where the sector has seen the most favorable regulations to date. In a related note, Gibraltar, which shares a border with Spain, licensed a prediction markets platform as a B2C betting intermediary earlier this week, a move that may also add to Polymarket’s faint hopes of seeing prediction markets become operational on the European side of the Atlantic. Want to read more stories like this? Check out the new SBC Media YouTube Channel, the new multimedia home for all SBC content, where our team deep dives into the biggest stories from across the sports betting, iGaming, affiliate and payments industries. 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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Pengumuman Rasmi | DCKEX Menaikkan Pengembangan Global dan Mengumumkan Rancangan Pembangunan 2026

April 2, 2026
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FurGPT Mengenalkan Enjin Penyesuaian Peribadi Peneman AI

April 2, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Platform pendamping AI terdesentralisasi menyebarkan enjin personalisasi untuk meningkatkan interaksi adaptif dan penglibatan kontekstual merentasi rangkaian pendamping digital.London, United Kingdom 1 April 2026 - FurGPT, platform pendamping digital berkuasa AI terdesentralisasi, telah memperkenalkan enjin personalisasi pendamping AI yang direka untuk meningkatkan cara pendamping digital menyesuaikan diri dengan keutamaan pengguna individu dan corak interaksi. Enjin ini memfokuskan pada membolehkan pengalaman yang lebih disesuaikan dengan menggabungkan kesedaran kontekstual dan kecerdasan tingkah laku ke dalam sistem pendamping. Enjin personalisasi membolehkan pendamping AI menganalisis input pengguna, sejarah penglibatan, dan dinamik perbualan untuk menyesuaikan respons dan gaya interaksi dari masa ke masa. Dengan menyematkan mekanisme pembelajaran adaptif, platform ini membolehkan pendamping menyempurnakan corak komunikasi, respons emosi, dan ciri-ciri tingkah laku berdasarkan interaksi pengguna yang berterusan. Infrastruktur FurGPT menyokong persekitaran terdesentralisasi, membolehkan pendamping AI personalisasi beroperasi merentasi ekosistem blockchain sambil mengekalkan kesinambungan dalam model tingkah laku. Ini memastikan personalisasi berterusan merentasi aplikasi yang berbeza dan titik sentuhan pengguna dalam rangkaian. J. King Kasr, Saintis Utama di KaJ Labs, menyatakan bahawa personalisasi adalah komponen kritikal dalam memajukan sistem pendamping AI. Menurut Kasr, membolehkan pendamping AI menyesuaikan diri dengan pengguna individu meningkatkan kualiti interaksi dan menyokong hubungan digital yang lebih bermakna. Pemperkenalan enjin personalisasi sejajar dengan peralihan yang lebih luas dari platform Web3 ke arah seni bina Web4, di mana kecerdasan peka konteks, sistem adaptif, dan koordinasi yang diorchestrate oleh AI membentuk asas untuk ekosistem sosial terdesentralisasi yang maju. Tentang FurGPT adalah platform pendamping digital berkuasa AI terdesentralisasi yang menggabungkan kecerdasan tingkah laku adaptif dengan infrastruktur blockchain untuk mencipta pendamping maya yang personalisasi dan interaktif.Hubungi MediaKaJ Labsmedia@kajlabs.com88887012914730 University Way NE 104- #175https://kajlabs.com Sumber :Kajlabs 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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Finland’s Affiliate Ban Lacks Clarity, Needs More Precision

Finland’s Affiliate Ban Lacks Clarity, Needs More Precision

April 2, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Finland is nearing the 2027 launch of its regulated market, yet its choice to prohibit affiliate marketing prompts the question of what comes next. While affiliates typically enjoy a strong symbiotic relationship with licensed operators in open European markets, Finnish authorities have opted to exclude them entirely from the new framework. According to Antti Koivula, an iGaming Lawyer at Hippos ATG, the primary cause for this is a fundamental government misunderstanding about the nature of affiliates. He expressed this view during an SBC Affiliates Leaders Digital Day expert panel. “The misunderstanding was quite broad. Essentially, the view was that affiliates were influencers aggressively marketing gambling to people, including vulnerable groups, as if they were all identical,” he stated. “That image is naturally very inaccurate. “Numerous affiliates conduct their business with high responsibility and carry out significant responsible gambling work independently. “Nevertheless, that false perception was evident. The chief reason for it, which is somewhat understandable, is that affiliate marketing in Finland was and remains illegal.” Given that affiliates will remain excluded upon the market's launch, it is crucial to have unambiguous rules to prevent confusion and to empower the regulator adequately to address possible violations. Simon Vinzce, Head of Sustainable and Safer Gambling at Casino Guru, noted: “Under the new law, the regulator can be aided by being extremely explicit about what is permitted and what is prohibited. “If you allow room for interpretation, then such websites could, for instance, argue they are not promoting but merely providing information.” Although Koivula concurred with the need for a clear and transparent strategy, he remarked that Finland's regulatory structure still has “a lot of room to be more precise.” “The legislation is missing several key definitions, and further guidance is anticipated,” he continued. “Ultimately, it all hinges on enforcement. Regrettably, I am not at all confident that Finnish enforcement will be at the required standard from the market's opening; in fact, I believe the opposite. “I am somewhat concerned the regulator has very limited tools to combat black market operations. Conversely, I have no doubt licensed operators will comply with the law.” However, matters typically fall into place eventually, and Pablo Espuela, Head of Corporate Development at BeandDeal, is confident this will also occur in Finland. “Over time, the regulator understands that channelisation is the priority, which leads it to focus on regulating other aspects initially overlooked. “I am certain the regulator will begin to relax its stance once it recognises it is losing market share to these illegal affiliates,” Espuela concluded. To view the complete panel discussion and learn who truly benefits from the affiliate ban, click here. Interested in more stories like this? Visit the new SBC Media YouTube Channel, SBC's central hub for multimedia content, where our team explores the major headlines from the sports betting, iGaming, affiliate, and payments sectors. 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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Flutter says goodbye to Hurley Jr as its US director

Flutter says goodbye to Hurley Jr as its US director

April 2, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Gambling operator Flutter Entertainment, listed on the London Stock Exchange, has announced the exit of Alfred F Hurley Jr. This follows his choice to step down as a corporate advisor for the LSE/NYSE-listed group in June 2026. Alfred F Hurley Jr An experienced US corporate director, Hurley Jr became a board member in 2016, a time of significant change for the company. He contributed to Flutter's development during its key merger and acquisition deals. This included the mergers with The Stars Group and Paddy Power Betfair, a landmark $10bn (£7.5bn) transaction that reshaped the iGaming industry. Previously a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch, Hurley Jr was acknowledged as a pivotal director focusing on the US market, aiding Flutter's corporate strategy and growth across North America. The 2018 purchase of FanDuel by Flutter was a fundamental acquisition that secured its leading status in the US betting market. While in his role, Hurley Jr held the positions of Lead Independent Director and Chairman of the Compensation Committee. He also participated in the Audit, Nominating, and Transaction Committees. Flutter anticipates its full-year 2026 group revenue will be between $17.75bn and $19.05bn, with adjusted EBITDA projected from $2.65bn to $3.30bn. This points to sustained expansion in the face of regulatory and taxation challenges. For its US operations, FanDuel is predicted to produce revenue of $7.4bn to $8.2bn and adjusted EBITDA of $0.85bn to $1.25bn. Its results are influenced by expenses in new states and continued funding for FanDuel Predicts. Flutter Chairman John Bryant stated: “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Al for his ten years of dedicated service, including his significant contributions during our U.S. listing transition, and exceptional stewardship of our Compensation and Human Resources Committee. We wish him every success ahead.” Effective after the Annual General Meeting on May 29, 2026, Nancy Dubuc will succeed Mr. Hurley as the Chair of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee. _______________ Interested in more stories like this one? Visit the new SBC Media YouTube Channel, SBC's central hub for multimedia content, where our experts provide in-depth analysis on major news from the sports betting, iGaming, affiliate, and payments sectors. 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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Lynon menjalin perjanjian kandungan ICONIC21 yang IKONIK

Lynon menjalin perjanjian kandungan ICONIC21 yang IKONIK

April 2, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Lynon telah mengukuhkan platform pengagregatannya melalui perkongsian kandungan baharu dengan ICONIC21. Sebagai sebahagian daripada kolaborasi ini, rakan kongsi operator Lynon kini akan mempunyai akses kepada set penuh slot, kasino langsung dan permainan maya ICONIC21. Tigran Ayvazyan, Pengurus Rakan Kongsi Lynon, berkata: “Kami berpuas hati untuk menerima ICONIC21 ke platform pengagregatan kami. Matlamat kami adalah untuk menawarkan kepada operator kandungan yang paling komprehensif dan menarik yang terdapat dalam industri hari ini. Kami percaya gabungan portfolio produk pantas ICONIC21 dan keupayaan integrasi lancar kami akan memberikan hasil yang luar biasa untuk rakan kongsi kami.” Antara kandungan yang kini tersedia adalah siri Gravity ICONIC21, termasuk rancangan permainan menegak yang baru dikeluarkan, Gravity Wheel, yang menampilkan pengganda dinamik dalam setiap pusingan permainan untuk meningkatkan penglibatan pemain. Alina Mihaela Popa, Ketua Pegawai Komersial di ICONIC21, menambah: “Berkolaborasi dengan Lynon adalah padanan semula jadi, kerana kedua-dua syarikat berkongsi komitmen untuk memupuk perkongsian jangka panjang yang berorientasikan nilai. Keupayaan Lynon untuk membawa produk kami kepada pelbagai operator adalah komponen utama strategi pengembangan kami. “Dengan menyediakan rangkaian mereka dengan semua permainan kami, dari Gravity Wheel yang pantas hingga judul menang segera terkini kami, kami memastikan bahawa lebih ramai pemain boleh mengalami kualiti dan inovasi yang menentukan ICONIC21.” Mengapa kasino langsung memerlukan format rancangan permainan Awal tahun ini, Popa bercakap dengan iGaming Expert mengenai keperluan untuk pengalaman permainan yang lebih pantas dan intuitif untuk menarik perhatian penonton moden. Beliau berhujah bahawa apabila tempoh perhatian terus berkurang, industri memerlukan ‘permainan yang lebih pantas, jelas dan tegas’, seperti format rancangan permainan. “Rancangan permainan pantas menyelesaikan masalah yang dihadapi pemain,” jelas Popa. “Mereka mengurangkan beban kognitif sambil meningkatkan keamatan emosi. Daripada pokok keputusan yang panjang atau pusingan yang lambat, pemain diberikan kejelasan segera, dengan mekanisme yang jelas dan hasil yang jelas, tanpa perlu membaca panduan. Anda hanya memahaminya dari cubaan pertama. Dalam persekitaran mobile-first, ini adalah perkara yang penting. Permainan yang teragak-agak akan kehilangan pemain manakala permainan yang langsung dan mudah akan mengekalkan pemain.” Ingin mendengar lebih banyak cerita seperti ini? Lihat saluran YouTube baharu SBC Media, rumah baharu untuk semua perkara multimedia di SBC, di mana pasukan kami menyelidiki secara mendalam cerita-cerita terbesar dari seluruh industri pertaruhan sukan, iGaming, afiliasi dan pembayaran. 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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Gabenor New York beri amaran AI memburu penjudi

Gabenor New York beri amaran AI memburu penjudi

April 2, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - New York Gabenor Negeri Kathy Hochul telah mengumumkan satu siri cadangan yang direka untuk melindungi daripada perjudian dalam talian di kalangan orang di bawah umur. Hochul menyediakan bahagian dalam ucapan State of the State 2026nya untuk mengarahkan New York State Gaming Commission mengambil tindakan yang sesuai, kerana dia memberi amaran bahawa pertaruhan sukan mudah alih 'menarik semua orang – termasuk anak muda kita – untuk memasang taruhan tanpa mempertimbangkan akibat sepenuhnya'. “Kita memerlukan langkah perlindungan kawal selia yang kukuh untuk menghalang mereka yang bawah 21 tahun daripada berjudi, menghalang kecerdasan buatan daripada memburu penjudi, dan meminta operator pertaruhan sukan mengambil tindakan sebenar jika salah satu pelanggan mereka menunjukkan tanda-tanda kemudaratan judi,” tambahnya. Berikutan arahan itu, pengawal selia perjudian negeri telah menerbitkan cadangan yang akan meminta operator menggunakan perkhidmatan geolokasi dan melaksanakan kawalan jaminan umur serta pendaftaran peranti untuk menghalang muat turun aplikasi judi oleh orang muda berumur bawah 21 tahun. Operator juga akan meminta pemain menyediakan data biometrik semasa membuat akaun untuk memastikan aplikasi itu digunakan oleh orang yang sama yang membuat akaun. Menurut National Council on Problem Gambling, hampir dua pertiga orang dewasa AS melaporkan berjudi sebelum umur 21 tahun. 23% daripada mereka yang berkata ya memasang taruhan sukan, dan 21% bermain permainan gaya kasino dalam talian. Chairman Suruhanjaya Perjudian Brian O’Dwyer berkata: “Tiada bentuk perjudian lain yang telah meresap ke dalam kesedaran kita seperti pertaruhan sukan, dan kanak-kanak yang mudah dipengaruhi sentiasa terdedah kepada amalan itu. Kami telah mengenal pasti cara tambahan untuk melindungi anak muda kita, membantu mereka yang memerlukannya pada saat krisis, dan memastikan perjudian yang disahkan undang-undang dan dikawal selia selamat untuk semua penduduk New York.” Selain itu, suruhanjaya ingin menangani penggunaan AI, dan telah mencadangkan menyekat semua pemegang lesen daripada menggunakan AI untuk menawarkan promosi personalisasi atau cadangan taruhan. Cadangan-cadangan itu, bersama-sama dengan satu set langkah berasingan untuk melaksanakan protokol tiga fasa untuk operator menangani pemain berisiko, telah diterbitkan oleh suruhanjaya untuk konsultasi oleh pihak berkepentingan yang berkaitan sebelum 15 Mei. Adakah iGaming dalam masa depan New York? Pasaran pertaruhan sukan dalam talian New York adalah salah satu yang terbesar di AS dan terus berkembang. Pada Disember 2025, pemain memasang taruhan lebih daripada $2.38 bilion, dan pemimpin pasaran FanDuel dan DraftKings mencatatkan pendapatan $120.1 juta dan $84.1 juta masing-masing. Walaupun berjaya ini, kasino dalam talian masih dilarang. Walau bagaimanapun, terdapat dorongan daripada beberapa bahagian Senat New York untuk membawa iGaming yang dikawal selia ke The Empire State. Selepas Gabenor Hochul menandatangani undang-undang larangan terhadap operasi dan promosi permainan sweepstakes, Senator Negeri Joseph Addabbo menyatakan keyakinannya bahawa undang-undang itu harus berfungsi sebagai pendahulu untuk iGaming dikawal selia. “Menandatangani rang undang-undang saya menjadi undang-undang bukanlah penghujung perbincangan, sebaliknya langkah perlu ke arah pemodenan bertanggungjawab landskap perjudian dalam talian New York,” kata Addabbo. “Dengan menutup kasino sweepstakes yang tidak selamat dan tidak dikawal selia, New York sedang mengesahkan semula bahawa jika perjudian dalam talian akan wujud di negeri ini, ia mesti sah undang-undang, dikawal selia dengan baik, dan dibina dengan perlindungan pengguna yang kukuh.” 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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Syarikat Perancangan Web dan Pemasaran Digital Terkemuka Kini di Minneapolis – SoloiTech

