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UK Maintains Horse Racing Levy Unchanged, Angering Industry

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(AsiaGameHub) -   The UK government has decided to maintain the Horserace Betting Levy at its current rate following the completion of a long-anticipated review. However, the decision has drawn criticism from racing organizations. UK Maintains 10% Levy on Horse Racing Bets Ian Murray announced the decision in Parliament, sharing the findings from a review conducted by Baroness Twycross. Ministers determined that the existing 10% levy on bookmakers' profits from British horseracing will continue without immediate changes. This levy applies to operators earning over GBP 500,000 ($667,878) from bets placed on domestic racing. The Horserace Betting Levy Board uses these funds to support breeding, veterinary research, and overall sport development. Last year, revenues amounted to GBP 108 million ($144.2 million), a slight increase from the previous year. According to the government, stability within the broader gambling sector was a significant factor in this decision. Recent adjustments to betting duties were cited as reasons to avoid further regulatory shifts. Officials also rejected proposals to extend the levy to cover bets on international racing, stating that the current system adequately reflects the connection between bookmakers and British racing. UK Horse Racing Faces Funding Concerns Amid Policy Dispute Horse racing is a vital component of the UK’s sporting heritage, attracting substantial crowds and international attention through major events like the Grand National and Royal Ascot. Ministers emphasized their ongoing support for the sport and highlighted initiatives aimed at improving governance, race scheduling, and animal welfare. However, the response from the British Horseracing Authority has been negative. Chief executive Brant Dunshea voiced disappointment with both the duration of the review and its outcome. He noted that the sport had spent years collaborating with policymakers and presenting evidence that its betting-related financial returns are insufficient to cover escalating operational expenses. Dunshea also drew attention to a difference between Britain and other prominent racing countries, observing that nations like France and Ireland generate a larger portion of betting revenue for their racing industries. In contrast, he argued, the actual financial benefit to British racing remains low. The BHA also expressed concerns regarding regulatory measures such as affordability checks for gamblers. Dunshea cautioned that stricter regulations could drive bettors to unregulated markets, which would decrease funding for racing and also affect tax revenues. The government maintains that ongoing collaboration between the betting and racing industries is crucial for long-term viability. Nevertheless, the recent decision appears to have heightened tensions, with industry leaders urging a reconsideration of policies they believe will significantly impact the sport's financial future. 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.

亞馬遜悄然推出年度最瘋狂的生存驚悚片

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Prime Video(SeaPRwire) -   當你讓一群不合群的芭蕾舞者對上一群無情的雇傭兵時，會發生什麼事？根據維琪·朱森的全新動作驚悚片《致命芭蕾》，結果可能並非你預期的那場大屠殺。這部新的 Prime Video 電影於 3 月 13 日在西南偏南（SXSW）影視節上舉行了盛大的首映，故事講述一個芭蕾舞團在前往布達佩斯參加比賽的途中巴士拋錨，迫使她們在一家可疑的路邊旅店尋求庇護。嗯，與其說是旅店，不如說是一座莊園——一個搖搖欲墜的王國，由鄔瑪·舒曼飾演的 shady 黑幫老大德沃拉·卡西默統治，她一方面控制著她嗜血的手下，一方面為自己昔日芭蕾舞者的輝煌歲月建造了一座令人毛骨悚然的祭壇。芭蕾舞者們——Bones（梅西·齊格勒飾）、Princess（拉娜·康多飾）、Zoe（艾莉絲·阿帕托飾）、Chloe（米莉森·西蒙斯飾）和 Grace（阿凡提卡飾）——對這奇怪的環境感到不安，但還是接受了主人的款待……直到她們的教練索娜小姐（莉迪亞·倫納德飾）被一名嗜殺成性的手下殘忍殺害。從那時起，《致命芭蕾》就成了一場不間斷的殺戮盛宴，但方式卻出乎觀眾意料。倒下的不是纖弱的芭蕾舞者，而是那些手持手槍的爪牙和黑手黨分子。而舞者們，僅憑藉她們的舞技和幾片精準放置在舞鞋中的刀片，便取得了勝利。「芭蕾舞者是脆弱的象徵，那完美的白色芭蕾舞裙，」《致命芭蕾》導演維琪·朱森告訴《Inverse》。「而這部電影就是要顛覆這一點。」朱森自稱小時候是個假小子，與從自身芭蕾舞經歷中汲取靈感的編劇凱特·弗羅因德相比，她對芭蕾舞領域的經驗不多。因此，在為電影做準備時，朱森花了一些時間在倫敦的皇家歌劇院與一些首席芭蕾舞者相處。「我那時想，『我只是想了解這有多瘋狂。這到底有多荒謬？』」朱森回憶道。「而她們說，『我們的身體就是我們的盔甲。這是一種超能力。』」朱森將這種「超能力」融入了電影本身。當女孩們意識到自己與一群職業殺手一同被困在一座如迷宮般的莊園裡時，她們明白能拯救她們的只有自己。於是她們求助於本能。當一名手下抓住 Bones 時，她做了一個單足旋轉，隨即轉為一記迴旋踢。女孩們用來軟化舞鞋的美工刀片成了她們的武器，而一次偶然的意外，一片刀片卡在了 Bones 的舞鞋中，讓她的迴旋踢更具威力。當 Bones 遭到一名手下折磨，對方拔掉她的腳指甲時，她竟當面大笑——在艱苦的練習中，她經常失去腳指甲；這就叫作芭蕾舞者的日常。「她們所有的武器都來自芭蕾舞袋，還有你可以用來製作爆炸裝置的蟲漆，」朱森說。「這不是《捍衛任務》。為了讓觀眾能夠信服，我當時想，『我們必須相信這些東西的來源。』所以它必須源自舞蹈。打鬥可以很混亂。」鄔瑪·舒曼飾演芭蕾舞團所處可疑旅店的老闆。 | Prime Video為了讓打鬥場面盡可能逼真且精彩刺激，朱森與 87 North Productions 合作，這家製片公司由《捍衛任務》的大衛·雷奇創立，並製作了《無名弒》、《子彈列車》和《特技玩家》等動作片。憑藉 87 North 的特技協調員和來自皇家歌劇院的芭蕾導演威廉·塔克特，他們開創了一種新的武術形式，足以媲美《捍衛任務》的「槍拳道」，並將其命名為「芭蕾拳」。「我們想讓它感覺非常真實，而且就是那種臨時拼湊的感覺，是一個女孩只為生存而戰，」朱森說。「因此，我們可以見證芭蕾拳的誕生，因為當你被逼到牆角，面臨真正的生死關頭，你就會進入求生的肌肉記憶。而她的肌肉記憶恰好就是這位訓練有素的芭蕾舞者，基本上就像一名頂尖運動員。」這一切在電影的核心打鬥場景中達到了高潮，芭蕾舞者們在旅店寬敞的酒吧裡被逼入絕境，必須齊心協力對抗一整群的打手。而此前一直摩擦不斷的舞團——尤其是態度粗魯的領隊 Bones 和被寵壞的富家女 Princess——終於能夠同心協力，運用她們的芭蕾舞套路擊倒爪牙（並借助前述的舞鞋刀片）。最終呈現的是一場令人血脈賁張的打鬥場面，這得益於敬業的演員陣容（其中齊格勒和康多受過古典芭蕾訓練）、芭蕾替身和特技替身的共同努力。「我們拍攝酒吧打鬥前的最後一次排練，是由所有的芭蕾替身為我們完成的。她們每個人看起來都像藍波，」朱森說。維琪·朱森與《致命芭蕾》的演員陣容。 | Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images但朱森確保盡可能少地更換演員——每個人都事先參加了芭蕾舞集訓營，並且「盡可能努力訓練」，朱森說。「我們真的只有在需要立足尖跳舞時才使用替身。」最終的成果相當流暢無縫，這讓朱森能夠真正觸及她希望《致命芭蕾》成為的樣子：「你會得到這種脆弱與殘暴的混合體，」她說。「而這其中存在一種有趣的對比，我認為這傳達了女性主義和打破父權大門的意涵。」但朱森感到驚訝的是，舞蹈與動作之間的連結，在許多其他電影（除了少數如《捍衛任務》衍生電影《芭蕾復仇者》之外）中卻鮮少被探討。「很多武術都與舞蹈有關聯，而我認為芭蕾只是尚未被充分探索而已，」她說。Pretty Lethal 現正於 Prime Video 串流播出。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

Ebony Kenney Becomes the Most Accomplished Female Player in Triton Poker History

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Americas Cardroom Pro Ebony Kenney has achieved the distinction of becoming the most accomplished female player in Triton Poker history, continuing her impressive performance at the elite levels of the game. Kenney's ascent in the Triton arena has been characterized by consistent achievements. She made a significant breakthrough at the 2022 Triton Super High Roller Series, securing a 5th-place finish in the $200,000 Coin Rivet Invitational, which earned her $1.7 million—a notable sum for a woman in poker history. Following this success, she achieved another 5th-place finish in a $25,000 event, earning $240,500. More recently, in 2025, she secured a runner-up position in a $15,000 High Roller, taking home $614,500. Throughout her career, Kenney has amassed over $3.3 million in live tournament winnings, demonstrating a consistent presence in high-stakes competitions. She has also been among the pioneering women to participate in Triton's most exclusive invitational tournaments. Now, she is focused on building upon this success. Kenney has successfully bagged chips and is positioned in 10th place heading into Day 2 of the $40,000 Mystery Bounty, remaining a strong contender for another deep run. “Ebony continues to raise the bar—not just for women in poker, but for everyone competing at the highest level,” stated Americas Cardroom CEO Phil Nagy. “She’s proving, again and again, that she belongs in the biggest games in the world.” Day 2 was scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026. 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.

