(AsiaGameHub) - Favorites controlled the opening rounds of March Madness, winning 20 consecutive games at one point, but sportsbooks secured a major victory when top-seeded Florida fell to No. 9 Iowa on Sunday.
The Gators were a popular betting choice heading into the NCAA Tournament, making their unexpected defeat a significant benefit for sportsbooks.
“That halted the onslaught of bets on favorites and moneyline parlays,” said Caesars Sports Head of Basketball Trading Rich Zanco. “Iowa’s win was a major necessity. It saved the day.”
Gators Get Gone, Sportsbooks Get Paid
Florida entered the game as a favorite by up to 10.5 points against Iowa. The Gators' moneyline was -550, implying an 84.62% chance of winning the game straight up.
“The betting action was overwhelmingly on Florida. There were numerous parlays involving Florida on both the moneyline and the spread,” Zanco stated. “Clearly, Iowa winning and eliminating Florida from championship futures betting is very significant.”
Zanco mentioned that Caesars Sports accepted a “significant” six-figure wager on Florida to cover a 10-point spread just before the game began.
Major upsets are an annual feature of March Madness. With the defending champion Florida eliminated, the remaining No. 1 seeds—Arizona, Michigan, and Duke—now lead the national championship odds.
Sportsbooks also gained from Florida's removal from the futures market. SuperBook Vice President John Murray pointed out that Florida represented one of his book's largest potential payouts.
“That's an excellent result for us. All the accumulating liability from moneyline parlays was tied to Florida and Arizona,” Murray said. “Getting Florida out of the futures book is also great. That was huge for us.”
He added, “I don't want to reach the Final Four and still have Florida and Duke in contention.”
Duke advanced after defeating TCU 81-58 on Saturday. The Blue Devils had narrowly escaped an upset by No. 16 Siena in the first round.
Bettors Benefit From Epic Run By Favorites
Moneyline parlays that stack favorites are a common strategy for many bettors. With these wagers, the point spread doesn't matter; the favored teams simply need to win their games. One such parlay, combining Iowa, St. John’s, Houston, and Illinois, was successful on Saturday.
Favorites won every one of the 16 games on Friday and the initial four on Saturday, enabling bettors to profit handsomely from these parlays built on favorites.
“The wave of favorites kept coming, and we couldn't find an underdog to win,” Zanco remarked. “Bettors found particular success on Saturday with Michigan and Michigan State, and then carried those winnings into the Duke game.”
He added, “Bettors performed exceptionally well on Saturday.”
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VANCOUVER, BC– 12/03/2026 – (SeaPRwire) – A newly formed digital infrastructure platform has emerged at the intersection of artificial intelligence, tokenized assets, and climate-focused financial systems. The Tomorrow Company (“TMRW”) announced that it has completed a strategic merger with Carbon Distributed Technologies AG (“CUT”) and Plato Technologies Inc., bringing together complementary technologies aimed at building scalable Web3 infrastructure for the next phase of digital finance.
The newly combined organization is designed around the premise that long-term value in digital markets will increasingly be created by the builders of foundational systems rather than by application-level interfaces. By focusing on programmable infrastructure, embedded intelligence, and verifiable digital assets, the platform aims to support institutions navigating a rapidly evolving financial and technological landscape.
Responding to Structural Shifts in Global Markets
Global capital markets are undergoing significant transformation as artificial intelligence, digital assets, and climate accountability frameworks reshape financial operations. AI technologies are increasingly embedded in enterprise decision-making, regulatory compliance, and capital allocation processes. At the same time, blockchain-based assets are evolving beyond speculative instruments toward programmable frameworks capable of enabling transparent, real-time value transfer.
Parallel to these developments, climate accountability is also transitioning from voluntary reporting toward measurable, verifiable systems. Regulators, corporations, and institutional investors are increasingly seeking tools that can track environmental impact through auditable mechanisms rather than narrative-based commitments.
TMRW’s newly formed platform is designed to operate at the convergence of these emerging trends.
Tokenized Carbon Infrastructure from CUT
As part of the merger, Carbon Distributed Technologies AG contributes a tokenized carbon infrastructure framework designed to provide transparency and traceability for carbon credits. The system emphasizes verifiable issuance, transfer tracking, and retirement mechanisms intended to ensure that environmental claims can be independently validated.