April 2, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Minneapolis, Minnesota 1 Apr 2026 - SoloiTech, penyedia penyelesaian digital yang berkembang pesat, dengan sukacitanya mengumumkan pelancaran perkhidmatannya di Minneapolis. Dikenali kerana menyampaikan penyelesaian yang boleh dipercayai dan berorientasikan prestasi, syarikat ini bersedia untuk menyokong perniagaan tempatan dengan reka bentuk web berkualiti tinggi dan strategi pemasaran yang memacu pertumbuhan sebenar. Sebagai agensi pemasaran digital yang dipercayai oleh syarikat-syarikat di Minneapolis, SoloiTech memberi tumpuan untuk membantu jenama membina kehadiran dalam talian yang kukuh. Syarikat ini menggabungkan reka bentuk kreatif dengan teknik pemasaran pintar untuk menarik lebih ramai pelawat, menjana petunjuk (leads), dan meningkatkan penukaran. Setiap strategi dirancang dengan teliti untuk memadankan matlamat perniagaan setiap pelanggan. SoloiTech menawarkan pelbagai perkhidmatan, termasuk reka bentuk laman web tersuai, pengoptimuman enjin carian (SEO), pengurusan media sosial, pengiklanan bayar-per-klik (pay-per-click), dan pemasaran kandungan. Setiap perkhidmatan direka untuk membantu perniagaan berhubung dengan khalayak sasaran mereka dan menonjol dalam pasaran yang kompetitif. Pasukan ini memastikan setiap laman web mesra mudah alih, dimuatkan dengan pantas, dan mudah digunakan. Sebagai syarikat pemasaran digital Minneapolis yang boleh dipercayai, SoloiTech percaya kepada ketelusan, komunikasi yang jelas, dan perkongsian jangka panjang. Pasukan ini bekerjasama rapat dengan pelanggan, menyediakan kemas kini berkala dan hasil yang boleh diukur supaya perniagaan dapat menjejaki pertumbuhan mereka langkah demi langkah. Dengan pengembangannya ke Minneapolis, SoloiTech menyasarkan untuk menyokong syarikat pemula (startups), perniagaan kecil, dan jenama yang sedang berkembang dalam mencapai kejayaan digital. Syarikat ini memahami pasaran tempatan dan menggunakan strategi berasaskan data untuk memberikan hasil yang lebih baik. SoloiTech komited untuk membantu perniagaan berkembang dalam talian dengan penyelesaian yang mudah, berkesan, dan mampu milik. Dengan tumpuan yang kuat terhadap kualiti dan kepuasan pelanggan, syarikat ini bersedia untuk menjadi pilihan utama bagi perkhidmatan reka bentuk web dan pemasaran digital di Minneapolis. Hubungi Kami: ???? Hubungi kami: 651 509 8767 ???? Laman web: https://soloitech.com/seo-services-in-minneapolis/ ???? E-mel: contact@soloitech.com ???? Alamat: 8601 73rd Ave N, Suite 36, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428Hubungan MediaPemasaran Media Sosialsoloitech3@gmail.com(651) 509-87678601 73rd Ave N #36, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428https://soloitech.com/ Sumber :SoloiTech ServicesArtikel 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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Christopher Mertz, Pemimpin – Pengetua, Tangani Cabaran Membelenggu Pendidikan AS dan Seru Reformasi Berpusatkan Pelajar

April 2, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Christopher Mertz, Pemimpin Pendidikan dan Pengetua, Menangani Cabaran yang Semakin Meningkat dalam Pendidikan A.S. dan Menyeru Pembaharuan yang Berdisiplin serta Berpusatkan PelajarTampa, Florida 1 Apr 2026 - Christopher Mertz, seorang Pemimpin Pendidikan dan Pengetua, menyuarakan kebimbangan mengenai cabaran yang semakin meningkat yang dihadapi oleh sistem pendidikan Amerika Syarikat. Dengan komitmen yang mendalam terhadap disiplin, perkhidmatan, dan impak komuniti, Mertz menyeru pendekatan yang lebih berstruktur dan bertanggungjawab untuk menangani isu-isu yang semakin memberi kesan kepada pelajar, pendidik, dan keluarga di seluruh negara. Di tengah-tengah krisis ini ialah kekurangan guru yang teruk. Lebih daripada 400,000 bilik darjah di seluruh negara sama ada kosong atau dikendalikan oleh pendidik yang kurang kelayakan. Jurang ini telah memberikan tekanan yang ketara kepada sistem sekolah dan secara langsung menjejaskan kualiti pendidikan yang diterima oleh pelajar. Menurut Mertz, kekurangan ini bukan sekadar isu kakitangan. Ia adalah isu kepimpinan dan kemampanan yang memerlukan penyelesaian segera dan jangka panjang. "Pendidikan tidak dapat berfungsi dengan berkesan tanpa kepimpinan yang konsisten dan berkelayakan di dalam bilik darjah," jelas Mertz. "Apabila pelajar berhadapan dengan pusing ganti pendidik yang kerap atau diajar oleh individu yang tidak bersedia sepenuhnya, asas pembelajaran mula terhakis." Di samping cabaran kakitangan, prestasi akademik telah merosot ke tahap yang tidak pernah dilihat dalam beberapa dekad. Skor membaca dan matematik kekal jauh di bawah penanda aras pra-pandemik, menandakan isu yang lebih mendalam dalam sistem tersebut. Mertz menekankan bahawa walaupun pandemik mempercepatkan kehilangan pembelajaran, kelemahan struktur yang mendasari sudah pun wujud. "Kita sedang melihat akibat daripada ketidakkonsistenan dan kekurangan akauntabiliti selama bertahun-tahun," katanya. "Pemulihan bukan sekadar mengejar ketinggalan secara akademik. Ia adalah mengenai membina semula sistem yang menyokong kejayaan pelajar dalam jangka panjang." Pembiayaan sistemik dan ketidakstabilan dasar telah merumitkan lagi keadaan. Perkembangan terkini, termasuk pemberhentian kerja dalam U.S. Department of Education, pembekuan pembiayaan, dan pengawasan pematuhan yang berubah-ubah, telah mewujudkan ketidakpastian bagi sekolah yang cuba mengharungi cabaran yang sudah sedia kompleks. Program yang menyokong pendidikan khas dan pelajar berbilang bahasa telah terjejas terutamanya, menyebabkan populasi pelajar yang terdedah berada pada risiko yang lebih besar. Christopher Mertz dari Florida percaya bahawa kestabilan di peringkat dasar adalah penting untuk kemajuan yang bermakna. "Sekolah tidak boleh beroperasi dengan berkesan dalam persekitaran yang sentiasa berubah dan tidak menentu," katanya. "Pemimpin memerlukan jangkaan yang jelas, pembiayaan yang boleh dipercayai, dan dasar yang konsisten untuk mewujudkan persekitaran di mana pendidik dan pelajar boleh berkembang maju." Satu lagi kebimbangan yang mendesak ialah peningkatan ketidakhadiran kronik dan cabaran kesihatan mental pelajar. Isu-isu ini menjadi sangat ketara di daerah berpendapatan rendah, di mana pelajar sering menghadapi halangan tambahan di luar bilik darjah. Mertz menekankan bahawa menangani kebimbangan ini memerlukan pendekatan holistik yang melangkaui akademik. "Pelajar tidak boleh berjaya jika mereka tidak hadir, dan mereka tidak boleh hadir jika mereka bergelut dari segi mental atau emosi," katanya. "Kita mesti menyedari bahawa pendidikan bukan sekadar tentang pengajaran. Ia adalah mengenai menyokong keseluruhan diri pelajar." Berlandaskan falsafah kepimpinannya yang berakar umbi dalam disiplin dan perkhidmatan, Mertz menyokong penyelesaian yang praktikal dan berstruktur. Beliau menekankan kepentingan rutin yang konsisten, sistem akauntabiliti, dan bimbingan yang kuat di sekolah. Bagi Mertz, disiplin bukan tentang ketegaran tetapi tentang mewujudkan rangka kerja yang boleh dipercayai yang membolehkan pelajar dan pendidik berjaya. "Motivasi adalah sementara, tetapi disiplin mencipta hasil yang berkekalan," jelasnya. "Sekolah memerlukan sistem yang menggalakkan konsistensi, daripada jangkaan kehadiran kepada struktur sokongan akademik. Apabila jangkaan adalah jelas dan diperkukuh secara konsisten, hasil akan bertambah baik." Mertz juga menekankan kepentingan penglibatan komuniti dan keluarga dalam membalikkan trend semasa. Sebagai seorang bapa dan mentor yang berdedikasi, beliau percaya bahawa penglibatan keluarga yang kuat memainkan peranan penting dalam pencapaian pelajar. Sekolah dan komuniti mesti bekerjasama untuk mewujudkan persekitaran yang menyokong yang mengukuhkan tingkah laku positif dan pemikiran jangka panjang. "Pendidikan tidak berlaku secara terasing," kata Mertz. "Apabila keluarga, sekolah, dan komuniti sejajar, pelajar jauh lebih berkemungkinan untuk berjaya. Penjajaran itu memerlukan usaha yang disengajakan dan tanggungjawab bersama." Perspektif beliau juga dibentuk oleh pengalaman peribadi, termasuk cabaran profesional yang mengukuhkan pemahamannya tentang daya tahan dan kepimpinan. Mertz menerapkan pengajaran ini kepada pendidikan, menggalakkan kedua-dua pendidik dan pelajar untuk melihat halangan sebagai peluang untuk pertumbuhan dan bukannya kegagalan kekal. "Kegagalan, apabila didekati dengan betul, menjadi alat untuk pembangunan," katanya. "Kita perlu mengajar pelajar bukan sahaja cara untuk berjaya, tetapi cara untuk bertindak balas apabila perkara tidak berjalan seperti yang dirancang." Memandangkan sistem pendidikan terus menghadapi tekanan yang semakin meningkat, Mertz menyeru perubahan dalam pemikiran. Beliau percaya bahawa perubahan yang bermakna tidak akan datang daripada penyelesaian sementara atau pembaharuan di peringkat permukaan, tetapi daripada pendekatan kepimpinan yang berdisiplin dan disengajakan di setiap peringkat. "Cabaran yang kita hadapi adalah besar, tetapi ia tidak mustahil untuk diatasi," katanya menyimpulkan. "Dengan struktur yang jelas, akauntabiliti yang konsisten, dan komitmen untuk berkhidmat kepada pelajar, kita boleh membina semula sistem pendidikan yang menyediakan generasi akan datang untuk berjaya." Melalui kerjanya sebagai Pemimpin Pendidikan dan Pengetua, Christopher Mertz kekal fokus untuk memacu perubahan itu, seorang pelajar, satu bilik darjah, dan satu komuniti pada satu masa. Untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut layari: https://christophermertzflorida.com/Media Contactbusinessnews@mail.com*****@mail.com Sumber :Christopher Mertz FloridaArtikel 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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Australia umumkan reform legislatif iklan perjudian

