EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 2026-05-28 / 09:44 UTC+8 2026年5月26日下午，由全球商報聯盟、香港商報聯合主辦的2026全球商報經濟論壇暨「金鯤鵬」中國財經價值榜頒獎盛典，在香港隆重舉行。來自香港特區政府、行業協會、上市公司、金融機構等上百位嘉賓出席。 香港商報常務副社長、執行總編輯藍岸、香港特區政府財經事務及庫務局副局長陳浩濂、香港中資證券業協會永遠名譽會長譚岳衡等多位領導參會並致辭。 會上公佈了2026「金鯤鵬」中國財經價值榜獲獎公司。鍋圈食品（上海）股份有限公司（2517.HK）（以下簡稱「鍋圈」），一舉囊括「最具投資價值上市公司」、「最佳投資者關係管理上市公司」等殊榮。 本次獲獎，不僅是對鍋圈過去一年資本市場表現的高度認可，更是對其從「萬店連鎖」向「系統驅動」戰略躍遷系列成績的肯定。 全球商報經濟論壇至今已舉辦八屆。本屆2026全球商報經濟論壇暨「金鯤鵬」中國財經價值榜系列活動以「錨定十五五 搶抓新機遇」為主題，並通過「金鯤鵬」中國財經價值榜旨在遴選引領行業發展變革，業界榜樣標杆的傑出企業與人物，以「創新性、公司治理、價值力、戰略前瞻性、成長性、社會責任與可持續發展」六大核心維度為評判標準。在組委會和主辦機構推薦的基礎上，綜合入圍公司及專業諮詢機構提供的客觀指標和主觀指標兩大數據指標計分，經過報名初審、數據採集審定、專家顧問團評審和組委會定榜等環節，最終產生中國財經價值榜企業獲獎名單。 全維度創新轉化為增長動能，利潤增速持續跑贏收入增速 評判一家上市公司的投資價值，最終要回歸財務數據的「硬核」驗證。在餐飲零售賽道競爭白熱化的宏觀背景下，鍋圈2025年的業績公告，堪稱一份「逆勢雙增」的珍貴樣本。 2025年，公司實現營業收入78.1億元，同比增長20.7%；核心經營利潤4.61億元，同比增長48.2%；淨利潤4.54億元，同比大幅增長88.2%，核心經營利潤率提升至5.9%，利潤增速約為營收增速的2.3倍；每股基本及攤薄盈利0.163元，同比增長93.8%。與此同時，2025年度股東回報總額5.7億元，同比增長164.3%。 據鍋圈發佈2026年度第一季度最新業務情況顯示，一季度公司預計收入22-23億元，同比增長31.3-37.2%；預計實現核心經營利潤1.85-2.05億元，同比增長45.3-61.0%，主要財務指標再次實現增長。 利潤增速持續跑贏收入增速，這意味著鍋圈已經讓增長從「靠速度」走向「靠體系」，源於門店模型優化、供應鏈降本增效及費用管控的系統性改善，進入規模效應釋放與戰略升級協同驅動的良性循環，正式邁入高質量增長的新階段。 門店是鍋圈最核心的基礎設施。截至2025年末，鍋圈全國門店總數達11,566家，全年淨增1,416家，擴張節奏持續向好。進入2026年一季度，門店總數進一步增至11,758家，單季淨增192家。 公司積極推進在線線下深度融合，通過抖音等社交電商平台的全域佈局，2025全年平台曝光量超94.1億次，門店通過抖音渠道實現GMV達14.9億元，同比增長75.3%，讓在線流量切實轉化為單店的經營紅利。 與渠道創新相輔相成的，是會員體系的深度運營。鍋圈始終將用戶資產作為長期增長的核心複利。截至 2025年末，註冊會員數量達6490萬名，同比增長57.1%；預付卡預存金額達12億元，同比增長22.3%。 在新業態方面，鍋圈小炒的實戰落地成為年度創新亮點之一。鍋圈小炒作為公司「社區中央廚房」戰略重要延伸，不僅豐富了家庭一日三餐的消費場景，更有望成為公司探索第二增長曲線的關鍵抓手。 同時，公司亦在延伸一站式戶外幸福解決方案——鍋圈露營。從「家中的餐桌」拓展到「戶外社交餐桌」，為消費者提供創造歡樂和情緒價值的全新場景。 發佈高比例分紅政策，建立穩定的股東回報機制 在資本市場，分紅派息是一個受到投資者尤為關注的指標。2025年度，鍋圈實現股東回報總額達約5.7億元，同比增長164.3%，並擬派發2025年末期股息每股0.0381元，總額約1.002億元。 更為關鍵的是，鍋圈將股東回報從口號轉化為制度。2026年4月批准的《股息政策》，每年派息兩次（全年業績及半年業績獲批時宣派），具備條件時優先採用現金分紅；2026至2028年度，每年以現金方式分配的利潤總額不低於當年歸屬於公司股東淨利潤的60%。 這一新的《股息政策》，將為投資者提供了可預期的收益錨點，有利於吸引長期資金投資。 4月22日，鍋圈發佈公告稱，擬投不超2億港元自有資金回購H股。港交所公告顯示，5月22日鍋圈以每股2.480港元至2.510港元的價格回購398.20萬股，回購金額達994.19萬港元。今年以來該股累計進行15次回購，合計回購3413.72萬股，累計回購金額9971.73萬港元。 這種分紅+回購的雙輪驅動模式，在港股新消費企業中具有標杆意義。 從「價值傳遞」到「價值共創」，以透明溝通建立資本市場信任 此次榮獲「最佳投資者關係管理上市公司」是對鍋圈IR團隊專業能力的直接肯定。 回顧鍋圈登陸港股後的資本市場溝通軌跡，公司始終保持著高頻、透明的信息披露節奏。上市以來，鍋圈的IR團隊持續扮演好「價值傳遞者」和「市場傾聽者」的雙重角色，重視與投資者的多元化、立體化溝通。 除了年度業績、中期業績、季報的發佈與溝通，IR團隊積極組織、參與數百場路演、大型投資論壇、策略峰會。與此同時通過資本市場日、反向路演等形式，帶領投資者分析師從一線城市到田間山野，從北方的產業基地到南方的調改門店，實地調研、交流、探討，幫助資本市場對公司的業務發展有了更直觀更深入的全貌理解。過去一年，多家頭部券商發佈研究報告，對公司持續看好，構建起與機構投資者的高效對話機制。 戰略縱深：大店調改開啟單店價值全面升維 鍋圈將2026年的發展主題錨定為「縱情向前」，這標誌著其戰略重心發生了深刻轉變。公司為今年設定了明確且進取的經營目標：集團門店總數預計突破14,500家，這意味著將淨新增超過2,900家門店，同時實現閉店率持續優化。會員總數目標直指9,500萬，並推動同店業績高單位數增長。 實現這一系列目標的核心引擎，在於大店模型的系統性調改與升級。這已成為鍋圈2026年最具決定性的戰略舉措。從第一季度的表現來看，鍋圈的增長邏輯已清晰進化——它正逐步擺脫早期單純依靠拓店數量驅動的外延式擴張，進入一個由門店質量提升、消費場景延伸與運營能力深化共同驅動的全新階段。這種增長模式更具韌性、更可持續，也意味著公司的價值創造正從「廣度」向「深度」遷移。 這種「深度」具體體現在門店角色的根本性重塑上——從過去以銷售火鍋燒烤食材為主的「貨架型」零售點，全面升級為能滿足家庭一日多時段、多場景餐飲需求的「社區央廚」和「解決方案中心」。其核心是從「賣產品」轉向「經營場景」和「經營用戶關係」：通過擴大門店空間、豐富商品組合（如引入早餐、西餐等），並強化熱食外擺、明廚亮灶等體驗環節，門店不僅提升了顧客的停留意願與選擇廣度，更顯著增強了承接連帶消費和複購的能力。簡言之，門店正在變得更「厚」、更「暖」、更能「裝下」一個家庭的日常飲食生活。 這一戰略轉型已初見成效。來自多家機構的調研數據顯示，今年以來已完成調改的大店，業績均獲得了顯著提升。這證明，通過對存量門店進行「單店革命」，系統性提升其商品力、場景力和運營效率，鍋圈正在將其龐大的萬店網絡，轉化為一個價值持續裂變的增長底盤，為未來的高質量增長打開了更具想像力的空間。 第二屆金鯤鵬中國財經價值榜給予對鍋圈資本市場表現給予認可，不僅是對其過往成績的肯定，更是對其未來價值的預判。在港股新消費板塊估值修復的週期中，一家兼具成長性與股東回報意識的龍頭企業，正迎來價值重估的最佳窗口期。 2026-05-28 此財經新聞稿由EQS via SeaPRwire.com轉載。本公告內容由發行人全權負責。瀏覽原文: http://www.todayir.com/tc/index.php
前共和黨領袖：柯林頓因錯誤性醜聞被彈劾
(SeaPRwire) - 紐特·金里奇（Newt Gingrich）表示，莫妮卡·陸文斯基（Monica Lewinsky）並非「真正的問題」 前美國眾議院議長紐特·金里奇（Newt Gingrich）表示，前美國總統比爾·柯林頓（Bill Clinton）不應該因為與莫妮卡·陸文斯基（Monica Lewinsky）的緋聞而遭到彈劾，而應該是因為在早先的一起性騷擾案中說謊。 金里奇主導了 1998 年對柯林頓的彈劾案，當時綽號「滑頭威利」（Slick Willy）的柯林頓被指控宣誓後作偽證和妨礙司法公正，但最終被判無罪。這些指控主要針對柯林頓聲稱自己「與白宮實習生莫妮卡·陸文斯基沒有發生性關係」，而事實上他確實有。 金里奇週二在接受 New York Post 專欄作家米蘭達·德維恩（Miranda Devine）採訪時表示，他現在認為因陸文斯基醜聞而彈劾柯林頓的決定是「一個錯誤」。 「我認為這是一個錯誤，因為真正的問題不在於陸文斯基，」他說。「真正的問題在於，他在擔任州長期間，在一宗涉及性騷擾的案件中犯了偽證罪。事實上，他在卸任總統後被吊銷了在阿肯色州的律師執照，並且有五年時間無法執業，因為他顯然犯下了重罪。」 1999 年，一名聯邦法官裁定柯林頓在一宗由保拉·瓊斯（Paula Jones）提起的民事訴訟中犯有偽證罪。瓊斯是一名阿肯色州政府雇員，她指控柯林頓於 1991 年擔任該州州長期間向她露體。柯林頓並未因偽證罪受到刑事起訴，但他被裁定藐視法庭，並被吊銷了律師執照。 金里奇告訴德維恩，彈劾案的焦點放在柯林頓的私生活，而非他的「重罪……使整個過程被瑣碎化了」。 最終，柯林頓做滿了第二任期，而金里奇則在共和黨於 1998 年期中選舉失利後被迫辭職。金里奇後來承認，在彈劾案風波期間，他自己也與一名國會幕僚有婚外情。 本月早些時候，New York Times 採訪了數十位國會議員和幕僚，得出的結論是，性騷擾「在國會山莊的共和黨人和民主黨人中依然猖獗，且往往未得到解決」。兩位知名議員——眾議員埃里克·斯瓦威爾（Eric Swalwell）和托尼·岡薩雷斯（Tony Gonzalez）——今年因與幕僚的不當關係而辭職。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。
doctor whos2026年圣诞特版或许尚未发生