Built within Liechtenstein’s Blockchain Act regulatory framework and operating on the Ethereum mainnet, the CUT platform seeks to establish auditable records for carbon-related transactions while linking tokenized assets to measurable CO₂ reduction outcomes.
Paul Thomson, Co-Founder of Carbon Distributed Technologies AG, said the development of tokenized commodities is moving toward greater operational rigor and transparency.
According to Thomson, the credibility of tokenized carbon credits increasingly depends on clear verification processes, reliable asset traceability, and robust retirement protocols that can withstand institutional scrutiny. By integrating with TMRW’s broader infrastructure platform, the company expects to accelerate the adoption of programmable carbon market systems.
AI Intelligence Layer from Plato Technologies
Complementing the carbon infrastructure is Plato Technologies Inc., which contributes an artificial intelligence engine designed to convert fragmented global datasets into operational workflows and actionable insights.
The platform focuses on vertically specialized intelligence products intended for enterprise deployment. These systems aim to help organizations convert large volumes of data into decision-ready analytics while maintaining operational scalability and efficiency.
Bryan Feinberg, CEO and Founder of Plato Technologies Inc., noted that the true impact of AI emerges when insights are integrated directly into operational systems rather than remaining as analytical outputs. The merger, he said, enables AI capabilities to connect with measurable asset frameworks and distribution-driven infrastructure capable of operating at global scale.
A Multi-Engine Web3 Infrastructure Platform
Following the merger, The Tomorrow Company will operate as a diversified Web3 infrastructure holding platform. The company’s strategy centers on building multiple interconnected value engines across tokenized assets, AI-driven intelligence systems, and programmable financial infrastructure.
Beyond tokenized carbon credits, the company intends to expand its tokenization framework into additional real-world asset categories where digital verification and programmability can unlock liquidity and transparency. Management also plans to scale the deployment of vertical AI intelligence products in industries where fragmented data environments create operational inefficiencies.
Strategic acquisitions and technology integrations are expected to play a role in the company’s growth roadmap, particularly where opportunities align with regulatory frameworks, institutional adoption, and long-term infrastructure utility.
Positioning for the AI-Native Financial Era
Leadership at TMRW believes that the intersection of artificial intelligence and tokenized financial systems will reshape how capital is raised, distributed, and monitored. As financial markets increasingly emphasize transparency and automation, platforms capable of embedding intelligence and programmable accountability into infrastructure may play a growing role in digital economies.
The company’s long-term objective is to build a portfolio of infrastructure assets that generate value through adoption and integration rather than short-term market volatility. Its roadmap includes expanding institutional partnerships, strengthening blockchain infrastructure capabilities, and deploying AI systems designed to integrate directly into enterprise and financial workflows.
As global markets continue to evolve toward tokenized real-world assets and AI-enabled financial ecosystems, The Tomorrow Company aims to establish itself as a foundational infrastructure layer supporting new digital asset classes and data-driven capital flows.
About The Tomorrow Company
The Tomorrow Company is a Web3 infrastructure and digital asset holding platform focused on building foundational systems for the emerging AI-driven financial ecosystem. Through acquisitions, tokenized utility frameworks, and vertically deployable AI intelligence products, the company seeks to develop scalable infrastructure designed for institutional adoption and long-term growth.
About Carbon Distributed Technologies AG
Carbon Distributed Technologies AG operates CUT.eco, a tokenized carbon utility platform designed to provide verification, traceability, and transparent retirement mechanisms for carbon credits under Liechtenstein’s blockchain regulatory framework.
About Plato Technologies Inc.
Plato Technologies Inc. develops AI-powered intelligence platforms that transform large-scale global datasets into operational workflows and scalable Web3 analytics capabilities.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding anticipated strategic initiatives, growth plans, market opportunities, and future performance. These statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
VANCOUVER, BC– 12/03/2026 – (SeaPRwire) – A newly formed digital infrastructure platform has emerged at the intersection of artificial intelligence, tokenized assets, and climate-focused financial systems. The Tomorrow Company (“TMRW”) announced that it has completed a strategic merger with Carbon Distributed Technologies AG (“CUT”) and Plato Technologies Inc., bringing together complementary technologies aimed at building scalable Web3 infrastructure for the next phase of digital finance.
The newly combined organization is designed around the premise that long-term value in digital markets will increasingly be created by the builders of foundational systems rather than by application-level interfaces. By focusing on programmable infrastructure, embedded intelligence, and verifiable digital assets, the platform aims to support institutions navigating a rapidly evolving financial and technological landscape.
