日期: 2026年3月25日

JOI Gaming Quickly Addresses Dutch Darts Promotion Violation
(AsiaGameHub) - The Dutch gambling regulator has once again targeted JOI Gaming, which operates the Jack’s Casino brand. Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) disclosed that it reached out to the company regarding a marketing violation highlighted in an anonymous tip, which alerted the regulator to a Jack’s Casino advertisement appearing on the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) website. According to the KSA, although the logo placement itself isn't the main problem, JOI Gaming violated regulations because clicking the logo redirected users to the Jack’s Casino online platform. This constitutes a direct breach of the Netherlands' domestic gambling regulations, which forbid both untargeted iGaming advertising and sports sponsorships by online gambling operators. These provisions were launched in July 2025 as part of a broader reform initiative to revise the Remote Gaming Act (KOA), a process that remains ongoing. The legislative changes also prohibit the use of influencers for gambling promotion—a restriction JOI Gaming has previously violated. In December, the company received a €400,000 penalty (£346,000) for an offense from 2023 that occurred during a major motorsports event. On this occasion, the KSA noted that JOI Gaming promptly adhered to the warning by removing the link from the PDC site, which may prevent further regulatory measures. The entire issue could have been prevented had JOI adopted the same approach it uses in unlicensed markets such as the UK. Customers in the UK can freely visit the PDC website, where the Jack’s Casino logo appears in the Partners section. However, since neither Jack’s nor JOI currently holds a license from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), clicking the logo simply returns users to the PDC website. 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.

Opinion: Education Is Crucial as the Manosphere Threatens to Lure a New Audience Towards the Black Market
(AsiaGameHub) - Louis Theroux’s in-depth investigation into the ‘manosphere’ and contemporary media consumption habits has highlighted a troubling strategy used by unregulated operators to attract a fresh audience to their sites. While the bulk of his new Netflix documentary examined the perspectives of four prominent influencers within this controversial movement, the film also featured several clips displaying the branding of gambling firms Stake and Rainbet. These clips and live streams are essential for maintaining engagement within the manosphere, attracting millions of views from a younger, more impressionable demographic across various social media channels. A significant aspect of this engagement is that these broadcasts often provide these viewers with their initial introduction to gambling. While the regulated industry implements safeguards to protect adolescent males, the unlicensed market aggressively targets their interest. HSTIKKYTOKKY just landed a massive 4x HUGE REDS win while ice fishing, taking home a significant sum... #stake #hstikkytokky pic.twitter.com/EJN94dBo96 — Soneclip (@soneclips) December 13, 2025 Both companies have gained a reputation for finding ways to ensure their logos are prominently displayed on social media, regardless of the nature of the associated content. Last year, Stake confirmed its departure from the UK market following a controversial promotional stunt involving adult film star Bonnie Blue at a British university. The manosphere has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, driven by figures such as Andrew and Tristan Tate, Jordan Peterson, and HSTikkyTokky—one of the central subjects of the documentary—who have collectively amassed millions of followers. At the heart of this movement are highly contentious views regarding the roles of men and women in society, which are regularly broadcast across social media platforms. This often manifests as misogynistic, racist, and homophobic rhetoric that is subsequently adopted by young, impressionable audiences. Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere arrives on March 11. For his debut feature-length documentary on Netflix, Louis visits Miami, New York, and Marbella to interview the influencers and creators driving the Manosphere movement.— netflix⁷ (@netflix) February 25, 2026 Despite these controversies, manosphere influencers are increasingly moving into influential circles, particularly in the United States. For instance, Donald Trump Jr, son of US President Donald Trump and a Strategic Adviser for Kalshi, has been seen in the company of Andrew Tate. The fact that even the most disreputable segments of the gambling industry are linked to these figures should be a major concern for the rest of the sector. Industry experts are aware that Stake and Rainbet operate within the black market, which carries significant implications for player safety and overall credibility. However, the typical viewer watching the documentary or encountering manosphere content on social media may simply view gambling as an inherent component of the movement. Studies across various regions have indicated that users of the black market are often unaware that they have moved away from the licensed sector. This highlights that the target demographic for unlicensed operators is no longer just the most vulnerable individuals; they are now aiming to ensure that many people's first experience with gambling occurs on unlicensed platforms. This represents a serious concern, as it suggests a potential shift in gambling culture for the next generation. As the regulated gambling industry faces ongoing pressure from activists and legislators regarding its reputation, it is now vital for the licensed sector to actively promote the advantages of the regulated market. The industry has frequently discussed the need to combat the black market, especially as the financial costs of operating legally continue to rise, yet there has been little concrete action so far. If consumers are unaware that a black market even exists, how can they be expected to remain within legal boundaries? Operating within a credible, licensed market should be considered a mark of integrity. As the distinction between legal and illegal sectors continues to fade, it is the responsibility of licensed operators to educate the public. 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.

Adyton Reports 6.60g/t Au, 2.44% Cu and 39.8g/t Ag Within 164m @ 0.82g/t AuEq Including 53m at 1.60g/t AuEq Within 164m at 0.82g/t AuEq from the Northeastern Extension Target, Feni Island
Brisbane, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - March 25, 2026) - Adyton Resources Corporation (TSXV: ADY) ("Adyton" or the "Company") is pleased to announce positive expansionary drill results from its ongoing exploration program at the 100% owned Feni Island Gold-Copper Project, located on the productive Lihir Trend, Papua New Guinea (PNG). This announcement provides all the assay results for expansionary hole FDD017 (preliminary results were first reported on February 18, 2026).Hole FDD017 previously returned 53m @ 1.29g/t Au (gold only) and now, incorporating newly released copper assays, reports as 53m @ 1.60g/t AuEq representing an approximate 25% increase in reported grade. In addition, strong silver (Ag) and molybdenum (Mo) results further support the presence of a highly fertile epithermal-porphyry at Kabang.KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF DRILL HOLE FDD017Final assays for hole FDD017 have delivered another >100g*m intercept, further confirming strong Au-Cu mineralisation in the north-eastern extension targetHole FDD017 yielded:53m @ 1.29g/t Au, 0.26% Cu (1.60g/t AuEq; from 151m)within a broader interval of 164m at 0.63g/t Au, 0.15% Cu (0.82g/t AuEq for 134g*m; from 36m);including a higher-grade interval that returned: 5m @ 3.6g/t Au, 1.48% Cu (5.63g/t AuEq: from 198m)In addition to gold and copper, FDD017 also reports significant silver and molybdenum signalling strong system fertility for a large alkalic epithermal-porphyry system:5m @ 22.3g/t Ag (from 198m) and 6m @ 275ppm Mo (from 295m; peak Mo 579ppm)These final assay results for hole FDD017 confirm the North-Eastern zone at Kabang is strongly mineralised and prospective for gold and copper and continues to expand this zone beyond the current resource model.Ground based IP/MT survey progressing well; looking to deploy within 2Q 2026."FDD017 continues to exceed our expectations, delivering a meaningful uplift in grade with the inclusion of copper and highlighting the strength of the broader mineralized system at Feni. The increase to 1.60g/t AuEq over 53 metres, combined with strong silver and molybdenum values, reinforces our view that Kabang represents a highly fertile and evolving epithermal-porphyry system. Importantly, this hole further confirms the scale and continuity of mineralization in the north-eastern extension, which remains open and continues to grow beyond the current resource footprint." said Tim Crossley, CEO.Adyton is looking forward to receiving additional assays from nearby drillholes within this zone and updating the market accordingly.SIGNIFICANT INTERCEPTSTable 1 shows the Significant Intercepts for gold and copper assay results received to date (new assays this release for FDD017 only). Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 show plan map and cross/long sections. See previous release for Table 2 - drillhole status (Feb 18, 2026 news release).Table 1: Gold and Copper Significant Intercepts from Adyton's 2021 (ADK) and 2025/2026 (FDD) drilling at the Feni Island Au-Cu Project (gold, copper and gold equivalent). See footnotes to table: 1 2 3 4To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/7416/289847_b8a30a4df4e5ea26_001full.jpgFigure 1: Feni Project (inset: located on the +120MozAu Lihir Island gold trend), showing Kabang MRE (centre) and numerous, highly prospective, additional target opportunities at Feni. Upcoming IP/MT survey outline highlighted.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/7416/289847_b8a30a4df4e5ea26_002full.jpgFigure 2: Plan view of the Kabang Au-Cu deposit with Significant Intercepts on drill traces (noting numerous drillholes pending assays), with re-processed mag and IP anomalies. The dashed red arcuate line outlines the extent of anomalous Mo and is interpreted to denote the porphyry mineralization footprint based on drilling to date. The green arrow is the vector towards epithermal mineralization based on As-Sb pathfinder elements increasing to the SSW. Pending assays and future drilling will increasingly allow the company to hone-in on porphyry-related and epithermal-related Au-Cu mineralization.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/7416/289847_b8a30a4df4e5ea26_003full.jpgFigure 3: Cross section of hole FDD017 with geology and assays. It highlights the consistent Au-Cu mineralization as punctuated by high-grade gold-copper intercepts within an extensive monzonite/intrusive breccia mineralized zone unit from 36m to 220m.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/7416/289847_b8a30a4df4e5ea26_004full.jpgFigure 4: This long section utilizing recently reprocessed mag and IP data shows the now apparent close correlation of the Danmagal porphyry system evidenced at depth by magnetics data (red polygon >0.16MVI) and the close spatial relationship of the Kabang epithermal system (orange 27mRad IP anomaly) and known gold grades. Of note, geochemical zonation appears to be vectoring towards a hydrothermal fluid source to the SW and to depth - exactly where the Danmagal porphyry is located. Furthermore, the Kabang drilling has encountered smaller apophyses of porphyry style intrusives and copper mineralization, and the current geological model suggests that Danmagal is the likely source of these.