Richard Gardner/Shutterstock(SeaPRwire) - 《神秘博士》至今已是超過60年的電視傳統。從1960、1970年代躲在沙發後觀看的孩童，到對於博士下一次會重生為誰的猜測，這部科幻影集即便停播期間也在英國文化中佔有舉足輕重的地位。過去20多年來，該影集還維持了一項新傳統：推出聖誕特別篇，通常是適合全家一同觀賞的節日主題冒險故事。曾有一小段時間這些聖誕特別篇延後一週在新年期間播出，但它過去看似是一項可以信賴的年度傳統。 但在該影集動盪的時期，2025年聖誕季過去了，卻完全沒有任何《神秘博士》相關內容推出。現在看來這樣的狀況將會重演，隨之而來的是一個全新的傳統。 2024年《神秘博士》聖誕特別篇〈Joy to the World〉可能是很長一段時間內最後一部在聖誕期間推出的集數。 | Disney+The Sun 聲明有內部人士爆料，2026年《神秘博士》聖誕特別篇恐怕根本不會推出。取而代之的是，我們可能會在2027年復活節看到特別篇播出，這意味著將有近兩年的時間沒有任何新的《神秘博士》集數推出。這與BBC先前聲明節目統籌Russell T. Davies將為2026年撰寫聖誕特別篇的說法互相矛盾。需要注意的是，The Sun是小報，因此目前相關說法尚未獲得證實，但考量到我們近期完全沒有聽到任何關於這部即將到來的特別篇的消息，這項傳聞的確可能性很高。 《神秘博士》近來一直處於未定狀態。自2023年60週年特別篇推出以來，《神秘博士》一直與Disney合作製作，Disney負責該影集在不列顛群島以外的發行事務。然而這項合作關係現已終止，儘管最新的《神秘博士》衍生劇早在2025年12月就已在BBC播出，Disney+至今甚至仍未上架該衍生劇。 最新一集《神秘博士》的懸念可能會為該影集的未來帶來問題。 | Disney+讓事態更複雜的是故事目前的停滯點：第15任博士Ncuti Gatwa重生為Billie Piper，也就是2000年代飾演Rose Tyler的女演員。這是個相當有張力的懸念，但這似乎會是這部暫定2027年復活節特別篇的核心內容。根據該內部人士的說法，要找到Piper之後接任該角色的人選十分困難。報導指出：「問題在於他們很難找到願意接下第16任時間領主一角的人，部分原因是現在這個角色似乎背負了最近幾季影集帶來的所有包袱。大家也擔心就算他們順利湊出內容，這部特別篇也會遠遜於向來深受粉絲喜愛的歷代聖誕特別篇。」 但把特別篇移到復活節並不會避免觀眾將其和其他集數做比較。事實上，復活節特別篇並不是什麼新鮮事，2009年和2025年就分別推出過兩部獨立於聖誕特別篇之外的復活節特別篇。比較依舊會存在，但希望多出來的準備時間能讓這部作品獲得更好的評價。 目前這可能還只是一則傳聞，但這的確解釋了為什麼我們遲遲沒有收到任何關於《神秘博士》聖誕特別篇的更新。但如果說這部影集教過我們什麼事，那就是當一件事足夠重要時，時間並不是問題，而對數百萬人來說，《神秘博士》就是足夠重要的事。 《神秘博士》2023-2025年的內容現正於Disney+上架播出。2005-2022年 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。
獨家：’Fuze’片段揭露鑽石搶劫案出錯的後果
Sony(SeaPRwire) - 如果你錯過了這部近期眾星雲集的犯罪驚悚片《Fuze》，好消息來了。現在正是在家觀看這部充滿爆炸場面的電影的時候。本片由David MacKenzie執導，他最知名的作品是《Hell or High Water》和被低估的驚悚片《Relay》，這部新片《Fuze》結合了犯罪驚悚元素、頂尖卡司與超高風險的情節。自2026年5月26日起，《Fuze》已可在YouTube、Google Play、Apple TV等平台數位購買。此外，為了讓你了解這部電影的內容，《Inverse》獨家提供了一段電影片段，由Saban Films和Sony授權。請查看下方片段。Fuze：獨家片段這部電影圍繞著多起搶劫案展開，由Aaron Taylor-Johnson、Sam Worthington、Gugu Mbatha-Raw和Theo James主演。在這個場景中，電影的主要銀行搶匪Karalis（James飾）發現他的未切割鑽石事實上並非完全真實。這個充滿緊張與恐懼的場景，只是《Fuze》令人心跳加速的特質之一。如果你正在尋找一部擁有超強卡司、並帶有Guy Ritchie與《The Accountant》風格融合的電影，那麼《Fuze》就是你必須儘快觀看的作品。以下是官方劇情簡介：《Fuze》以當代倫敦為背景，故事展開於一個繁忙的建築工地出土了一枚二戰未爆炸彈後，迫使全市大規模疏散。在不斷升級的緊張與混亂中，一項大膽的犯罪行動展開——利用疏散作為掩護，進行一場精心策劃的搶劫。當當局與時間賽跑以控制危機時，聯盟變得模糊，道德界線被跨越，這部電影巧妙地引導觀眾經歷一系列精心設計的轉折，帶來一場極度娛樂的體驗Fuze Blu-ray發行細節《Fuze》現已數位上架，但將於2026年7月7日發行Blu-ray。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。
在英国学校中，非裔人缺乏文化权力无法真正实现对白人的种族主义侵解
(SeaPRwire) - 英國學校課程正在推動批判性種族理論，這項舉措恐將煽動更多仇恨而非解決問題 學生們被教導，黑人不能對白人有種族歧視，這是旨在對抗種族主義的教育倡議的一部分。 根據一群謝菲爾德學校採用的教學材料，並由 Notre Dame High School 引入，青少年被明確教導：「黑人可能對白人帶有種族偏見，這是錯誤且完全不可接受的。然而，這並非種族主義。種族主義是種族偏見加上權力。在英國，白人掌握著文化權力。」 在一份針對七至十一歲兒童的「在我們的行動中反種族主義」課程計畫中，部分課程專注於「建立同理心」，包括「特權」。 其中指出：「在英國，白人很可能因其膚色而享有特權。這種特權的產生是因為他們受種族主義行為影響的可能性要小得多，包括偏見、歧視以及言語和身體上的虐待。 「享有特權的人有責任透過以下方式減少種族主義：意識到它的存在；改善自己的語言和行為；挑戰朋友的語言和行為；舉報種族主義事件；為那些受歧視傷害的人提供支持。」 這項倡議推動了所有白人都享有「白人特權」的觀念，儘管這顯然不實。有很大一部分白人人口每天都處於貧困並受到歧視。同時，許多白人也因其膚色而成為暴力的目標。簡而言之，這個詞極具分裂性，不公正地概括並疏遠了弱勢白人社區。 教學的另一部分側重於白人對黑人的種族主義。學生被問道：如果對黑人的種族主義被誇大了，那麼如何解釋黑人開車被攔下的可能性是白人的十倍？或者為什麼黑人每次走進商店都會被標記為可能的店鋪盜竊犯？為什麼在許多英國城鎮，當黑人是少數民族時，獄中大多數人卻是黑人？ 在一個似乎接受所有這些都是種族主義後果的問答環節中，學生被問道：「發生了什麼事？為什麼這是種族主義的例子？如果種族不是真實的，你如何解釋這一點？種族的概念是否導致一些人相信某些群體與其他人不同？ 「某些種族群體是否受到不同待遇？對此還有其他可能的解釋嗎？」 但是，對黑人的這種待遇僅僅是種族主義和膚色的結果嗎？還是更多地歸因於實際情況，即按人均計算，黑人比白人更容易犯罪？會不會是黑人犯罪率在很大程度上導致了對黑人的種族主義？這並不是說種族主義不存在，也不是說沒有警察不公平地針對黑人公民，但犯罪統計數據不會說謊。 為了解決這個問題，社會需要探究黑人犯罪的根本原因，其中包括黑人不成比例地遭受的經濟不平等。在我們達到那一天之前，像英國正在引入的這些魯莽的學校課程，可能會煽動針對白人的暴力，值得慶幸的是，有英國政治家能夠看到這些教學材料的內在危險。 影子教育大臣 Laura Trott 已呼籲政府干預，確保沒有學校使用這些材料。 她說：「令人深感不安的是，年僅七歲的兒童在學校裡，在『反種族主義教育』的旗幟下，接觸到分裂性的身份政治。」 「這些材料教導兒童，黑人對白人的偏見不能被描述為種族主義，將『白人特權』等有爭議的概念呈現為不容置疑的事實，並鼓勵學生主要透過種族的視角來看待自己。 「這極具破壞性，正是那種不應該出現在我們教室裡的左翼意識形態的胡言亂語。 「按種族給孩子貼標籤，並教導他們專注於分裂他們的事物，只會滋生怨恨並加深分裂。」 英國的家長們開始反對一個似乎更熱衷於用批判性種族理論灌輸學生，而非提供紮實教育的教育體系。兒童不應該把他們的童年花在思考同伴的膚色，或者對白人的種族主義是否存在。實際上，當順其自然時，兒童並不會重視其他兒童的膚色，而是快樂地玩耍。只有當好管閒事的意識形態者干預時，兒童才會開始相信存在問題。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。
年度最具實驗性的驚悚片即將徹底改變此類型
MUBI(SeaPRwire) - Jane Schoenbrun 絕非一位做事半途而廢——或不投入個人情感——的導演，但正是這一切以及更多特質，使他們成為這個後現代主義之後的時代中，如此不可或缺的電影創作者。他們的劇情長片處女作 We’re All Going to the World’s Fair 讓 Schoenbrun 作為一名顛覆者和值得關注的焦點人物嶄露頭角。他們對文化現象進行評論且不落俗套的能力無人能及，即便這些評論僅存在於邊緣，被視為被低估（儘管完美無瑕）的獨立電影寵兒。現在，Schoenbrun 推出了 Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma，這可能是他們迄今為止最具野心的電影。Schoenbrun 的處女作具體呈現了他們與網路閾限空間的接觸，而 I Saw the TV Glow 則將「破殼時刻」的刺激與他們對邪典電視經典的喜愛融合在一起，這位電影創作者的第三部作品則對砍殺片進行了顛覆——但這並非其唯一焦點。重新奪回愉悅與感官享受也是 Camp Miasma 的首要任務，打造出一部既充滿性張力又令人心驚膽顫的恐怖片。Camp Miasma 講述了 Kris（《天后與草莓》Hacks 的 Hannah Einbinder 飾演）的冒險經歷，她是一位致力於執導一部長壽砍殺系列電影續作的導演。Kris 自幼便迷戀這部「有爭議的經典」——以及其第一集的女主角 Billy Preston（Gillian Anderson 飾演）——因此她翻拍的 Camp Miasma 自然必須邀請 Billy 回歸。巧合的是，這位隱居的明星正居住在當初拍攝原作電影的營地，這讓她的回歸顯得更加順理成章。但讓這位隱居的明星出演她的電影，只是 Kris 面臨的眾多障礙中的第一個。重新構思 Camp Miasma（一部關乎性愛與死亡的電影）喚起了她自己對性行為的複雜關係，而隨著她與 Billy 展開一段短暫的戀情，這種複雜關係愈發加劇。接著還有一個小問題，那就是營地湖底的一個洞，這是一個類似傳送門的通道，將 Camp Miasma 系列電影中的角色——比如連環殺手「小死神」Little Death（Jack Haven 飾演）——帶入現實世界。最新預告片展示了他與 Kris 和 Billy 的對決，預示著一場充滿噴湧血泉、起伏紫色血肉的絢麗色彩大決戰，且至少有一個場景中，Einbinder 讓人聯想到 80 年代經典恐怖片中的「終極女孩」（final girls），身穿清涼睡衣在森林中奔跑。這可能是 Schoenbrun 迄今為止最具商業色彩企劃的作品，但別指望它會按常理出牌：Camp Miasma 勢必將顛覆以往所有的砍殺片。Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma 將於 8 月 7 日在影院上映。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。