Responding to Structural Shifts in Global Markets
Global capital markets are undergoing significant transformation as artificial intelligence, digital assets, and climate accountability frameworks reshape financial operations. AI technologies are increasingly embedded in enterprise decision-making, regulatory compliance, and capital allocation processes. At the same time, blockchain-based assets are evolving beyond speculative instruments toward programmable frameworks capable of enabling transparent, real-time value transfer.
Parallel to these developments, climate accountability is also transitioning from voluntary reporting toward measurable, verifiable systems. Regulators, corporations, and institutional investors are increasingly seeking tools that can track environmental impact through auditable mechanisms rather than narrative-based commitments.
TMRW’s newly formed platform is designed to operate at the convergence of these emerging trends.
Tokenized Carbon Infrastructure from CUT
As part of the merger, Carbon Distributed Technologies AG contributes a tokenized carbon infrastructure framework designed to provide transparency and traceability for carbon credits. The system emphasizes verifiable issuance, transfer tracking, and retirement mechanisms intended to ensure that environmental claims can be independently validated.
Built within Liechtenstein’s Blockchain Act regulatory framework and operating on the Ethereum mainnet, the CUT platform seeks to establish auditable records for carbon-related transactions while linking tokenized assets to measurable CO₂ reduction outcomes.
Paul Thomson, Co-Founder of Carbon Distributed Technologies AG, said the development of tokenized commodities is moving toward greater operational rigor and transparency.
According to Thomson, the credibility of tokenized carbon credits increasingly depends on clear verification processes, reliable asset traceability, and robust retirement protocols that can withstand institutional scrutiny. By integrating with TMRW’s broader infrastructure platform, the company expects to accelerate the adoption of programmable carbon market systems.
AI Intelligence Layer from Plato Technologies
Complementing the carbon infrastructure is Plato Technologies Inc., which contributes an artificial intelligence engine designed to convert fragmented global datasets into operational workflows and actionable insights.
The platform focuses on vertically specialized intelligence products intended for enterprise deployment. These systems aim to help organizations convert large volumes of data into decision-ready analytics while maintaining operational scalability and efficiency.
Bryan Feinberg, CEO and Founder of Plato Technologies Inc., noted that the true impact of AI emerges when insights are integrated directly into operational systems rather than remaining as analytical outputs. The merger, he said, enables AI capabilities to connect with measurable asset frameworks and distribution-driven infrastructure capable of operating at global scale.
A Multi-Engine Web3 Infrastructure Platform
Following the merger, The Tomorrow Company will operate as a diversified Web3 infrastructure holding platform. The company’s strategy centers on building multiple interconnected value engines across tokenized assets, AI-driven intelligence systems, and programmable financial infrastructure.
Beyond tokenized carbon credits, the company intends to expand its tokenization framework into additional real-world asset categories where digital verification and programmability can unlock liquidity and transparency. Management also plans to scale the deployment of vertical AI intelligence products in industries where fragmented data environments create operational inefficiencies.
Strategic acquisitions and technology integrations are expected to play a role in the company’s growth roadmap, particularly where opportunities align with regulatory frameworks, institutional adoption, and long-term infrastructure utility.
Positioning for the AI-Native Financial Era
Leadership at TMRW believes that the intersection of artificial intelligence and tokenized financial systems will reshape how capital is raised, distributed, and monitored. As financial markets increasingly emphasize transparency and automation, platforms capable of embedding intelligence and programmable accountability into infrastructure may play a growing role in digital economies.
The company’s long-term objective is to build a portfolio of infrastructure assets that generate value through adoption and integration rather than short-term market volatility. Its roadmap includes expanding institutional partnerships, strengthening blockchain infrastructure capabilities, and deploying AI systems designed to integrate directly into enterprise and financial workflows.
As global markets continue to evolve toward tokenized real-world assets and AI-enabled financial ecosystems, The Tomorrow Company aims to establish itself as a foundational infrastructure layer supporting new digital asset classes and data-driven capital flows.
About The Tomorrow Company
The Tomorrow Company is a Web3 infrastructure and digital asset holding platform focused on building foundational systems for the emerging AI-driven financial ecosystem. Through acquisitions, tokenized utility frameworks, and vertically deployable AI intelligence products, the company seeks to develop scalable infrastructure designed for institutional adoption and long-term growth.