本年度最古怪的撒旦驚悚片是一場狂亂的血腥盛宴

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New Line Cinema(SeaPRwire) -   娛樂是電影中不可或缺的情感。如今似乎越來越少人能在電影中找到這種感覺，而那些能營造娛樂氛圍的作品，也遠不如正經肅穆的同類型電影獲得那麼多讚譽。這實在令人惋惜：坐在黑暗電影院裡，和一群志同道合的陌生人一起歡呼吶喊時湧現的腦內啡快感，正逐漸被低估。但我們現在比以往任何時候都更需要這種感覺。它抵禦了尷尬或壓抑，有時甚至超越了電影的可預測性。這句話對導演基里爾·索科洛夫（Kirill Sokolov）的英語首作《他們將殺死你》（They Will Kill You）來說尤其貼切。在許多方面，這更像是一部圖像小說而非電影：索科洛夫似乎鐵了心要打造本世紀最帥氣、最瘋狂的驚悚片，而他大致成功了。扎齊·貝茨（Zazie Beetz）飾演的大膽女主角衝破電影般的分鏡畫面，喚起了《雪血女》（Lady Snowblood）、《狐狸布朗》（Foxy Brown）和《活死人黎明》（Dawn of the Dead）的集體精神。這位俄羅斯導演也自豪且強烈地將他的影響投射在每一幀畫面中，而這些影響並不止於啟發昆汀（Tarantino）之類導演的磨房電影經典——或昆汀本人的作品。《他們將殺死你》也大量借鑒了山姆·雷米（Sam Raimi）的風格，他將低俗搞笑與血腥場面結合的另類手法，正是這部電影成功的關鍵。此外，「女孩對抗撒旦教團」的設定，也直接讓人聯想到2019年的《致命遊戲》（Ready or Not）。是的，這無疑會讓你想起其他（有人可能會說更好的）電影。但它也懂得觀看一切可能出錯的事物轟然失控時那份扭曲的快感。拯救《 उनके將殺死你》免於徹底「炒冷飯」的部分原因，是它強大的「最後的女孩」角色。鮮少見到黑人女性在這樣的動作片中擔任核心，但索科洛夫與扎齊·貝茨的合作簡直是黃金組合——她完美平衡了機智幽默的角色與復仇天使的氣質。她飾演的亞細亞·里夫斯（Asia Reaves，或者說，我下個萬聖節的服裝有着落了）一生都在保護妹妹瑪麗亞（Maria）免受虐待父親的摧残；電影開場的回憶片段揭示了她為爭取自由能做到何等地步。當父親發現她們企圖逃家時，她當場開槍擊斃父親，但警察到場時她卻毫不猶豫地棄瑪麗亞而去。她為這個錯誤付出了十年監獄代價，在獄中她銳利地磨練技能。當她抵達維吉爾大廈（Virgil）——這座紐約古老高樓據稱已成長後的瑪麗亞（《職場新鮮人》Industry的邁哈拉（Myha’la）飾演）當女傭的地方——時，這些技能將派上用場。從亞細亞假扮溫馴的新女傭邁入大門的那一刻起，維吉爾大廈是邪惡淵藪這件事就再明顯不過。大廈外牆佈滿惡魔紋飾，大門安裝的鎖具更像是銀行保險庫才會有的。大廈管理員莉莉（Lily，帕特麗夏·阿奎特（Patricia Arquette）飾，帶着柔和的愛爾蘭腔）同樣可疑，亞細亞在大廳遇到的住戶們也是如此。幸好索科洛夫毫不浪費時間揭露維吉爾的真實面貌，而亞細亞早已準備好奮力突圍即將降臨的地獄考驗。她幾乎沒睡上一覺，一群披着雨披、戴着豬頭面具的教團成員就潛入她的房間，試圖將她獻祭。但當她拿到藏在衣櫃裡的武器——一把大砍刀、霰彈槍和幾把生鏽的刀——時，局勢瞬間逆轉：與其說她被困在這座死亡陷阱，不如說是她的俘虜們被困住了。撒旦教團的設定獲得了《樂一通》式的搞笑升級。 | New Line Cinema《他們將殺死女孩》在首場華麗打鬥中全情投入，享受着飛濺的人頭與炸成血漿的四肢。在其他電影中可能是恐怖的身體 horror 場景，在這裡卻是完美的笑點：被槍擊的軀體劇烈撞向螢幕，被砍劈的軀體噴灑出血泉。關鍵的是，這些教團成員即使與亞細亞激戰後仍能站起來。他們與撒旦的交易讓他們永生不死，這讓索科洛夫能讓希瑟·葛拉漢（Heather Graham）和湯姆·佛頓（Tom Felton）等大咖在越來越殘酷的打鬥中多次登場。導演還樂此不疲地測試這種永生的極限，將《他們將殺死你》推向卡通化領域。其中一幕，一具軀體缺少頭顱仍搖搖晃晃前進（這是電影中最讓人發毛卻也讓人爆笑的時刻之一）；還有一顆離體的眼球——在一記慘烈的頭部槍擊後與主人分離——在維吉爾大廈裡滾動，監視亞細亞的動向。這些透過實體特效呈現的視覺笑料，讓《他們將殺死你》與其模仿的電影相比更具特色。可惜這樣的創意還不夠多：這部電影最大的缺點，可能是它無法在拼貼風格中展現更多獨自性。索科洛夫顯然熱愛通俗題材與特殊情景，但單單把這些雜亂的故事丟進攪拌機並調到「愛的致敬」檔，似乎還不夠。這種錯失的機會，最明顯體現在電影不願為維吉爾大廈添加的不僅是「地點感」，更是「真正的個性」。當亞細亞尋找瑪麗亞時，電影曖昧地致敬了《全面攻擊》（The Raid），而她的嚮導——脾氣暴躁的清潔工雷（Ray，帕特森·喬瑟夫（Paterson Joseph）飾）告訴她，維吉爾大廈每一層都代表一種致命罪惡。電影在某一層（本질上就是一場大型亂交派對）輕鬆地賺了個笑點，但並未深入解構。我們不免會想，如果更徹底地探索這個世界會是什麼模樣——但《他們將殺死你》必須找到這個故事的核心，因此這種模糊性很容易被原諒。《他們將殺死你》或許需要更多獨特性，但它憑着力道十足的核心彌補了這一點。 | New Line Cinema如果沒有奮戰的強烈動機，這部電影的任何部分都無法成立，而索科洛夫透過亞細亞對瑪麗亞的責任提供了這一動機，將超自然的荒誕與姐妹間的糾結情感紮根現實。貝茨咬緊牙關、態度強勁地撐起《他們將殺死你》，但邁哈拉則以更沉靜、脆弱的表演為電影注入了一份纖細靈魂。與《致命遊戲》的關聯，一度在頑強生存者與被遺棄家人的拉扯中浮現，但《他們將殺死你》以更精良的手法處理了這段關係。當亞細亞手持燃燒的斧頭，在漆黑房間裡對抗十二名綁架瑪麗亞的維吉爾教團成員時，場面無疑帥氣至極。但你也會關心這些角色——與他們的敵人不同，他們並非無敵。這裡的歡樂與刺激可能是我們今年能見到的最佳表現，而儘管有各種缺點，它也有足夠的核心支撐起這一切。《他們將殺死你》（They Will Kill You）於3月17日在西南偏南影展（SXSW）首映，將於3月27日院線上映。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