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/7416/289847_b8a30a4df4e5ea26_005full.jpgFUTURE CATALYSTS & OUTLOOKAdyton is well-funded with C$16.75m in cash and cash equivalents, 100% earmarked for the Feni Au-Cu Project (plus G&A). The company is executing a systematic exploration strategy to grow the MRE and discover new deposits. Upcoming results and milestones include:Pending Assays:NNE: FDD018, FDD020, FDD023, FDD025, FDD029SSW: FDD019, FDD021, FDD024, FDD026, FDD028Ongoing Drilling: focused on expanding the MRE footprint at Kabang, and testing new targets.Advanced Geophysics: An approximately 5km by 5km ground-based IP & MT survey is being scoped to detect additional deposits on Feni Island and detect deeper prospective targets for drilling (see Figure 1).Spectral Mapping: Deployment of pXRF as well as spectral mineral mapping (1Q 2026) to generate a 3D alteration model for precise vectoring toward the core of the mineralized system with potential high Au-Cu grades to target for drilling.FERGUSSON ISLAND PROGRESS UPDATEEVIH, our 50/50 JV partner, continues to make good progress on the restart of the Wapolu Au Mine. Key areas of significant progress include purchasing and shipping of long lead items and processing plant components. The Mineral Resources authority have also set the date for the ML application Wardens Hearing for May 21, 2026. It is expected that, subject to permitting, Wapolu could be in production in Q4 2026. Adyton does not have any capital expenditure requirements for the Wapolu, these are being provided by EVIH as part of the JV earn-in to the Fergusson projects.QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROLAdyton adheres to industry-recognized standards of Best Practice and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC). Drill core samples were submitted in batches to Intertek Laboratory in Lae, which include a field blank, certified reference materials (CRMs) and staged duplicates. Samples were sealed ensuring Chain of Custody. To date, all batches have passed QA/QC, and blanks and CRMs were within acceptable tolerance limits. All drill holes were drilled and sampled predominantly from PQ and HQ diameter drill core, and to a lesser extent, also NQ core. Core recovery is considered to be appropriate.Qualified PersonThe scientific and technical information contained in this press release has been prepared, reviewed, and approved by Dr Chris Bowden, PhD, GCMEE, FAusIMM(CP), FSEG, the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Geologist of Adyton, who is a "Qualified Person" as defined by National Instrument 43‐101 ‐ Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.ABOUT THE FENI GOLD-COPPER PROJECTThe Feni Project is 100% owned by Adyton and is a key asset in Adyton's portfolio, located in a highly prospective region of Papua New Guinea on the Lihir Island chain known for world-class gold-copper deposits, including Lihir (owned and operated by Newmont). The Company has confirmed significant gold-copper mineralization at Feni, with a focus on expanding its existing resource and identifying new high-grade targets.For further information please contact:Tim Crossley, Chief Executive OfficerE‐mail: ir@adytonresources.comPhone: +61 7 3854 2389Phone: +1 778 549 6768Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.ABOUT ADYTON RESOURCES CORPORATIONAdyton Resources Corporation is focused on advancing gold and copper projects in world-class mineral jurisdictions. The Company holds a portfolio of highly prospective assets in Papua New Guinea where it is actively working to expand its existing gold Inferred and Indicated Mineral Resources and build on recent high-grade gold and copper drill results at its 100% owned Feni Island project.Adyton's projects are located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, on accessible island settings that host several globally significant deposits including the Lihir gold mine and Panguna copper-gold mine on Bougainville Island, both in close proximity to Feni, highlighting the district-scale potential of the Company's land package.Feni Island Au-Cu projectThe Feni Island Project currently has a mineral resource prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 dated October 14, 2021, which has outlined an initial inferred mineral resource of 60.4 million tonnes at an average grade of 0.75 g/t Au, for contained gold of 1,460,000 ounces, assuming a cut-off grade of 0.5 g/t Au. See the NI 43-101 technical report entitled "NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Feni Gold-Copper Property, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea prepared for Adyton Resources by Mark Berry (MAIG), Simon Tear (MIGI PGeo), Matthew White (MAIG) and Andy Thomas (MAIG), each an independent mining consultant and "qualified person" as defined in NI 43-101, available under Adyton's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and have not demonstrated economic viability.Fergusson Island Au projectThe Fergusson Island Project currently has a mineral resource prepared in accordance with NI 43-101, which outlined an indicated mineral resource of 5.0 million tonnes at an average grade of 1.28 g/t Au for contained gold of 206,000 ounces and an inferred mineral resource of 23.2 million tonnes at an average grade of 0.99 g/t Au for contained gold of 733,000 ounces, both inferred and indicated resources used a 0.5g/t Au cut-off grade.See the technical report dated October 14, 2021, entitled "NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Fergusson Gold Property, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea" prepared for Adyton Resources by Mark Berry (MAIG), Simon Tear (MIGI PGeo), Matthew White (MAIG) and Andy Thomas (MAIG), each an independent mining consultant and "qualified person" as defined in NI 43-101, available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and have not demonstrated economic viability.See the technical report dated January 7, 2026, entitled "NI 43-101 Technical Report on Wapolu Gold Project" prepared for Adyton Resources by Louis Cohalan (MAIG), an independent mining consultant and "qualified person" as defined in NI 43-101, available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and have not demonstrated economic viability.For more information about Adyton and its projects, visit www.adytonresources.comTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/7416/289847_adytonmap0103052026.jpgForward-looking statementsThis press release includes "forward‐looking statements", including forecasts, estimates, expectations, and objectives for future operations that are subject to several assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Adyton. Forward‐ looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward‐looking terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans" or similar terminology. Forward looking statements in this news release include plans pertaining to the drill program, the intention to prepare additional technical studies, the timing of the drill program, uses of the recent drone survey data, the timing of updating key findings, the preparation of resource estimates, and the deeper exploration of high-grade gold and copper feeder systems. The forward‐looking information contained herein is provided for the purpose of assisting readers in understanding management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.Forward‐looking information are based on management of the parties' reasonable assumptions, estimates, expectations, analyses, and opinions, which are based on such management's experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, the receipt of any necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals in connection with the future development of the projects in a timely manner; the availability of financing on suitable terms for the development; construction and continued operation of the Fergusson Island Project and the Feni Island Project; the ability to effectively complete the drilling program; and Adyton's ability to comply with all applicable regulations and laws, including environmental, health and safety laws.Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but instead reflect Adyton's management's expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of managements considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although Adyton believes that the expectations reflected in such forward- looking statements are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and under reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by Adyton. Among the key risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward- looking statements are the following: impacts arising from the global disruption, changes in general macroeconomic conditions; reliance on key personnel; reliance on Zenex Drilling; changes in securities markets; changes in the price of gold or certain other commodities; change in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments; risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining (including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations pressures, cave‐ins and flooding); discrepancies between actual and estimated metallurgical recoveries; inability to obtain adequate insurance to cover risks and hazards; the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities and indigenous populations; availability of and changes in the costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development (including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses, permits and approvals from government authorities); and title to properties. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward‐looking statements. Such forward‐looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available. No forward‐looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual future results may vary materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward looking statements or information. Adyton Resources Corporation undertakes no obligation to update forward‐looking information except as required by applicable law.1 Interval widths are "apparent" widths downhole, subject to true width determination.2 ADK series drilling (2021) reported previously to TSX.V. Au.eq recalculated here.3 Gold equivalent calculated as: Au.eq = ((Au g/t *0.93) + (Cu% *1.71 * 0.90)). Based on: metal prices of US$2,000/oz Au and US$5/lb Cu; and recoveries of 93% Au and 90% Cu. Recovery assumptions are speculative as no metallurgical test work have been completed at Feni but are based on comparable deposits.4 FDD002 & FDD004 ended in mineralisation.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/289847 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Report: Grupo Codere engages advisors for potential sale of over $2 billion
(AsiaGameHub) - Grupo Codere has allegedly hired Jefferies and Macquarie Capital to provide advisory services for the company’s planned $2.3 billion sale. Spanish business publication Expansion, through Reuters, reported on Wednesday that though the sale remains in its early phases, non-binding indicative bids are due by mid-May, and binding offers are anticipated in early July. A finalized deal is expected to be targeted prior to August. iGaming Expert has contacted Codere seeking comment regarding the reported sale and the appointment of Jefferies and Macquarie Capital as advisors. Codere operates both land-based and iGaming services across Europe and Latin America in regulated markets including Spain, Italy, Argentina, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, and Uruguay. The report further noted that the transaction will encompass the group’s digital division, Codere Online. The gaming operator is owned by roughly 84 investment funds, with Davidson Kempner serving as its largest shareholder holding a 13.3% stake. This ownership setup has remained in place since 2024, when a debt-for-equity swap transferred control of Codere from the founding Martinez Sampedro family. Codere has faced a turbulent 12 months, as its online division was at risk of being delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market in May of the previous year after it missed the deadline to file its Form 20-F for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Within the following month, after fulfilling the stock exchange’s listing criteria, Codere Online successfully regained compliance with Nasdaq following the submission of the required form to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. For the fourth quarter of 2025, Codere Online announced a 15% rise in revenue, jumping from €52.7 million to €60.7 million, alongside quarterly and annual growth in active player counts: a 13% increase for the full 2025 year and a 20% uptick in Q4. Aviv Sher, Chief Executive Officer of Codere Online, stated: “In the fourth quarter of 2025, our net gaming revenue hit €60.7 million, which stands as the highest quarterly total in the company’s history. “This growth was primarily fueled by Mexico, where our net gaming revenue rose 31% following a 43% increase in our active customer base in the nation. In December, we reached a milestone of 100,000 active players in the country, putting us in a strong position for the upcoming summer World Cup.” Codere Online projects net gaming revenue of €235 million to €245 million and adjusted EBITDA ranging from €15 million to €20 million by the end of 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.