About Carbon Distributed Technologies AG
Carbon Distributed Technologies AG operates CUT.eco, a tokenized carbon utility platform designed to provide verification, traceability, and transparent retirement mechanisms for carbon credits under Liechtenstein’s blockchain regulatory framework.
About Plato Technologies Inc.
Plato Technologies Inc. develops AI-powered intelligence platforms that transform large-scale global datasets into operational workflows and scalable Web3 analytics capabilities.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding anticipated strategic initiatives, growth plans, market opportunities, and future performance. These statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
(AsiaGameHub) - A dispute has broken out in South Korea following a senior coast guard officer's visit to an illegal gambling establishment, after which he received what some called a "promotion."
According to the South Korean media outlet MBN, the unnamed officer was the chief of a substation in the Gunsan Coast Guard when he was apprehended for gambling in an illegal betting venue last August.
During a raid on the den, detectives arrested the officer. In court, the officer claimed innocence, stating to the judges: "I didn’t know I was in a gambling den."
The court found his defense unconvincing and convicted him of illegal gambling. Nonetheless, unnamed commentators described his sentence as "a mere slap on the wrist."
Gunsan City Hall. (Image: WanjuMuanSinan [CC BY-SA 4.0])
Controversy in South Korea: Gambler ‘Promoted’
The judges imposed a fine of 1 million won ($664) on the officer, which is the minimum penalty for the crime.
The Coast Guard did not suspend the officer from his duties while awaiting the court's final ruling.
Soon after, as part of a standard staff reorganization, Gunsan officials appointed the officer to be a section chief in a police station's intelligence department.
Residents on local Gunsan online forums voiced their concern, arguing it was unjust for a public official facing a gambling charge to be given a senior criminal intelligence role so quickly.
Some asserted that the move was effectively a "promotion."
A spokesperson for the Gunsan Coast Guard station stated: "With his many years of prior experience at a police substation, [the officer] has extensive knowledge of local intelligence. We therefore initially considered him suitable for the position."
However, after a wave of critical posts emerged on anonymous forums, Gunsan authorities took action.
The spokesperson confirmed that the so-called promotion has been revoked. The officer has been moved to a lower-ranking role in a different department, the spokesperson added.
The officer involved declined to provide a statement on the issue, the media outlet reported.
Crackdown Continues
South Korean police have intensified their efforts against illegal betting operations this year. In a recent incident in Yeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, police confronted a man in his 60s after a dispute during gambling.
The man allegedly had a fierce argument with other individuals during an illegal betting game in the Punggi area.
In a rage, he pursued them with an unloaded air pistol and fired it towards them.
After causing panic, he fled to his home, with police in pursuit. Upon their arrival, he used the weapon to injure himself.
He survived the incident but sustained a major injury, as later verified by a hospital.
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(AsiaGameHub) - Players accessing William Hill’s online casino unexpectedly found large sums added to their accounts. In one reported instance, a user received a six-figure deposit. The company has moved quickly to limit the fallout, offering users the option to keep 11% of their windfalls if they agree to return the remaining amount.
The glitch appears to have originated on the platform’s Jackpot Drop game. After receiving the unexpectedly large payouts, a number of users immediately initiated withdrawals of the funds.
In response, William Hill sent emails asking users to return the incorrectly credited money. One email sent to affected users stated, “During a regular review of platform operations, we identified an issue impacting the Jackpot Drop game, which led to wrong amounts being added to players’ balances and withdrawals being processed improperly.”
The email further noted, “Our review has confirmed that specific balances added to your account and later withdrawn did not come from valid gameplay, and are linked to the issue affecting the Jackpot Drop game.”
William Hill noted that its Terms and Conditions grant it the right to void transactions, adjust account balances, and reclaim any funds paid out in error in cases where a game malfunction or technical error takes place.
Users Battle to Hold Onto Funds
Users shared screenshots of the unprecedented payouts across social media platforms. One user on X posted an image they claim belongs to their friend, showing the account had been credited with more than £140,000 ($188,000).
William Hill account holding winnings of more than £140,000 Image credit: @stevn_coyw on X
Another user reported that his grandfather had been credited £330,000 ($442,000) and had already withdrawn £33,000 of that sum. He alleges William Hill is threatening legal action if the funds that were withdrawn are not returned.