HBO哈利·波特影集預告證明其多此一舉

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HBO(SeaPRwire) -   即使一個故事已經被改編成電影，也不代表它不能再被改編成影集。以2000年代最受歡迎的兒童讀物系列之一為例：雷蒙尼·史尼奇的《波特萊爾大遇險》。該系列書籍在2004年被拍成電影，擁有包括金·凱瑞、裘德·洛和梅莉·史翠普在內的豪華陣容，但好的卡司並不等於好的改編。這部電影以一種混亂的方式將前三本書的情節硬湊在一起，而其餘10本書則完全未被改編，直到Netflix宣布推出由尼爾·派屈克·哈里斯主演的影集改編版。但對於2000年代最受歡迎的兒童讀物系列：《哈利波特》，情況卻非如此。七本書被改編成八部賣座大片，幾乎每一個轉折起伏，除了少數幾個幽靈外，都被搬上了銀幕。但儘管如此，HBO仍然決定批准一項龐大、為期多年的計劃，要再次將這些書籍改編成串流影集。現在，我們首次看到了這個新的霍格華茲，而它看起來……一模一樣。請看下面的預告片：預告片展示了你對《哈利波特》改編作品所期待的一切：哈利（多米尼克·麥克勞克林飾）收到霍格華茲入學信；他遭受阿姨、姨父和表哥的霸凌；海格（尼克·弗羅斯特飾）告訴哈利關於他父母的事；以及大量哈利發現霍格華茲魔法的場景。問題在於，所有一切都熟悉到顯得冗餘。霍格華茲有著同樣霧氣籠罩的城堡氛圍，學生們的童稚驚奇感十足，魁地奇場景看起來充滿動作感。事實上，最明顯的差異似乎是飾演霍格華茲教職員的美國演員數量（約翰·李斯高和珍妮·麥克蒂爾，我就是在說你們）。粉絲可能會說，電視影集允許更忠實的改編，但即使這一點也不完全正確——哈利的眼睛像電影裡一樣是藍色的，而不是像書中描述的那樣是綠色的。甚至連標題都令人困惑：這部影集的第一季命名為《哈利波特與神秘的魔法石》，儘管這並非美國使用的書名。這難道只是為了在HBO Max明天於英國和愛爾蘭上線前，討好英國觀眾的一種方式嗎？我們看到的《哈利波特》影集越多，就越覺得它只是對電影的翻炒。 | HBO在某個時間點，我們必須正視房間裡的大象：這部影集感覺像是來撈錢的，而且我們可以肯定這筆錢的一部分會流入J·K·羅琳的口袋。羅琳已成為反對跨性別權利的激烈活動家，她還協助英國最高法院以一種抹殺跨性別女性合法性的方式來定義「女性」——所有這些行為都玷汙了《哈利波特》的遺產。也許第一次，《哈利波特》是一個有趣的電影傳統。但這一次，它是一個模仿者，一部相似到詭異的串流節目，且不幸地充滿了政治包袱。也許有些粉絲會為了懷舊而將道德放在一邊，但直接重看電影要容易得多。《哈利波特與神秘的魔法石》將於2026年聖誕節在HBO首播。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

迪士尼剛剛退出了一項有爭議的AI交易

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Shutterstock(SeaPRwire) -   自從AI生成內容進步到足以逼真呈現Will Smith吃義大利麵盤子的畫面後，好萊塢便一直在尋找將生成式AI整合進媒體製作的方法，包括劇本撰寫、後期製作與動畫領域。但大眾對AI的態度向來兩極：這是WGA與SAG-AFTRA罷工期間的核心議題之一，就連《Stranger Things》第五季幕後照片裡公開打開的ChatGPT分頁，都引發了數日的討論。就在幾個月前，AI生成影片內容看似即將成為電影與電視圈的下一波熱門趨勢，但OpenAI與Disney近期的動作卻完全打破了這個想像。AI protections have been a hot-button topic in Hollywood for years. | Amy Katz/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock2025年12月，OpenAI與Disney宣布大型合作計畫：Disney將向OpenAI投資超過10億美元，而OpenAI則可為其2024年推出的影片生成應用程式Sora授權使用Disney龐大的角色庫。當初的規劃是讓用戶能夠使用Disney角色生成自訂內容，部分影片甚至可在Disney+上串流播放。也就是說，如果你曾經想看雪寶Olaf與復仇者聯盟Avengers同框，這個夢想本來可以透過AI生成成真。但當Sora突然宣布永久下架這款應用程式後，一切都變了。緊接著便傳出Disney也將終止與OpenAI現有的合作協議，因為根本沒有可供Disney角色使用的Sora應用程式。這也代表OpenAI將再也拿不到這筆10億美元的投資。據Reuters報導，雙方針對Disney/Sora合作案的會議於周一舉行，僅半小時後，Disney便接獲OpenAI將全面終止這款應用程式的消息。Sora was supposed to revolutionize AI-generated video, but now it is no more. | Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto/Shutterstock對於質疑生成式AI倫理議題的人來說，這無疑是個好消息。當初的Disney合作案僅限使用蒙面、動畫或生物角色，因此並未涉及演員肖像，但這並非萬全之策。近期Disney與Fortnite的合作便證明了這一點——玩家竟操控Darth Vader的AI生成語音，說出極為不恰當的內容。Disney本身正處於轉型階段，因此這項合作案破局或許是塞翁失馬。長期擔任Disney執行長的Bob Iger於去年年底推動這項合作，但僅數週前便辭去職位。據《Variety》報導，他的繼任者Josh D’Amaro在2026年Disney股東大會上表示：「我們運用AI的目標，是激發人類的創造力，而非取代它。」難道他或Disney其他高層一開始就對這項合作案存有疑慮嗎？這項合作案的崩解看似突如其來，但卻為Disney與OpenAI雙方提供了全新的起點，讓它們得以重新審視人類與AI的關係，以及該如何將AI整合進娛樂體驗當中。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

軍事分析師警告，隨著第82空降師部署至伊朗，美軍戒備游擊式的打了就跑襲擊

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(SeaPRwire) -   一名資深軍事分析師警告，若伊朗精銳部隊及代理武裝在該地區轉採游擊式打了就跑攻擊，可能大幅增加美國人員傷亡。據報導，隨著五角大廈因衝突新升級而將陸軍第82空降師部分部隊調派至中東，華盛頓近東政策研究所（Washington Institute for Near East Policy）的邁克爾·艾森施塔特（Michael Eisenstadt）發表了上述評論。「伊朗軍中擁有規模龐大的步兵單位，其規模相當於第82空降師的旅級戰鬥隊，」曾擔任美國陸軍預備役軍官的艾森施塔特向Digital表示。「第82空降師的兵力規模不足以對伊朗造成重大打擊，但已大到足以成為伊朗攻擊的脆弱目標，這將使伊朗有能力大幅增加美國人員傷亡，」他說。曾擔任美國政府軍事分析師的艾森施塔特指出，即使中東地區主要常規作戰行動開始減緩，危險可能不會消失，而是演變。「我們可能見到主要作戰行動結束，但活動將轉向海灣地區的游擊式打了就跑攻擊，以及伊朗的其他灰色地帶行動，」他說。「想想1991年海灣戰爭後的伊拉克，我們在一場非常成功的戰爭後，仍花了十年時間遏制伊拉克。」首席國家安全記者詹妮弗·格里芬（Jennifer Griffin）周三報導，美國已下令向該地區增派第82空降師部隊。這批部隊預計將包括該師指揮官布蘭登·R·特格邁爾少將（Maj. Gen. Brandon R. Tegtmeier）、其司令部部分人員，以及該師「即時反應部隊」（Immediate Response Force）的步兵營。官員們也表示，最終調派的總兵力仍可能調整。艾森施塔特表示，這次新部署旨在向德黑蘭施壓，配合美國推動由唐納·川普總統設定的新停火條款。「這次部署旨在對伊朗建立籌碼，迫使其接受美國提出的停火協議條件。若伊朗拒絕這些條件，也將創造軍事選項，」他說。他指出，在此情境下，第82空降師可能與海軍陸戰隊遠征部隊（Marine expeditionary units）協同作戰，奪取並控制包括哈格島（Kharg Island）在內的地形；該島位於伊朗海灣沿岸約20英里外。據多份報導，美國部隊於3月13日打擊了該處的軍事目標，摧毀超過90處伊朗軍事設施，同時刻意保留關鍵石油基礎設施。「第82空降師的旅級戰鬥隊可與第11及31海軍陸戰隊遠征部隊（11th and 31st MEUs）協同，或單獨行動，奪取並控制如哈格島等地形，」艾森施塔特說。「這將透過剝奪伊朗石油出口能力，對其建立籌碼，協助美國以有利條件結束戰爭。」「但風險猶存，因伊朗本土部隊可能炮擊哈格島，造成駐守該島的美國部隊傷亡，」艾森施塔特表示。這次最新軍事集結發生在2月28日「狂怒行動」（Operation Epic Fury）開啟的衝突中，該衝突焦點還包括伊朗限制通行的霍爾木茲海峽（Strait of Hormuz）。「第82空降師的部署旨在增加對伊朗的心理壓力，並支持重新開放霍爾木茲海峽、使其恢復各國共用的努力，」艾森施塔特解釋。第82空降師是美國軍方首屈一指的快速反應部隊之一，受訓於傘降進入敵對或爭議地區，確保關鍵地面及機場安全。據Axios報導，該師部分單位近日也在「聯合準備訓練中心」（Joint Readiness Training Center）強化滲透、監視、作戰及補給技能。「伊朗軍方官員歡迎這些部隊調派至海灣的消息，因這可能為他們創造向美國施壓的選項，」艾森施塔特說。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