Australia umumkan reform legislatif iklan perjudian

April 2, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Selepas banyak pertimbangan, era baharu akhirnya akan bermula dalam perjudian Australia, apabila kerajaan melaksanakan rombakan perundangan yang telah lama ditunggu-tunggu. Rombakan daripada Kerajaan Albanese akan menyaksikan rangka kerja yang lebih ketat terhadap iklan perjudian, menyekat atau terus-menerus melarang bila dan di mana ia boleh muncul di seluruh platform multimedia dan sosial negara. Peraturan baharu iklan perjudian akan dilaksanakan serentak dengan tindakan keras terhadap produk tertentu dan pengendali luar pesisir yang haram, serta meningkatkan tindakan penguatkuasaan dan sokongan berkaitan pengecualian diri dan kaunseling kewangan. Perdana Menteri Anthony Albanese sebelum ini teragak-agak untuk melaksanakan larangan iklan perjudian. Walau bagaimanapun, kini nampaknya beliau bersedia untuk memperkenalkan satu untuk menjadikan ‘keseimbangan tepat’ dalam pasaran perjudian Australia. Albanese menyatakan: “Kerajaan mengambil tindakan tegas untuk menangani kebimbangan komuniti dan kesihatan awam yang berkaitan dengan perjudian. “Kami cuba mendapatkan keseimbangan yang tepat di sini, membenarkan orang dewasa berjudi jika mereka mahu, tetapi juga memastikan kanak-kanak Australia tidak melihat iklan pertaruhan di mana-mana sahaja mereka melihat. Apa yang kami tidak mahu ialah kanak-kanak membesar dengan berfikir bahawa bola sepak dan perjudian adalah perkara yang sama.” Perundangan larangan iklan perjudian Australia Dilaksanakan mulai 1 Januari tahun depan, perundangan menggariskan sekatan iklan perjudian di televisyen siaran kepada “tidak lebih daripada tiga iklan setiap jam antara 6 pagi dan 8.30 malam, dengan larangan sepenuhnya semasa siaran langsung sukan dalam tempoh tersebut”. Iklan perjudian juga akan diharamkan daripada: Muncul di stesen radio semasa waktu hantar dan ambil anak ke sekolah (8 pagi hingga 9 pagi dan 3 petang hingga 4 petang). Muncul di platform dalam talian, melainkan seseorang itu log masuk, berumur lebih 18 tahun dan mempunyai pilihan untuk tidak menerima iklan sedemikian. Menggunakan selebriti, pemain sukan dan iklan gaya kadar yang menyasarkan peminat sukan. Muncul di venue sukan dan pada pakaian seragam pemain dan pegawai. Perundangan tambahan untuk melengkapkan tindakan iklan perjudian termasuk: Tindakan keras terhadap produk loteri dalam talian yang berbahaya dan baharu, serta larangan terhadap “slot poket” keno dalam talian. Menjadikan kesalahan jenayah penetapan perlawanan konsisten di seluruh Australia, meningkatkan integriti sukan. Penguatkuasaan yang lebih kukuh terhadap pengendali haram. Memperkukuh BetStop, daftar pengecualian diri nasional, berikutan kajian berkanun baru-baru ini Memperluaskan sokongan kaunseling kewangan untuk perjudian dan berusaha untuk meningkatkan kesedaran awam tentang bahaya perjudian dalam talian. Kerajaan akan membangunkan perundangan untuk melaksanakan langkah-langkah ini, dengan rombakan bermula dari 1 Januari 2027. Anika Wells, Menteri Komunikasi dan Menteri Sukan, menambah: “Kecanduan judi adalah isu kesihatan awam yang serius dan pengumuman ini mewakili rombakan yang kukuh untuk mengurangkan bahaya perjudian dalam sejarah Australia. “Mulai 1 Januari tahun depan, rakyat Australia akan dapat duduk bersama keluarga mereka dan menyokong pasukan kegemaran mereka tanpa dibombardir oleh iklan perjudian. “Rombakan kami akan memutuskan sambungan antara pertaruhan dan sukan, meminimumkan pendedahan kanak-kanak kepada iklan pertaruhan dan mengurangkan ketepuan di seluruh internet, radio dan saluran TV. “Ibu bapa, keluarga dan peminat sukan Australia telah menyeru untuk tindakan, dan kami berterima kasih kepada semua yang terlibat atas penglibatan dan advokasi berterusan mereka semasa kami bekerja secara berterusan untuk mendapatkan tetapan yang seimbang dan tepat.” Ingin mendengar lebih banyak cerita seperti ini? Semak SBC Media YouTube Channel, rumah baharu untuk semua perkara multimedia di SBC, di mana pasukan kami mendalami cerita terbesar dari industri pertaruhan sukan, iGaming, gabungan dan pembayaran. 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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Pengerusi CFTC menyerang tindakan undang-undang pasaran ramalan yang “bermotivasi politik”

Pengerusi CFTC menyerang tindakan undang-undang pasaran ramalan yang “bermotivasi politik”

April 2, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Pengerusi Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) telah memberi amaran bahawa tanpa penyelarasan peraturan, pasaran ramalan boleh menghadapi nasib yang sama seperti FTX. Michael Selig, ketika bercakap di podcast Farokh Radio, menyuarakan kebimbangannya bahawa kekurangan tindakan akan menyaksikan 'letupan' pasaran ramalan, kerana penurunan sektor ke luar negara dipercepatkan. Beliau berkata: "Kami melihat FTX dan kami melihat semua letupan firma kripto ini, saya bimbang kami akan melihat perkara yang sama dengan pasaran ramalan jika kami terus menolaknya ke luar negara ke ruang yang tidak dikawal selia. “Kami perlu memastikan bursa ini datang dan mendaftar di sini di Amerika Syarikat dan bahawa peraturan kami ditetapkan untuk memudahkan pasaran yang adil, pasaran yang mempunyai perlindungan pelabur, perlindungan pelanggan, dan mempunyai pagar keselamatan dan peraturan sebenar.” Syarikat pasaran ramalan seperti Kalshi dan Polymarket, yang dikawal selia oleh CFTC di peringkat persekutuan, telah menikmati peningkatan pesat di AS, kerana mereka menawarkan alternatif kepada pertaruhan sukan dalam talian di negeri-negeri di mana menegak tradisional kini dilarang. Sementara itu, beberapa syarikat permainan terbesar di AS, termasuk seperti FanDuel dan DraftKings, juga telah melancarkan tawaran pasaran ramalan mereka sendiri sebagai cara untuk mengakses negeri-negeri yang sebelum ini mereka tidak dibenarkan masuk. Walau bagaimanapun, negeri-negeri di seluruh negara telah bertindak balas, mendakwa bahawa syarikat-syarikat tersebut melanggar undang-undang permainan negeri dengan menawarkan pasaran yang serupa dengan pertaruhan sukan dan permainan. Bulan lalu, Senator Adam Schiff dan John Curtis telah memperkenalkan rang undang-undang bipartisan ke US Senate yang akan melarang 'permainan gaya kasino' dan kontrak acara sukan daripada disenaraikan di platform pasaran ramalan. “Sudah tiba masanya Kongres campur tangan dan menghapuskan jalan belakang ini, yang melanggar perlindungan pengguna negeri, menceroboh kedaulatan puak, dan tidak menawarkan hasil awam,” kata Schiff dalam satu kenyataan mengumumkan pengenalan rang undang-undang itu. Walau bagaimanapun, Selig membalas tindakan undang-undang 'bermotivasi politik' oleh negeri-negeri terhadap menegak itu, mendesak mereka untuk sebaliknya bekerjasama dengan CFTC untuk mewujudkan peraturan yang jelas ditakrifkan. “Ada tanggapan jangan datang dan bekerjasama dengan kami, dan saya tidak tahu mengapa itu adalah idea yang sesetengah negeri ini ada kerana kami sangat gembira untuk bertemu dengan negeri-negeri dan bekerjasama dengan suruhanjaya dan mendapatkan dasar yang betul,” katanya. “Kami perlu mendapatkan dasar yang betul, dan kami komited untuk bekerjasama dengan setiap pemegang kepentingan yang ingin berinteraksi dengan kami. Tetapi apa yang kami tidak mahu ialah negeri-negeri dan pihak lain menyaman pendaftar kami untuk menegaskan kuasa mereka dengan cara yang sama seperti pentadbiran terakhir dengan kripto, di mana mereka mengawal selia melalui litigasi dan tindakan penguatkuasaan.” Di luar AS, banyak negara juga telah memilih untuk melarang platform seperti Kalshi dan Polymarket daripada beroperasi. Awal minggu ini, sebuah mahkamah di Romania memihak kepada Polymarket selepas platform itu mencabar keputusan National Office for Gambling untuk menyenaraihitamkannya kerana diklasifikasikan sebagai produk perjudian. Walau bagaimanapun, Gibraltar, sebuah wilayah yang bertindak sebagai salah satu hab iGaming terbesar di Eropah, baru-baru ini mendedahkan hasratnya untuk menerima sektor itu selepas mengumumkan bahawa ia telah melesenkan pengendali pasaran ramalan. Nigel Feetham, Menteri Keadilan, Perdagangan dan Industri wilayah luar negeri British itu, berkongsi keyakinannya terhadap potensi sektor itu, memberitahu parlimen bahawa ia adalah 'bidang pertumbuhan yang besar'. 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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Romania’s ban on Polymarket will remain in effect

Romania’s ban on Polymarket will remain in effect

April 2, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Polymarket will remain on Romania’s blacklist after a court ruled in favor of the country’s gambling regulator in a legal dispute initiated by the prediction markets platform. Vlad-Cristian Soare, President of the ONJN gambling authority, announced on LinkedIn that Polymarket’s court appeal against its ban as an unlicensed gambling provider has been rejected. Last October, the ONJN reported it had been closely monitoring Polymarket’s domestic operations. Romania’s May Presidential elections drew over $600 million (£455 million) in trades on the platform, with an additional $15 million in activity related to Bucharest’s Mayor elections. Your word against mine Top prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi—the two largest players in the space—have long argued they do not offer gambling products, but rather “event contracts” where users wager against each other on the outcome of an event. These events can range from political election results to winners of award shows like the Grammys. The claim that these contracts are financial instruments instead of gambling products is supported by the fact that prediction markets are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in the U.S.—the home country of Polymarket and Kalshi. However, this view is not shared globally; gambling regulators elsewhere have stood firm in their belief that these platforms are considered gambling. For example, New Zealand has directly banned Kalshi and Polymarket for lacking gambling licenses in the country. Similar stances are widespread across Europe. Germany, Belgium, Italy, Poland, Hungary, the Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Portugal, and now Romania have all taken action to ban prediction markets from operating locally. In the UK, the Gambling Commission has stated that any prediction market platform launching domestically would fall under its regulatory scope. Still, a recent decision in Gibraltar to license a prediction market platform as a B2C betting intermediary could signal that Europe remains a more accessible entry point for these platforms than many think. Soare, however, has maintained that Romania’s appeal rejection adds another layer to the defensive wall European regulators are building against prediction markets. He concluded: “There has been a lot of speculation around this decision. In reality, the stake was not and is not only Polymarket. The real stake is to protect the legal framework that regulates gambling and prevent a dangerous loophole: redefining betting under the seemingly harmless name of ‘prediction platform’. “Today’s decision is, therefore, more than a solution in a specific dispute. It is a signal at European level that the law cannot be circumvented by artifices to reclassify activities that, after all, fall within the sphere of gambling.” Want more stories like this? Check out the new SBC Media YouTube Channel—the new home for all multimedia content at SBC—where our team deep-dives into the biggest stories across the sports betting, iGaming, affiliate, and payments industries. 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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U.S. Polo Assn. Supports Division I National Intercollegiate Championship, Showcasing the Future of the Sport of Polo

U.S. Polo Assn. Supports Division I National Intercollegiate Championship, Showcasing the Future of the Sport of Polo