Past Rulings Have Sided With Users
In an earlier UK case, Corrine Durber had more than £1 million ($1.3 million) in winnings credited to her account for a Paddy Power casino game in October 2020. The gambling firm blamed a computer error and attempted to reduce the customer’s payout to just £20,000.
The case proceeded to court, and a judge eventually granted summary judgment in Durber’s favor last year, meaning she won without a trial.
In the ruling, the judge stated, “When a trader places all risk on a consumer for its own recklessness, negligence, mistakes, insufficient digital services and inadequate testing, that appears overly burdensome to me.”
William Hill stated it is hopeful that customers will be cooperative and return the funds. A company spokesperson said, “We have reached out to relevant customers to clarify the issue, and are in the process of reclaiming the funds in accordance with our standard terms and conditions. We are thankful for our customers’ understanding of this situation.”
The platform faces an unclear future, with parent company Evoke announcing a strategic review last year following tax increases in the UK. The company has since delayed the publication of its financial results for the final quarter of 2025.
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(AsiaGameHub) - Yesterday's upset of top-seeded Florida by Iowa shattered March Madness brackets as the NCAA Tournament advances to the Sweet 16.
The other No. 1 seeds, Arizona, Michigan, and Duke, are still the top betting choices for the national title, but we will also highlight a sleeper and a longshot pick that offer greater potential returns.
Updated NCAA Tournament Futures Odds at DraftKings
Below are the latest odds from DraftKings for teams to win the national championship, current as of publication:
TeamOddsArizona+330Michigan+340Duke+370Houston+700Purdue+1300Illinois+1400Iowa State+1600UConn+2500Michigan State+3000St. John’s+3500Arkansas+4000Nebraska+4500Tennessee+6000Iowa+12000Alabama+13000Texas+30000
Best Bet on Favorite to Win NCAA Tournament
Duke +370
The tournament's top overall seed got a major scare and a wake-up call in its first-round game against 16th-seeded Siena. Favored by 27.5 points, the Blue Devils narrowly avoided disaster with a 71-65 win, a result that nearly became one of the greatest upsets in March Madness history.
Duke returned to dominant form in an 81-58 victory over TCU on Saturday. The team was bolstered by the return of center Patrick Ngongba II to the rotation. He has been managing foot problems for weeks, causing him to miss the ACC Tournament and the opener against Siena.
Ngongba's role will be vital for Duke in its Sweet 16 contest with St. John’s. He is expected to be the primary defender on forward Zuby Ejiofor, a formidable presence inside. Ejiofor posted a team-best 18 points and nine rebounds in his team's win over Kansas yesterday.
TCU limited Duke standout Cameron Boozer to only two first-half points, but the country's premier player recovered to lead his team with 19 points. Boozer entered the tournament as the favorite to be named NCAA Tournament MVP.
Isaiah Evans provides Duke with a significant perimeter scoring threat. He scored 17 points against TCU after putting up 16 versus Siena, making two three-pointers in each contest.
Best Bet on Sleeper Pick to win NCAA Tournament
Michigan State +3000
Head coach Tom Izzo has guided the Spartans to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time in his career. However, he is pursuing only his second national championship, with Michigan State's last title coming in 2000.
The Spartans are led by versatile point guard Jeremy Fears Jr., who tops the nation with 9.4 assists per game and also leads Michigan State in scoring at 15.3 points per game.
Michigan State also possesses a sizable and productive frontcourt. Jaxon Kohler (12.6 ppg, 8.9 rpg), Coen Carr (12 ppg, 5.5 rpg), and Carson Cooper (11 ppg, 7.1 rpg) all average double-digit points as well.
That skilled front line will be essential to containing UConn center Tarris Reed in the Sweet 16. Reed paces the Huskies with averages of 14.2 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.
Look for Michigan State to advance past UConn, which would potentially set up an Elite Eight showdown with Duke.
Best Bet on Longshot to Win NCAA Tournament
Tennessee +6000
The Volunteers rely on their defense, which allows just 69.1 points per game. Sixth-seeded Tennessee "upset" No. 3 Virginia 79-72 to reach the Sweet 16, despite actually being favored by 1.5 points in that matchup.
Ja’kobi Gillespie led the Volunteers with 21 points, and Nate Ament contributed 16. Tennessee also boasts a signature victory over Houston from this season.