Code Isn’t Sufficient: What Truly Defines iGaming SaaS Platforms
(AsiaGameHub) - As AI continues to transform the software landscape, some voices in the tech industry are now questioning whether SaaS platforms are growing increasingly interchangeable. The common reasoning goes: if code can be generated extremely quickly, platforms are just products that can be copied at will. But in iGaming, where systems operate in regulated real-money environments, platforms carry responsibilities that extend far beyond the underlying code itself. Daniel Heywood, CEO at NuxGame, shares his perspective on this topic. Drawing on NuxGame’s experience as an iGaming software provider, he explores what truly sets mature industry platforms apart – years of hands-on operational learning, deep in-depth industry expertise, and strong connections across the entire iGaming ecosystem. iGaming Expert: Most current debates around AI and software assume that SaaS platforms are nothing more than collections of easily reproduced code. Is it misleading to frame iGaming SaaS platforms as interchangeable software products? Daniel Heywood: Yes, it is misleading, because in iGaming code is only the visible top layer. The real strength of a SaaS platform comes from the operational architecture built behind it. A full-fledged serious iGaming platform holds thousands of business rules: how payments perform under high traffic load, how KYC escalations are managed mid-session, how fraud signals interact with bonus mechanics, and what structure regulators require for compliance reporting. At NuxGame, for example, payment systems, compliance checks, and player protection controls are tightly integrated. If unusual activity is detected, the platform can trigger additional verification, adjust risk parameters, and log all relevant compliance data. That level of cross-system coordination is not something you can recreate just by developing new software from scratch. We see this same pattern in fintech. Many companies can now build a working payment app with AI tools, but very few can operate compliant infrastructure that meets the requirements of regulators and banks. Think of SaaS in regulated industries as an airport air traffic control tower. Any organization can buy planes. The critical, hard-to-replicate part is the control system that keeps all planes landing safely. iGX: If core technology can be generated quickly, why is the proven performance of top-tier iGaming platforms so difficult to replicate? DH: iGaming platforms constantly handle payment delays, unusual player behavior, regulatory updates, and sudden traffic spikes. Each of these challenges forces the system to adapt. Over time, these small adaptations become embedded as the platform’s built-in operational knowledge. At NuxGame, for instance, features such as loyalty points, tier levels, leaderboards, PvP battles, and Spin Wheels are shaped by real player behavior in live active markets. Operators customize these tools to structure player progression, reward activity, and add competitive dynamics. When these systems run in live gaming environments, they collect continuous behavioral data. This ongoing feedback gradually reveals which engagement mechanics sustain longer play sessions and repeat visits – insights that only come from real-world platform operation. In short, software can be written in months; operational maturity is earned over years of successfully running real-money platforms. That is a far longer investment than just rolling out a new feature. iGX: Operating an iGaming platform requires constant coordination with payment providers, regulators, and technology partners. How important are strong relationships and industry expertise when it comes to keeping these operations stable? DH: Strong relationships and industry expertise are absolutely critical, because managing an iGaming platform is rarely a purely technical task. Even small mistakes can quickly turn into costly problems in regulated markets. A misunderstanding of regulatory rules can delay a market launch. A poorly managed payment integration can interrupt player deposits. Entering a new jurisdiction without local knowledge can easily create compliance pitfalls that slow an operator’s expansion rollout. This is where experienced platform providers step in as operational partners. We work closely with our operator clients to address these business challenges within the NuxGame platform ecosystem. This work can include, for example, coordinating integrations with payment providers and prepping platforms to meet regulatory requirements before entering new markets. Figuratively speaking, strong relationships are the oil in a complex iGaming machine. When the industry runs at full speed (as it almost always does), less friction means fewer breakdowns and far fewer costly unexpected surprises. Frankly, that is something no piece of code can achieve on its own. iGX: When operators evaluate platforms, discussions often focus on features and integrations. In practice, what operational challenges should a mature iGaming platform solve for operators? DH: A mature iGaming platform should solve the practical challenges operators deal with every day, rather than just providing a list of software features. Payments are a great example. Operators need deposits and withdrawals to run seamlessly across multiple providers and currencies. When a provider slows down or experiences an outage, the platform must redirect transaction traffic and keep payments flowing. Uptime is another top priority. The platform has to stay stable during major sporting events or large marketing campaigns so users can keep playing without interruption. Compliance and new market launches are just as critical. Entering a new jurisdiction often requires adjusting reporting formats, updating responsible gaming tools, and modifying regulatory settings before the first player ever logs in. At NuxGame, we regularly help iGaming brands prepare for these launches while maintaining day-to-day operational stability. We see this same principle in industries like telecommunications or logistics: beyond just delivering technology, the infrastructure provider keeps the entire system running. iGaming platform providers operate the same way – as hands-on operational partners. At the end of the day, success in B2B iGaming depends on solving real operational problems. And that is why the true value of SaaS platforms lies in business logic, expertise, and relationships – never in code alone. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. 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Codere hires Jefferies and Macquarie amid anticipated €2bn sale preparations
(AsiaGameHub) - Spain-headquartered gambling giant Codere is reportedly poised for an impending sale that could value the company at more than €2bn (£1.73bn). Per Spanish publication EXPANSIÓN, the firm has engaged financial advisors Jefferies and Macquarie as it readies for a transaction in the coming weeks. Codere Online success may attract suitors The Codere deal, involving Spain’s second-largest industry player behind Cirsa, would encompass its expanding Codere Online division. Codere Online has been listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange since 2021 and has encountered notable setbacks, including delisting notices and suspension threats. However, these issues have now been resolved, with the company reporting a 6% year-on-year increase in total 2025 revenue, rising from €212m to €224m (£195.2m). Overall, Codere’s 2024 revenues reached €1.3bn, while adjusted EBITDA stood at €179bn. The business is currently owned by around 84 investment funds, with Davidson Kempner’s 13.3% stake being the only significant holding and the sole one exceeding 10%. It operates across Latin America and Southern Europe, with its home market of Spain, along with Italy, Mexico, and Uruguay, serving as key revenue-contributing markets. Spain to clamp down This development coincides with a period of change in Spain, where Andrés Barragán, Secretary General for Consumer Affairs and Gambling, stated last month that licensed companies in the country should prepare for a year of regulatory changes and new compliance mandates. The country already enforces some of Europe’s strictest regulations, yet gross gambling revenue (GGR) continues to grow, posting a year-on-year increase of over 18% in Q2 2025. A sale of Codere to another gambling group may see it overtake Cirsa and international Spanish operators such as Betway and Entain’s bwin as the market leader—though Cirsa has also made clear that Latin American M&As are a focus for 2026. Regardless, with the 2026 World Cup now on the horizon, a deal of this scale at this time could make a significant impact in Spain’s already affluent but tightly regulated market. SBC News has reached out to Codere for comment. 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.

Latin America Requires Regulatory Consistency to Undermine the Black Market
(AsiaGameHub) - The fear of over-regulation and excessive interference is driving players toward the black market, where no responsible gambling safeguards or player protection measures exist. This was the primary conclusion drawn during SBC Media’s latest webinar, ‘Are Latin American Players Actually Safer Today?’, which gathered several industry experts to discuss the current state of player protection in the region. The panel featured: Luis Felipe Maia – Founding Partner, MAIA YOSHIYASU ADVAGADOS. Simon Westbury – Strategic Advisor, 1xBet. Simon Vincze – Head of Sustainable & Safer Gambling, Casino Guru. Alfredo Lazcano – Gaming Lawyer, Lazcano Samano. Is excessive regulation undermining player safety? Latin America finds itself at a crossroads regarding gambling regulation. The region is diverse, containing offshore-grey markets, provincially regulated markets, and fully federal or national regulatory frameworks. However, there are instances of regulatory shifts, such as proposals in Brazil to ban sponsorships and tax increase proposals in both Brazil and Mexico, which are raising concerns among operators. The panel unanimously supported regulated markets and the expansion of new markets across Latin America, yet they highlighted clear warning signs that excessive interference does more harm than good. Maia shared his expertise on Brazil’s framework, stating: “It’s a curve. You reach an optimal point of protection, but once regulation becomes excessive, players become less protected because channeling is damaged.” Vincze acknowledged that over-regulation can be detrimental to players but countered the idea that regulated markets are inherently unsafe. “It would be inappropriate to claim that regulation doesn't make them safer, because at least now they have an option that provides a sufficient safety framework and is overseen by an authority.” Player confusion in Latin America The webinar was hosted in partnership with 1xBet, which commissioned SBC Media to produce the International Player Safety Index series. The third part of the series was recently published, focusing on Latin America, and the webinar sessions provided a platform to debate some of its findings. Simon Westbury, Strategic Advisor at 1xBet, recently spoke in-depth with SBC News about the report's findings, reflecting on the lack of regulatory consistency across Latin America. This supports Westbury’s Three Cs theory: if a market lacks clarity, consistency, or communication, a Big C emerges—confusion. “I believe there is a consistency gap across Latin America. We are not suggesting a one-size-fits-all approach to player protection because every player is different, but player protection must be enshrined in every regulatory environment,” he noted. The theory is also supported by practice. Vincze reflected on research he conducted using Google search analysis in Brazil and Mexico to estimate channelization rates in those markets. Following his analysis over a 30-day period, Vincze cited that 74% of specific casino name keyword searches in Brazil were for offshore sites, while that figure stands at 56% in Mexico. For comparison, the UK is around 20%, Sweden 21%, and Spain 27%. Vincze noted: “I believe this is because there is increasingly more exposure on the internet and social media for unlicensed brands, which can advertise through influencers and strong accounts without real enforcement.” Areas for improvement The positive news is that operators have a variety of tools at their disposal to help keep players safe on-site. KYC measures are the primary step, but others like deposit limits, time limits, and cooling-off periods have also been cited as useful for players globally. However, the panel noted that these tools can create more confusion than benefit if not applied correctly. Lazcano stated: “Safer gambling tools can be difficult to use, and operators don't know how to properly explain their usage to players. In the worst-case scenario, these tools might simply be ignored by players.” Maia cited another Brazilian example where a national self-exclusion list was introduced. However, due to a lack of understanding regarding its purpose, it has resulted in fraud against operators rather than aiding players. He said: “We don’t see the regulator and the government supporting the regulated market. We had people with social benefits banned from playing, and then threats to increase taxation in Brazil. The message this portrays, and the result, is that Brazilian authorities are driving players to the illegal market.” Westbury noted that tools should focus on education and making the experience fun and engaging, rather than being limiting and, in his words, clinical. “I think sometimes we get it wrong as an industry. Some of these tools are intrusive. No one likes going to the doctor or the dentist because of the clinical environment; it’s generally not enjoyable. I think we actually need to focus on education. Players need to be educated about these tools.” Watch the entire session and hear the full range of insights and opinions from the panel here. 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.
Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited Announces 2025 Annual Results