April 2, 2026
West Palm Beach, FL, Apr 2, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly supported the Division I National Intercollegiate Championship (NIC), held March 19-22, 2026, near Dallas, Texas, at the Prestonwood Polo & Country Club. As the highest level of collegiate polo in the United States, the NIC brings together the nation's top student-athletes to compete for national titles.2026 Division I Women's National Intercollegiate Champions, University of South Carolina - Aiken Polo Team Winifred Branscum, Madison Jordan, and Brianna Jordan; 2026 Division I Men's National Intercollegiate Champions, University of North Texas Polo Team Alec Felhaber, Niklaus Felhaber, Johann Felhaber, Mosiah Gravesande, Sebastian Celis GuerreroPhoto Credit: @oanaphotoAs a proud supporter of the USPA's Intercollegiate/Interscholastic (I/I) Program, U.S. Polo Assn. continues to invest in the next generation of polo players. For the 2026 NIC, the global sport brand provided custom event t-shirts for all participants, featuring special-edition designs honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Division I Women's NIC, along with player prizes for all finalists and exclusive U.S. Polo Assn. Champions Caps to the winning teams. On-site, the sport brand also enhanced the fan experience with cap giveaways, adding to the energy of the championship atmosphere.Division I Women's National Intercollegiate Championship at a Glance:Final Matchup: University of South Carolina - Aiken(Winifred Branscum, Brianna Jordan, Madison Jordan) vs. Texas A&M University(Josie Dorsey, Francesca Felhaber, Jordan Fikes, Alternates: Kylie Beard, Emily Coflin, Sophia DeAngelis)Date: March 22, 2026Location: Prestonwood Polo & Country Club, Oak Point, TexasFinal Score: 15 (USC-Aiken) - 6 (Texas A&M)All-Stars: Madison Jordan (USC-Aiken), Josie Dorsey (TAMU), Kelsey Bray (UVA), and Winifred Branscum (USC-Aiken)Best Playing Pony: Fiscal, played and owned by Winifred Branscum (USC-Aiken)Division I Men's National Intercollegiate Championship at a Glance:Final Matchup: University of North Texas(Alec Felhaber, Johann Felhaber, Niklaus Felhaber, Mosiah Gravesande, Alternate: Sebastian Celis Guerrero) vs. Cornell University(Benito Jarmillo, Malachi Light, Max Sponer, Alternates: Harrison Fredericks, Fin Maroney, Mihali Pinzon, Dylan Tung)Date: March 22, 2026Location: Prestonwood Polo & Country Club, Oak Point, TexasFinal Score: 15 (UNT) -13 (Cornell)All-Stars: Will Mudra (TAMU), Malachi Light (Cornell), Benito Jarmillo (Cornell), Johann Felhaber (UNT)Best Playing Pony: Zury, owned by Texas A&M UniversityU.S. Polo Assn. supports more than 30 colleges and universities and approximately 70 teams nationwide through its Collegiate Partnership Program (CPP). During its eighth consecutive year, the brand supports the next generation of polo players through jerseys, custom-performance apparel, branded equipment, financial contributions, and more. The CPP is available to all colleges and universities, with its participating teams ranging from the East to the West Coast and including small private and large public institutions, as well as Ivy League and Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs)."The Division I National Intercollegiate Championship represents the future of the sport, where dedication, teamwork, and passion for the sport of polo come together at the highest level of collegiate competition," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "U.S. Polo Assn. is proud to support these exceptional student-athletes and to continue investing in the next generation of players and future leaders at every level.""Congratulations to all of the participants in the Division I Women's and Men's Championships, and good luck to the Division II National Intercollegiate Championships participants next month," added Prince.The Division I Women's and Men's Finals will be featured on Global Polo's award-winning show, "Breakaway: Polo in College," and distributed across ESPN and Global Polo platforms, extending the reach of collegiate championship polo to a global audience. Check local listings for airtimes."The 2026 National Intercollegiate Championship marks the 50th Anniversary of the Division I Women's Intercollegiate Tournament, and it's inspiring to see the remarkable talent and commitment these student-athletes have shown throughout such a highly competitive and significant season," said Liz Brayboy, Chair of the USPA's Intercollegiate/Interscholastic (I/I) Committee. "With the continued support of U.S. Polo Assn., collegiate polo continues to grow and reach new audiences and sports fans, which is incredibly exciting for us, and collegiate sports overall."About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA GlobalU.S. Polo Assn. is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. The brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at NPC in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, and Star Sportsin India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global growth and sport content. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world. For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.USPA Global is a subsidiary of the United States Polo Association (USPA) and manages the multi-billion-dollar sports brand, U.S. Polo Assn. USPA Global also manages the subsidiary, Global Polo, which is the worldwide leader in polo sport content. To learn more, visit globalpolo.com or Global Polo on YouTube.For Additional Information, Contact:Shannon Stilson - VP, Sports Marketing and MediaPhone +001.561.227.6994 - E-mail: sstilson@uspagl.comStacey Kovalsky - VP, Global PR and CommunicationsPhone +001.561.790.8036 - E-mail: skovalsky@uspagl.comSOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Founders Metals Makes First Discovery at Antino North; Drills 17.22 g/t Au over 3.6 m within 24.6 m of 2.81 g/t Au

Founders Metals Makes First Discovery at Antino North; Drills 17.22 g/t Au over 3.6 m within 24.6 m of 2.81 g/t Au

April 2, 2026
Vancouver, BC, Apr 2, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Founders Metals Inc. (TSXV: FDR) (OTCQX: FDMIF) (FSE: 9DL0) ("Founders" or the "Company") announces a new high-grade gold discovery at its Antino Gold Project ("Antino" or "Project") in southeastern Suriname. The Company reports high-grade gold mineralization from surface, returning 17.22 grams per tonne (g/t) gold (Au) over 3.6 metres (m) within a broader 24.6 m interval grading 2.81 g/t Au, in the first-ever drillhole in the Antino North area (Figure 1).HighlightsFirst ever Antino North drilling delivers exceptional results from surface in the first drillhole (AN001)24.6 m of 2.81 g/t Au including 3.60 m of 17.22 g/t Au from 1.5 m down hole13.5 m of 0.44 g/t Au from 54.6 mFirst drillhole testing one of twelve gold-bearing structures identified to date at Antino NorthSurface work continues:Over 4,500 auger samples to date in 2026Total combined strike length of mapped shear zones on surface is 5.3 kmSecond Antino North drill now turning on previously undrilled kilometre-scale gold auger anomaly (Figure 2)Colin Padget, President & CEO, commented, "The Antino North area covers nearly 10,000 hectares of highly prospective geology that has never seen a drillhole - so we are thrilled to see such high-grade results from our first diamond hole into the area. Our team on the ground has so far mapped twelve parallel shear zones across and along strike of the intercepted structure, and we plan to test many of them over the current ~3,500 metre phase-one drill program. This Antino North discovery reinforces our belief that the larger Antino Project is host to a major district-scale gold system, and there remains significant exploration upside and opportunity for further discoveries with this year's exploration program."Antino North DrillingThe new discovery is hosted within a series of approximately 5- to 25-metre-wide shear zones, with geological characteristics consistent with high-grade gold mineralization documented elsewhere on the Antino Gold Project, including at Upper Antino. The reported drillhole tested the first of twelve northwest-trending parallel shears recently mapped over multiple kilometres across the Antino North area, highlighting the significant scale of the mineralizing system. The mapped shear zones are spatially coincident with a large regional-scale fold - a structural setting commonly associated with orogenic gold deposits across the Guiana Shield.Mineralization is similar in character to the shear- and vein-hosted gold mineralization at Upper Antino, comprising sheared subvertical quartz veins with late brittle deformation overprinting and a sericite-ankerite-tourmaline alteration assemblage.The Antino North concession has no record of historical diamond drilling. This discovery represents the first drill-tested gold zone within the recently acquired exploration concession, located approximately 20 kilometres southwest of the Upper Antino area - confirming the potential for new mineralized centres across the district-scale Antino land package.Table 1: Drill Hole Assay ResultsDrillholeFrom (m)To (m)Interval (m)Au (g/t)AN0011.5026.1024.602.81incl1.505.103.6017.22and54.6068.1013.500.44 *Intervals are down-hole depths. True widths of mineralization are unknown at this time based on currently available results and observations. All are diamond drill holes. Interval average grades are calculated with un-capped gold assays, as insufficient drilling has been completed to determine capping levels for higher-grade gold intercepts. Widths are calculated using a 0.10 g/t gold cut-off grade with
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DENSO and FoodVentures Strengthen Collaboration through Capital Partnership in the Agricultural Sector

DENSO and FoodVentures Strengthen Collaboration through Capital Partnership in the Agricultural Sector

April 2, 2026
KARIYA, JAPAN, Apr 2, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO CORPORATION and FoodVentures announced that DENSO has acquired a partial equity stake in FoodVentures and made FoodVentures a consolidated subsidiary. Through this capital partnership, DENSO and FoodVentures will strengthen their collaboration to globally deploy the One-Stop Solution, which enables stable and predictable agricultural production through an integrated approach.In recent years, changes in social conditions—such as the progression of climate change, a declining farming population in some areas, and growing importance of food security—have accelerated efforts around the world to secure agricultural production and improve food self-sufficiency. As a result, new entrants into the agricultural sector are emerging, and there is a growing global demand to realize sustainably local-grown agricultural production.Since 2017, DENSO has positioned agriculture as a new pillar of its business and, in 2022, further strengthened this commitment by incorporating it into its articles of incorporation. Leveraging technologies developed through automotive component manufacturing—including production process design, sensing, and image processing—DENSO has been advancing environmental control and automation technologies for greenhouse horticulture.In addition, DENSO has been strengthening collaboration with partners that possesses expertise in greenhouses, seeds and seedlings, and cultivation technologies—key element for sustainable agricultural production. In 2023, DENSO welcomed Certhon, a provider of advanced horticultural greenhouses, into the DENSO Group. In 2025, DENSO also welcomed Axia, a developer and distributor of tomato seeds and seedlings, and entered into a joint development agreement with Delphy, a global cultivation consulting company.FoodVentures, newly joining the DENSO Group, has worked for more than 10 years to provide solutions that combine cultivation technologies with operational support, with a view to grow vegetables closer to its consumers. In recent years, FoodVentures has offered one-stop proposals to new entrants, covering everything from business planning to cultivation, farm operations, and crop sales, and has also provided services that undertake actual farm operations. FoodVentures has extensive expertise, and a proven track record built through supporting greenhouse horticulture operators in many countries across all climates.Going forward, through FoodVentures, the DENSO Group will offer integrated solutions of technology and know-how globally that maximize customer’s profitability. Through these efforts, DENSO will accelerate initiatives toward enabling stable and predictable agricultural production.DENSO CORPORATIONFood Value Chain Business UnitExecutive OfficerYasushi Mukai“In recent years, food growers have faced an increasing number of challenges, and agriculture is at a major turning point. By welcoming FoodVentures—which provides end-to-end support from business planning to cultivation, farm operations, and sales—into the DENSO Group, we have built a structure that enables us to deploy a One-Stop Solution globally that support the entire farming operation, beyond simply providing technology. Together with FoodVentures and our partners, we will work to realize the vision of providing safe, delicious, and environmentally friendly food anytime, anywhere, and for everyone.”FoodVentures B.V.CEODirk Aleven“After more than a decade of experience growing vegetables in greenhouses around the world, we see that projects are becoming larger and more complex. Exciting new opportunities are emerging, such as the use of residual heat from data centers and other co-location opportunities for greenhouses. These combinations enable safe, affordable, and fresh vegetable production close to consumers.”“We share DENSO CORPORATION’s ambition to offer a holistic solution to the horticultural industry by combining technology, data, and know-how. This new partnership creates an opportunity to unite technology, expertise, and scale to better meet the needs of our customers.”＜Overview of FoodVentures＞ 1. Company Name FoodVentures B.V. 2. Established 2010 3. Head Office Europa 1, 2672 ZX Naaldwijk, The Netherlands 4. CEO Dirk Aleven 5. Revenue €2.9 million (2024) 6. Number of Employees 22 Representatives of both companies shaking handsFrom left: FoodVentures CEO Dirk Aleven,DENSO CORPORATION Executive Officer (Food Value Chain Business Unit) Yasushi Mukai About DENSO CORPORATIONDENSO is a global automotive parts manufacturer that provides advanced automotive technologies, systems, and products. Leveraging the technologies it has cultivated through automotive component development as its core strengths, DENSO is expanding the scope of its value offerings into areas such as factory automation, food distribution, and agriculture. Among these, DENSO positions agriculture as an important business domain in order to help realize stable and predictable production, which is essential to people’s daily lives. Going forward, DENSO will further strengthen the technologies and know-how required for cultivation and will work toward realizing sustainable agricultural production by providing optimal support to greenhouse horticulture operators around the world. https://www.denso.com/global/en/About FoodVentures B.V.FoodVentures is a global operator of greenhouses. It works with developers and investors to develop the right-tech solutions to grow vegetables near to its consumers, in a sustainable and cost-effective manner. The operators of FoodVentures support businesses with boots on the ground, and with the support of the expertise center in the Netherlands. With FoodVentures growers and tools it has proven to grow vegetables profitably in all various climates world-wide. FoodVentures wants to accelerate the success of CEA globally by supporting investors and business owners with their greenhouse operational knowledge and experience. https://foodventures.eu/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Póvoa de Varzim Casino diterima oleh Lucien Barrière Group

Póvoa de Varzim Casino diterima oleh Lucien Barrière Group

April 2, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Lucien Barrière Group telah memperoleh salah satu kasino paling bersejarah di Portugal, Póvoa de Varzim Casino, mengembangkan portfolio runcit antarabangsanya. Póvoa de Varzim Casino ialah sebuah resort tepi laut yang menggajikan 220 orang dan telah berdiri selama hampir satu abad, dibuka pada tahun 1934 dan terletak hanya 30km dari Porto. Menampilkan seni bina Perancis, Barrière akan memperoleh 500 stesen permainan kasino (mesin slot dan permainan meja elektronik), 11 meja permainan tradisional, sebuah restoran, sebuah bar dan sebuah teater dengan lebih 400 tempat duduk serta jadual tetap untuk persembahan dan acara. Clément Martin-Saint-Léon, Pengurus Besar Kasino Lucien Barrière Group, menyatakan: “Póvoa de Varzim melambangkan segala-galanya yang menjadikan projek yang kami bangunkan unik: tempat yang kaya dengan sejarah, destinasi yang dinamik dan potensi transformasi yang tulen. “Ambisi kami adalah untuk membawa pandangan kontemporari kepada kasino, membayangkannya sebagai hab yang meriah dengan sendirinya, di mana permainan berinteraksi dengan seni persembahan, santapan mewah, dan pengalaman keseluruhan.” Dengan Póvoa de Varzim, Barrière bertujuan untuk melaksanakan pemodenan tawaran permainan secara berperingkat, peningkatan pengalaman pelanggan, reka bentuk semula konsep makanan, pengembangan program seni dan acara, serta integrasi yang lebih baik ke dalam aliran pelancongan Porto. Barrière menambah bahawa ia akan mengembangkan jangkauannya di Portugal di luar pemerolehan ini, kerana ia tidak lama lagi akan mengendalikan projek kediaman dan hotel di Lisbon. Grégory Rabuel, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Lucien Barrière Group, mengulas: “Beginilah cara Barrière mendekati pembangunannya hari ini: mengembangkan institusi ikonik untuk mendedahkan potensi penuh mereka, tanpa pernah kehilangan identiti mereka.” Barrière kini mempunyai 32 kasino dan satu kelab permainan di bawah jenama Barrière Casino, selain 20 hotel mewah dan hampir 200 restoran dan bar. Pihak pengendali telah menggambarkan perspektif yang berbeza mengenai pasaran perjudian Portugis dalam beberapa bulan kebelakangan ini, dengan sesetengahnya melabur dalam pasaran, manakala yang lain telah keluar dari rantau ini. Pada awal tahun ini, Betway milik Super Group menyerahkan lesen pertaruhan sukan dalam talian dan iGamingnya kepada pengawal selia perjudian negara, Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ), menutup tapak webnya selepas ia dibatalkan atas permintaan. Lesen tersebut dipegang oleh GM Gaming Limited, yang mengendalikan jenama Betway di Portugal. “Sebagai perniagaan global yang tersenarai di NYSE, kami berhati-hati untuk terus menilai semua pasaran dan prestasi mereka berhubung dengan sasaran kami,” kata syarikat itu. “Selepas kajian teliti, kami telah memutuskan untuk melepaskan lesen kami di Portugal untuk menumpukan pada pasaran sedia ada dan kawasan pertumbuhan dengan lebih banyak potensi.” Walau bagaimanapun, pada bulan Mac, Rank Group telah diberikan lesen untuk melancarkan jenama YoBingonya di Portugal berikutan proses penilaian dan pensijilan platform bingonya selama hampir enam tahun. SRIJ telah memberi kuasa kepada BingoSoft, syarikat operasi YoBingo yang berpangkalan di Malta, untuk menjadi jenama perjudian dalam talian berlesen ke-17 yang dibenarkan beroperasi di pasaran Portugis, dibenarkan untuk menawarkan bingo dalam talian bersama-sama dengan pilihan permainan slot dan kasino yang diperakui. Ingin mendengar lebih banyak cerita seperti ini? Lihat Saluran YouTube SBC Media yang baharu, rumah baharu untuk semua perkara multimedia di SBC, di mana pasukan kami mendalami cerita terbesar dari industri pertaruhan sukan, iGaming, gabungan dan pembayaran. 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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Digitain: Succeeding in the UK Market Proves Global Readiness