20年前，一部低俗青少年砍殺片預言了恐怖遊戲的未來

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Buena Vista Pictures Distribution(SeaPRwire) -   從2026年回顧，幾乎很難相信電玩曾經被當成是只留給一事無成者與社會邊緣人的輕浮、沒有前途的嗜好。現在這個時代，遊戲實況主有機會賺進數百萬收入，自2022年起，電玩產業本身每年就創下驚人的1800億美元營收（已將手遊的普及性算入），很難想像曾經有一段時間，電玩本身因為各種原因成為備受爭議的文化議題——從擔心電玩會養成久坐懶散的生活型態，到憂心電玩會驅使人們在現實中傷害他人，這場爭議根本是撒旦恐慌巔峰時期《Dungeons and Dragons》爭議的翻版。事實上，電玩以及它所代表的虛構逃避潛力，現在已經在主流社會完全被正常化，這也讓我們回頭重溫那些當年電玩還被認為是「小眾」、難以理解的遺物時，顯得格外有趣（偶爾還頗具啟發性）。有那些引人共鳴、發人深省的經典之作，像是初代《Tron》或是David Cronenberg的《eXistenZ》，這些作品帶我們看見精彩到位的虛擬世界，也深入探討模擬實境這個概念本身……接著還有2006年的《Stay Alive「美國有1億名玩家，」電影預告的宣傳文字寫道，「其中每四人就有一人成癮。」很明顯，《Stay Alive》這部恐怖片的核心概念，就是要把電玩塑造成充滿誘惑、危險迷人的存在。在電影中，一群朋友（包含《Westworld》的Jimmi Simpson飾演上文提到的電玩成癮者、Frankie Muniz飾演坐鎮後方的電腦天才，還有走誇張哥德風的Sophia Bush）開始玩這部與電影同名的電玩，卻不小心透過標題畫面中的召靈儀式喚醒了惡名昭彰的連環殺人犯Elizabeth Bathory的靈魂。他們開始一個接一個按照自己在遊戲中的死法死亡，聽起來這應該會出現《Final Destination》那種複雜精巧的連鎖死亡場景。但這部片反而選擇走超自然鐵勾血肉的路線，感覺就像是好萊塢迷Saw美學風潮下剩下的殘羹剩菜。《Stay Alive》從裡到外都感覺是一部深深扎根在它誕生那一年的電影，從它把玩家和「書呆子」、「魯蛇」畫上等號的偏見，到Y2K時代的青少年時尚都能看出來。因為年代的關係，它難免帶有圈外人對遊戲文化的陌生感，但回頭看，有些部分卻意外地真實。主角群第一次玩這款遊戲時，空氣中充滿滿滿的期待感，那感覺根本就和你在上市當天買了《Silent Hill 2》，和一群同樣興奮緊張的朋友一起第一次開機進遊戲的感覺一模一樣。那種群聚、親身同樂的遊戲體驗，在線上多人遊戲和Cloud gaming的時代，已經越來越少能親身體驗到了。顯然這就是2006年玩家的典型樣貌。| Buena Vista Pictures以那個年代的電影來說，《Stay Alive》對於恐怖遊戲的畫面和沉浸感其實掌握得相當到位。遊戲中玩家進入的鬧鬼巴托里莊園，外觀殘破、土地上的陵墓瀰漫濃霧，美術風格看起來根本就是直接從早期《Resident Evil》撕下來的，而四人射擊機制看起來就像是《The House of the Dead》那種第三人稱街機軌道射擊遊戲。然而，這麼多年過去，令人驚訝的是，《Stay Alive》片中的這款遊戲最像的，其實是大受歡迎的《Dead by Daylight》——一款4對1非對稱多人恐怖遊戲。電影核心前提是虛擬世界的死亡會延伸成真，加上只有Elizabeth Bathory的復仇鬼魂做為唯一反派，這讓片中的遊戲成為《Dead by Daylight》帶紅的「撐過殺手追殺」設定的極端變體。再加上那些眼熟的鐵鏈和鐵鉤，感覺巴托里根本可以直接和陷阱者（The Trapper）、幽靈（The Wraith）並列，成為遊戲的初始角色。遊戲中的巴托里莊園根本可以直接當成Resident Evil 4的場景。| Buena Vista Pictures 雖然這部片算不上真正恐怖，但在抽象層面上，它卻完美捕捉了恐怖遊戲的吸引力——就算玩遊戲時沒有人真的會被嚇死，玩遊戲帶來的腎上腺素飆升、緊張感和恐懼感，已經是我們能得到最接近真實的體驗，而在虛擬世界逃過死亡還帶來一種病態的刺激。當你在《Resident Evil》被殭屍殺死，或是在《Dead by Daylight》被殺手抓住的那瞬間，身體瞬間的震撼其實牽動了真實的生存本能，以及對永久Game Over的真實恐懼。儘管《Stay Alive》擺脫不了廉價青少年恐怖片的框架，它卻確實理解，究竟是什麼讓這麼多人淪陷在恐怖遊戲的誘惑之中。《Stay Alive》可在Prime Video和其他數位平台租借觀賞。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

認識伊朗強硬派議長：曾威脅燒毀美軍，據報為德黑蘭談判代表

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(SeaPRwire) -   據報導，被川普政府視為可能與伊朗進行溝通的對象，同時也是該政權最為強硬的強硬派人物之一——伊朗議長穆罕默德·巴蓋爾·卡利巴夫。這位長期擔任革命衛隊指揮官的人士，被專家廣泛描述為一個忠誠的「應聲蟲」，曾威脅美國，並與該體系核心圈有著深厚的聯繫。這種矛盾凸顯了美國決策者面臨的核心問題：即使華盛頓正在與「合適的人」對話，正如總統唐納·川普聲稱的那樣，像卡利巴夫這樣的人真的能達成協議嗎？「卡利巴夫沒有獨立的立場。他的優勢在於他是一個『應聲蟲』，」國家安全研究所的伊朗問題專家貝尼·薩布蒂說。他補充說：「如果他被告知要與特使史蒂夫·維特科夫握手，他就會這麼做。如果他被告知要升級，他也會這麼做。這不是關於溫和，而是關於誰發號施令。」64歲的卡利巴夫是伊朗安全機構的產物。他在兩伊戰爭期間晉升為伊斯蘭革命衛隊，最終成為革命衛隊空軍司令。「他甚至在國外完成了飛行訓練，這在當時並不罕見，據報導法國在某個階段曾提供協助。直到最近，他仍在法國進行飛行訓練，」薩布蒂說。他後來擔任伊朗國家警察局長，負責監督鎮壓抗議活動的國內安全部隊，包括1999年的學生起義，與卡西姆·蘇萊曼尼一起。轉入政界後，卡利巴夫曾多次嘗試競選總統但均告失敗。他轉而通過對體系的忠誠來建立自己的職業生涯，在擔任德黑蘭市長十多年後，於2020年成為議長。「卡利巴夫後來擔任了國家高級職務，現在是議長。他始終與最高領袖保持一致，並遵循指示，而不是設定自己的獨立立場，」薩布蒂說。「他的名字也與多項腐敗指控有關，包括挪用石油收入和涉及其家人的制裁規避網絡。據報導，他的兒子也參與其中並受到制裁，」薩布蒂說，並補充說：「還有涉及家庭成員出國旅行並進行奢侈品購買的公開醜聞，包括廣泛流傳的他們攜帶大量高端Gucci行李箱抵達的照片。」卡利巴夫在戰爭時期的言論反映了伊朗領導層內部日益強硬的語氣。他拒絕了停火條件，聲稱伊朗將繼續戰鬥「直到敵人真正後悔其侵略」。他還警告說，襲擊伊朗基礎設施將引發該地區的報復，包括針對能源目標。與此同時，他公開否認與美國進行任何談判，稱有關談判的報導是「假新聞」，並指責華盛頓操縱市場。在他於2026年1月12日在伊朗電視台播出的講話中，他警告說，如果美國部隊與伊朗對抗，將面臨災難性的後果。「來吧，這樣你們就可以看到美國的基地、艦船和部隊將遭受什麼樣的災難，」他說，並補充說美國軍隊將被「伊朗捍衛者的火焰焚燒」。在同一段由MEMRI播出和翻譯的講話中，他稱美國總統「妄想而傲慢」，並將伊朗的意識形態描繪成一個不斷發展的全球運動。最近，他進一步升級了言辭。他警告說，「美國士兵的鮮血是川普的個人責任」，並誓言伊朗將「與美國人和以色列人算賬」，並補充說「川普和內塔尼亞胡越過了我們的紅線，將付出代價」。他還威脅要報復該地區的能源基礎設施，顯示出將衝突擴大到直接軍事對抗之外的意願。「在目前的伊朗背景下，他被認為相對溫和，但他不是發號施令的人。他不是領導者本人，」中東、國家安全和情報專家Danny Citrinowicz告訴Digital，並補充說卡利巴夫可能作為與伊朗領導層溝通的渠道，但不是最終權威。「如果你想與伊朗的某個人對話，他可能是聯繫人，」他說。「但他什麼都決定不了。即使他想做什麼，他也必須獲得革命衛隊和最高領導層的批准。」薩布蒂說：「有些人指出魯哈尼總統執政期間他似乎與魯哈尼保持一致，並將他描述為某種程度上的溫和派，但這是誤導性的。」分析人士認為，更大的問題不在於卡利巴夫本人，而在於他所處的體系。「基金會」高級研究員Behnam Ben Taleblu表示：「那些認為像卡利巴夫這樣一位革命衛隊老兵的崛起，將權力擴展到其傳統的文職角色之外的人，沒有意識到在伊朗政治中，幾十年來一直是個性而非職業在起作用。那些關注國家安全委員會中革命衛隊背景的人，也可能忽略了最近的秘書——Shamkhani、Larijani和Ahmadian——都曾有革命衛隊背景。」「今天的體系更加激進和分散化，」Citrinowicz同意道。「不是一個人。你需要與多個參與者協調，這使得談判更加困難。」「我並不是說這是不可能的，因為這仍然是中東，但與他們達成協議將會非常困難，更不用說達成一份反映美國在戰爭前提出的相同要求的協議了。他們不可能同意那樣的協議，」他補充道。Citrinowicz說，該政權認為自己正在獲勝。「從伊朗的角度來看，他們正在贏，而不是輸。他們正在利用其戰略能力，並有效地威脅全球經濟的咽喉要道，即霍爾木茲海峽。這只會加劇該政權內部的激進化。在這種情況下，將是他們向川普提出要求，而不是反過來。」他表示，即使談判發生，卡利巴夫也無法在未獲得更廣泛批准的情況下承諾伊朗。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