Financial Highlights For the year ended 31 DecemberChanges2024HK$ million2025HK$ millionTotal revenue5,2305,765+ 10.2%Gross profit1,4811,780+ 20.2%Gross profit margin28.3%30.9%+ 2.6 ppAdjusted EBITD 1433646+ 49.2%Net profit257431+ 67.7%Basic earnings per shareHK3.79 centsHK6.34 cents+ 67.3%Final dividend per shareHK0.45 centHK1.14 cents+ 153.3%1 Adjusted EBITD represents earnings before interest, tax and depreciation charge on the self-owned flagship store, which reflects the Group’s core operating performance HONG KONG, Mar 25, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited (“Group” or “Emperor W&J”) (Stock code: 887), a leading retailer of European-made watches and jewellery products, announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2025 (“Year”).During the Year, the Group delivered an encouraging performance amidst market uncertainties and challenges. The Group’s total revenue grew by 10.2% to HK$5,765 million (2024: HK$5,230 million). Revenue from Hong Kong increased by 13.3% to HK$3,313 million (2024: HK$2,923 million), accounting for 57.5% (2024: 55.9%) of the total revenue, and revenue from Chinese Mainland increased by 20.3% to HK$1,625 million (2024: HK$1,351 million), accounting for 28.2% (2024: 25.8%) of the total revenue. In terms of revenue by product segment, the revenue from the watch segment increased by 5.8% to HK$3,529 million (2024: HK$3,337 million), accounting for 61.2% (2024: 63.8%) of the total revenue, and the revenue from the jewellery segment increased by 18.1% to HK$2,236 million (2024: HK$1,893 million), accounting for 38.8% (2024: 36.2%) of the total revenue, with gold products accounting for 72.4% (2024: 72.4%) of the revenue from the jewellery segment.The Group’s gross profit was up by 20.2% to HK$1,780 million (2024: HK$1,481 million) with an improved gross profit margin of 30.9% (2024: 28.3%). The Group’s net profit significantly increased by 67.7% to HK$431 million (2024: HK$257 million) during the Year. Basic earnings per share was HK6.34 cents (2024: HK3.79 cents). The Group has recommended the payment of a final dividend of HK1.14 cents (2024: HK0.45 cent) per share. Together with the interim dividend of HK0.55 cent (2024: HK0.65 cent) per share, the total dividends for the full year are HK1.69 cents (2024: HK1.10 cents) per share.As at 31 December 2025, bank balances and cash on hand of the Group amounted to HK$1,610 million (2024: HK$950 million). Since the Group was in a net cash position, hence its net gearing ratio was zero (2024: zero).During the Year, the Group successfully partnered with Mr. Chan Sai Cheong, an influential and highly respected jewellery industry veteran with over 40 years of experience, regarding strategic development of the Group’s jewellery business in Chinese Mainland. As at 31 December 2025, there were 11 jewellery stores in Chinese Mainland. The Group targets to open approximately 40 stores in Chinese Mainland in 2026 targeting the mid-market segment, with 50% in first-tier and new first-tier cities, and the remaining 50% in second-tier cities.As at 31 December 2025, the Group had a total of 64 stores in Hong Kong, Macau, Chinese Mainland, Singapore and Malaysia. During the Year, in addition to the jewellery stores opened in Chinese Mainland, the Group opened three new jewellery stores in Hong Kong and Macau. Additionally, a Patek Philippe flagship store in Hong Kong, an IWC boutique in Macau, a Tudor boutique and a Rolex boutique were opened in Chinese Mainland, to further enhance the Group’s market presence.In 2026, the Group plans to open a multi-storey Rolex boutique and a multi-brand watch store on Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, one of the world’s prime shopping streets. These stores will further enhance the Group’s competitive edge in the luxury watch retail market and strengthen its market leading position.Ms. Cindy Yeung, Chairperson of Emperor W&J, said, “Facing the volatile global economy with abundant challenges, the Group expects that consumers will tend to be cautious regarding overall spending. However, gold jewellery, as an alternative form of investment, will continue being well received by Chinese consumers. With the establishment of the strategic partnership with Mr. Chan, the Group will effectively expand its retail network footprint with diversified market segmentation strategies, thereby capturing a share of the enormous opportunities in the Chinese Mainland market.”Ms. Yeung concluded, “The Group expects that the pace of recovery of the global luxury retail market, especially in the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong, will be maintained. Free from the concerns of a potential earthquake and political tensions, Chinese consumers generally regard Hong Kong as the destination for luxury watch shopping. This is also supported by tourism stimulus measures such as high profile concerts and mega international events, which will attract more mid-to-high-end consumers to Hong Kong. The Group will continue enhancing its competitive edge and further expand its market presence, and strive to seize the opportunities.”About Emperor Watch & Jewellery LimitedWith long establishment history of over 80 years in Hong Kong since 1942, Emperor W&J (887.HK) is a leading retailer principally engages in the sale of European-made internationally renowned watches, and jewellery products under its own brand, “Emperor Jewellery”. Through its comprehensive watch dealership, unique marketing campaigns and extensive retail network at prime locations in Hong Kong, Macau, Chinese Mainland, Singapore and Malaysia, Emperor W&J established a strong brand image amongst its target customers ranging from middle to high income groups worldwide. In recognition of its efforts in investor relations communications, Emperor W&J was granted with “Best IR Company” (Small Cap), “Best IR Team” (Small Cap) and “Best Investor Presentation Material” (Small cap) in HKIRA Investor Relations Awards 2025 by the Hong Kong Investor Relations Association. For more information, please visit its website: www.EmperorWatchJewellery.com.Investor/Media EnquiriesAnna LukGroup Investor Relations DirectorTel: +852 2835 6783Email: annaluk@emperorgroup.comJanice AuGroup Investor Relations ManagerTel: +852 2835 6799Email: janiceau@emperorgroup.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
Kingsoft announces 2025 Annual and Fourth Quarter Results
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTSRMB’000For the yearended 31 DecemberFor the 3 monthsended 31 December 20252024 20252024Revenue9,682,88110,317,9042,618,2972,792,478- Office software and services5,928,7455,121,0751,750,3601,501,181- Online games and others3,754,1365,196,829867,9371,291,297Gross Profit7,863,8358,580,4762,147,7212,343,344Operating Profit1,775,0973,646,623514,1591,106,890Profit Attributable to Owners of the Parent2,004,3881,551,613975,017460,241Basic Earnings Per share (RMB)1.461.160.700.35HONG KONG, Mar 25, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Kingsoft Corporation Limited (“Kingsoft” or the “Company”; HKEx stock code: 03888), a leading Chinese software and Internet service company, has announced its 2025 annual results and fourth quarter results for the period ended 31 December 2025.For the year of 2025, the revenue of Kingsoft recorded RMB 9,682.9 million. Revenue from the office software and services, and online games and others represented 61% and 39% of the Company’s total revenue for the year 2025, respectively. Gross profit amounted to RMB 7,863.8 million. Profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 29% year-on-year to RMB 2,004.4 million.For the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company’s revenue reached RMB 2,618.3 million. Revenue from the office software and services, and online games and others represented 67% and 33% of the Company’s total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025, respectively. Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2025 increased 10% quarter-on-quarter to RMB 2,147.7 million. The Company’s gross profit margin increased by two percentage points quarter-on-quarter to 82%. Profit attributable to owners of the parent increased 112% year-on-year to RMB 975.0 million.Mr. Jun LEI, Chairman of the Company, commented: “In 2025, we remained committed to technology empowerment and focused on enhancing our core capabilities. Kingsoft Office Group continued to stay committed to its core strategy of 'AI, Collaboration, and Internationalization', deepened its presence in the AI office market, and developed future-oriented intelligent office products tailored to the full-scenario office needs of both individual and enterprise users. For the online games business, we further deepened our expertise in classic wuxia IP and actively expanded into diversified game categories and global markets.”Mr. Tao ZOU, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, added, “In 2025, the Company's total revenue reached RMB 9,682.9 million, representing a year-on-year decrease of 6%. Of this, revenue from the office software and services business was RMB 5,928.7 million, up 16% year on year and maintaining steady growth. Revenue from the online games and others business amounted to RMB 3,754.1 million, down 28% year on year, primarily due to the high base last year and the decline in revenue from existing games. After release in early 2026, Goose Goose Duck has received positive market reception and has surpassed 30 million cumulative new users. This demonstrated our potential in expanding into new game genres and injected fresh growth momentum into the online games business.”Business ReviewOffice Software and ServicesIn 2025, revenue from the office software and services business increased 16% year-on-year to RMB 5,928.7 million. Revenue from this segment in the fourth quarter of 2025 also grew 17% year-on-year to RMB 1,750.4 million. The WPS individual business, WPS 365 business, and WPS software business all delivered growth in 2025.Kingsoft Office Group continues to advance its core strategy of "AI, Collaboration, and Internationalization". The Company is pursuing a dual-track approach, encompassing "Office AI Reconstruction and Upgrade" and "AI Office Native Exploration." On one hand, it is driving a comprehensive intelligent upgrade across its existing WPS component suite to reshape the full-scenario office experience. On the other hand, it is exploring an agent-native office paradigm, with its office AI agent "WPS Lingxi" evolving into an "all-around AI office companion," marking an entry into the era of office AI agents. WPS 365 has undergone a comprehensive AI-driven upgrade, establishing a multi-dimensional framework that spans technology infrastructure, collaboration systems, intelligent search, and digital employee ecosystems— comprehensively empowering enterprises in their digital and intelligent transformation while enhancing office collaboration and operational efficiency. The Company's international expansion is progressing steadily, with advancement of the international personal version of WPS product upgrades and overseas node deployment, and the international version of WPS 365 now offering globally integrated office capabilities.For WPS individual business, the user base continued to expand steadily, with both domestic and international operations achieving quality growth. The number of WPS cloud documents in China surpassed 290 billion, reflecting sustained user engagement. The multi-platform product strategy yielded notable results. In overseas markets, the cumulative number of paying users grew substantially, with particularly strong growth among large-screen users.For WPS 365 business, the Company continued to advance product and service upgrades guided by the core principles of integration, intelligence, and internationalization, launching industry-specific editions. The Company further consolidated its advantage among central and state-owned enterprises, while accelerating expansion into private enterprises, foreign-invested enterprises, and local state-owned enterprises, while also advancing channel ecosystem development to further enhance its market presence.For WPS software business, the Company actively participated in domestic office software tenders from governments and enterprise clients, maintaining industry leadership in the flow-layout and fixed-layout document markets. Kingsoft continued to advance the implementation of government digitalization projects, support the development of digital platforms in multiple regions, and effectively empower the intelligent upgrading of government office operations.Online Games and othersThe online games and others business generated revenue of RMB 3,754.1 million in 2025, with fourth-quarter revenue amounting to RMB 867.9 million.In the fourth quarter, the Company’s flagship PC game JX3 Online(剑网3) enhanced its costume design through technological upgrades, and its Chinese aesthetic style was widely praised by players. The version optimization and service upgrades completed at the end of 2025 have received positive market feedback, and we will further increase investment in gameplay and narrative experience. Our classic JX series PC games and its inherited mobile games like World of Sword: Origin, continued to iterate on content and versions, maintaining stable operations in both domestic and overseas markets.Social deduction game Goose Goose Duck officially launched in January 2026. It recorded over 5 million new users on launch day, surpassed 30 million cumulative new users, and ranked No.1 on the iOS free chart for most of the past two months. Driven by word-of-mouth and organic traffic, it penetrated the broader social circle.Two casual games from the Angry Birds series also received publishing licenses and are expected to launch in China in 2026, further enriching our casual games portfolio. Starsand Island, our cozy pastoral life simulation game began early access in February 2026. With its unique art style and gameplay, the game established a good reputation among core players worldwide. Going forward, we will actively optimize the game based on player feedback to lay a solid foundation for the official version launch in the second half of the year.Mr. Jun LEI concluded, “Looking ahead, Kingsoft Office Group will deepen the application of AI agent technology across full-scenario office environments, strengthen the core competitiveness of WPS 365 as an intelligent collaboration platform, and accelerate the execution of its internationalization strategy. For online games business, we will continue to focus on premium content development and global publishing, sustain the vitality of classic IPs, and foster the growth of new game genres to achieve sustainable development. We will deepen technological innovation and commercial expansion, actively expand global market opportunities, and create long-term value for our shareholders.”About Kingsoft Corporation LimitedKingsoft (3888.HK) is a leading Chinese software and internet service company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. It has three main subsidiaries: Kingsoft Office, Seasun Holdings and Kingsoft Shiyou. With the implementation of the “transformation toward mobile internet” strategy, Kingsoft has completed a comprehensive transformation in its overall business and management model. The Company has established a strategic layout with office software and interactive entertainment as its pillars, and cloud services and artificial intelligence as its new starting points. Kingsoft has nearly 9,000 employees worldwide and holds a significant market share domestically. For more details, please refer to http://www.kingsoft.com.Kingsoft Investor Relations:Li YinanTel: (86) 10 6292 7777Email: ir@kingsoft.comFor further queries, please contact Hill and Knowlton:Ovina ZhuTel: (852) 2894 6315Email: kingsofthk@hkstrategies.com Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