Digitain: Succeeding in the UK Market Proves Global Readiness

April 2, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - This week signals a fresh chapter for UK gambling as a 40% tax on online casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) takes effect. Even amid this challenging new landscape, Digitain is stepping in with assurance and enthusiasm. Alexander Jones, Digitain’s Regional Sales Director for the UK and Western Europe, speaks with SBC News about the provider’s significant entry into the UK market following its acquisition of a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) license earlier this year. Jones explains that the UK offers Digitain not just an exciting chance to break into a major, global, and competitive market, but also an opportunity to make a worldwide impact. Given the strict regulations and the newly implemented tax system, Digitain’s UK sales head points out that if operators and suppliers can thrive in this tough setting, they can succeed almost anywhere. Tell us about Digitain’s plans for the UK market and why certification from the UKGC is such an important milestone? Image source: Digitain For Digitain, obtaining UKGC certification is a strategic milestone that showcases both our preparedness and ambition. The UK ranks among the world’s most profitable iGaming markets, yet it’s also one of the most regulation-heavy. Meeting compliance standards here isn’t just a matter of checking boxes; it’s about demonstrating that your technology, processes, and approach meet some of the highest global benchmarks. When it comes to our plans, we’re taking a long-term approach to the UK market. This isn’t a fleeting entry; it’s about forging lasting partnerships, delivering tailored solutions, and establishing ourselves as a reliable technology provider for operators. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m inviting operators to share their needs and allow us to prove we’re the top go-to problem solver and solutions provider. What is your strategy for the UK market and how will it differ from other regulated markets in terms of product and solutions? The UK calls for a distinct way of thinking—what works in other markets doesn’t always apply here, and tone of voice is crucial. Our strategy rests on three core pillars: localisation, compliance-focused development, and player retention driven by product innovation. From a product standpoint, UK players have very particular expectations. This means prioritising popular sports such as football and horse racing, offering highly competitive odds, and delivering smooth in-play betting experiences are essential. We’re refining our offerings to meet these expectations while ensuring every feature complies with UKGC rules. Whether it’s our bore-draw feature, sports tournaments designed to engage first-time users, or our AI-powered sportsbook segmentation tool that delivers a personalised experience for each site visitor, every feature is carefully crafted with a B2C focus.UK operators are increasingly seeking modern, flexible, and scalable alternatives to traditional platform providers without sacrificing regulatory compliance. Leveraging our Centrivo iGaming platform and over 25 years of sportsbook expertise, we provide a cutting-edge solution aimed at boosting operators across the UK, Ireland, and broader European markets. The UK also requires more robust integration of responsible gaming tools. This isn’t just about meeting compliance; it’s about fostering trust with both operators and end-users. As part of our UK strategy, we’re also investing in expanding our local team, with plans to create a dedicated hub to support multiple functions. This guarantees that operators receive close, on-site collaboration and continuous support. In brief, although our core technology stays consistent, the way it’s packaged, presented, and optimised for the UK market is highly customised. The UK is also one of Europe’s most tightly regulated markets. Why did you want to enter this market and what does this tell us about your compliance capabilities? If you can succeed in the UK, you can succeed almost anywhere. That’s the plain reality. Entering a market with such strict regulations is both a challenge and a declaration. For Digitain, it’s a way to show that compliance isn’t a barrier but a core strength. We want the iGaming industry to know that we’re a major player in all regulated markets. Delivering a complete turnkey platform successfully in this environment is a clear sign of both our product’s maturity and our organisation’s readiness. We’ve put considerable work into fostering a compliance-first culture across our teams. This covers everything from internal procedures to the design of our platforms. The UKGC certification is essentially an external confirmation of that hard work. What are your targets and objectives for the UK market and where do you hope to be in the next 12–24 months? Over the next 12 to 24 months, we aim to enhance Digitain’s presence in the UK and Western Europe by becoming a trusted, long-term technology partner for both online and retail marketplaces. Our focus will be on delivering scalable solutions, advanced risk management, and personalised player engagement—all while staying fully compliant and offering innovative, end-user-focused services. We also intend to grow our existing UK office into a full headquarters, including commercial, trading, product, and account management teams. This local presence will allow for closer collaboration with UK and Irish operators, ensuring hands-on support and ongoing communication. Ultimately, our goal is for Digitain to be seen as a premium, reliable, and innovative provider—trusted by operators in every regulated market. 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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Digitain: UK Success Signals Global Viability

Digitain: UK Success Signals Global Viability

April 2, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - This week ushers in a new era for UK gambling, as a 40% tax on online casino GGR comes into effect. Despite this challenging new landscape, Digitain is entering the market with confidence and excitement. Alexander Jones, Regional Sales Director for UK and Western Europe at Digitain, spoke to SBC News about the supplier’s landmark entry into the UK market after the brand secured its UKGC licence earlier this year. Jones explains that the UK not only gives Digitain an exciting opportunity to break into a prominent, global and competitive market, but it also allows the company to make a clear global statement. With strict regulations and the new tax regime now live, Digitain’s UK sales lead notes that if operators and suppliers can find success in this difficult environment, they can thrive just about anywhere. Tell us about Digitain’s plans for the UK market and why is UKGC certification such an important milestone? Image source: Digitain For Digitain, securing UKGC certification is a strategic milestone that reflects both our readiness and ambition. The UK is among the world’s most profitable iGaming markets, while also being one of the most demanding when it comes to regulation. Achieving compliance here is more than just ticking boxes – it proves that your technology, processes, and approach meet one of the highest global industry benchmarks. In terms of plans, we are approaching the UK with a long-term outlook. This is not a quick, short-term market entry; it is focused on building sustainable partnerships, offering customised solutions, and growing into a trusted technology provider for operators. As I’ve said before, I challenge operators to share their wishlists with us and let us prove we are the go-to leading problem solver and solutions provider in the space. What is your strategy for the UK market and how will it differ from other regulated markets when it comes to products and solutions? The UK requires a different way of thinking – what works in other regions does not always translate here, and a tailored approach is key. Our strategy is built around three core pillars: localisation, compliance-first development, and retention driven by product innovation. From a product perspective, UK players have very specific expectations. That means a strong focus on popular sports like football and horse racing, highly competitive odds, and seamless in-play betting experiences are all critical. We are fine-tuning our offerings to meet these expectations while ensuring every feature aligns with UKGC requirements. From our bore-draw feature, to our sports tournaments that engage first-time users, to our AI sportsbook segmentation tool that delivers a personalised player experience for every site user, every feature is carefully designed from a B2C perspective.UK operators are increasingly looking for modern, flexible, and scalable alternatives to traditional platform providers, without sacrificing regulatory standards. With our Centrivo iGaming platform and more than 25 years of sportsbook expertise, we offer a next-generation solution built to elevate operators across the UK, Ireland and wider European markets. The UK also demands deeper integration of responsible gaming tools. This is not just about meeting compliance rules – it is about building trust with both operators and end users. As part of our UK strategy, we are also investing in growing our local team, with plans to build a dedicated hub to support a range of business functions. This ensures operators can benefit from close, on-the-ground collaboration and consistent ongoing support. In short, while our core technology remains consistent, the way it is packaged, presented, and optimised for the UK is highly tailored to local needs. The UK is also one of Europe’s most tightly regulated markets. Why did you want to enter this market and what does this tell us about your compliance capabilities? If you can make it in the UK, you can make it just about anywhere. That is the simple truth. Entering such a tightly regulated market is both a challenge and a statement. For Digitain, it is a way to demonstrate that compliance is not an obstacle, but a core competency. We are here to show the global iGaming community that we are a major player across all regulated markets. Successfully delivering a full turnkey platform in this environment is a clear indicator of both our product maturity and organisational readiness. We have put significant work into building a compliance-first culture across all our teams. This covers everything from internal processes to the architecture of our platforms. UKGC certification is essentially external validation of that work. What are your targets and objectives for the UK market and where do you hope to be in the next 12–24 months? Over the next 12–24 months, we aim to strengthen Digitain’s presence in the UK and Western Europe by establishing ourselves as a trusted, long-term technology partner for both online and retail marketplaces. Our focus will be on delivering scalable solutions, advanced risk management, and personalised player engagement, all while maintaining full compliance and providing innovative, end user-centric services. We also plan to expand our current UK office into a full regional headquarters, bringing together commercial, trading, product, and account management teams. This local presence will enable closer collaboration with UK and Irish operators, ensuring hands-on support and continuous open dialogue. Ultimately, our goal is for Digitain to be recognised as a premium, reliable and innovative provider, trusted by operators across all regulated markets This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Steven Gerrard’s latest gambling deal raises intricate concerns

Steven Gerrard’s latest gambling deal raises intricate concerns

April 2, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - It has become a recurring theme: a prominent UK footballer signs an endorsement deal with a betting firm that is ostensibly not intended for the British market. Following in the footsteps of Michael Owen, who partnered with Punt Casino, and Teddy Sheringham, who worked with 8xBet, the latest high-profile figure to join this trend is Steven Gerrard, a legend of Liverpool FC. Gerrard, who captained Liverpool to their 2004 Champions League victory, has been named the new brand ambassador for We88, a gambling operator largely unknown to the UK public. This brand should not be confused with W88—the sponsor of Sunderland FC—but it represents the same growing pattern of Asia-focused, unlicensed operators securing high-profile sponsorships with UK-linked football clubs and players. Like W88, We88 is not licensed by the Gambling Commission. It operates under an Anjouan license and is owned by MockingBird Technologies Pte. Ltd. Ostensibly, the brand is designed for Asian markets and is not intended to be accessible to UK users. While that may be the stated intent, the situation is complicated by the fact that Gerrard promoted the partnership on his personal Instagram account, which reaches thousands of UK followers. Furthermore, the We88 website can be easily accessed from the UK using a simple VPN. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Steven Gerrard (@stevengerrard) This raises concerns regarding the responsibility of public figures when choosing partners, particularly when dealing with unlicensed gambling, where the risk of addiction is significantly heightened. As part of the commercial arrangement, We88 has featured Liverpool FC jerseys on its marketing materials, despite having no official partnership with the club. SBC News has contacted Liverpool for a statement. The UKGC has previously cautioned English clubs against collaborating with unlicensed betting entities, citing previous examples such as the deals between Kaiyun Sports and clubs like Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace. A spokesperson for the Gambling Commission stated that they do not comment on specific cases. However, the regulator noted that “Anyone who engages in advertising arrangements with unlicensed gambling operators is at risk of committing the offence of advertising unlawful gambling under section 330 of the Gambling Act 2005. “Anyone engaging in such arrangements with an unlicensed brand must ensure that online gambling activity for that unlicensed brand is blocked and inaccessible to consumers in Great Britain.” Is there any answer to the unlicensed question? It is widely acknowledged that offshore gambling platforms lack the essential protections required to prevent harmful gambling behaviors, unlike the strict responsible gambling standards mandated for licensed operators. UK-based gambling charities, such as Deal Me Out, have repeatedly warned about the significant revenue lost by both consumers and the Treasury to operators that function outside the oversight of the UKGC. The impact of the black market extends to various industry stakeholders as well. Two years ago, SBC News reported that an advertisement for an Asia-facing platform appeared on the website of the International Betting and Gaming Association (IBIA). Currently, a profile for We88 is visible on the Gordon Moody website. The charity, which provides treatment for problem gambling, has been contacted for comment. Finally, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has initiated a consultation regarding a potential total ban on black market operators in British sports. Despite these efforts, offshore firms continue to pursue partnerships with UK football stars and utilize club branding. This prompts the question of whether legislative changes are necessary to prevent influential figures from entering into these deals, which are often unpopular with fans—though it remains unclear how many supporters distinguish between licensed and unlicensed operators. Regardless, Gerrard’s followers have made their opinions on the new partnership clear. Comments under Gerrard’s post Want to hear more stories like this? Check out the new SBC Media YouTube Channel, the new home of all things multimedia at SBC, where our team deep-dives into the biggest stories from across the sports betting, iGaming, affiliate and payments industries. 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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Labor Ends Australia’s Gambling Ad Standoff with Major Overhaul Set for 2027