伊朗相關影響力行動推動反以色列訊息，偽裝成美國聲音：報告

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(SeaPRwire) -   對「史詩之怒行動」（Operation Epic Fury）初期社交媒體活動的一項新分析顯示，網上出現的大量強烈反彈和反以色列內容，可能根本不是由美國人推動的。該報告指出，外國帳戶推動了重複出現的敘事，包括聲稱該行動是「對MAGA的背叛」、「極不受美國人民歡迎」以及「代表以色列」進行的。根據私營情報和數據分析公司Argyle Consulting Group的研究，在該行動的第一周，提及「伊朗」的X平台上最具病毒式傳播的帖子中，有60%來自美國以外的帳戶——儘管這些帳戶經常將自己偽裝成美國的聲音。Argyle Consulting Group的執行長兼聯合創始人Eran Vasker告訴Digital。 「這些僅僅是隨機的意見。」Vasker解釋說：「我們看到的是看起來像美國的言論——用英語書寫，使用美國政治語言——但實際上來自國外……對於普通用戶來說幾乎不可能偵測到。」他補充說，這些帳戶「看起來非常像美國的」，並且模仿了國內的政治語言和辯論。該分析檢查了2月28日至3月7日期間100篇極具病毒式傳播的X帖子——每篇帖子的分享次數都超過10,000次。總體而言，包含「伊朗」一詞的帖子產生了9800萬條帖子、6.964億次互動，以及估計1.5兆次的潛在瀏覽量，使其成為有記錄以來最大的在線信息事件之一。僅外國帳戶就產生了1.556億次瀏覽量，而美國帳戶產生了9340萬次瀏覽量，在該樣本中，外國帳戶的瀏覽量比美國帳戶多出6000多萬次。更令人震驚的是，Argyle發現，數據集中每一個來自外國的帖子都對該行動持負面態度，而唯一支持性的內容來自美國用戶。Binary Defense的威脅情報主管、美國中央司令部網絡防禦團隊前成員JP Castellanos表示，大部分活動都集中在以色列，並將破壞與信息傳遞結合起來。Castellanos說：「我們在網上看到的約42%的攻擊或說法是針對以色列的。」他還提到了「人肉搜索活動」和「試圖影響信息空間」的AI生成視頻。Castellanos表示，許多挑戰在於區分真實的網絡事件與尋求關注的黑客組織誇大的在線說法。他說：「很多時候，這些只是他們發布到網上的說法。」研究人員表示，這種信息的規模、一致性和地理傳播表明這是一項協調的努力，而不是有機的全球辯論。網絡威脅分析師表示，在親伊朗及其盟友團體在數字空間進行的更廣泛活動的同時，一場在線敘事運動正在展開。Castellanos表示，在當前衝突中出現的最突出的團體之一是Handala，這是一個與伊朗有關的黑客行動，聲稱對美國和以色列目標的攻擊負責。在推動參與度方面，影響力最大的聲音中，排名前10的帳戶中有7個位於美國以外，包括與俄羅斯、阿拉伯聯合大公國、英國和南亞有關的帳戶。美國當局和網絡安全公司已將Handala與伊朗情報和安全部聯繫起來，並將其描述為更廣泛努力的一部分，該努力結合了網絡攻擊與心理和信息行動。網絡安全研究人員告訴Digital，Handala是一個更廣泛的、與伊朗結盟和親俄羅斯的黑客組織網絡的一部分，這些組織自戰爭開始以來一直動員起來，將破壞性的網絡活動與在線敘事塑造活動相結合。Digital多次聯繫X，並按照其要求提供了相關帳戶列表，但尚未收到回覆。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

Pennsylvania Legal Action Targets Major Sports Betting Companies

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Two Pennsylvania bettors have filed a far-reaching lawsuit targeting some of the nation’s most well-known sportsbook operators. The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) at Northeastern University’s law school submitted a complaint in Philadelphia claiming that platforms run by DraftKings and FanDuel are not just places to place wagers—they’re intentionally designed systems meant to keep users betting for as long as possible. Plaintiffs Claim Sportsbooks Use Predatory Tactics The lawsuit centers on so-called microbets, which let users place quick, frequent wagers during live games. Plaintiffs argue these products blur the line between entertainment and compulsive behavior. The two Pennsylvania residents behind the suit—Christopher Sage and Terry Thompson—shared personal stories of their slide into addiction. What started as occasional betting soon turned into an unending flow of in-game prompts, odds boosts, and personalized offers. According to the filing, both men had “VIP hosts” who stayed in direct contact and offered various incentives, even as one plaintiff tried to quit gambling. The lawsuit asserts the platforms must be held responsible for these practices. Instead of continuing to stuff their pockets with billions of dollars in annual revenues, the perpetrators of this devastation must be held to account. Andrew Rainer, PHAI Litigation Director Sage and Thompson argue that sportsbook platforms are inherently built to exploit behavioral tendencies using customer-specific data, algorithmic targeting, and frictionless payment systems. Attorneys highlight tools like push notifications that trigger during key game moments and one-click wagering as features that encourage impulsive decisions. The NFL Is Also Named as a Defendant The case goes beyond the two sportsbooks. Data firm Genius Sports is listed as a key defendant, accused of providing the real-time statistics that enable microbetting on a large scale. The company has a significant market presence: its official data feeds support most U.S. sports betting markets and underpin everything from player prop bets to live odds updates. Perhaps the most notable detail is the inclusion of the National Football League as a defendant. The league is one of Genius Sports’ top shareholders and benefits directly from the growth of in-game betting. Defendants face accusations of violating Pennsylvania consumer protection law, along with claims ranging from negligence to intentional infliction of emotional distress. Following in the footsteps of the tobacco industry, the online sports gambling industry has developed a highly addictive, difficult-to-resist product that bombards consumers with dozens of betting opportunities every minute of the day. Andrew Rainer, PHAI Litigation Director Plaintiffs’ attorneys draw parallels between the current gambling industry and past legal battles against the tobacco industry. They argue gambling companies have followed a similar playbook: using research, marketing, and product design to maximize engagement while downplaying risk. If the case moves forward, it could shed light on how betting platforms are designed and the relationships between leagues, data providers, and operators. 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.