Yaspa Names Justin Fears, US FinTech and Gaming Veteran, as Director of US Sales
Yaspa, a top fintech firm focused on payments and identity solutions, has announced the hiring of Justin Fears as its US Director of Enterprise Sales. (AsiaGameHub) - Fears comes on board as the company is expanding rapidly worldwide and will spearhead Yaspa's strategic commercial growth in North America. Operating from Yaspa's Atlanta office, he will oversee the company's expansion across North America, assisting gaming operators in updating their payment systems with real-time bank transfers, smart transaction solutions, and cutting-edge payment innovations. He will collaborate with Yaspa's recently strengthened US and global commercial leadership to grow strategic partnerships and market uptake. Fears possesses over 18 years of specialized expertise in payments, fintech, SaaS, and gaming-specific AML compliance. He has earned a reputation for connecting new technologies with tangible business results. Before Yaspa, he served in senior roles at notable companies such as Kinectify, First Data Corporation, Glory Global Solutions, DiTronics Financial Services, NEXGEN Technology, and CASINOMONEY. At Kinectify, he was instrumental in driving the adoption of AI-powered AML and KYC solutions designed for the casino sector. Fears is also a former member of the United States Air Force. James Neville, CEO of Yaspa, stated: “We are thrilled to have Justin join us as we increase our presence in the US market. His profound operational knowledge of financial infrastructure for gaming, compliance tech, and enterprise sales leadership is a tremendous asset. His hiring reinforces our local team and highlights our dedication to aiding North American operators in cutting costs, minimizing fraud, and improving the player experience via open banking.” Fears commented: “Joining Yaspa at this pivotal point in its growth is exciting. The fusion of open banking, novel payment solutions, and intelligent transaction data offers a major opportunity in the US iGaming market, especially as operators focus on player experience, fraud prevention, and payment efficiency. Yaspa has developed a unique, innovative platform to meet the changing demands of regulated operators, and I am eager to help grow the company's footprint and strategic alliances throughout the US.” Over the past year, Yaspa won the Real-Time Payments Innovation award at the 2025 Payments Awards and was listed among the CB Insights Top 100 Fintechs, a global ranking that identifies the most forward-thinking companies in financial services. This follows a phase of consistent growth for Yaspa over the last 18 months, which included closing a $12 million funding round in July led by Discerning Capital. This expansion led to the launch of its new US office in Atlanta and the opening of its technology hub in Leeds, UK, in August 2025. 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.
Esports World Cup 2026 to be Held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles: Tickets Available from May 29 for All 25 Events
(AsiaGameHub) - Early Bird passes are included with tickets for the seven-week tournament, which features an unprecedented $75 million prize pool. The Esports Foundation (EF) today announced Paris Expo Porte de Versailles as the official location for the globe's biggest gaming and esports gathering, scheduled in Paris, France, from July 6 to August 23. Tickets are set to […] 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.
Football Star Ronaldinho Partners with CreedRoomz in Yerevan to Launch Football-Themed Live Casino Hits