英皇钟表珠宝有限公司公布2025年全年业绩 净利润上升约68% 末期股息增加超过150%
财务亮点 截至12月31日止年度变动2024年百万港元2025年百万港元总收入5,2305,765+ 10.2%毛利1,4811,780+ 20.2% 毛利率28.3%30.9%+ 2.6百分点经调整EBITD 1433646+ 49.2%净利润257431+ 67.7%每股基本盈利3.79港仙6.34港仙+ 67.3%每股末期股息0.45港仙1.14港仙+ 153.3%1经调整EBITD为利息、税项及自家拥有旗舰店的折旧费用前之盈利,以反映本集团之核心营运表现香港, 2026年3月25日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 欧洲制钟表及珠宝首饰之零售商翘楚-英皇钟表珠宝有限公司(「本集团」或「英皇钟表珠宝」)(股份编号:887)公布其截至2025年12月31日止年度(「本年度」)之全年业绩。于本年度,在市场充满不确定性和挑战下,本集团取得了令人鼓舞的表现。本集团的总收入增加10.2%至57.7亿港元(2024年:52.3亿港元)。来自香港的收入增加13.3%至33.1亿港元(2024年:29.2亿港元),占总收入57.5% (2024年:55.9%),而来自中国内地的收入增加20.3%至16.3亿港元(2024年:13.5亿港元),占总收入28.2% (2024年:25.8%)。按产品分部划分的收入而言,钟表分部的收入增加5.8%至35.3亿港元(2024年:33.4亿港元),占总收入61.2%(2024年:63.8%),珠宝分部的收入增加18.1%至22.4亿港元(2024年:18.9亿港元),占总收入38.8%(2024年:36.2%),而黄金产品占珠宝分部收入72.4%(2024年:72.4%)。本集团的毛利增加20.2%至17.8亿港元(2024年:14.8亿港元),毛利率提升至30.9% (2024年:28.3%)。本集团的净利润于本年度大幅增加67.7%至4.3亿港元(2024年:2.6亿港元)。每股基本盈利为6.34港仙(2024年:3.79港仙)。本集团已建议派付末期股息每股1.14港仙(2024年:0.45港仙)。连同中期股息每股0.55港仙(2024年:0.65港仙),全年股息总额为每股1.69港仙(2024年:1.10港仙)。于2025年12月31日,本集团之银行结余及手头现金为16.1亿港元(2024年:9.5亿港元)。由于本集团处于净现金状况,因此净负债比率为零(2024年:零)。于本年度,本集团就其于中国内地珠宝业务之策略性发展成功伙拍陈世昌先生。陈先生为一位于珠宝行业具影响力且备受推崇的资深人士,拥有超过40年的经验。于2025年12月31日,本集团于中国内地共有11间珠宝店。本集团计划于2026年开设约40间店铺,面向中端市场,其中一半在一线及新一线城市,其余一半则在二线城市。于2025年12月31日,本集团于香港、澳门、中国内地、新加坡及马来西亚营运共64间店铺。于本年度,除了在中国内地开设的珠宝店外,本集团于香港及澳门新开设了三间珠宝店。此外,本集团亦于香港及澳门分别开设了一间百达翡丽旗舰店及一间IWC万国表专卖店,以及于中国内地开设了一间帝舵表专卖店和一间劳力士专卖店,进一步提升本集团的市场占有率。于2026年,本集团计划于全球顶级购物街之一的尖沙咀广东道开设一间多层劳力士专卖店及一间多品牌钟表店。该等店铺将进一步提升本集团于名贵钟表零售市场的竞争优势,并巩固其市场领先地位。英皇钟表珠宝主席杨諾思女士表示︰「面对全球经济动荡的重重挑战,本集团预期消费者整体支出将趋于谨慎。然而,黄金珠宝作为另类投资,将持续受中国消费者青睐。随着与陈先生建立战略合作伙伴关系,本集团将以多元化市场细分策略,有效地扩大其零售网络布局,从而在中国内地市场的庞大商机中抢占份额。」杨女士总结道︰「本集团预期全球奢侈品零售市场之复苏步伐,尤其是中国内地及香港,将会维持。由于不受潜在地震风险及政治局势紧张的顾虑,中国消费者普遍视香港为选购奢华腕表的首选之地。此外,备受瞩目的演唱会及大型国际赛事等旅游刺激措施亦将吸引更多中高端消费客来到香港。本集团将继续提升竞争优势及进一步扩大市场占有率,并致力把握市场复苏带来的机会。」关于英皇钟表珠宝有限公司作为零售商翘楚,英皇钟表珠宝(887.HK)自1942年在香港开业至今已有超过80年悠久历史,业务包括销售享誉国际之欧洲制腕表及旗下「英皇珠宝」品牌之珠宝首饰。凭借其代理齐全的钟表品牌、独特的市场推广策略以及遍布香港、澳门、中国内地、新加坡及马来西亚黄金地段的广泛零售网络,英皇钟表珠宝在全球各地中高收入人士的目标顾客群中已建立稳固的品牌形象。于香港投资者关系协会颁发的2025年香港投资者关系大奖中,英皇钟表珠宝荣获「最佳投资者关系公司—小型股」、「最佳投资者关系团队—小型股」及「最佳投资者关系素材—小型股」。有关详细资料,请浏览其网站︰www.EmperorWatchJewellery.com。投资者/媒体查询陆文静集团投资者关系总监电话︰+852 2835 6783电邮:annaluk@emperorgroup.com陆文静集团投资者关系经理电话︰+852 2835 6799电邮:janiceau@emperorgroup.com Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

New 2026 Office Bearers Announced for CropLife Asia
SINGAPORE, Mar 25, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CropLife Asia, the regional voice of the plant science industry, last week announced a new lineup for the organization’s Office Bearers within the Board of Directors. Following the CropLife Asia 2026 Annual General Meeting, Ms. Simone Barg was re-installed as President of CropLife Asia with immediate effect.Ms. Simone Barg, Senior Vice President for BASF Agricultural Solutions Asia Pacific, is a seasoned executive known for her strong growth orientation and commitment to both customers and people. Based in Singapore, she brings more than two decades of experience with BASF, where she has led businesses across B2B and B2C segments and steered major transformation initiatives.The new roster for the CropLife Asia Office Bearers is as follows:Ms. Simone Barg (BASF Agricultural Solutions) – PresidentMr. Paul Luxton (Syngenta) – Vice-PresidentMs. Malu Nachreiner (Bayer Crop Science) – TreasurerMs. Brook Cunningham (Corteva Agriscience) – SecretaryMr. Rahoul Sawani (FMC) – MemberMr. Dai Ito (Sumitomo) – Member“I am honored to serve again in this role at such a pivotal moment for agriculture in our region. Our industry plays a vital role in supporting farmers and enabling more sustainable food production. Together with our members and partners, we will continue advancing science-based solutions, keeping farmers at the center, and strengthening the resilience and sustainability of food systems across Asia Pacific,” said Ms. Simone Barg, President of CropLife Asia.About CropLife AsiaCropLife Asia is a non-profit society and the regional organization of CropLife International, the voice of the global plant science industry. We advocate for a safe, secure food supply, and our vision is food security enabled by innovative agriculture. CropLife Asia supports the work of 15 member associations across the continent and is led by six member companies at the forefront of crop protection, seeds and/or biotechnology research and development. For more information, visit us at www.croplifeasia.org. For more information please contact:Duke HippDirector, Public Affairs & Strategic Partnerships CropLife AsiaTel: (65) 8223 3086duke.hipp@croplifeasia.org Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Allwyn: OPAP Merger to Shape the Future of iGaming
(AsiaGameHub) - Allwyn AG has finalized the business merger of Allwyn International AG and OPAP to establish the second-largest listed lottery and gaming operator, a transaction it believes can shape the future of the iGaming industry. The deal was first unveiled in October last year, proposed as an all-share transaction valuing the combined entity at €16 billion in equity. Allwyn has now integrated its lottery and gaming business with the Greek firm’s operations in Greece and Cyprus, with OPAP rebranding its consumer-facing brand to Allwyn. This move also builds on a longstanding partnership between the two entities, which began in 2013 when KKCG Group first invested in OPAP. The company already held a 51.8% stake in OPAP prior to this latest transaction. Anticipated outcomes for the combined company in driving growth and shareholder returns include: Leading market positions across multiple geographies and product lines. Diversification by region, product, and channel. Advanced technological, content, digital, and innovation capabilities. A robust financial profile and resilient cash generation. A focus on responsible gaming and contributions to good causes. Karel Komarek, Founder and Chair of Allwyn and KKCG, stated: “Today, Allwyn enters a new chapter—one that builds on the momentum already defining our business. “Over the past 13 years, we have demonstrated the significant and sustainable value we generate for shareholders, for society, and through the experiences we provide to players. This progress has been rooted in partnership, trust, and a genuine dedication to innovation. “Allwyn possesses exceptional potential in the fast-evolving realm of consumer entertainment, and we have the strategic clarity, scale, capabilities, and ambition to shape the future of the industry.” OPAP’s shareholders approved the transaction during an extraordinary general meeting in January 2026, with more than 93% of OPAP’s share capital remaining invested in the combined company after limited exercise of shareholder exit rights. “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 and Chair of Allwyn and KKCG Allwyn is projected to have 770,799,070 shares outstanding—excluding treasury shares—once the company completes the purchase of shares from shareholders who exercised their cash exit rights. Of these shares, 22% will form the free float, with the remaining shares continuing to be held indirectly by KKCG. Allwyn retains its intention to pursue an additional listing on another international stock exchange. Robert Chvatal, Allwyn CEO, added: “This marks a major strategic milestone for Allwyn, and we begin our journey as a publicly listed global leader with a strengthened platform, enhanced financial flexibility, and a world-class team. “We are highly confident that our leading market positions, high level of diversification, and strong cash generation position us well to drive sustainable growth and ongoing value creation as we invest in innovation and future opportunities across our markets. “I would like to thank our shareholders, employees, and regulators for their support as we unite two best-in-class organizations to create the second-largest listed lottery and gaming operator globally.” Allwyn structure Allwyn intends to distribute €0.80 per share to shareholders following the completion of share purchases related to the cash exit right, with a scrip option available and further details to be released soon. The company also expects to relocate its domicile from Luxembourg to Switzerland by the end of Q2 2026. Komarek will chair Allwyn, with Chvatal and Kenneth Morton continuing in their respective roles as CEO and CFO. OPAP CEO Jan Karas and CFO Pavel Mucha will remain at the helm of OPAP’s operations in Greece and Cyprus. The eight-member board of directors will include six existing Allwyn directors—including Komarek—along with two newly appointed independent non-executive directors. Novibet exit The OPAP deal was not Allwyn’s only pending transaction, as the company has been seeking to acquire a 51% stake in Novibet since December 2024. However, the Hellenic Competition Commission opposed the deal, prompting the company to terminate the transaction with Novibet’s owner, Logflex MT Holding Limited. The company stated: “While Allwyn and Logflex MT Holding Limited put forward carefully considered proposals to the HCC, Allwyn is committed to pursuing only transactions that would deliver clear value to shareholders. “Allwyn and Logflex MT Holding Limited therefore no longer expect the previously announced transaction to proceed.” Allwyn also completed its majority acquisition of PrizePicks in the US earlier this year, securing a 62.3% majority stake in the company for approximately $1.6 billion. 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.

Despite facing UK tax burdens, Super Group CEO Neal Menashe sees ‘a lot of uplifts’
(AsiaGameHub) - Super Group identifies potential amidst the turmoil as the UK gambling sector prepares for a significant financial impact from the upcoming tax changes scheduled for next week. Neal Menashe, the CEO of Super Group—the parent company of the major international brand Betway—shared his thoughts on the new 40% online gaming tax during a video episode of the iGaming Daily podcast. Menashe aligns with the general consensus among UK betting industry leaders that the tax increases starting in April will be detrimental to both the sector and the broader economy. He argued that excessive taxation prevents profitability, ultimately driving revenue away from regulated markets toward illegal, unlicensed operators. According to Menashe, a balanced tax rate on gross gaming revenues (GGR) should fall between 15% and 25%, which aligns with the current UK rates of 21% for remote gaming and 15% for general betting. While Super Group will be impacted by these changes, Menashe expressed strong confidence that the company will remain resilient and potentially emerge in a stronger competitive position. He noted that Q4 financial reports estimated a $50 million impact in the UK before any mitigation strategies were applied. Menashe expects marketing costs to decrease and operational efficiency to improve, noting that smaller competitors may be forced out of the UK market due to rising costs. He also highlighted that recent investments in their UK product have already resulted in positive performance gains. Africa – The Primary Growth Driver for Super Group Despite the focus on the UK, Africa represents the primary future for Super Group and its Betway brand, a strategy that was in place long before the UK tax adjustments. Betway maintains a dominant presence in South Africa, where the betting industry has become a significant contributor to the national economy according to government data. Menashe revealed that Africa accounts for roughly 40% of Super Group’s total revenue, with the total addressable market (TAM) for African iGaming projected to reach $11 billion by 2025 and $22 billion by 2030. He attributed this expansion to factors like population growth and increased smartphone and mobile money usage, noting that South Africa remains their most established and well-regulated market. While the company has seen strong results in Botswana since its February 2025 launch, it is currently refining its approach in Nigeria to better suit that specific market's mobile-first landscape. Prioritizing Brand and Product Excellence To address Africa's complex payment systems, Super Group has implemented innovative solutions like its own stablecoin and manages over 150 different payment integrations across the continent. Although competition is increasing from firms like Kaizen Gaming, bet365, and Betsson, Super Group remains confident in its market position. Menashe noted that the company has gained valuable insights from its past experiences, including its decision to exit the US market last year. He compared Super Group’s influence in Africa to the dominance of FanDuel and DraftKings in the United States. He concluded by emphasizing that long-term success depends on the combination of a powerful brand, a superior product, and an efficient back-office infrastructure. 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.