Labor Ends Australia’s Gambling Ad Standoff with Major Overhaul Set for 2027

April 2, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - This morning, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia will put in place “strong and decisive measures” to limit gambling advertising and safeguard young people and other vulnerable groups. An issue that has plagued Albanese’s tenure as Prime Minister since 2023 has been resolved, with the Labor government committing to support five measures designed to drastically reduce the Australian public’s exposure to gambling advertisements. Starting January 1, 2027, the government will restrict gambling advertising on broadcast television to no more than three ads per hour between 6 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., alongside a full ban on such advertising during live sports broadcasts within those hours. This key reform directly targets what gambling reformers describe as the “normalisation loop” between sport and betting — an issue that has driven a nationwide campaign calling for federal intervention. Labor’s reset is built around five core restrictions that redefine how, where and to whom gambling marketing can be displayed: Broadcast TV limits: No more than three gambling ads per hour between 6 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Live sport blackout: Complete ban on gambling ads during live sports broadcasts within the 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. window Radio watershed: Prohibition on gambling ads during school commute times (8–9 a.m. and 3–4 p.m.) Digital controls: Online ads restricted to logged-in, age-verified (18+) users, with mandatory opt-out options Sporting environment bans: Removal of gambling ads from stadiums and from players’ and officials’ uniforms Further measures will see the government impose a ban on using celebrities and professional athletes in gambling promotions, alongside prohibiting “odds-style” advertising targeting sports fans. Collectively, these measures aim to dismantle the environment Albanese described where “kids grow up thinking that footy and gambling are the same thing.” Breaking Links Following a two-year delay in rolling out federal reforms, Labor believes its measures will redefine the cultural boundary between sport and wagering — without imposing a blanket ban on gambling advertising, as had been anticipated in 2023. In the absence of a unified federal framework, Australia’s media channels have become saturated with gambling content, including in-play odds, sponsored segments and personality-led betting promotions. Albanese notably rejected the Murphy Report’s 2023 recommendations, which called for a phased three-year approach to implement a blanket ban on gambling advertising. The decision drew criticism at the time and split party ranks, with reformist camps arguing the government had delayed reforms to appease media networks. The issue reached a boiling point last year as the Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR), led by Tim Costello, launched a campaign backed by 101 Australian sports and media figures calling for a full ban on gambling advertising. By siding with major TV networks, the Labor government faced criticism for allowing gambling to remain embedded in the fabric of sports consumption. Minister for Communications and Sport Anika Wells stated that from 2027, families should be able to watch sport “without being bombarded by gambling advertisements.” However, the reforms stop short of a full advertising ban — highlighting the government’s balancing act between public health objectives and the commercial realities of Australia’s sports and media sectors. Albanese reiterated this position: We’re getting the balance right here, letting adults have a punt if they want to but also making sure Australian children don’t see betting ads everywhere they look. “What we don’t want is kids growing up thinking that footy and gambling are the same thing.” Yet the cumulative impact is significant. Removing live sports advertising slots alone will strip out premium opportunities, while digital restrictions introduce friction into acquisition strategies that have historically relied on broad targeting. The key question now is how operators respond — whether through CRM-led engagement, product differentiation or increased investment in compliant, first-party marketing ecosystems. Secondary Measures Additional measures include: Crackdown on online lottery-style products deemed harmful or misleading Ban on online keno products (“pocket pokies”) Standardisation of match-fixing offences nationwide Enhanced enforcement against illegal offshore operators Continued development of BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register Expansion of financial counselling services for those impacted by gambling harm Increased public awareness campaigns on the risks of online gambling These interventions signal a broader policy shift — positioning gambling harm as a public health and social welfare issue, rather than solely a regulatory concern. Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek reinforced this stance, linking gambling harm to wider societal impacts, including family breakdown and domestic violence. Albanese: Trust the Process The government must now draft legislation, with industry consultation and regulatory design expected to shape the next 12–18 months. The January 1, 2027, start date provides a transition window for media owners to adapt to new compliance frameworks and commercial realities. Broadcasters, sports bodies and digital platforms will be given time to offset lost revenues tied to gambling partnerships, while operators face the challenge of re-engineering marketing strategies within tighter constraints. Wells concluded: “From 1 January next year Australians will be able to sit down with their families and cheer on their favourite team without being bombarded by gambling advertising. “Our reforms will break the connection between wagering and sport, minimise children’s exposure to wagering advertising and reduce its saturation across the internet, radio and TV channels. “Australian parents, families and sports fans have been calling for action, and we thank all those involved for their continued engagement and advocacy as we’ve worked continuously to get the settings balanced and right.” 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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Altenar Sues Sportradar Over Alleged Data Monopoly Abuse

Altenar Sues Sportradar Over Alleged Data Monopoly Abuse

April 2, 2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Sportradar AG is confronting legal allegations that its management and distribution of official sports data from major leagues are unfair and biased against competing sportsbook providers. Altenar, a Malta-headquartered sportsbook solutions firm, has confirmed filing multi-million-pound legal actions against the Nasdaq-traded sports data and tech company. The claims have been submitted to the US District Court for New Jersey and London’s High Court, where Altenar accuses Sportradar of misusing its role as a primary data partner to leading US sports leagues. The St Gallen-based global sportstech company boasts an extensive partner list that includes the National Hockey League (NHL), National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB), and the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). Altenar argues that Sportradar has limited access to critical live data and betting odds, violating both Section 2 of the Sherman Act and the UK Competition Act. The provider additionally asserts that Sportradar has refused it access to vital data needed to run its sportsbook platform—like data supporting odds calculation—and accuses Sportradar of prioritizing its own offerings and chosen partners, which distorts market competition. Legal filings cite: “Sportradar is trying to maintain its market dominance by unfairly eliminating its competitors. It is relying on its monopoly on sports data to squash businesses with a competing offer, despite previously decrying other companies for doing exactly the same.” Altenar maintains that Sportradar has created a ‘structural barrier’ to its ability to offer a sportsbook platform by withholding or limiting access to key data from popular sports leagues. Among the ‘big four’ leagues, the NFL is the only exception, as its official data rights are owned by competing firm Genius Sports. At the heart of the dispute are Sportradar’s data and intellectual property partnerships with major US sports leagues; the company has secured and repeatedly extended “exclusive data and innovation” deals with the NBA, NHL, and MLB. Sportradar is no stranger to competition-related allegations This isn’t the first instance where Sportradar has come under scrutiny for competition-related issues. Sportradar’s purchase of IMG Arena was reviewed by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over possible violations of the nation’s competition laws, though the regulator eventually approved the deal. In March 2025, Sportradar was also named in a lawsuit in Texas, along with its main competitor and fellow sports data leader Genius. The plaintiff, PANDA Interactive, claimed that the pair had stifled competition by restricting access to the sports data they officially controlled. In Altenar’s case, the Isle of Man-based company argues that Sportradar is misusing its ‘exclusive rights’ to benefit its own sports betting solutions—such as those offered via the 2022-launched ORAKO platform—and the offerings of NSoft, which it acquired in 2022. Altenar is seeking a court order to put an end to what it calls Sportradar’s ‘refusal to supply’, as well as millions of pounds in damages. It has hired Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP to represent it in the US and Geradin Partners for its UK case. “Sportradar is trying to maintain its market dominance by unfairly eliminating its competitors,” an Altenar spokesperson said. “It is relying on its monopoly on sports data to squash businesses with a competing offer, despite previously decrying other companies for doing exactly the same. “We remain open to discussions with Sportradar, but its unilateral and aggressive actions have left us with no choice but to take legal action.” Altenar’s legal challenge carries significant implications. The company is pushing for legal action to define the limits of ‘exclusive terms’ in data partnerships, ensuring that official sports league data is distributed in a ‘fair manner’ free from conflicts of interest. On the other hand, if Sportradar successfully defends itself, it would strengthen the existing model, solidifying the position of established data providers and creating additional barriers for new entrants. A key term Sportradar might use in its defence is ‘exclusive’: if the company holds exclusive rights to a sports league’s data, shouldn’t it have the right to decide who gets access to that data? Sportradar provided the following response to SBC, on Altenar’s legal proceedings: “While we prefer not to comment on pending litigation, we strongly disagree with the claims made by Altenar, which we believe are without merit and contain numerous inaccuracies. Sportradar will address these through the legal process. We encourage stakeholders to rely on our public disclosures and SEC filings for a complete and accurate view of our business.” ________________ Interested in more stories like this? Visit the new SBC Media YouTube Channel—SBC’s new hub for all multimedia content—where our team takes an in-depth look at the top stories from the sports betting, iGaming, affiliate, and payments sectors. 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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Luxury NEV Enterprise Seres Hits Record High Revenue of RMB164.89 Billion in 2025, Maintaining Positive Profitability for Second Consecutive Year

Luxury NEV Enterprise Seres Hits Record High Revenue of RMB164.89 Billion in 2025, Maintaining Positive Profitability for Second Consecutive Year

April 2, 2026
HONG KONG, Apr 2, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Luxury new energy vehicle (NEV) enterprise Seres officially released its 2025 annual results on March 30, with several core financial indicators recording steady growth and profitability continuing to strengthen for the second consecutive year, attracting widespread market attention.The results report shows that in 2025, Seres achieved revenue of approximately RMB164.89 billion with a year-on-year increase of 13.63%, net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was RMB5.96 billion and R&D investment reached RMB12.51 billion, a year-on-year increase of 77.4%. The Company also announced a proposed final dividend of RMB0.8 per share (tax included), totaling approximately RMB1.9 billion in cash dividends, reflecting its commitment to rewarding shareholders.In terms of sales performance, Seres' NEV sales continued to maintain a high level. Annual sales in 2025 reached 472,269 units, representing a year-on-year increase of 10.63%. The Group's premium brand AITO recorded cumulative annual deliveries exceeding 420,000 units, making it the best-selling Chinese luxury automotive brand in the domestic market. Across the full lineup, the AITO M5, M7, M8, and M9 collectively surpassed one million cumulative deliveries. The coordinated growth in both sales and profit further strengthened the Group's overall operational resilience and risk management capabilities.In terms of R&D investment, Seres has maintained a strong commitment. In 2025, the Company’s R&D investment reached RMB12.51 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 77.4%. Both the intensity and growth rate of R&D investment remained industry-leading, reflecting the Company’s adherence to a technology-driven strategy and laying a solid foundation for future product iteration and core competitiveness.The Group’s cash flow performance was also robust. As of December 31, 2025, net cash flow from operating activities amounted to RMB28.12 billion. Ample cash reserves enabled the Company to support high-intensity R&D and international expansion while building a stronger risk buffer and enhancing strategic flexibility.Kaiyuan Securities, Changjiang Securities, CICC, and Guotai Haitong are among the major brokerages maintaining positive ratings on Seres — Kaiyuan and Changjiang with "Buy," Guotai Haitong with "Overweight," and CICC with "Outperform" alongside a revised target price of RMB 120. All institutions are optimistic on Seres' long-term growth prospects, noting that underlying business fundamentals continue to improve with a clear and compelling growth thesis. Key catalysts include a dense Q2 model launch cycle (AITO M6 and refreshed M9/M8), accelerating overseas expansion into the Middle East and Europe, and a robotics business increasingly seen as a credible second growth curve.Overall, Seres delivered a comprehensive upgrade in its 2025 results, spanning sales volume, profit, R&D and cash flow. The Company stated that it will continue to position itself as a luxury vehicle enterprise, deepen its presence in the intelligent NEV sector, further increase investment in core technologies, enrich its high-end product portfolio, accelerate its global market expansion, and focus on improving profitability and core competitiveness, thereby supporting the continued upgrading of China’s new energy vehicle industry. For investors, this performance has undoubtedly strengthened confidence in the Company’s future growth. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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JRC, SKY Perfect JSAT, and Sharp Collaborate to Promote the Ministry of Defense’s Publicly Announced Project “Development and Demonstration of Resiliency Technology for Multi-Orbit Communications Systems” Selected for JRC

JRC, SKY Perfect JSAT, and Sharp Collaborate to Promote the Ministry of Defense’s Publicly Announced Project “Development and Demonstration of Resiliency Technology for Multi-Orbit Communications Systems” Selected for JRC