英國因「反猶太焚燒襲擊」案逮捕2人，警方調查可能的伊朗關聯

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(SeaPRwire) -   英國警方週三逮捕了兩名男子，據稱他們涉嫌英國首相施紀賢所描述的「反猶太縱火襲擊」，同時偵探正在調查可能存在的伊朗關聯。倫敦警察廳表示，這兩名年齡分別為 45 歲和 47 歲的男子因涉嫌縱火並意圖危及生命，在倫敦西北部和市中心的住所被拘留，且他們的住所正在被搜查。據警方稱，週一，「四輛隸屬於 Hatzola 的救護車被縱火，Hatzola 是一個在北倫敦戈爾德斯格林地區運作的志願者救護服務機構。」施紀賢在 X 上對該事件做出反應時表示：「戈爾德斯格林的反猶太縱火襲擊令人震驚。」根據 Jewish Chronicle 報導，一段在網上流傳的影片聲稱顯示 Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya（一個與伊朗有關聯且已聲稱對最近比利時和荷蘭猶太場所襲擊負責的組織）承認對倫敦的襲擊負責。倫敦警察廳偵探總警監 Luke Williams 此前表示：「我們注意到有網上聲稱某個組織對此次襲擊負責。」「確定該聲稱的真實性和準確性將是首要任務……但這不是我們目前能確認的事情。」當週三被問及可能與伊朗有關的聯繫時，倫敦警察廳告訴 Digital，確定襲擊背後的任何潛在動機是正在進行的調查的一部分，但目前無法進一步評論。倫敦警察廳表示，倫敦反恐警察負責人 Helen Flanagan 指揮官正在領導調查，她週三表示：「自這起令人髮指的襲擊發生以來，我們一直日以繼夜地工作，這導致了今早進行了這些逮捕。」「這似乎是調查的一個重要突破，但我們也注意到，事件的閉路電視畫面顯示至少有三個人參與，」她補充道。「我們充分認識到當地社區仍然會感到擔憂，我們的調查仍然非常活躍，我們將繼續努力確認並尋求逮捕所有可能參與其中的人。」Williams 週三表示：「我們知道社區的擔憂仍然很高，我想向社區保證，一項增強的、專屬的警務計劃和活動（特別是針對整個倫敦的脆弱地區）將在未來幾天和幾週內持續進行。」「這包括部署專業官員和能力與當地官員一起協助保護特定地點，並將包括高度可見的武裝警察巡邏，以嚇阻任何尋求對我們社區造成傷害的人，」他繼續說道。「我必須強調，這些都是預防措施，並非針對任何特定威脅的反應，我們繼續與反恐警察部門的同事合作，以支持他們的調查。」 Digital 的 Efrat Lachter 為本報導做出了貢獻。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

Government at odds with industry as UK racing levy is confirmed to remain at 10%

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(AsiaGameHub) -   The horse racing industry has voiced its disapproval following Gambling Minister Baroness Twycross’ confirmation that the Horserace Betting Levy will not be increased. Labour Minister Ian Murray delivered the update to the House of Commons on the Baroness's behalf, noting that the decision reflects racing's vital role in the UK's economy and sporting heritage. Consequently, horse racing remains the sole sport benefiting from a government-enforced levy, set at 10% of the annual gross profits for bookmakers earning over £500,000 from British racing wagers. These funds are overseen by the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) to support breeding, scientific research, and veterinary training. The levy generated £108m in 2025, an increase from the £105m recorded in 2024. Baroness Twycross identified two primary factors for maintaining the current rate, starting with the broader gambling tax adjustments outlined in the 2025 Autumn Budget. Chancellor Rachel Reeves previously revealed that Remote Gaming Duty will jump from 21% to 40% this April, while General Betting Duty (GBD) is set to rise from 15% to 25% in April 2027. While these hikes impact online operators, British horse racing is excluded from the GBD increase, keeping its rate at 15% alongside the existing 10% racing levy. Additionally, the government declined to expand the levy to include international racing, keeping the focus strictly on domestic British events. Officials argued that the current levy, combined with commercial prospects, ensures a sufficiently strong future for the relationship between the betting and racing sectors. The announcement referenced findings from a review initiated by the previous administration, which concluded in April 2024. “The Government remains a firm supporter of racing. We back efforts to modernize governance, update the fixture calendar, and enhance horse welfare,” stated Baroness Twycross, adding that they will continue collaborating with the BHA and other stakeholders. BHA expresses opposition The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the sport's governing body, has made its frustration with the decision very clear. BHA CEO Brant Dunshea criticized both the duration and the conclusion of the process, stating it was disappointing that a three-year review resulted in no change to the rate. Dunshea noted that the industry participated in discussions in good faith, providing evidence of the widening gap between the costs of staging races and the revenue received from betting. He also suggested a shift in the government's position, pointing out that the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) appears to have moved away from its earlier stance. Prior to the Budget, the DCMS had cautioned the Treasury that racing would see little benefit from a tax carve-out unless it was paired with a levy increase. Dunshea questioned why the DCMS now considers a rate change unnecessary just months after that warning. He warned that the industry faces significant challenges, including post-pandemic attendance issues, a stagnant levy, and the implementation of affordability checks from the Gambling Act Review White Paper. He suggested that if the government refuses to raise the levy, it should at least halt the introduction of affordability checks that could jeopardize the sport's financial future. The BHA also disputed the government's perspective on returns, claiming the sport receives less than 3% from the gambling sector, compared to 7.7% in France and 8.4% in Ireland. This decision may further strain the link between racing and betting, which was already under pressure during last year's tax debates, despite the BHA's ongoing cooperation with firms like Flutter Entertainment. Internal friction is also reportedly rising among major stakeholders like the BHA, the Jockey Club, Arena Racecourse Company (ARC), and the Racecourse Association (RCA) regarding the sport's strategic direction. 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.

Mega Millions Distributes $2 Million and $3 Million Prizes to Players in California and New Jersey

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Yesterday’s Mega Millions drawing did not produce a new jackpot winner. However, it did create two new millionaires, as players in California and New Jersey won seven-figure sums. California Player Took $2M, New Jersey Player Grabbed $3M During Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing, lottery enthusiasts competed for a chance at the $60 million jackpot (cash option of $27 million). While no one managed to win the game’s top prize, this outcome is to be expected, given that two Mega Millions jackpots have already been won this month. Nonetheless, Mega Millions continued to distribute prizes, with multiple players securing smaller winnings—including two prizes exceeding one million dollars. For context, the winning numbers in the March 24 drawing were 4, 13, 52, 53, and 69, along with the gold Mega Ball 10. Two separate players narrowly missed the jackpot by matching all regular numbers but not the Mega Ball. As a result, one of these players—a ticket holder in California—won $2 million using a 2X multiplier. The other player, a lottery participant in New Jersey, won $3 million thanks to their ticket’s 3X multiplier.    Meanwhile, three distinct players won the game’s third-tier prize. One of them claimed $30,000 due to a 3X multiplier. The remaining two took home $40,000 and $50,000 with multipliers of 4X and 5X, respectively. Additionally, the Mega Millions jackpot has now reached $70 million for Friday’s drawing, with a cash option of $31.5 million. Two Mega Millions Jackpots Were Won in March The first Mega Millions jackpot of 2026 was claimed on March 10 by a lucky player in Illinois, dubbed “Lucky Lady,” who won $536 million. The player later visited the lottery headquarters to claim her prize, though the lottery’s official release did not specify whether she chose the lump sum or annuity option. However, the winner indicated plans to use the funds to buy a house with a pool. She also mentioned that a family trip to Las Vegas is being considered. The next jackpot was won just days after Lucky Lady’s windfall, with a $60 million prize going to a player in Ohio. 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.