绿茶集团2025年业绩出炉:同店韧性与新店优化双轮驱动 领跑中式连锁餐饮赛道
香港, 2026年3月25日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 2025年,中国餐饮行业步入存量博弈新阶段,连锁化加速与消费需求升级并行,市场竞争更趋激烈。在此背景下,绿茶集团(6831.HK)凭借深厚的品牌积淀、成熟的运营体系与持续的模式创新,交出了一份亮眼的成绩单,彰显出头部品牌的强劲发展势能。数据显示,2025年,绿茶集团实现营业收入人民币4,762.97百万元,同比增长24.1%;经调整净利润人民币508.89百万元,同比大幅增长41.0%,门店总数突破609家,同比增长31.0%。在行业承压的大环境下,公司经营业绩远超同业水平,展现出极强的经营韧性。一、同店运营韧性十足,筑牢发展压舱石靓丽成绩的背后,是绿茶集团多年来对同店运营韧性的坚守,以及对新店模型持续优化的深耕。在同店方面,2025年,绿茶集团同店业绩与2024年基本持平,在餐饮行业存量竞争加剧、人均消费承压下行的背景下,这一稳健表现,充分印证了公司同店运营具备扎实的经营韧性与可持续的抗风险能力。这份穿越行业周期的稳定表现并非偶然,而是源于公司融合菜、质价比、新国风三大核心能力的长期积淀与协同发力。1.融合菜:构建全国化的门店网络,实现产品常青融合菜作为绿茶集团的产品核心,以强大的适应能力与研发能力,构建起全国化的产品壁垒。在产品结构上,绿茶菜单以全国通用菜品、地方特色菜品与时令菜品有机组合,既坚守经典菜系的风味底蕴,又可依据不同区域的口味偏好灵活本土化适配,实现对不同区域消费者口味的全面覆盖,持续拉动客流与用户增长。同时,在菜品的研发创新上,公司依托全国性的餐厅网络构建起高效的市场洞察体系,能够快速捕捉各地餐饮流行趋势,在借鉴优秀经验的基础上进行本土化改良与创新后推向全国,形成了「快速发现、精准改良、高效落地」的研发死循环,后发而先至。凭借这些核心能力,绿茶集团不仅成为业内唯一实现全国高密度布局的中餐品牌——除西部四个省份外,还在全国近150座城市完成密集布局;此外,公司亦通过持续且精准的菜品上新,有效应对菜系潮流与消费口味的快速迭代,实现产品层面的「常青」发展。数据显示,2025年,绿茶集团推出约500+道新品,既让经典菜品持续焕发新活力,也牢牢锁住了消费者的味蕾,进而为公司业绩增长提供了强劲动能。2.质价比:构建成本结构护城河,实现经营常青质价比是绿茶集团的经营底色,通过规模化与标准化的深度融合,公司持续优化采购、运营及供应链体系,精炼成本结构,赋予品牌极强的盈利能力与抗风险能力。在规模化层面,公司将门店扩张的规模优势持续转化为成本优势,通过集中规模化采购降低食材采购成本,采用统一的装修模版压缩门店装修投入等措施,实现全链路成本管控,驱动公司2025年经调整净利润率同比提升1.3个百分点。在标准化层面,公司第三代供应链体系、高度标准化的SOP流程与智能化厨房设备形成协同效应,构建起高效的运营体系,在保持食材新鲜的基础上,大幅提升后厨出餐效率、降低人工成本,实现了「标准化生产」与「现做现吃」的完美结合。规模化与标准化的深度融合,为绿茶集团构筑起行业领先的成本结构,不仅让公司在行业下行周期依旧保持强劲的盈利能力,还让公司能够以行业最具竞争力的客单价,为消费者提供一流的菜品质量、用餐环境和服务体验。这种高质价比的消费体验,既能持续吸引新老顾客、形成良性口碑传播效应,又能不断提升用户消费粘性,构建正向循环,最终助力公司实现长期稳健发展。3.新国风:构建独特品牌形象,实现品牌常青新国风是绿茶集团构建差异化竞争壁垒、树立独特品牌心智的核心标识。公司以江南文化为精神内核,将东方美学底蕴与现代餐饮体验深度融合,匠心打造记忆点鲜明、识别度极高的沉浸式用餐空间,让每一家门店都成为自带传播属性的文化场景与流量载体。凭借这一独具特色的品牌形象,绿茶集团成功在同质化竞争日趋激烈的餐饮市场中脱颖而出,成为消费者心中「中式用餐美学」的经典代名词,持续为门店汇聚稳定的自然流量与市场关注。更重要的是,新国风为品牌注入了绵延不绝的文化生命力,助力绿茶集团突破传统餐饮品牌的生命周期局限,以文化价值驱动商业价值,实现长期稳健的高质量增长与品牌价值持续攀升。依托新国风的独特的品牌文化与东方美学体验,绿茶集团在海外战略布局中形成了差异化竞争优势,并迅速打开国际市场,截至2025年底,公司境外门店达14家,覆盖亚太4个核心市场,包括新加坡、泰国、马来西亚及中国香港地区,全年境外收入同比增长16倍,突破1.4亿元,出海业绩实现跨越式增长,整体呈现出强劲且持续向上的增长曲线。二、新店模型持续优化升级,激活增长新引擎如果说同店韧性是绿茶集团的「压舱石」,那么新店模型的持续优化便是公司的「增长引擎」。1.数据左证:新店核心指标全面领跑2025年,绿茶集团通过对单店模型的精准打磨,让新店在堂食坪效、利润率、投资回报期及ROIC(投入资本回报率)等核心指标上全面优于老店,实现了从「门店扩张」到「规模释放」的质变。从核心经营数据来看,新店模型的优势尤为突出。2025年新店堂食坪效达1,953元/㎡/月,较老店1,316元/㎡/月实现大幅提升;单店利润率新店为15.9%,优于老店的15.7%;投资回报周期新店仅12.6个月,远短于老店的19.3个月;ROIC方面新店更是达到73.1%,显著高于老店的47.4%,各项核心指标全面领跑。2.模型优化:全维度升级捕捉消费潜力新店模型的成功,源于绿茶集团对市场变化的敏锐洞察与快速应变能力。在模型优化上,绿茶集团近年来对新店进行全维度升级。在门店选址上,公司采用「分区加密+广度下沉」双轮驱动策略,在一线及新一线城市核心商圈加密布局的同时,加速向二线以下城市下沉,2025年,公司新进16个二线以下城市,精准捕捉下沉市场的消费潜力。在门店设计上,绿茶集团持续优化装修模版,在融合中国传统文化的同时不断适应年轻人的需求,同时针对不断变化的消费习惯和趋势变化,优化空间布局,提高餐桌利用率和门店的经营效率,在优化成本结构的同时,提高门店前厅的运营效率。;在运营效率上,公司不断优化智能化厨房设备与数字化管理系统,在保证食材新鲜的基础上,提高了产品的标准化和口味的稳定性。同时不断升级的数字化管理系统也降低了管理难度,提高了门店的管理运行效率。新店模型的高效优化与同店韧性形成共振,驱动绿茶集团在2025年实现了营收与利润的双高增长,核心财务指标全面向好。除了24.1%的营收增速与41.0%的经调净利润增速,公司2025年经营性现金流达10.5亿元,同比增加43.8%,现金流十分充裕,,经营质效与规模实现良性协同增长。总体而言,绿茶集团2025年的亮眼业绩,不仅是同店韧性与新店模型优化双轮驱动的必然结果,更是公司核心竞争力的集中体现。未来,在消费升级及餐饮行业持续回暖的背景之下,绿茶集团有望进一步巩固规模优势、提升市场份额与盈利能力,在中式连锁餐饮的赛道中持续领跑。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

IGG ‘Doomsday: Last Survivors’ Achieves Record-High Monthly Gross Billing of HK$130 Million
IGG Inc 2025 Annual Financial Highlights and 2026 Business Update:- In 2025, the Group maintained stable operations, achieving revenue of HK$5.5 billion, representing a modest year-on-year decrease of 4%. Mid-generation titles “Doomsday: Last Survivors” and “Viking Rise” delivered steady revenue growth, generating approximately HK$1.14 billion and HK$720 million, respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 12% and 6%. The APP Business achieved revenue of HK$1.06 billion. “Lords Mobile”, IGG’s flagship title launched ten years ago, made a significant contribution of HK$2.17 billion in revenue.- The Group achieved net profit of nearly HK$590 million in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 1%. Net profit from the Group’s core business amounted to approximately HK$570 million, while profit from investments contributed approximately HK$20 million.- The Group has consistently prioritized returns to shareholders and increased dividend payout for the second half of 2025. The Board of Directors declared a second interim dividend of HK6.7 cents per ordinary share, and a special dividend of HK47.7 cents per ordinary share, totalling HK54.4 cents per ordinary share. The Group allocated approximately HK$890 million for share buy-backs and dividends in 2025, which corresponds to approximately 152% of annual profit.- Entering 2026, the mid-generation title “Doomsday: Last Survivors” continues its upward trajectory, achieving record monthly gross billings of HK$130 million starting from December last year, with strong performance expected to continue. New game “Fate War” has built solid momentum and is poised for further growth.HONG KONG, Mar 25, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – IGG Inc (“IGG” or “the Group”, stock code: 799.HK), a leading global developer and operator of mobile games and applications, is pleased to announce the audited consolidated financial results of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2025.In 2025, the Group recorded a stable annual revenue of HK$5.5 billion. Despite a slight year-on-year fluctuation in revenue, the Group successfully maintained full-year profit at nearly HK$590 million (comprising approximately HK$570 million in net profit from the Group’s core business (non-IFRS measure) and approximately HK$20 million from investments) through refined management and business structure optimization, demonstrating strong profitability and risk resilience. Notably, mid-generation titles “Doomsday: Last Survivors” and “Viking Rise” maintained solid momentum and achieved new revenue highs in their third year of operation. In 2025, “Doomsday: Last Survivors” and “Viking Rise” contributed approximately HK$1.14 billion and HK$720 million, respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 12% and 6%. The APP Business generated revenue of HK$1.06 billion. Together, these three contributors accounted for 53% of the Group’s revenue in 2025, reflecting the continued success of its diversified growth strategy. In addition, “Lords Mobile”, IGG’s flagship title, reached its 10-year milestone and made a significant contribution of HK$2.17 billion in revenue. During the year, revenue from Asia, Europe and North America accounted for 41%, 36% and 19%, respectively, of the Group’s total revenue. As at 31 December 2025, the Group’s mobile games were available in 23 different languages worldwide, with approximately 1.6 billion users in total and nearly 17 million monthly active users (“MAU”) across more than 200 countries and regions.“Lords Mobile”, IGG’s blockbuster title, reached its 10-year milestone during the year. It is the Group’s first cross-platform, multi-language game that integrates strategy, role-playing, and real-time competitive gameplay. Lauded by Sensor Tower for its longevity, it is designed for a global audience. It has received widespread acclaim from gamers, and consistently generates stable revenue for the Group. During the year, “Lords Mobile” launched a series of IP collaborations, including the film “Pacific Rim”, the game “Angry Birds”, and, more recently, original fantasy characters created by “tokidoki” co-founder and artist Simone Legno, injecting renewed vitality and immersive gameplay. As the bedrock of the Group’s operations, “Lords Mobile” delivered revenue of HK$2.17 billion, consistently contributing stable cash flow to the Group.After over three years of cultivation, the Group’s two growth drivers, “Doomsday: Last Survivors” and “Viking Rise” delivered solid results with revenue growing 12% and 6% year-on-year respectively, against market trends. Their lifecycles have also surpassed industry norms. During 2025, “Doomsday: Last Survivors” enhanced gameplay through the launch of new battlefield and squad equipment features. The game also collaborated with the renowned manga IP “Attack on Titan” which was well-received by its nearly 100 million users. In 2025, the game contributed revenue of HK$1.14 billion. The title continued its upward trajectory, with monthly gross billings reaching record highs starting from December at HK$130 million, demonstrating strong user engagement and future growth.“Viking Rise”, the Group’s other mid-generation Viking-themed title, also contributed solid results. During 2025, the game introduced hybrid-casual combat gameplay, collaborated with renowned IP “How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)”, and rolled out offline competitions to strengthen engagement and social interaction among players. As of 31 December 2025, the game had 67 million registered users and revenue of HK$720 million, representing a 6% year-on-year increase.“Fate War”, a new strategy game released in 2025, established a new growth trajectory. Upon launch, the game was prominently featured on Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store worldwide because of its unique blend of simulation and strategy gameplay. This recognition validates the title’s exceptional quality and builds strong momentum for future revenue growth. As of 31 December 2025, the game achieved monthly gross billing of HK$30 million, with approximately 4.7 million registered users and 1.2 million monthly active users.Leveraging its global operational expertise and a base of more than 1 billion users, the Group established a second growth curve through its APP Business. Contributing 19% of the Group’s revenue, this business validates the Group’s user acquisition and monetization capabilities beyond gaming, delivering genuine business diversification. In 2025, it generated revenue of HK$1.06 billion and net profit of over HK$100 million. During the year, the APP Business had more than 67 million monthly active users, representing a year-on-year increase of 8%.The Group consistently prioritizes shareholder returns. In light of the Group’s solid financial position and its sustained long-term development, the Board of Directors has resolved to materially increase shareholder distributions, declaring a total dividend (including a second interim dividend and a special dividend) of HK54.4 cents per ordinary share. Aggregate shareholder returns for 2025 (encompassing dividends and share buybacks) totalled HK$890 million, constituting 152% of annual profit. This elevated distribution ratio serves as a clear testament to management's confidence in the Company's cash generation capacity and future growth potential. Looking ahead to 2026, the Group has established a solid foundation for growth: the core gaming portfolio continues to serve as a strong growth driver, with “Doomsday: Last Survivors” expected to maintain its strong performance trajectory; “Fate War”, the Group’s new title, is entering a harvest period and will progressively generate enhanced revenue contributions; and the APP Business represents a well-defined secondary growth curve. The Group will continue to deepen its global operational excellence and advance the coordinated development of its diversified product matrix, with the objective of generating enduring, sustainable value for shareholders.