April 2, 2026
TOKYO, Apr 2, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Japan Radio Co., Ltd. ("JRC"), SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation ("SKY Perfect JSAT"), and Sharp Corporation ("Sharp") will collaborate to develop and demonstrate a next-generation communications system in support of the Ministry of Defense (Japan) program titled "Development and Demonstration of Resilience-Enhancing Technologies for Multi-Orbit(1) Communications Systems", for which JRC was selected on February 4, 2026.This solicitation is intended to enhance the resilience(2) and reliability of communications infrastructure, in light of expanding communications demand in the disaster prevention and defense domains and the growing need to secure stable communications under a variety of circumstances, including natural disasters and unforeseen events. It aims to build a next-generation communications system that leverages a combination of GEO, MEO and LEO satellites(3), and to enable multi-orbit operation by establishing control technologies that allow seamless switching among satellite links—where satellite communications are currently operated through separate systems optimized for each orbit.During the project period through March 31, 2028, JRC will oversee overall project coordination, SKY Perfect JSAT will lead the development of a seamless communications network, and Sharp will primarily drive the development of a multi-orbit-capable satellite communications user terminal(4), as the three companies develop a communications system supporting multi-orbit operations across GEO, MEO and LEO satellites and validate improvements in communications network resilience.Through this demonstration, the three companies will strive to improve communications reliability under various conditions, including disasters and emergencies, and will contribute to maintaining critical social functions and ensuring safety and security.Outline of the Announcement Awarded to JRCOrdering PartyProject TitleProject DetailsImplementation PeriodThe successful bidder and cooperating companiesMinistry of DefenseDevelopment and Demonstration of Resiliency Technology for Multi-Orbit Communication Systems・Development and ground demonstration of a communication system compatible with multi-orbit and equipped with seamless switching functionality across communication links・Verification of the resiliency of communication infrastructure utilizing multi-orbit satellite communicationUntil March 31, 2028Japan Radio Co., Ltd.SKY Perfect JSAT CorporationSharp Corporation■ Company ProfilesCompany Name: Japan Radio Co., Ltd.Representative: Kaichiro Sakuma, Representative Director President and CEOHead Office: NAKANO CENTRAL PARK EAST,10-1, Nakano 4-chome, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-8570, JapanURL: https://www.jrc.co.jp/en/Company Name: SKY Perfect JSAT CorporationRepresentative: Eiichi Yonekura, Representative Director, President and CEOHead Office: Akasaka Intercity AIR, 1-8-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, JapanURL: https://en.skyperfectjsat.space/Company Name: Sharp CorporationRepresentative: Tetsuji Kawamura, President and Executive Officer, CEOHead Office: 2-1-25 Kyutaromachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 541-8522, JapanURL: https://global.sharp/(1) Multiple types of satellite orbits in which artificial satellites operate, such as geostationary, medium, and low Earth orbits.(2) The ability to maintain function and ensure stable use by providing alternative means or rapid recovery in the event of unexpected incidents.(3) Abbreviations for Geostationary Orbit, Medium Earth Orbit, and Low Earth Orbit.(4) A terminal integrating components such as a satellite communication antenna and modem functions. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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MHIEC Completes Construction of Nanbu Relay Center for Nagasaki Prefecture’s Ken’ou-Kennan Clean Authority

MHIEC Completes Construction of Nanbu Relay Center for Nagasaki Prefecture’s Ken’ou-Kennan Clean Authority

April 1, 2026
Nanbu Relay CenterTOKYO, Apr 2, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has successfully completed the construction of the Nanbu Relay Center for the Ken'ou-Kennan Clean Authority (comprising the municipalities of Shimabara City, Isahaya City, Unzen City, and Minamishimabara City) in Nagasaki Prefecture. This project is part of the waste transfer facility development and operation contract awarded to MHIEC in 2024.The project involved establishing a new Nanbu Relay Center in Minamishimabara City and managing a total of three relay centers, including the existing Tobu and Seibu Relay Centers. This initiative supports the efficient and stable transportation of combustible waste generated throughout the member municipalities to the second-phase waste treatment facility, the Ken'ou-Kennan Clean Center, newly constructed in Isahaya City and scheduled to commence operations in April 2026.A relay center(Note1) serves as a critical hub where waste collected by refuse collection vehicles is compressed using compactors and transferred to large transport vehicles for delivery to incineration plants or final disposal sites. At the Nanbu Relay Center, approximately 43 tons of combustible waste per day are compressed and volume-reduced by using a compactor-container system before being transported to the Ken'ou-Kennan Clean Center.The total contract value for construction and operation of the facility amounts to approximately 11.375 billion yen (excluding tax). MHIEC, in joint venture with MHI Group's Jukan Operation Co., Ltd., has been entrusted with the 20-year operation and management of all three relay centers under a DBO(Note2) scheme.MHIEC took over the waste treatment plant business in 2008, acquiring MHI's technological development capabilities in environmental systems and broad-ranging expertise in the construction and operation of waste management facilities both in Japan and overseas. Based on this robust track record, MHIEC is well positioned to propose comprehensive solutions encompassing all aspects from plant construction to operation and maintenance. Beyond new facility development, MHIEC actively addresses after-sales services and DBO projects. Moving forward, the Company will continue to promote proposals aimed at energy conservation, advanced incinerator operations through AI and IoT-enabled remote monitoring and automated support, and lifecycle cost reduction, thereby expanding its footprint both domestically and internationally.(1) Relay centers are facilities where collected waste is compressed and transferred to larger transport vehicles for efficient delivery to incineration or disposal sites. For more details, please visit:https://www.mhi.com/jp/products/environment/wastes-transfer-facility.html(2) DBO stands for Design-Build-Operate. Under this scheme, public entities retain ownership of the facility while outsourcing its design, construction, and operation to private-sector partners.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Trump Janji Perang Iran Sedang Hampir Selesai

Trump Janji Perang Iran Sedang Hampir Selesai

April 1, 2026
(SeaPRwire) - Dalam ucapan yang menandakan lebih sebulan sejak A.S. dan Israel melancarkan serangan ke atas Iran, Donald Trump berjanji bahawa perang itu "hampir selesai."Ucapan Presiden selama 19 minit kepada negara dari Rumah Putih pada Rabu tidak mendedahkan apa-apa yang baru dan mengulangi banyak titik perbincangan pentadbirannya mengenai konflik tersebut. Ia berlaku pada masa apabila kebanyakan rakyat A.S. tidak bersetuju dengan perang tersebut dan harga gas telah melonjak akibat gangguan di Timur Tengah.Trump tidak memberikan garis masa atau tarikh tepat untuk menyelesaikan konflik itu, walaupun dia sebelum ini berkata ia mungkin mengambil masa dua hingga tiga minggu lagi. "Kami akan menyelesaikan kerja ini, dan kami akan menyelesaikannya dengan sangat pantas," katanya pada malam Rabu. "Kami semakin hampir."Dia menyelitkan ucapannya dengan dakwaan "kemenangan muktamab dan memusnahkan" A.S. dalam perang itu, termasuk memusnahkan Tentera Laut dan Tentera Udara Iran, mengurangkan keupayaan peluru berpandu Tehran, dan membunuh bekas Pemimpin Tertinggi Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dan pegawai utama Republik Islam yang lain. "Saya gembira untuk mengatakan bahawa objektif strategi teras ini hampir selesai," katanya. "Kami telah mengalahkan dan memusnahkan Iran sepenuhnya. Mereka telah musnah, baik dari segi ketenteraan mahupun ekonomi dan dalam setiap cara lain."Pada masa yang sama, Trump nampaknya mencadangkan bahawa perang itu jauh dari selesai. "Kami akan memukul mereka dengan sangat keras dalam dua hingga tiga minggu akan datang," katanya. "Kami akan membawa mereka kembali ke Zaman Batu, di mana mereka sepatutnya berada." Jika tiada perjanjian dicapai, tambahnya, merujuk kepada rundingan yang sedang berlangsung untuk menamatkan konflik itu, "kami akan memukul setiap satu daripada loji penjana elektrik mereka, sangat keras dan mungkin serentak." Pegawai hak asasi manusia telah mengecam ancaman dan serangan ke atas infrastruktur kuasa Iran kerana ia akan membahayakan orang awam.Trump juga menguatkan dakwaannya bahawa A.S. tidak mencari perubahan rejim di Iran tetapi telah mencapainya walau bagaimanapun—walaupun pemerhati berkata rejim Iran, sementara di bawah kepimpinan yang berubah, kekal di tempatnya. "Perubahan rejim bukanlah matlamat kami," kata Trump. "Tetapi perubahan rejim telah berlaku kerana kematian semua pemimpin asal mereka."Sebagai respons kepada kebimbangan rakyat A.S. yang semakin meningkat mengenai kenaikan harga gas, Trump menggelar kesan kewangan itu "jangka pendek" dan menyalahkan serangan Iran ke atas "kapal tangki minyak komersial dan negara jiran yang tidak ada kaitan dengan konflik itu." Pada masa yang sama, dia menegaskan bahawa A.S. "tidak pernah lebih bersedia dari segi ekonomi untuk menghadapi ancaman ini." Ucapan itu tidak menenangkan pasaran, bagaimanapun: minyak mentah rujukan global Brent crude naik kepada $105 setong, dan niaga hadapan saham jatuh tidak lama kemudian.Presiden A.S. berkata bahawa A.S. "hampir tidak mengimport minyak" dari Selat Hormuz, laluan air penting di mana kira-kira satu per lima bekalan minyak global melalui dan kini tersekat oleh Iran, dan bahawa negara-negara lain yang enggan menyertai konflik tetapi menderita akibat kejutan pasaran tenaga patut sama ada membeli minyak dari A.S. atau "membina beberapa keberanian yang tertangguh" dan "pergi ke selat itu dan ambil sahaja, lindungilah ia, gunalah ia untuk diri anda sendiri.""Kami akan membantu, tetapi mereka sepatutnya mengambil pendahuluan dalam melindungi minyak yang mereka sangat bergantung padanya," katanya. "Dan dalam apa jua keadaan, apabila konflik ini tamat, selat itu akan terbuka secara semula jadi. Ia akan terbuka secara semula jadi sahaja."Trump juga memberi penghormatan kepada 13 anggota tentera A.S. yang telah meninggal dunia dalam perang itu, dan menjelang akhir ucapannya, dia menasihati rakyat A.S. untuk "menjaga konflik ini dalam perspektif," menyenaraikan contoh penglibatan A.S. selama bertahun-tahun dalam perang-perang lepas yang lain. Trump telah berkempen untuk menamatkan corak A.S. terlibat dalam "perang selamanya" dan berjanji tidak akan memulakan yang baru. Tetapi ketika dia membentangkan kes pada malam Rabu bahawa Iran adalah "buli Timur Tengah," dia juga nampaknya mengjustifikasikan konflik itu demi kepentingan rakyat A.S., mendakwa: "Ini adalah pelaburan sebenar untuk masa depan anak-anak dan cucu-cucu anda."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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Dialogue with HighTide Therapeutics’ CMO Dr. Filip Surmont: Moving Beyond the “Blockbuster” Legacy to Reshape Kidney Disease Treatment Through a Dual-Mechanism Approach

Dialogue with HighTide Therapeutics’ CMO Dr. Filip Surmont: Moving Beyond the “Blockbuster” Legacy to Reshape Kidney Disease Treatment Through a Dual-Mechanism Approach