New Jersey Governor Calls on Lawmakers to Resolve Atlantic City Smoking Controversy

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(AsiaGameHub) -   In a recent interview with the Press of Atlantic City, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill remained neutral on the Atlantic City casino smoking dispute, but called on legislators to resolve the issue promptly and bring the long-standing debate to a close. Governor Sherrill Calls on Legislature to Resolve the Issue Sherrill noted that while legal proceedings continue, lawmaking is the real solution. She added that she has received input from employees with differing views on the matter – those who support a smoking ban and those who oppose it due to business concerns. The governor emphasized that the focus must be on safeguarding employee wellbeing while maintaining employment and fostering ongoing economic development. A worker-led organization of casino employees known as Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) has long campaigned for all nine Atlantic City casinos to go smoke-free. Last year, the coalition even called on candidates for governor, Sherrill being one of them, to support the group's initiative to ban smoking inside casinos. Under the 2006 New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act, however, casinos received a waiver permitting smoking on up to 25% of their gaming areas. However, this law did not mandate that smoking sections be enclosed by walls or other physical partitions. Consequently, smoke frequently infiltrates supposedly smoke-free zones. Perspectives from Both Sides of the Smoking Ban Debate CEASE members claim their constitutional rights under state law are being infringed. They cite a clause in the New Jersey Constitution stating that all individuals are inherently free and independent, with certain fundamental rights, including the right to pursue and obtain safety and happiness. This constitutional reasoning has been incorporated into several bills put forward earlier this year, which aim to tackle the issue. However, CEASE faces opposition from Atlantic City casinos, represented in Trenton by the Casino Association of New Jersey, which are seeking to maintain their indoor smoking allowances. The group argues that a prohibition would push gamblers toward Philadelphia, where most casinos permit cigarettes and cigars at slot machines and table games. Furthermore, with three potential downstate New York casinos in the works, the Atlantic City casino lobby argues that now is an inopportune moment for new restrictions. The lobby contends that a complete indoor smoking prohibition might harm the city's gambling sector by deterring patrons from Atlantic City establishments. Some, though, dispute this claim, and a ban might actually draw more non-smoking patrons. The American Lung Association reports that adult smoking rates declined by 73% between 1965 and 2022, with tobacco use decreasing among younger generations. 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.

Mississippi Tackles Gambling Addiction

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Mississippi is intensifying its initiatives to tackle gambling-related harm through new academic studies and legislative measures, designed to reshape the state's current betting practices and their social impacts. These developments are particularly crucial, since conventional harm prevention methods may now be insufficient. Young People Are Especially Vulnerable The University of Mississippi is launching a new research facility dedicated to studying gambling behaviors among university students. Sanctioned by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees, the Center on Collegiate Gambling is scheduled to commence operations later this year with an approximate budget of $700,000. Project researchers emphasize that fresh data is urgently required. Legal sports betting has grown swiftly throughout the United States, potentially putting young adults at heightened risk. With gambling platforms more accessible than ever, preliminary survey results from university personnel indicate the problem has already become pervasive. Almost 40% of students acknowledged engaging in some type of gambling activity during the previous year, with a portion exhibiting behaviors consistent with problem gambling. In addition to gathering data, the center will create preventive initiatives, provide support services, and counsel legislators on possible policy reforms. The objective extends beyond merely comprehending the issue to actively influencing its resolution. Harm Prevention Must Keep Up with Market Realities Wider policy changes are already in progress across Mississippi. A newly proposed bill would mandate casinos to verify major winnings and subtract any outstanding child support obligations from the winner's payout. The legislation targets large-scale prizes like jackpots. Proponents contend this measure would guarantee that financial obligations are fulfilled when considerable amounts are at stake. Mississippi is also stepping up its crackdown on illicit operators. State regulators routinely issue cease-and-desist notices to unauthorized platforms that provide games of chance and sports wagering services without proper authorization. These operators are frequently located offshore and do not provide basic consumer safeguards or harm prevention measures. These academic and legislative initiatives show the state is slowly adjusting to contemporary trends. This transformation is particularly notable within higher education. With students now having betting platforms readily available on their mobile devices, the distinction between occasional participation and harmful use is becoming unclear. Establishing a specialized research center reflects growing recognition that current approaches will be inadequate for tomorrow's challenges. 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.

美国在伊拉克持续敌对行动，巴沙马警告‘正当反击’

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(SeaPRwire) -   據報導，美國軍方於週二發動空襲，目標為伊拉克境內由伊朗支持的什葉派民兵組織「人民動員部隊」（PMF）總部及其領導人的住所，此舉加劇了對德黑蘭重要民兵組織的打擊行動。美國軍方此次最新空襲行動，延續了上週美國參謀長聯席會議主席丹·凱恩上將（Gen. Dan Caine）的聲明。凱恩當時表示，AH-64阿帕契直升機「持續打擊與伊朗結盟的民兵組織，以確保我們壓制伊拉克境內任何針對美國部隊或美國利益的威脅」。伊拉克總理穆罕默德·什亞·蘇達尼（Mohammed Shia al-Sudani）週二發表聲明，看似對美國發出威脅：「鑒於這些不合理的攻擊及對伊拉克主權的嚴重侵犯（包括針對官方安全總部的襲擊），內閣會議決定如下：根據自衛與反擊權利，使用可用手段對抗並回應由軍用飛機與無人機發動、針對人民動員部隊委員會總部及其他武裝部隊單位的軍事攻擊。」蘇達尼還表示，伊拉克外交部計畫於週三召見美國駐伊拉克臨時代辦，並另行約見伊朗大使。人民動員部隊（PMF）屬於蘇達尼政府體系的一部分。一名伊拉克庫德地區政府官員向Digital表示：「難道伊拉克政府現在要與美國開戰？」當被問及這名庫德地區官員的評論時，伊拉克駐華盛頓大使館一名官員向Digital表示：「絕對不是。這是針對那些攻擊他們的勢力。」根據《以色列時報》（Times of Israel）報導，週三一場新空襲擊中了伊拉克西部的人民動員部隊（PMF）。一名安全官員表示：「一架戰鬥機發射了兩枚飛彈」襲擊了安巴爾省（Anbar province）一處基地。據稱該安巴爾基地在週二也遭到了美軍打擊。伊拉克大使館官員在回應Digital進一步提問時表示，由於伊拉克局勢發展迅速，他目前缺乏足夠資訊對此置評。自2月28日美以聯合打擊伊朗後，人民動員部隊（PMF）已對美國駐巴格達大使館、以色列及美國在該地區的其他資產（尤其是伊拉克庫德地區）發動攻擊。多年來，PMF被指控在中東地區殺害美國軍人。PMF領導人法利赫·法亞德（Falih al-Fayadh）的住所於週二在北部城市摩蘇爾（Mosul）遭襲時，他本人並未在場。根據消息人士及該組織聲明，其他空襲擊中了該組織位於伊拉克幼發拉底河谷安巴爾省的總部，造成至少15名PMF武裝分子死亡。這名庫德地區政府官員週二向Digital表示：「這些民兵組織明目張膽地執行伊朗的指令。他們攻擊美國部隊與外交官、伊拉克自身的情報單位、法國部隊，以及庫德地區政府（KRG）的佩什梅爾加武裝（Peshmerga）。能源與民用基礎設施也未能倖免。這無需分析——這些組織公開聲稱負責。」這名庫德官員補充道：「那麼為何伊拉克政府繼續向自己稱之為『恐怖分子與罪犯』的勢力撥款？主要有四個組織：哈拉卡特·努賈巴運動（Harakat al-Nujaba）、真主黨旅（Kataeb Hezbollah）、賽義德·舒哈達旅（Kataeb Sayyid al-Shuhada）及阿薩布·艾赫爾·哈克（Asaib Ahl al-Haq）。現政府連自身利益都不願捍衛，更別提盟友的利益了。至此，PMF與國家之間的界限越來越模糊。」新策略政策研究所（New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy）高級非駐所研究員、PMF問題專家伊莉莎白·楚爾科夫（Elizabeth Tsurkov）向Digital表示，拜登政府時期存在「妄想感」，試圖將PMF與其中六個被美國列為恐怖組織的親伊朗民兵分支區分開來。她指出，近期的空襲「明確顯示美國已厭倦這種無謂的區分」，並強調「整個PMF架構都是問題」。楚爾科夫曾被親伊朗的真主黨旅（Kataeb Hezbollah）在伊拉克囚禁兩年半，她表示：「美國對伊拉克擁有巨大影響力。美國可以制裁特定部門與部門主管。」她補充稱，美國還可制裁向伊朗轉帳的伊拉克銀行。楚爾科夫表示，PMF對美國打擊其高層領導極為敏感。PMF因被指稱遭美國空襲重創而陷入動盪。死亡人員包括其行動指揮官薩阿德·拜吉（Saad al-Baiji）。該組織聲明稱，美軍襲擊了安巴爾省一處指揮總部，當時人員正在值勤。安全消息人士表示，空襲發生時高級指揮官正在開會。美國國務院一名官員向Digital表示：「美國強烈譴責伊朗及伊朗支持的民兵組織在伊拉克全境對美國公民及與美國相關目標（包括美國外交人員與設施）發動的廣泛攻擊。」這名官員繼續稱：「如盧比奧部長（Secretary Rubio）所說，伊拉克政府必須採取一切措施保護美國外交人員與設施安全，確保民兵組織無法利用伊拉克領土威脅美國、我們的伊拉克夥伴或該地區。這符合伊拉克的利益。伊朗支持的民兵組織持續攻擊將破壞伊拉克穩定，並可能將伊拉克捲入更廣泛的地區衝突。」美國中央司令部（U.S. Central Command）發言人就政府政策置評事宜，指引Digital聯繫白宮與戰爭部長辦公室（Office of the Secretary of War）。Digital已向白宮與五角大樓徵求評論。美國駐巴格達大使館於週一發布安全警告：「與伊朗結盟的伊拉克恐怖民兵組織已在伊拉克全境（包括伊拉克庫德地區，IKR）對美國公民及與美國相關目標發動廣泛攻擊。美國公民應立即離開伊拉克。」Digital就以色列在持續打擊伊朗支持民兵行動中的角色，向以色列國防軍（Israel Defense Forces）徵求評論。路透社對本報導亦有貢獻。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