[1] APP Business: development and operations of the Group’s mobile applications.[2] Net profit for core business (non-IFRS measure): net profit excluding gain/loss on investments. Gain/loss on investments including: (1) fair value change and gain/loss on disposal of other financial assets or liabilities and assets held for sale, and dividend income; and (2) share of results of associates and joint ventures, impairment loss on interest in associates and joint ventures and net gain/loss on disposal and deemed disposal of associates and joint ventures.[3] Monthly gross billing as of December 31, 2025 and January 31, 2026[4] “Lords Mobile” was awarded “Best Evergreen Strategy Game” at the Sensor Tower APAC Awards 2025.[5] User data as of December 31, 2025[6] Monthly gross billing for December 2025About IGG IncEstablished in 2006, IGG Inc is a leading global developer and operator of mobile games and applications, with headquarters in Singapore and local offices in the United States, China, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil, Türkiye, Italy and Spain. IGG offers multi-language and multifarious games and mobile applications to users around the world. The Group has established long-term partnerships with over 100 business partners, including global platforms, advertising channels, and vendors such as Apple, Google and Meta. IGG’s most popular games include “Lords Mobile”, “Doomsday: Last Survivors”, “Viking Rise”, “Time Princess”, “Fate War”, along with a diverse range of mobile applications. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Romanian regulator uncovers secretive affiliate channeling players to illegal gambling sites
(AsiaGameHub) - Romania’s gambling regulatory body has requested a criminal probe into an affiliate found diverting consumers to unlicensed gambling platforms. A press statement disclosed that the National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has reached out to the Directorate for the Investigation of Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT), seeking help with the case. The details showed that an affiliate licensed by the ONJN has been serving as a portal to illegal gambling sites, connecting players directly to offshore operators. “The affiliate’s website operates as a commercial middleman that, under specific technical circumstances, steers or redirects users (prospective players) to gambling operators lacking a Romanian license,” the ONJN stated. “These sites are accessible in Romanian, and any Romanian citizen can register an account and make deposits to engage in gambling activities.” A notable detail highlighted by the regulator is that the affiliate website featured a hidden front-end interface, meaning not all users viewed identical content; instead, there was a selective presentation of options promoting customized offers based on the user’s IP address location. The ONJN insists that this technology was deliberately put in place to repeatedly promote unlicensed gambling in Romania by intentionally bypassing regulations. “This practice is not an accidental redirection but a deliberate technical mechanism, crafted to gain improper advantages and evade Romanian laws, with the aim of promoting prohibited or restricted content.” One of the identified illegal websites was a company named NV Casino. An illegal operator with similar initials, Novatech Solutions N.V. Casino, was recently issued a record €24.9m (£21.6m) fine in the Netherlands for comparable violations. Vlad-Cristian Soare, President of the ONJN, remarked: “The ONJN’s mission is to uphold a responsible, legal, and transparent gaming framework, and any mechanism designed to evade the law and expose Romanian consumers to unlicensed platforms poses a direct threat to public interest. “We will continue to take strong action whenever we detect such practices and collaborate with relevant authorities to safeguard both players and market integrity. Those responsible will be held legally accountable.” In recent months, Romania has launched an effort to bolster its gambling market by reducing harm risks and enhancing oversight of licensed operators. Measures to restructure the domestic market that have garnered substantial political backing include increasing the minimum gambling age to 21, restricting gambling advertising, and developing new approaches to self-exclusion. Soare has consistently expressed his dedication to improving Romania’s gambling market since assuming the role of ONJN President in May last year, following a period when the regulator faced significant controversy over nearly a billion euros in uncollected taxes. 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.
国泰君安国际(1788.HK)2025年收入创历史新高 盈利水平跨越式提升
业绩摘要:- 收入增长41%至62.30亿港元,创历史新高- 税后利润跃升287%至13.45亿港元- 总资产上升18%至1,535亿港元- 金融产品业务规模上升18%至474亿港元- ROE显著提升6.4个百分点至8.7%- 建议派发末期股息每股2港仙,全年派息7港仙,派息比率50%,每股股息增长119%业务亮点:- 投行业务创历史最佳表现,收入大幅增长133%- 港股IPO保荐项目7个,配售项目34个,配售按数量市场排名第一- 债券发行项目294个,发行规模增长34%- OTC产品交易量爆发式增长,成为佣金收入主力来源之一- 港交所场内衍生品累计成交中资券商排名第一- 资产管理业务规模增长49%,收入大幅增长1.2倍- 中资离岸ESG债券主承销金额中资券商排名第一- 连续10年获穆迪"Baa2"、标普"BBB+"长期发行人评级,展望"稳定"- MSCI ESG 获提升至最高AAA评级, 连续第三年营运层面碳中和香港, 2026年3月25日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 国泰海通集团下属公司国泰君安国际控股有限公司("国泰君安国际"、"集团"或"公司",股份代号:1788.HK)秉持稳健务实的经营理念,坚守风险底线,聚焦核心主业,推动各业务实现全面高质量增长,经营成果丰硕。年内,集团收入创历史新高,同比大幅上升41%至62.30亿港元,普通股股东应占溢利同比大幅跃升287%至13.45亿港元,盈利规模实现跨越式提升。董事会建议宣派截至2025年12月31日年度之末期股息每股0.02港元,连同已派发的中期股息每股0.05港元,全年股息合共每股0.07港元,派息比率50%,每股股息增长119%。厚积薄发,财富管理2.0拉开帷幕2025年,集团全面推进财富管理2.0战略落地,坚持"客户需求为核心、定制化服务为特色、数字化能力为支撑"的发展方向,完成"平台+产品"综合性升级。年内,OTC产品交易增长迅猛,成为佣金收入主力来源之一,其中结构性票据、OTC期权佣金均同比跃升超过100%,产品交易量、客户参与人数较2024年分别增长超50%,成为集团财富管理业务高质量发展的核心支柱。同时,集团深化科技金融与普惠金融布局,完成交易平台数智化升级,"君弘全球通"活跃用户大幅增长,有效带动客户托管资产规模提升。2025年,集团资产管理业务实现规模、收入双增长,资产管理规模同比增长49%,收益跃升1.2倍。投资级债券基金Class I年化回报率达8.96%,位列中资同业前茅;美元货币基金Class A2年化回报率约4.38%,稳居同类产品第一梯队。企业融资创佳绩,规模效益创新高依托与母公司国泰海通证券的协同优势,2025年,集团股权融资业务继续聚焦新科技、机器人、人工智能等前沿赛道,创历史最好表现,全年共完成七单IPO保荐项目,数量居中资投行前列,集资总额超过160亿港元,递交上市申请共25个项目(不含保密递交的申请)。其中,本集团独家保荐的上海剑桥科技(6166.HK)创下A股与港股通信设备行业史上最大规模IPO记录;卧安机器人(6600.HK)为智慧家庭机器人第一股;集团联席保荐的禾赛科技(2525.HK)为2022年以来募资规模最大的中概股回归项目。此外,年内,集团完成34个二级市场配售项目,按项目数量计排名市场第一。2025年,集团共参与294笔境外债券的发行项目,发行总规模约5,221亿港元,同比增长34%。根据DMI债券平台数据显示,集团离岸债一级承销规模在中资券商中排名第三,中资离岸债主承销规模位列中资券商第二。集团服务客户涵盖大型国有企业、金融机构、地方政府等各类发债主体,业务实力稳居行业领先地位。机构业务稳定发展,产品服务领跑市场集团持续为机构投资者提供跨境、跨资产、跨市场一站式服务,依托沪港通、深港通等互联互通机遇,深化与母公司协同,整合境内外资源优势,提升产品设计与交易能力。截至2025年年底,代客持有金融产品规模同比增长17.7%至474亿港元,净收益平稳提升。在港股衍生品领域,集团场内衍生品交易量同比显著增长,稳居中资券商领先地位。深耕绿色金融,推进低碳运营本集团坚守"金融报国,金融为民,金融向善"信念,将ESG理念融入日常业务营运及管理中。在绿色金融服务方面,集团持续深耕ESG债券市场,年内完成86笔ESG债券发行,融资规模约达2,044亿港元,同比增加25%,于DMI中资离岸ESG债券主承销金额排名中位列中资券商第一名,彰显了在绿色金融领域的领先地位。低碳运营发展方面,公司在坚持践行节能减排的基础上,通过认购核证碳标准林业项目碳汇资产成功抵销2024年度范围1及范围2温室气体排放,连续第三年实现营运层面碳中和,展现了本公司在应对气候变化方面的坚定承诺和卓越表现。本公司MSCI ESG、万得ESG和商道融绿ESG的评级均领先同业,其中MSCI ESG评级达最高AAA级,标普全球ESG评分领先全球81%同业,彰显可持续发展核心竞争力。展望2026年,国泰君安国际将坚持稳中求进总基调,主动应对市场变化,聚焦核心业务提质增效,深化客户中心理念,构建覆盖机构、企业及个人客户的全周期综合金融服务体系,持续提供精准、多元、高效的一站式金融解决方案,推动各项业务高品质发展再上新台阶。完整版公告请参阅:https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2026/0325/2026032500354_c.pdf声明本文稿不构成购买或认购任何证券或金融工具或提供任何投资建议的邀请或要约,幷且其任何部分不构成或依赖与任何合同、承诺或与此相关的投资决策,本文稿亦不构成有关公司之证券或金融工具的建议。本文稿包含有关集团财务状况、经营业绩的若干前瞻性陈述,及集团管理层的若干计划及目标。这些前瞻性陈述涉及已知和未知的风险、不确定性和其他因素,可能导致实际业绩或业绩与前瞻性陈述所表达或暗示的任何未来业绩或业绩截然不同。这些前瞻性陈述是基于集团现在和将来的策略以及集团将来经营的政治和经济环境的假设。不应将这些前瞻性陈述放在这些前瞻性陈述之上,反映集团管理层截至本次发布的观点。不能保证未来的结果或事件与任何这样的前瞻性陈述一致。关于国泰君安国际国泰海通集团下属公司国泰君安国际(股票代号:1788.HK), 是中国证券公司国际化的先行者和引领者,公司是首家通过IPO于香港交易所主板上市的中资证券公司。国泰君安国际以香港为业务基地,并在新加坡、越南和澳门设立子公司,业务覆盖全球主要市场,为客户境外资产配置提供高品质、多元化的综合性金融服务,核心业务包括财富管理、机构投资者服务、企业融资服务、投资管理等。目前,国泰君安国际已分别获得穆迪和标准普尔授予"Baa2"及"BBB+"长期发行人评级,MSCI ESG"AAA"评级, Wind ESG"A"评级及商道融绿ESG"A"评级,同时其标普全球ESG评分领先全球81%同业。公司控股股东国泰海通证券(股票代号:601211.SH/2611.HK)为中国资本市场长期、持续、全面领先的综合金融服务商。更多关于国泰君安国际的资讯请见:https://www.gtjai.com Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
Sumitomo Heavy Industries and NEC to develop system capable of identifying and reporting near-miss incidents
TOKYO, Mar 25, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI) and NEC Corporation (NEC) will begin joint development in April 2026 of a system that automatically identifies near-miss incidents at construction sites and generates reports as part of promoting safety. The system utilizes camera footage and sensor data collected from hydraulic excavators, aiming to prevent accidents.Overview of safety measure implementation using the jointly developed systemBackgroundConstruction industry operations are heavily influenced by unpredictable factors such as weather, geological conditions, and constantly changing work environments, resulting in frequent hazardous incidents. To enhance safety, there is growing demand for new support systems that leverage digital technologies. One such demand is for a system capable of automatically extracting, visualizing, and summarizing potentially hazardous scenes ("risk scenes") from site-specific and time-dependent video footage and work logs. However, within the construction industry, no technology is currently available for comprehensively supporting the entire process—from the accumulation of video data on construction machinery operations, to the extraction of risk scenes, the analysis and visualization of near-miss incidents, and, ultimately, the generation of reports in an end to-end manner.Against this backdrop, SHI—leveraging its expertise in construction machinery and data analytics—and NEC, with its long-cultivated capabilities in video recognition and cutting edge generative AI technologies, will jointly initiate the development of a