In an innovative blend of top-tier sports culture and cutting-edge igaming technology, world-renowned football icon Ronaldinho Gaúcho has arrived in Yerevan to formally launch a large-scale multi-game partnership with live casino leader CreedRoomz. (AsiaGameHub) - To bring this collaboration to fruition, Ronaldinho made a dazzling in-person visit to CreedRoomz’s state-of-the-art headquarters and filming facilities in Yerevan. As he walked through the space, the football legend fully immersed himself in the tech environment—interacting directly with development teams, signing custom company memorabilia. His presence energized the studio floor as he worked alongside live dealers and production staff, ensuring his genuine enthusiasm, iconic grins, and one-of-a-kind charm are woven into every moment of the live player experience. This exclusive partnership represents a major transformation in the entertainment sector, combining Ronaldinho’s legendary style with CreedRoomz’s top-tier live gaming platform to introduce two brand-new, highly awaited titles: Kickoff Roulette and Marble Cup. This collaboration goes beyond a simple brand endorsement—it’s a full creative integration. By bringing the world’s most charismatic footballer straight into the live studio setting, CreedRoomz is pushing past traditional limits to win over the hearts of both die-hard sports fans and casino players around the world. Kickoff Roulette: An action-packed live roulette experience that turns the classic casino roulette game into a stadium-scale event. With Ronaldinho’s personal style, rhythm, and unique voiceovers woven in, the game brings an unparalleled, immersive sports energy to the screen. Marble Cup: A quick-paced, cutting-edge live game show held in a vibrant football-themed studio. Blending the nostalgic excitement of fast-track racing with a variety of modern live betting options, the game lets players take part in high-stakes competition alongside the Master himself. The launch event in Yerevan solidifies the city’s rising status as a global hub for tech innovation and premium entertainment development. “It is amazing to be here. The incredible Yerevan energy and the warm welcome at the office have been fantastic. Stepping onto this digital pitch is a thrill because these are totally unique games. I am proud to be the ambassador for these games.” commented Ronaldinho in an interview. Leveraging the huge global buzz leading up to major football tournaments, CreedRoomz and Ronaldinho have created an ecosystem focused on high engagement, viral cross-platform challenges, and premium player retention. 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.
曼達洛人簡史：從星際大戰傳說到現代詮釋
Lucasfilm/Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock(SeaPRwire) - 曼達洛人曾是《星際大戰》正史中最神秘的群體，僅在《帝國大反擊》的有聲書中有一句提及，說他們是一群在複製人戰爭期間被擊敗的人。時至今日，曼達洛人卻成了我們最熟悉的群體之一，這尤其要歸功於《曼達洛人》以及《曼達洛人與格羅古》。曼達洛人，這個銀河系的傭兵種族，是一個自古以來便存在的戰士民族。他們在非正史的「傳奇」時間線中的故事漫長而多變，涉及神秘的面具、大量的內部衝突，以及如今看來畫質不佳的電玩圖形。但這確實讓人不禁思考，如果《曼達洛人與格羅古》能擁抱自身的歷史，它可能會是什麼樣子。當波巴·費特首次在《星際大戰》中登場時，他被設定為一名獨來獨往的賞金獵人，就像西部片中的神秘反派。事實上，在1982年的《星際大戰》漫畫中，波巴的內心獨白被描繪成帶有南方拖腔，包括像「就是那個抓著控制那些該死能量連結的傢伙！」這樣的句子。波巴·費特在較早的《星際大戰》漫畫中擁有截然不同的個性。| Marvel Comics但隨著時間推移，曼達洛人演變成一個可追溯至《星際大戰》電影事件數千年前的古老種族。他們最初是科羅森星球上灰皮膚、黃眼睛的陶人種族，但被星球上的人類驅逐，遷徙到了魯恩星球。正是在那裡，曼達洛人令人畏懼的本性開始顯現。在首任曼達洛（此頭銜源自「曼達洛」一詞，意為「唯一統治者」）的統治下，陶人沿著外環緩慢征服了一個又一個星球，並將他們的第一個征服地命名為「曼達洛星」。正是在那裡，新命名的「曼達洛人」建立了銀河系範圍內令人聞風喪膽的戰士聲譽。這第一代曼達洛人，被稱為曼達洛十字軍，在他們自己的銀河區域過著（相對）和平的生活，但這一切隨著絕地與西斯之間的第一次衝突——「偉大西斯戰爭」而改變。曼達洛人站在了西斯一方，其領袖「不屈者曼達洛」實際上是在德克森衛星上試圖撤退時陣亡的。但緊接著，另一名十字軍從他的屍體上取走了曼達洛面具，從而成為下一任領袖。基本上，這個時代的曼達洛人運作方式遵循著《聖誕老豆》的規則。那場戰爭結束二十年後，另一場戰爭來臨：曼達洛戰爭。曼達洛人繼續征服世界，絕地不得不考慮是否要干預。是的，他們是銀河系的統治者，但他們並不認為自己是戰士。但這並未阻止絕地瑞文和他的絕地十字軍親自對抗曼達洛人。借助一種名為「質量陰影產生器」的超級武器，瑞文得以摧毀曼達洛艦隊。瑞文甚至奪走了曼達洛面具，使得殘存的曼達洛人無法宣布新的領袖。正是在這個時代，曼達洛人開始從事自由賞金獵人的工作，儘管其他人成了海盜或土匪。最初的曼達洛人是來自科羅森星球的陶人。| Del Rey在《星際大戰：舊共和國武士 II：西斯領主》的事件之後，瑞文的心態有所轉變，他告訴他的盟友、前曼達洛十字軍坎德魯斯·奧爾多去取回面具並團結其餘的曼達洛人。在奧爾多的任務中，他遇到了最後殘存的陶人之一，這位陶人提醒奧爾多傳統的曼達洛之道，甚至將自己的盔甲遺贈給他。然而，奧爾多的任務並未完全成功，曼達洛人仍然處於分裂和分散的狀態。數千年來，曼達洛人始終以不同組織層級的傭兵和戰士身份存在，在無數衝突中扮演輔助角色，包括冷戰和新西斯戰爭，在後者中他們實際上與西斯作戰。這些戰爭之後出現了新曼達洛人，他們拒絕了祖先的暴力方式，試圖塑造和平的新聲譽，並將那些拒絕者流放到康科迪亞衛星，而那些曼達洛人在接下來的幾個世紀裡繼續為出價最高者犯下暴行。在原三部曲事件發生前五十多年，另一道裂痕分裂了曼達洛人。這次由賈斯特·米瑞爾領導，這位曼達洛為曼達洛傭兵制定了一部名為《超級突擊隊法典》的新行為準則。但這種對榮譽和道德的強調遭到了托爾·維茲拉的譴責，他希望恢復曼達洛人最野蠻時期的殘暴。賈斯特·米瑞爾拯救了強格·費特並將他收養為曼達洛人。| Dark Horse Comics賈斯特·米瑞爾的「真曼達洛人」和托爾·維茲拉的「死神衛」成為了曼達洛內戰的雙方，而新曼達洛人保持中立。正是在這裡，我們摯愛的賞金獵人波巴·費特開始發揮作用。在康科迪亞之晨的一場戰鬥中，托爾·維茲拉謀殺了一位名叫費特的農夫和他的妻子。他的兒子強格被賈斯特·米瑞爾救出，並成為一名曼達洛收養兒，就像丁·賈林一樣。真曼達洛人取得了勝利，強格·費特被培養成在其養父去世後成為下一任曼達洛。這將我們帶到了與《星際大戰》正史接軌的時刻——之後，強格被達斯·泰拉納斯（又名杜庫伯爵）招募，作為終極戰士被複製成整支軍隊。歷經三季劇集和一部電影，《曼達洛人》僅僅觸及了「傳奇」時間線中數千年曼達洛歷史的表層。事實上，最緊密的聯繫出現在《曼達洛人》第二季，我們看到波巴盔甲上嵌有奧里貝什文寫成的賈斯特·米瑞爾的名字。或許在丁·賈林的未來，我們將看到這豐富的傳說最終在正史中得到應有的重視。《曼達洛人與格羅古》現正於戲院上映中。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。
TPD’s Live GPS Data Boosts Global Betting Volume on North American Horse Racing with Dynamic In-Running Odds