Better Collective Announces New Board Chair as It Enters Predictions Market Sector

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Digital sports media group Better Collective has appointed Thomas Plenborg as its new Board Chair, as the company revamps its international strategy. The company confirmed that Plenborg will replace Jens Bager as Board Chair, after Bager decided not to pursue re-election following more than a decade in the position. Better Collective recognized the 'critical role' the incoming Chair has already served in its corporate evolution, as the company has broadened its presence from Europe to North and South America. New horizons Established in 2004 and based in Copenhagen, Better Collective has grown into one of the largest digital sports media companies specializing in the betting industry and runs one of the sector's largest affiliate networks. The company has established a strong position in key regional iGaming markets, including Latin America through its 2024 purchase of Playmaker Capital. It also participates in other aspects of the iGaming ecosystem, such as responsible gambling through its Mindway AI subsidiary. "We are delighted to welcome Thomas Plenborg as our new Chair," stated Jesper Søgaard, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Better Collective. "Having collaborated with him on the Board for the past year, we have already gained from his extensive financial and strategic expertise. "His background with world-class companies will be extremely valuable as we continue striving to become the premier digital sports media group." Plenborg assumes the board leadership position as Better Collective prepares to enter another sector—the rapidly growing, though controversial, predictions market space. The company intends to utilize its US-focused brands such as Action Network and VegasInsider. This potential new revenue source follows the release of its Q4 and FY25 financial results in February, which showed a minor decline in annual revenue. Plenborg commented: "I want to thank Jens for his leadership and long-term dedication to Better Collective. He has been instrumental in establishing the governance, strategic vision, and growth trajectory over the last ten years. "I now anticipate collaborating closely with the management team and fellow Board members to further develop Better Collective for the benefit of all stakeholders, including customers, partners, employees, and shareholders." 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.

Allwyn Completes OPAP Merger, Lists on Athens Stock Exchange

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Lottery operator Allwyn has announced the successful completion of its merger with Greek company OPAP. The company stated that this combination establishes it as "the second-largest listed lottery and gaming operator globally." Following this transaction, Allwyn is now officially listed on the Athens Stock Exchange. Allwyn Becomes the Second-Largest Listed Lottery Operator in the World In its official announcement, Allwyn confirmed that the planned business combination between Allwyn International and OPAP has been successfully finalized. The company highlighted that this merger unites two highly successful businesses, thereby expanding their already established long-standing partnership. Allwyn initially invested in OPAP back in 2013. Allwyn further elaborated that the combined entity, which will operate under the Allwyn name, is now a more robust business. It holds leading market positions across several key markets and is characterized by a highly diversified product portfolio, positioning it for future success. The company emphasized that it is now supported by advanced technology and possesses a strong financial foundation, enabling it to pursue further growth opportunities. Additionally, Allwyn reiterated its ongoing dedication to responsible gambling practices and the generation of shareholder value. Regarding value generation, Allwyn confirmed its intention to distribute EUR 0.80 per share to its shareholders. This distribution will occur after the completion of share transactions involving shareholders who opted for the cash exit. The cash exit is anticipated to take place in April. Upon completion of these transactions, Allwyn will have 770,799,070 shares outstanding, excluding any treasury shares. Allwyn also stated that it remains on schedule to redomicile from Luxembourg to Switzerland before the end of the first half of 2026. Furthermore, the company indicated its intention to pursue an additional listing, with the London and New York stock exchanges identified as potential targets. Allwyn’s Leaders Praised the Milestone Representatives from Allwyn expressed their enthusiasm for this significant milestone. Karel Komarek, the company's founder and chair, described the deal's completion as the commencement of a "new chapter," building upon the existing momentum of both businesses. Komarek added that this transaction represents the culmination of 13 years of trust and commitment to creating value for players, shareholders, and society. He believes the combined entity is now well-positioned to achieve even greater success and redefine the entertainment landscape. Allwyn has exceptional potential in the rapidly evolving world of consumer entertainment, and we have the strategic clarity, scale, capabilities and ambition to define the future of the industry. Karel Komarek, founder & chair, Allwyn Robert Chvatal, Allwyn's chief executive officer, conveyed his strong confidence that the post-merger Allwyn will be capable of driving sustainable growth and value creation. He extended his gratitude to all those who supported Allwyn throughout the transaction, which has solidified the company's position as a leading force in lottery gaming. I would like to thank our shareholders, employees and regulators for their support as we bring together two best-in-class organisations to create the second largest listed lottery and gaming operator globally. Robert Chvatal, CEO, Allwyn In related news, Allwyn recently had to discontinue its planned merger with Novibet due to competition concerns. 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.

Specialized Prediction Markets Forum Unveiled at SBC Summit Americas

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(AsiaGameHub) -   SBC Summit Americas is set to debut a specialized Prediction Markets Forum to analyze one of the most rapidly expanding and discussed segments within the US sports betting landscape. Scheduled for Thursday, June 11, as part of the event's Breakout Stage, the forum will gather operators, legal professionals, and industry analysts to discuss the growth of prediction markets, the entry of sportsbooks into the field, and the regulatory and integrity hurdles ahead. The four-session track will be moderated by Patrick Everson, a sports betting analyst and contributor to FOX Sports. The recent spike in interest for prediction markets is largely linked to the 2024 presidential election, which pushed event contracts into the public spotlight.  Since that time, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics have all taken steps to enter the sector, while platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are expanding their reach through high-profile athlete endorsements and multi-year league partnerships. However, the industry faces legal uncertainty due to conflicting federal decisions and a surge in state-level enforcement actions and lawsuits from gaming regulators. “Prediction markets are set to be a defining feature of the American market by 2026, though the ambiguity between financial trading and traditional wagering presents significant challenges for the sector,” stated Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and Founder of SBC. “This forum will gather the key figures influencing this space to help the industry understand the road ahead.” The program begins with an introductory session, Prediction Markets 101. Speaker Dan Zucker (President, Zucker Media Group) will explore the evolution of event contracts from 19th-century economic hedging to their current status as a potential billion-dollar industry. He will also explain the mechanics of these markets, the reasons for their rapid growth, and their influence on the modern gambling sector. Over the past 18 months, several prominent US operators have moved into the world of event contracts. In the session "How Sportsbooks Are Entering the World of Event Contracts," experts Dr. Laila Mintas (CEO, Dr. Mintas Consulting), David Huffman (COO, Sporttrade), and Dustin Gouker (Founder, The Closing Line) will discuss the motivations behind these moves and whether state-level partnerships are a vital part of their strategy.  The "A Question of Compliance and Integrity" panel will focus on the legal and regulatory hurdles facing US prediction markets. Legal expert Dan Wallach (Partner, Wallach Legal) will analyze the regulatory landscape, ongoing lawsuits from gaming groups and states, and the resulting compliance issues for operators. Looking forward, the "What’s the Future of Futures?" session will consider the long-term effects of prediction markets on the betting industry. Speakers Ilya Beylin (Associate Professor, Seton Hall University School of Law), Robin D Hanson (Associate Professor, George Mason University), and Chris Gerlacher (Senior Political Reporter and Industry Analyst, Prediction News) will discuss potential Supreme Court involvement and the tension between land-based opponents and online sportsbooks seeking to integrate these markets. This subject will also be explored on the Leaders Stage in a panel titled “The Current State of Prediction Markets in the US.” Experts Joshua B. Sterling (Partner, Milbank) and Alex Kane (CEO, Sporttrade) will review the evolution of these markets across North America and the reactions from investors, regulators, and operators to the shifting environment. The Prediction Markets Forum is a key component of the two-day SBC Summit Americas conference. In addition to the Breakout Stage, attendees can explore sessions on sports betting, casino gaming, payments, technology, compliance, affiliation, leadership, and player safety across North and Latin America. Secure Your Entry to SBC Summit Americas: VIP Pass – Priced at $700, providing full access to the conference agenda, expo floor, the Food Festival, and evening networking events. Expo+ Pass: Available for $95, offering access to the expo floor and all conference sessions (excluding evening networking events). Complimentary Operator & Affiliate Passes: Qualified operators and affiliates may apply for free passes for SBC Summit Americas, subject to approval. Apply for Your Complimentary Operator Pass | Apply for Your Complimentary Affiliate Pass. 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.