first-of-its-kind system for the construction industry that automatically extracts near miss incidents and generates corresponding reports based on camera footage and sensor data captured from hydraulic excavators.OverviewThe new system will utilize an extraction AI model, trained on real world hydraulic excavator data accumulated on the SHI Group’s ICT/IoT common platform "SHICuTe" (1), to first identify and extract risk scenes from recorded video footage. These risk scenes, together with operational data from the hydraulic excavators, will then be analyzed using NEC’s proprietary technology that combines video recognition with generative AI (2), and stored as multimodal data incorporating temporal and spatial information. Based on this data, along with SHI’s expertise in construction-site machinery operations and human workflows, the system will cross reference hazardous and prohibited behavior data—which are defined by accidents, construction equipment failures, and operations requiring particular attention—as well as company specific data. Based on these matching results, the system will automatically identify the risk scenes that should be reported and automatically generate high quality near miss reports that provide a concise summary of the circumstances surrounding each incident.Prior to this initiative, a technical proof of concept was conducted in September 2025 to verify a system that automatically extracts near miss incidents and generates reports from video footage captured by cameras mounted on hydraulic excavators. The results confirmed that, based on the risk scenes extracted from the footage, the system was able to report near miss cases—including potential accident scenarios and their associated circumstances. Building on these outcomes, the joint development starting in April 2026 will aim to further expand the types of near miss incidents that can be identified and enhance the report generation capabilities in line with customers’ safety management needs, thereby contributing to the realization of safer construction sites.Process for generating near miss reportsOutlookIn fiscal year 2026, technical development and validation of the system will be advanced by utilizing on site data and safety management expertise from SHI, together with AI technologies and advanced technology consulting services provided by NEC, with the aim of achieving practical implementation in fiscal year 2027. Looking ahead, the companies plan to broaden the system’s applicability beyond scenes where physical contact between workers and machinery may lead to occupational accidents to include unsafe conditions that may not be readily recognized by workers, as well as considerations for site specific operational rules, thereby further expanding its scope of use.SHI and NEC will continue to combine their respective strengths to develop and validate new technologies, contributing to the realization of safer construction sites.(1) SHICuTe is a common platform that enables cross functional development of capabilities across the product lines of the SHI Group. It collects and stores various operational data from the group’s products connected online. "SHICuTe" is a registered trademark of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.(2) "NEC uses generative AI (LLM) and video recognition AI to automatically generate explanatory text from video - Applied to drive recorder videos, cutting accident report creation time in half -" (Announced by NEC on December 5, 2023) https://www.nec.com/en/press/202312/global_20231205_01.htmlAbout this technologyA new hope for zero construction-site accidents, born from a fusion of construction machinery data and LLMs ― A collaborative innovation by Sumitomo Heavy Industries and NEC URL: https://www.nec.com/en/global/rd/technologies/202512/index.htmlAbout NECThe NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society.For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
NEC Orchestrating Future Fund Invests in U.S.-based AGI7, Provider of “Alpha Vision” Platform for Autonomous Operations of AI Agents in Physical Spaces
TOKYO, Mar 25, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation's (NEC; TSE: 6701) ecosystem-based corporate venture capital (CVC) fund, NEC Orchestrating Future Fund (NOFF), has invested in AGI7, Inc. (AGI7), provider of the Physical AI platform "Alpha Vision." This platform enables AI agents to understand physical spaces and to automatically execute effective responses to detected events.In recent years, a wide variety of sites, including stores, warehouses, construction sites, data centers, event venues, and public infrastructure, have seen growing needs for advancing safety measures, addressing labor shortages, integrating visualization across multiple locations, and making rapid decisions. However, there are limits to manually and continuously monitoring the vast amounts of video and sensor data collected from cameras and IoT devices. Consequently, there is a rapidly growing demand for AI that can understand physical spaces and perform advanced visualization and evaluation.AGI7's Alpha Vision leverages existing camera infrastructure, enabling AI to grasp the conditions of physical spaces in real time. The platform features multiple AI agents that automatically perform tasks such as patrols, risk detection, voice guidance, situation assessment, and report generation. A "Magic Search" function enables language searches across dispersed video data to instantly identify past events and activities. Combined with AI agent-generated reports, this reduces daily operational burdens and facilitates rapid decision-making. This approach is gaining traction in retail, logistics, construction, and other sectors, drawing attention as a next-generation Physical AI platform revolutionizing operation models for physical spaces.Through this investment, NEC will combine its video analytics technology and expertise in public safety with AGI7's advanced Physical AI platform to contribute to realizing a safe, secure, and resilient world.AGI7 Co-Founder & CEO Song Cao"We are honored to welcome the investment from the NEC Orchestrating Future Fund and deeply appreciate their confidence in our Physical AI technology. AGI7’s 'Alpha Vision' platform fundamentally solves labor shortages and operational inefficiencies by enabling AI agents to autonomously perceive, interpret and react to real-world events. Through this strategic partnership with NEC and their global expertise, we look forward to deploying our technology at scale and jointly accelerating the automation and intelligent transformation of physical operations across all environments."NEC Corporate SVP Shigeki Wada"Ensuring field safety and optimizing operational efficiency are increasingly vital for supporting social infrastructure. AGI7's AI platform for physical spaces enables AI agents to accurately perceive events in the physical world and translate them into effective assessments and actions. By combining this with NEC's long-accumulated expertise in public safety and industrial domains, we will contribute to advancing field operations and creating new social value."About NECThe NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society.For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Edgar Sterling Partners announces the launch of its 2026 “Fast Track” initiative for the New Zealand Active Investor Plus (AIP) residency programme
AUCKLAND, NZ – March 27, 2026 – (SeaPRwire) -Edgar Sterling Partners, a premier institutional-grade advisory firm, today announced the launch of its 2026 “Fast Track” initiative for the New Zealand Active Investor Plus (AIP) residency programme. As global investors increasingly seek stability and efficiency, New Zealand has emerged as the preferred destination for high-net-worth families in Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The 33-Day Residency Revolution In a significant shift for the investment migration landscape, 2026 data reveals that well-prepared applications for the New Zealand AIP programme are currently averaging an “Approval in Principle” (AIP) timeframe of just 33 working days. This speed, combined with the fact that New Zealand does not require an English language test for the Active Investor Plus visa in 2026, has created a unique window of opportunity for Asian families looking for global mobility without the traditional bureaucratic hurdles. Institutional-Grade Strategy for Global Families Edgar Sterling Partners specializes in bridging the gap between international wealth and New Zealand’s disciplined regulatory framework. The firm offers two distinct, portfolio-driven pathways: The Growth Alpha Portfolio: a NZD $5 million investment with a 3-year term and a minimal 21-day physical presence requirement. This strategy focuses on high-growth sectors including Future Tech, AI, and Renewable Energy. The Balanced Anchor Portfolio: a NZD $10 million investment with a 5-year term. This pathway prioritizes wealth preservation through the NZX 50 and offers the immediate “Lifestyle Perk” of eligibility to apply for residential property purchase consent for homes valued over NZD $5 million. A Commitment to Transparency “We act as the insurance policy for our clients’ government investments,” says Steve Jones, a Director of Edgar Sterling Partners. “By operating a strict ‘Fee-Only’ model, we ensure our interests are 100% aligned with the security of our clients’ capital and the success of their residency”. Edgar Sterling’s proprietary “Unbroken Chain” forensic audit process ensures that Source of Wealth (SOW) and Source of Funds (SOF) documentation meets the highest standards of Immigration New Zealand, significantly reducing the risk of processing delays. About Edgar Sterling Partners Edgar Sterling Partners provides integrated wealth structuring, portfolio design, and residency coordination from its headquarters in Auckland, New Zealand. The firm serves globally mobile families across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, ensuring that New Zealand residency allocations align with global asset objectives and family succession goals. Media Contact: Edgar Sterling Partners Level 8, 139 Quay Street Auckland 1010, New Zealand +64 9 243 0538 media@edgarsterling.com www.edgarsterling.com