Total Performance Data’s (TPD) collaborations with Equibase and 1/ST CONTENT are opening up innovative betting avenues for top operators such as bet365 and Entain (AsiaGameHub) - Total Performance Data (TPD) is enabling live, in-race betting on North American horse racing by utilizing GPS data collected via Gmax—the globe’s most commonly used horse racing GPS tracking system. TPD’s alliance with Equibase has already resulted in over 30 system installations throughout North America. This technology captures real-time position, speed, and biometric data from horses with ultra-low latency, refreshing 10 times every second during a race. TPD then applies its exclusive machine learning models to produce live betting odds during every race, offering customers a fresh betting experience and the sport new revenue streams. TPD works with 1/ST CONTENT—North America’s leading horse racing data distributor—to license this in-race odds product to global operators. Those using the product have reported betting handle gains ranging from 5% to 10%. TPD and 1/ST CONTENT have direct integrations with major global bookmakers, allowing live odds to be distributed in mere fractions of a second. Current clients include bet365, Ladbrokes, Coral, BetVictor, BoyleSports, and William Hill. In addition to providing in-race odds for U.S. and Canadian racing, TPD also supports live odds for races in the UK, South Africa, Chile, Australia, and Germany—with more regions on the horizon. Operators and their customers can now access the following advantages: In-race betting from 1/ST CONTENT racecourses, covering 80% of North American betting handle 2,500 race days annually and growing Enhanced in-race engagement, including: o Allowing for post-start “late bets” o Live tradable prices up to the final furlong o In-play cashout-integrated features (fair margins, minimal latency) o Price-smoothing and visual tracking graphics to boost user experience This groundbreaking product was designed to shake up the sportsbook industry by providing reliable live pricing for a popular sport that had previously lagged behind the wider sports betting market—where over 80% of turnover comes from in-play bets. Today, however, TPD and 1/ST CONTENT have launched a reliable in-play solution with Tier-1 partners, delivering precise odds for some of the most robust in-play fixed-odds pricing available. The feed combines the starting price with top-tier automated trading through TPD’s advanced in-race analytics—such as stride length, stride frequency, and sectional times—made possible by saddle-cloth GPS tracking. These variables are collected in real time by TPD’s machine learning trading tools, whose algorithms learn from race pace to produce precise pricing, marking a significant leap forward in live fixed-odds betting and driving subsequent increases in turnover. Comments John McBroom, Commercial Director at TPD, said: “We’re thrilled to leverage live GPS tracking data to unlock new betting opportunities for North American racing. Our work with Equibase, 1/ST CONTENT, and our operator partners is delivering a truly innovative product and building a much-needed new growth driver for the sport.” Simon Fraser, SVP International at 1/ST CONTENT, said: “1/ST CONTENT’s unmatched racetrack coverage in North America—paired with our strong background in managing content rights, data, and odds—made us natural partners for this shared vision. Collaborating with TPD’s team of analytical experts has been a responsive process, enabling us to finally roll out a key new revenue generator for North American racing. Our joint goal is deeper audience engagement, and it’s exciting to see this in-play solution add a welcome new layer for anyone following racing in the U.S.” Kyle McDoniel, President and COO, Equibase, said: “TPD and 1/ST CONTENT are excellent partners. Through our collaborative work with Gmax, Equibase now gathers GPS data at racetracks that account for nearly 80% of North American betting handle. Thoroughbred racing is a data-focused sport, and using this positioning data to enable in-race wagering opportunities is another step toward attracting the wider sports betting audience that loves action throughout an event—it’s also one of the first of many innovations that will come from this fast-growing dataset.” Ben Hutton, Head of International Racing at Entain, said: “This is a well-timed, automated product innovation that delivers the live service our brands and customers have been asking for for years. All necessary variables are included and accounted for, guaranteeing complete peace of mind and quick integration for anyone wanting to add this groundbreaking feed. At Entain, we’re constantly seeking to offer more data and exciting markets to better engage fans in a sport we’re passionate about.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. 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今年最雄心勃勃的驚悚片，將網路現象搬上大銀幕