April 1, 2026
HONG KONG, Apr 2, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Across the landscape of global biotech companies, the appointment of a senior executive often serves as a "barometer"—offering insights into a company's pipeline potential and reflecting how industry veterans gauge the sector’s future.A clear signal of the company’s growth arrived in February 2026, when HighTide Therapeutics (2511.HK) announced a high-profile executive appointment: Dr. Filip Surmont joined the company as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).For professionals in the cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic fields, this is a name that carries real weight. Over a career spanning three decades, Dr. Surmont has held senior medical leadership roles at multinational giants including Wyeth, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca. Among his most notable contributions was his role in the global strategic development of the SGLT-2 inhibitor dapagliflozin — a landmark effort that required close collaboration across functions and geographies within a large multinational organization. As part of a talented cross-functional team, he helped shape the strategy that positioned dapagliflozin as a global metabolic blockbuster, ultimately reaching $8.405 billion USD in sales in 2025.Notably, just a few months earlier, HighTide Therapeutics' core product, HTD1801, had outperformed dapagliflozin across multiple key cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic endpoints in a head-to-head Phase III clinical trial for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).For Dr. Surmont, transitioning from managing a reigning "blockbuster" to joining a “challenger” Chinese biotech was far from coincidental. What drew him out of his comfort zone was not just HTD1801's strong glucose-lowering performance, but also the breakthrough potential this new molecular entity (NME) has shown in cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic (CKM) disease in general, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) more specifically — driven by a fundamentally differentiated pathophysiological mechanisms.I.Challenging Clinical Complacency in CKD: The Quest for True ReversalWithin the medical community, chronic kidney disease (CKD) has long been a source of frustration. Once the kidney function begins to decline, it typically deteriorates progressively and irreversibly over time, leaving most patients facing dialysis or kidney transplantation as an eventual outcome."There has long been a degree of complacency in CKD treatment among physicians, patients, and even caregivers," Dr. Surmont noted pointedly. "A mindset has taken hold that the progressive decline in renal function with age is inevitable. I’ve been striving to change this mindset throughout my career, both during my time at multinational pharmaceutical companies and now."Current standard treatments — including ACE inhibitors/ARBs and the widely used SGLT-2 inhibitors — have demonstrated efficacy in slowing disease progression, yet fall short of halting or reversing the underlying pathology. They can significantly reduce the rate of decline in the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), buying patients valuable time, but fail to alter the terminal trajectory towards kidney failure.Further complicating the clinical picture is the multi-factorial nature of CKD. Taking diabetic kidney disease (DKD) caused by T2DM as an example, besides pathophysiological factors driven by metabolic dysfunction, it is complicated by interconnected and highly complex factors such as hemodynamic perturbances, chronic inflammation, fibrosis, and other non-diabetic factors that fuel each other to worsen disease prognosis.Existing standard-of-care drugs often address only one dimension of the disease by regulating hemodynamics or a single metabolic pathway, making it difficult to comprehensively address the inflammatory damage in the renal microenvironment.II.Inside the Mechanism: Remodeling Renal Architecture via a Dual Metabolic and Anti-inflammatory PathwayThe emergence of HTD1801 provides a new key to breaking this deadlock.As an oral anti-inflammatory and metabolic modulator (AIMM) independently developed by HighTide Therapeutics, HTD1801 demonstrates a unique therapeutic potential at the microscopic level as compared to traditional drugs. Rather than relying on a single mechanism, it takes a "two-pronged" approach by activating AMPK (adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase) and inhibiting the NLRP3 inflammasome.Dr. Surmont has full confidence in the scientific logic underpinning this mechanism: "This drug acts simultaneously on two critical levels: beyond blood sugar, it improves overall metabolic efficiency at its source; at the same time, it directly suppresses the underlying chronic inflammation that drives organ damage."Taking a deep dive into its mechanism of action, HTD1801's dual mechanism precisely targets multiple microstructures within the kidney. "This is reflected across different renal compartments," Dr. Surmont explained. "From the filtering glomeruli and the structural interstitium to the reabsorptive tubules, and even podocytes—the vital gatekeepers of the filtration barrier, the dual action of AMPK activation and NLRP3 inhibition has demonstrated stronger-than-expected protective benefits."This mechanistic rationale, spanning from metabolic regulation to organ-level protection, has ultimately been validated by clinical data.At the 2025 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Annual Meeting, HighTide Therapeutics presented as a late breaker Phase III clinical study data in T2DM patients with mild renal impairment. The results captured the industry's attention: compared with the placebo group, the HTD1801 group demonstrated a significant and sustainable difference in annualized eGFR slope of +9.81 ml/min/1.73 m²/year.In the eyes of nephrologists, a "positive slope" on the eGFR curve is a strong and unique signal, suggesting the possibility of early structural recovery."What we need to do next is confirm that this eGFR repair effect observed in DKD also holds true for CKD patients not driven by diabetes," Dr. Surmont revealed, indicating that relevant clinical studies are already underway, with more detailed data expected to validate this cross-etiology therapeutic potential.III.From "Rescue" to "Prevention": Advancing a Holistic Cardiorenal Metabolic (CKM) MindsetDr. Surmont brings to HighTide Therapeutics more than just clinical expertise; he brings a “game-changing” mentality that transcends a single-drug perspective.Another career-defining milestone for Dr. Surmont was his leadership role in helping reshape global asthma treatment guidelines. Historically, asthma management relied on short-acting bronchodilators for "rescue" only upon exacerbation of symptoms and shortness of breath. Dr. Surmont proposed and validated the "Anti-Inflammatory Reliever (AIR)" strategy a modern asthma management strategy that uses a combination inhaled corticosteroids and a bronchodilator as a reliever — treating both the acute bronchospasm and the underlying airway inflammation with every dose, in contrast to traditional short acting dilator-only relief. This shift ultimately benefited approximately 120 million patients worldwide and reshaped treatment paradigms.Now, facing CKD, he sees the same opportunity for a paradigm-shifting breakthrough.Given HTD1801's strong potential to repair mild renal impairment, future clinical guidelines could reasonably recommend initiating treatments early, when eGFR is still at a relatively high level. By establishing a positive trajectory for renal function recovery early in the disease, there is hope that most patients can completely avoid the looming threat of dialysis.From a health-economics perspective, this would reallocate healthcare spending: shifting funds away from costly late-stage interventions (such as dialysis and heart failure rescue) towards highly cost-effective early treatment, thereby generating substantial healthcare cost savings for society and reducing patients’ financial burden for late-stage interventions.Dr. Surmont also strongly advocates for a holistic management approach to "Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM)" health. As multifunctional drugs like HTD1801 continue to evolve, he believes physicians will move beyond the single-dimensional therapeutic mindset."My ideal scenario is that all physicians managing cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, hepatic, or even obesity issues would evaluate the patient with a holistic mindset," he says, pointing to the current siloed nature in clinical practice. " As an example eGFR monitoring is not always part of routine cardiological assessment, yet at the mechanistic level, cardiac and renal dysfunction are manifestations of the same underlying disease process — making an integrated view essential"He cited a successful experiment he led while promoting dapagliflozin in China: requiring cardiologists at partner hospitals to measure patients' eGFR during their consultations. By merely adding this simple cross-disciplinary action, the number of patients on guideline directed medical treatment tripled within six months.IV.A Buyer's Lens: The Booming BD Activity in CKD and HighTide Therapeutics’ Confidence in Value CreationAs a core member of the company's leadership team, Dr. Surmont also frequently examines HighTide Therapeutics' position through the lens of capital market and industry dynamics.Over the past two years, the global biopharmaceutical market has seen a surge in business development (BD) activity in the CKD field. In 2025, Roche announced a major collaboration with Zealand Pharma valued at up to $5.3 billion; multinational giants like Novartis, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Novo Nordisk have also been making significant investments to secure premium assets in the metabolic and renal disease space.Dr. Surmont, drawing on his extensive multinational experience, has a clear read on this "land grab" phenomenon: "The core driver is the massive profit potential and rapid growth in this field. Five years ago, the therapeutic arsenal here was relatively limited. Now, with breakthrough blockbusters like GLP-1RAs and SGLT-2i’s, the kidney disease landscape has been reshaped, yet there remains a residual risk is 60–80% of the original event burden.He further elaborated: "Even when patients are treated with four pillars of therapy (ACEi/ARBs, SGLT-2i’s, GLP-1RAs, MRAs), the complex underlying inflammatory mechanisms remain largely unaddressed, still leaving a significant gap in our ability to fully protect the kidney. This creates substantial pricing potential and broad combination therapy prospects for drugs with fundamentally new mechanisms like HTD1801.""Looking back at the history of SGLT-2 inhibitors, it took over a decade from approval to reaching 20%-25% guideline-directed clinical uptake. The slow progress was partly due to a lack of strong medical education and advocacy, and partly because of physicians and patients’ tendency to yield to the disease's natural trajectory."Now, having taken the helm as CMO of HighTide Therapeutics, Dr. Filip Surmont is poised to challenge the status quo and break this complacency with solid clinical data and a new medical narrative. For this drug—born from Chinese innovation with a global ambition—the voyage in the CKM field has only just begun. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Mazda EZ-6/Mazda6e Wins 2026 World Car Design of the Year Award

Mazda EZ-6/Mazda6e Wins 2026 World Car Design of the Year Award

April 1, 2026
HIROSHIMA, Japan, Apr 2, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - At the 2026 World Car of the Year Awards hosted by the World Car Awards (WCA), Mazda EZ-6/Mazda6e from Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) won the 2026 World Car Design of the Year (WCDOTY), one of the special awards. This marks the third time a Mazda model has earned this award, following the Mazda Roadster (known overseas as the Mazda MX-5) in 2016 and the Mazda3 in 2020.The awards were officially launched in January 2004 with automotive journalists around the world. For the 2026 award, the winner was selected from ninety eligible models through votes cast by 98 automotive journalists worldwide. The final results were announced by the World Car Awards (WCA) on April 1st local time in New York, USA.MAZDA 6e (European specification model)The Mazda EZ-6/Mazda6e represents a new challenge in Mazda’s journey toward electrification, pursuing both preservation and innovation of the distinctive design that Mazda has cultivated over the years. Under Mazda’s design theme, “KODO — Soul of Motion,” and based on the concept of “Authentic Modern,” the model combines vibrant, life-inspired forms with a sense of advanced modernity befitting a battery electric vehicle (BEV), while achieving a beautifully proportioned coupe silhouette. Through sculptural forms and meticulous craftsmanship created by the human hand, Mazda has delivered a design that continues to offer the joy of driving and moving mobility experience even in the era of electrification.The Mazda EZ-6 is a BEV launched in China in October 2024. It combines Mazda’s signature design and Jinba-ittai driving performance – the oneness between man and machine - with the electric and smart technologies of its collaborative partner*1 . The Mazda6e was developed based on the Mazda EZ-6 with further refinement to meet the driving performance and functionality needs of each market. It went on sale in Europe in September 2025, and plans are in place to introduce the model also in Australia, ASEAN, and other regions in 2026 as Mazda intends to respond to the growing demand for BEV in these markets.Mazda will continue to pursue the “Joy of Driving” under its core value of “Radically Human,” and aim to deliver the “Joy of Living” by creating moving mobility experiences in our customers' daily lives.*1 Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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TransNusa Strengthens Domestic Network Connection with New Route Launch and Increased Scheduled Flight Frequency

TransNusa Strengthens Domestic Network Connection with New Route Launch and Increased Scheduled Flight Frequency

April 1, 2026
TransNusa Launches New Scheduled Flight Connecting Jakarta With Lombok, Its World Class Surfing Island DestinationJAKARTA, Apr 2, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TransNusa has announced the launch of a new direct scheduled flight connecting Jakarta and Lombok, further strengthening access to one of Indonesia’s key tourism and regional travel hubs.TransNusa Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said that the introduction of this new route comes on the back of the airline’s focus to increase and strengthen connectivity while boosting domestic tourism.“Lombok is not only rapidly growing as a domestic and international tourist destination but the island is also the main gateway for tourism in the West Nusa Tenggara region through its Lombok International Airport,” Datuk Francis said, adding that Lombok attracts more than 1.2 million tourists annually.LOMBOK… Paradise of divers and surfersLombok is home to the diving haven Gili and Mount Rinjani National Park, one of Indonesia’s most iconic volcanic landscapes. The island offers dramatic trekking routes, cascading waterfalls and panoramic mountain views, attracting adventurers and nature lovers from around the world. Beyond its mountains, Lombok has also built a global reputation as a world-class surfing and diving destination, with pristine beaches, coral reef and consistent waves drawing surfers year-round.“TransNusa will initially operate 14 flights a week or two daily flights with the first scheduled flight departing Jakarta in the morning and the second in the afternoon,” Datuk Bernard said, adding that the sales of tickets for the new scheduled flight from Jakarta to Lombok started on 16 March 2026, with the inaugural flight scheduled for April 17, 2026.DATUK BERNARD FRANCIS… Lombok is the main gateway for tourism in the West Nusa Tenggara regionIn addition to this new launch, TransNusa has also increased the frequency of its Jakarta-Yogyakarta route with the aim to enhance and strengthen domestic connectivity, said Datuk Bernard.Flight DetailsTransNusa’s scheduled flight 8B 5161 will depart Soekarno–Hatta International Airport at 5:00am and arrive at Lombok International Airport at 8:00am. The returning service, 8B 5162, will depart Lombok International Airport at 8:30am and arrive in Jakarta at the Soekarno–Hatta International Airport at 9:30am. The second scheduled flight 8B 5165 will depart Jakarta’s Soekarno–Hatta International Airport at 03:00pm and arrive at the Lombok International Airport at 05:45pm. The returning service, 8B 5166 will depart Lombok International Airport at 06.15pm and arrive at the Soekarno–Hatta International Airport at 06.45pm.Ticket prices for TransNusa’s scheduled Jakarta-Lombok route start from as low as IDR899,000, CNY390, USD55, MYR225, AUD80, and SGD69. Tickets will be available for purchase at www.transnusa.co.id and on primary online travel agents’ platforms.Meanwhile, TransNusa’s additional scheduled flight for its Jakarta-Yogyakarta flight, 8B 5530, will depart Jakarta’s Soekarno–Hatta International Airport at 10.40am and arrive at the Yogyakarta International Airport at 11.50am. The flight, 8B 5531, will depart Yogyakarta at 01.20pm and arrive in Jakarta at 02.30pm.For its flights, TransNusa not only provides premium services with competitive ticket prices, but the airline also has attractive product bundles called SEAT, SEAT-PLUS and FLEXI-PRO."Our SEAT passengers will enjoy check-in baggage of up to 20kgs,” Datuk Bernard said, explaining that the baggage offering was over and above the 7kgs limit offered as a passenger’s hand carry.For the highest package, FLEXI-PRO, we provide services such as free baggage up to 30kgs, free to choose seats, free food, and drinks, priority at check-in and boarding counters.In addition, TransNusa also provides its FLEXI-PRO passengers with the flexibility to change their flight schedule without restrictions and obtain refund when needed,” added Datuk Bernard.TransNusa, which aims to ensure its passengers travel with ease and comfort, has also configured their A320s with a 174-seat configuration, which allows for passengers to enjoy about 30 inches of legroom, comparable to the experience passengers would get in a full-service airline."We are committed to providing affordable and competitive ticket prices, while still providing premium services to our customers.” stressed Datuk Bernard.TransNusa, A Short HistoryThe 3-year old TransNusa, led by aviation expert and veteran, Datuk Bernard, made waves in the aviation industry with its unique domestic and international business development and growth strategy.Within just 6 months of operations, in 2023, the airline, known then as a new player with new rules, launched its first international route between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, followed by the launch of scheduled flights between Jakarta and Singapore.TransNusa, which established itself as a Premium Service Carrier, made headlines in Malaysia, Singapore, China and around the world with news of being the first airline in Indonesia to introduce new exciting routes. In 2023, during its first year of operations, TransNusa became the second Indonesian airline to receive approval to fly to China. In 2024, TransNusa became the first in the world to develop and introduce a new domestic route connecting Bali and Manado. In October 2025, TransNusa added yet another milestones by becoming the first Indonesian airline and second airline in the world to launch scheduled flights from Manado to Guangzhou, China.About TransNusaTransNusa Airline, is a Premium Service Carrier. In February 2024, the airline rebranded itself to a Premium Service Carrier in line with its upgraded aircrafts that offers better comfort as well as based on the flexibility and quality of the services offered. TransNusa, which received its AOC certification on 9th September 2022, launch its first three A320 operations on 6th October, 14th October and 12th December, 2022.In 2023, TransNusa introduced a new business model making it the first Premium Service Carrier in the Asia Pacific region. TransNusa introduced its first international flight on 14th April, 2023. The airline is currently based in Jakarta and Bali.On the international front, TransNusa flies to Singapore, Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The airline became the second Indonesian airline to fly to China and the first Indonesian airline to launch a Premium Service Carrier business model. Passengers can book their flights on the TransNusa website at www.transnusa.co.id, through any secure online travel agent, through authorized travel agents in Singapore and Indonesia.TransNusa’s Primary International Media Contact:Trina Thomas Rajtrina@myqaseh.org+60124992672 (whatsapp only) Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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