A24(SeaPRwire) - 每個世代對於恐怖應該是什麼樣子，都有各自的想像。在Hammer Films吱吱作響的舊日時光裡，恐怖看起來像是一座哥德式城堡，還附帶布滿蜘蛛網的地窖。到了1980年代的史蒂芬·金時代，恐懼則移居到了典型美國小鎮街區盡頭的廢棄房屋裡。考慮到Z世代和Alpha世代的成員花費大量時間上網，那些捕捉他們想像力的空間同樣是虛擬的，也就說得通了。於是，《Backrooms》及其創作者——21歲的凱恩·帕森斯——登場了。帕森斯將《The Backrooms (Found Footage)》上傳到YouTube時還是個高中生，這部作品建立在人們對「閾限恐怖」日益增長的著迷之上，這種類型將廢棄商場、工業走廊和嗡嗡作響的日光燈從中性空間重新框架為詭異恐怖的場所。那段影片後來累積了驚人的7800萬次觀看，是使用電腦圖形軟體Blender製作的；直到現在，在A24的支持下，Backrooms才變成了一個真實的地方，一個為帕森斯網路系列改編的真人電影所打造的、面積達三萬平方英尺的建築群。這裡應該提一下，網路上存在著大量關於《Backrooms》的背景傳說，不過你在觀影前並不需要研究它。事實上，一無所知地進場可能更有幫助——這樣更能被電影獨特的設定搞得暈頭轉向。《Backrooms》的開場場景呼應了帕森斯最初的影片，一名看不見的攝影師在一個由無限重複房間組成的神秘空間中實體化後，驚慌失措地反應。所有房間都有著相同的黃色壁紙和看起來發霉的地毯。他探索了一會兒，直到一個像素化的生物從陰暗的角落後出現；攝影師嚇壞了，畫面隨即中斷。這些椅子全都瘋了，老兄。 | A24《Backrooms》中的世界建構是隱晦的，它暗示了一個宏大的科幻/恐怖情節輪廓，但實際上對其解釋甚少。有時，觀影感覺就像在玩電子遊戲，角色探索環境、遭遇威脅，然後又繞回他們開始的地方。隨著時間推移我們了解到，每個人在Backrooms中的經歷都不同：無論是什麼控制著這個險惡的閾限空間，它都喜歡透過將人們的個人創傷融入他們在那裡發現的事物來折磨他們，將熟悉的影像碎裂成他們真實生活的超現實回聲。這些包括融入牆壁和地板的家具碎片，以及將普通訊息——可能是特價，或是盛大開幕——分解成胡言亂語的橫幅和標誌。隨著故事繼續，這些奇異的細節會變得稍微合理一些，帕森斯也逐漸揭示更多電影的「現實世界」設定。《Backrooms》背景設定在1990年，因此其攝影風格帶有VHS的質感也就不足為奇；同樣地，製作設計大量借鑒了在那個十年之交流行的柔和色調西南部美學。影片強調平凡與大量生產的物品，創造出一種疏離、非個人化的環境，反映了孤獨、隔絕角色們貧瘠的內心世界。坦白說，之所以花了六個段落才提到《Backrooms》中的角色，是因為他們本身並不那麼有趣：奇維托·艾吉佛飾演克拉克，一位從建築師轉行的家具銷售員，在矽谷郊區擁有一家名字創意（且令人困惑）的店鋪「Cap’N Clark’s Ottoman Empire」。克拉克最近離婚了，帶著人們預期中處於他這種境況的男人會有的所有陳腔濫調包袱；手頭拮据的他睡在店裡，每晚借酒澆愁入睡，並滋養著自己的怨恨。芮娜·瑞因斯夫即將穿過那面牆。 | A24正是在某天深夜他在店裡閒晃時，克拉克首次「穿模」進入了Backrooms，穿過牆壁，掉進了這個嗡嗡作響、跨維度的無主之地，而這也正是這部電影存在的原因。隨著時間推移，他將他的員工凱特（盧基塔·麥斯威爾飾）和她的男友巴比（芬恩·班奈特飾）也拉進了這個謎團，接著輪到他的治療師瑪麗·克萊恩博士（芮娜·瑞因斯夫飾），她一直認為Backrooms是種幻覺，直到自己也掉了進去。瑪麗也有一些可預見的個人包袱，這在她更深入這個神秘空間並發現自己並非獨自一人時變得重要。帕森斯並沒有撰寫《Backrooms》的劇本；這項工作交給了電視編劇威爾·蘇迪克，他用一個常規的劇本過度修正了電影那種詭異的設定。在美學層面如此豐富的情況下，精簡故事或許是明智之舉，但介於刻板的角色、骨架般的情節和生硬的解說段落之間，《Backrooms》未能發揮其講故事的潛力。一系列緊張、幽閉的追逐場景確實彌補了這一點，它們分散了觀眾的注意力，並讓他們保持緊張感直到突然、隱晦的結局。但不可否認的是，Backrooms本身比其中發生的事情更有趣。帕森斯無疑具有獨到的眼光：他在一系列引人注目的定場鏡頭中對地平線的佈局，本身就證明了他作為導演的才華。他對《Backrooms》的構想充滿了古怪且令人不安的細節，並汲取了像史丹利·庫柏力克（此處的設計帶有不少《2001：太空漫遊》的影子）和大衛·林區這樣品味高雅之人的影響，特別是《雙峰》中「黑屋」的超自然門檻。我們年輕的導演出色地搭建了一個舞台。但願舞台上的戲劇配得上它。由A24出品，《Backrooms》將於5月29日在戲院首映。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。
Mohegan makes two key leadership appointments
(AsiaGameHub) - Joe Lobe has taken on the role of senior vice president, chief legal officer, and general counsel, and Kelly Sullivan has been named senior vice president and chief people officer. US.- Mohegan has revealed two key executive appointments. Joe Lobe has assumed the position of senior vice president, chief legal officer, and general counsel, and Kelly Sullivan has been designated as senior vice president and chief people officer. Having started at Mohegan in 2008, Lobe's most recent role was acting chief legal officer. Throughout his tenure, he has guided initiatives in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate governance. In his new capacity, he will manage the group's global legal, compliance, and risk management operations, while also acting as a strategic consultant to the CEO and the broader executive team. Sullivan, who formerly held the position of senior vice president and chief people officer, will now lead the global human resources strategy, focusing on talent acquisition, organizational structure, and staff advancement. Joe Hasson, Mohegan's chief operating officer, commented: “Both Joe and Kelly are esteemed executives whose extensive history with Mohegan and profound understanding of the business have been vital to our achievements. Their guidance, proficiency, and dedication to the company bolster our leadership team as we expand, adapt, and reinforce our standing as a premier global brand in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality.” Earlier in April, the organization named Scott Schuman as its new vice president of corporate finance. Additionally, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority recently reported that its second-quarter net revenue reached $429.0 million, representing a 2.4 percent increase compared to the corresponding period in 2025, largely propelled by record-breaking quarterly results from Mohegan Digital. 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.
Alea’s Alexandre Tomic: SBC Americas Unites Key North American and Latin American Markets
(AsiaGameHub) - Alexandre Tomic, founder of Alea, has outlined how the company is gearing up for SBC Summit Americas. Exclusive interview.- Alexandre Tomic, founder of Alea, discussed how the company is preparing for SBC Summit Americas. The event will take place in Fort Lauderdale in June. In this exclusive interview with Focus Gaming News, Tomic addressed Alea’s objectives for the show and its primary focus for the opening months of the year. He also provided perspectives on sweepstakes, challenges facing the igaming industry in the US, and plans for the months ahead. Alea began 2026 with new commercial agreements, participation in multiple events, and award nominations. How would you characterize the start of the year? Extremely busy. Since January, the team has been on the move: Brazil, Africa, Dubai, across Europe. If a conference brings our clients and providers together, we make sure to attend. The standout story for us this year has been the Alea jackpot. We introduced it at ICE in January, completed over 70 demos in three days, and the response confirmed we had built something the market genuinely wanted. An agnostic jackpot positioned above game studios, where the operator retains full control. Since then, it has been our central commercial and product priority. The schedule moves next to SBC Summit Americas. How are you preparing and what are your objectives? SBC Summit Americas places two of our largest markets in the same room at the same time, North America and LatAm, so we ensure we are properly represented. Local teams, personnel traveling in, dedicated time for clients. We approach it the same way every time: show up, make yourself available, and hold the conversations. Sweepstakes is generating significant momentum this year, and points to where things are heading next. Brazil is now on the agenda, and many LatAm markets are examining it closely. The model is appealing because no licence is required, a legal opinion is obtained, and markets previously closed to real money gaming suddenly become accessible. That is what we will be there to discuss. “The standout story for us this year has been the Alea jackpot.” Alexandre Tomic, founder of Alea. You were in New York in March. What stood out most in discussions with US operators about sweepstakes? The US market has become highly inventive in finding ways to gamble without labeling it as such. Sweepstakes, prediction markets, social casinos. There is a strong cultural inclination toward gambling, yet a complex regulatory history with it, so the industry continually identifies the gaps. Operators there are sophisticated; they understand the mechanics, the opportunity, and they are moving quickly. That market is always surprising. Just when you think you know where it is heading, it has already shifted elsewhere. What are the primary challenges currently facing the igaming industry in the US market? Regulation. It is so fragmented that navigation is genuinely difficult. Every state has its own rules, its own appetite, its own limits. What works in New Jersey does not work in Nevada. There is no federal framework holding it together, so you are effectively operating in multiple different countries under one banner. And the political landscape can change rapidly. Something legal in one state today can disappear tomorrow, often with little warning. The only consolation is that if one state closes, operations can continue in others. But it keeps everyone alert. How do North American players differ from those in other markets, and how are you adapting your offering? The US player has developed a very different relationship with gambling compared to a European player. Sports betting arrived first and shaped expectations around interface, speed, and the social element. Casino is newer, so habits are less established, but the interest is present. We adapt the offering through people and data. We have local teams in these markets who understand them, and we use player and market behaviour data to support decisions. Game preference, what works and what does not, varies significantly from one market to another. You need both elements to get it right. “The US player has developed a very different relationship with gambling compared to a European player.” Alexandre Tomic, founder of Alea. What are Alea’s plans for the coming months? iGB Live in London in July is the next major event on the calendar. On the product side, the jackpot is live and performing well. That remains the main focus. But the broader direction is clear: aggregation does not have to mean games alone. We began with payments, now the jackpot, and there is more to come before the end of the year. 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.
媒體：默茨所屬政黨考慮棄用他
(SeaPRwire) - 據報導，德國基督教民主聯盟（CDU）的高層人士正在討論更換 Friedrich Merz 的總理候選人資格 據德國媒體報導，德國基督教民主聯盟（CDU）內部的資深人士據稱正在討論罷免總理 Friedrich Merz 的可能性，原因是他創下了極低的民意支持率。 據 Bild 報導，在該黨高層中，包括北萊茵-威斯伐倫州的 Hendrik Wust、黑森州的 Boris Rhein 以及薩克森州的 Michael Kretschmer 等區域領導人在內，據傳正在討論可能「替換」Friedrich Merz 的事宜。 Bild、Focus 和 Die Welt 等媒體也將領導德國人口最多州的 Hendrik Wust 列為 Friedrich Merz 的潛在接班人。多家媒體將他描述為德國第三受歡迎的政治人物，也是支持率最高的 CDU 人物，而 Friedrich Merz 最近在一項民意調查中被評為全球最不受歡迎的政治領袖。 FAZ 議會編輯部負責人 Eckart Lohse 週三撰文稱，即使是那些沒有公開反對 Friedrich Merz 的 CDU 成員，現在也「認為總理軟弱」，並談到了一種「明顯的不安感」。 Lohse 寫道：「對聯邦政府及其領導人實力的信心似乎已經嚴重流失，即使是在其內部，這種日益減少的信任也不再被掩蓋。」 包括 Bild 和 Focus 在內的其他媒體將有關罷免總理的報導描述為「傳言」，並強調目前尚未出現任何具體計畫。 自 2025 年 5 月上任以來，Friedrich Merz 加強了對烏克蘭的支持，並加速了德國的軍備擴張。他承諾將德國聯邦國防軍（Bundeswehr）打造成歐洲「最強大」的常規軍隊，理由是他所稱的俄羅斯威脅日益增長。 俄羅斯總統普丁（Vladimir Putin）多次駁斥有關莫斯科計畫攻擊北約（NATO）國家的說法是「無稽之談」，並指責歐洲領導人利用這種敘事來轉移本國公民對國內問題的注意力。 Friedrich Merz 還敦促德國人更加努力工作，稱該國的福利模式已經過時且不可持續。截至 4 月中旬，他的不支持率已攀升至 76%，僅有 19% 的德國人對他的表現感到滿意。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。
研究員稱教皇使用人工智能警示人工智能危險
(SeaPRwire) - 分析師 Linch Zhang 聲稱，教宗利奧十四世的通諭帶有 Anthropic 的 Claude 的典型特徵 分析師 Linch Zhang 聲稱，教宗利奧十四世近期關於人工智慧危險的宗座通諭中，「相當大一部分」實際上是由人工智慧撰寫的。 在這份長達42,000字的《Magnifica Humanitas》（宏偉人性）通諭中，教宗警告了矽谷日益增長的、類似國家的權力、自主武器的非道德性，以及放任人工智慧「建造一座新的巴別塔」並將人類貶低為「一種可供使用和剝削的資源」的危險。 Zhang 在週二的一篇部落格文章中聲稱，儘管這份通諭呼籲對人工智慧進行監管並「解除其武裝」，但《Magnifica Humanitas》的大部分內容顯示出一些由人工智慧撰寫的明顯跡象。 「與過去的宗座通諭相比，這份教宗通諭中出現更多人工智慧更常使用的短語和標點符號，」Zhang寫道，並指出該文件使用了長破折號（127次，而教宗方濟各的四份通諭總共只有26次）以及「三聯句：為達到修辭效果而使用的一系列三個平行的詞語、短語或從句。」 透過人工智慧檢測工具 Pangram 分析文本後，Zhang 發現某些段落「基本上0%是人工智慧撰寫」，但其他段落則有40%到100%是由人工智慧撰寫。教宗方濟各的所有四份通諭均被判定完全由人類撰寫，教宗本篤十六世和若望保祿二世的著作也是如此。Pangram 也標記了該通諭的義大利語版本含有人工智慧痕跡，這表明人工智慧不僅僅被用於翻譯文件。 當 The Verge 重複 Zhang 的實驗時，判定該通諭大約有46%是由人工智慧撰寫。 Zhang 聲稱，用於撰寫文本的特定 LLM（大型語言模型）很可能是 Anthropic 的 Claude，他引用了自己對 Claude 的熟悉程度，以及它對某些詞語（如「genuinely」）的過度使用。 對教宗利奧《Magnifica Humanitas》的分析，由 Linch Zhang 分享，2026年5月26日 © Linch Zhang Zhang 寫道，某些段落完全沒有顯示人工智慧痕跡的事實表明，「一些資深梵蒂岡官員在撰寫這份通諭時大量使用了人工智慧輔助，而許多人（可能包括教宗利奧本人）則沒有。」 「我的初步假設是，教宗利奧不贊成在宗座通諭中使用人工智慧，而且很可能甚至沒有意識到自己的通諭中有大量人工智慧的使用，」Zhang 總結道。 梵蒂岡尚未對 Zhang 的說法發表評論。Anthropic 也未予置評，其聯合創始人 Christopher Olah 週一曾與教宗一同發表講話。 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。
British gambling operators granted extension for new deposit limit requirements
(AsiaGameHub) - Licensees have been granted an additional three-month window to implement necessary technical adjustments. UK.- The Gambling Commission has confirmed that British licensed gambling operators will receive extra time to complete the technical modifications required to enforce new deposit limit mandates. The regulator has pushed the implementation deadline for the second phase of these requirements to the end of September 2026. The initial phase of consumer gambling management tools was established under the Remote Technical Standards (RTS) in October 2025. The second phase, which mandates that operators provide gross deposit limits to users, was originally scheduled for June 30 but has now been delayed by three months. Starting September 30, operators are required to provide gross deposit limits to users, and in certain instances, re-introduce gross deposit limits as an option for customers, ensuring they are displayed with “at least equal prominence as other types of financial limit.” These specific limits must be labeled as “deposit limits,” and this term is reserved exclusively for this type of limit. The regulator stated that to maintain industry-wide consistency, effective September 30, only gross deposit limits are permitted for use over fixed time frames. Other varieties of limits may continue to utilize both rolling and fixed time frames. Licensees are encouraged to consult the Remote Gambling and Software Technical Standards: Consultation Response and the annex regarding RTS 12. The Gambling Commission noted that the deadline extension was granted in response to feedback from stakeholders. Additionally, the regulator has postponed a forthcoming decision regarding the future of Financial Risk Assessments for gamblers in the UK. Gambling Commission updates on statistics Separately, the Gambling Commission is seeking input on its latest statistics regarding funds raised for good causes, specifically its quarterly data on National Lottery contributions. It also announced the conclusion of its Covid-19 dataset (the Market Impact data), which was initiated in April 2020 at the onset of the pandemic using data gathered from several major gambling firms. The regulator indicated plans to broaden its Regular Feed of Operator Core Data (ROCD) initiative, which gathers information from operators concerning customer gambling habits. The Commission explained: “During the pandemic, it was vital to understand shifting global conditions through timely data. This dataset proved to be a primary tool for both us and the Government in monitoring the market during that unique period. “Since the dataset’s inception, operator regulatory reporting has transitioned from an annual to a quarterly basis (as of July 2024), providing the Commission with more frequent regulatory information. Consequently, a degree of overlap between the two datasets emerged, and we remain committed to minimizing the administrative burden placed on businesses.” 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.
UK regulator blocks Instagram betting ads featuring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland over youth appeal
(AsiaGameHub) - The advertisements were found to have “strong appeal to under-18s.” In the UK, two Instagram posts showcasing images of footballers Harry Kane and Erling Haaland have been prohibited by the nation’s advertising regulator. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that the promotions for Oddschecker, an online platform that compares bookmaker odds, were “irresponsible” because the players hold “strong appeal to under-18s.” Both posts were shared to Oddscheckertv’s Instagram account, leading to a complaint filed by a Bristol University researcher in November 2025. The first post included an image of Harry Kane alongside a caption reading “Harry Kane is the most backed player to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or (32% of bets) [trophy emoji]”. The second post featured an image of Erling Haaland. The accompanying text stated “NORWAY ARE THE MOST BACKED TO WIN THE 2026 WORLD CUP”. The caption noted “In the last 24 hours, bets on Norway to win the 2026 World Cup have been the most frequently placed through oddschecker. […] Their odds have shortened to an average of 50/1, though some bookmakers still offer 80/1… [eyes emoji]”. Cyan Blue Odds Ltd, the operator of Oddschecker, argued that the posts were “primarily editorial in nature, rather than advertisements” and stressed that its Instagram account was restricted to users aged 18 and over. It explained that this was why no age disclaimer or responsible gambling message was included. However, the ASA countered that “at least a significant number of children who provided false dates of birth when signing up” would have been able to access the content. It ruled that Kane and Haaland pose “a high risk of strong appeal to under-18s.” As such, the posts were deemed irresponsible and breached the CAP Guidance on Gambling and lotteries. Thierry Henry ad cleared These cases are part of a series of probes being carried out into social media betting promotions. In a separate matter, the regulator has dismissed a complaint regarding an Instagram post from Betway. That post featured former Arsenal striker turned pundit Thierry Henry. Unlike Kane and Haaland, Henry was judged to be unlikely to have strong appeal to under-18s, meaning the ad did not violate the rules. Also reported in November, the post featured an image of Henry with text reading “FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A LONG TIME, I CAN SEE THIS TEAM WINNING THE LEAGUE – NOT JUST AS AN ARSENAL FAN, BUT AS A FOOTBALL FAN AND AN ANALYST […]”. The image included the Betway logo, the text “bet the responsible way”, an 18+ symbol, and the begambleaware.org logo. As with other recent rulings, this matter came down to the former player’s level of recognition among young people. The ASA noted that Henry retired from football in 2014 and, aside from a short loan spell back at Arsenal in 2012, left the UK Premier League in 2007 and European football in 2010. As a result, the regulator judged him to be “primarily known among adult football fans rather than the younger generation”. It also took into account that at the time of the ad, Henry’s punditry and analysis was mainly for CBS Sports, a US network not available in the UK, rather than youth-focused channels. While the ASA acknowledged that some Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football clips could go viral, these typically focus on tactical analysis and in-depth football discussion — formats that appeal more to adults than under-18s. Last month, the ASA reversed a prior ruling against Ladbrokes’ Ladbucks rewards initiative. In June 2025, the regulator had upheld two complaints claiming that the Entain-owned operator’s Ladbucks branding and imagery bore a resemblance to in-game currencies such as Fortnite’s V-Bucks and Roblox’s Robux, potentially making the campaign appealing to children. In its revised ruling, the ASA acknowledged that some parallels existed but concluded the similarities were too general to create a “strong” appeal to under-18s. It recognized that token-based systems are common not only in gaming but also in adult loyalty programmes. 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.
Puerto Rico to become part of the US gambling self-exclusion programme
(AsiaGameHub) - The initiative is scheduled to begin in June. Puerto Rico.- Starting in June, Puerto Rico will participate in the US National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Programme (NVSEP). This will allow players the option to voluntarily register on a centralized exclusion list via the idPair platform. Jonathan Aiwazian, CEO of idPair, stated: “Puerto Rico has developed one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving gaming markets in the region, supported by strong leadership and a vibrant culture that makes it a truly unique location. We are honored to assist the Comisión de Juegos in broadening access to responsible gaming safeguards, and we anticipate simplifying the self-exclusion process for individuals while optimizing procedures for operators, many of whom already handle exclusion data through the idPair platform deployed in other jurisdictions.” Juan Carlos Santaella Marchán, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission, added: “This partnership reinforces our public policy initiatives to maintain a secure, highly regulated gaming industry founded on responsible gaming principles. Our objective has consistently been to offer accessible tools and resources for anyone seeking assistance with gambling-related concerns. This initiative aligns with the work undertaken since I assumed office, as well as with our ongoing Responsible Gaming educational campaign. Once again, we reaffirm our commitment to Puerto Rico.” DraftKings launched its online sportsbook in Puerto Rico in February following the opening of a retail sportsbook at Foxwoods El San Juan Casino in November 2025. 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.
Indiana sports betting revenue climbs 12.4% in April
(AsiaGameHub) - The handle rose by 12.4 per cent year-over-year. US.- The Indiana Gaming Commission has issued gaming figures for April. The sports betting handle stood at $491.4m, marking a 12.4 per cent year-over-year increase. Taxable adjusted gross revenue (AGR) totaled $49.7m, with taxes amounting to $4.7m. Ameristar Casino topped the market with a $172m handle and $16.2m in AGR. Blue Chip Casino followed closely, recording a $129.7m handle and $16.6m in AGR. Hollywood Lawrenceburg reported a $63.4m handle and $5.3m in AGR, while French Lick Resort had $47m and $4.8m, and Belterra Casino posted $34.9m and $3.2m. By sport type, parlays led the market with a $153.5m handle, followed by basketball ($127.8m), baseball ($78.4m) and American football ($5m). 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.