Tennessee meets Iowa State in the Sweet 16. The Cyclones may once again be missing star player Joshua Jefferson (16.4 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 4.8 apg), who sustained a serious ankle sprain in the tournament's first round. KenPom ranks Jefferson second in the national player of the year race, behind only Duke's Boozer.
Although the Volunteers are 4.5-point underdogs against the Cyclones, a Tennessee win would not be shocking considering their recent hot shooting. Gillespie totaled 50 points across the first two tournament games.
In yesterday's win over Virginia, Tennessee shot 42.1% from beyond the arc and connected on eight three-pointers. Gillespie hit three of those, while Bishop Boswell knocked down four.
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PALO ALTO, CA – 21/03/2026 – (SeaPRwire) – As retail media networks continue to expand in scale and complexity, technology providers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to simplify campaign execution and management. In this context, Topsort has introduced Tomi, a newly developed AI agent aimed at redefining how retail media teams plan, build, and optimize advertising campaigns.
Topsort, known for its AI-native, auction-based infrastructure supporting marketplaces and retailers globally, positions Tomi as a solution to the growing operational demands faced by retail media teams. As advertisers, product catalogs, and campaign variables multiply, traditional workflows often require extensive manual setup across fragmented systems.
Tomi addresses these challenges by enabling a conversational approach to campaign creation. Rather than navigating multiple configuration steps, users can input campaign objectives in natural language, allowing the system to automatically generate a structured campaign setup for review prior to activation.
Enhancing Efficiency Through AI-Assisted Campaign Creation
Integrated within Topsort’s marketplace administration interface, Tomi allows users to initiate and manage campaigns using simple text prompts. For instance, a user can request the creation of sponsored listings targeting high-performing products within a specific category and define budget and duration parameters in a single instruction.
Based on the input, Tomi identifies relevant SKUs, configures targeting strategies, allocates budgets, and sets campaign timelines. The resulting campaign remains subject to user review and approval before going live, ensuring oversight and control.
This AI-assisted workflow is designed to deliver several operational benefits:
Accelerated campaign deployment
Campaigns can be generated in seconds, significantly reducing the time required for manual configuration.
Improved decision-making
Data-driven insights, including product performance and marketplace trends, inform campaign setup and targeting.
Scalable operations
Teams can manage a larger volume of campaigns and advertisers without proportional increases in workload.
Controlled execution
Users retain final approval authority over all campaign configurations prior to launch.
Supporting the Evolution of Retail Media Infrastructure
The initial release of Tomi focuses on onsite sponsored listing formats, supporting a range of targeting options such as keyword-based, category-level, competitor page, and always-on strategies. This aligns with broader industry trends toward automation and intelligence-driven advertising infrastructure.
According to Topsort, the introduction of Tomi reflects its broader objective of developing AI-native systems that reduce reliance on legacy ad technology while enabling retailers to maintain direct control over monetization strategies.
Tomi is currently available and can be activated for existing Topsort clients upon request. Additional details, including product demonstrations, are accessible via the company’s official website.
About Topsort
Topsort is an AI-native monetization infrastructure provider focused on building commerce-centric retail media solutions for global marketplaces and advertisers. The company aims to make advanced advertising technologies more accessible by transforming traditional “walled garden” systems into flexible, scalable infrastructure.
Topsort currently supports enterprise clients across more than 40 countries, including major retailers and platforms such as Coles, DoorDash, Woolworths, and Falabella.
(AsiaGameHub) - SBC has revealed the finalists for the 2026 SBC Awards Europe, which will be held at Xara Lodge in Malta on Thursday, April 30.
Wrapping up the final day of SBC Summit Malta 2026, the ceremony will gather 400 industry professionals to honor excellence in the European betting and gaming sector.
This year’s awards include 35 categories that recognize exceptional accomplishments from operators, affiliates, industry leaders, game developers, and other suppliers. The Betsson Group tops the shortlist with seven nominations, closely followed by Sportradar with six.
“Success in this industry goes beyond revenue—it’s defined by resilience, creativity, and a willingness to take risks,” stated SBC Founder and CEO Rasmus Sojmark. “The SBC Awards Europe don’t honor the largest companies, but the boldest. I’d like to send a massive congratulations to every shortlisted company.”
In the operator categories, Novibet aims to defend its titles for ‘Operator Innovation in Gaming’ and ‘Sportsbook Operator of the Year’. Meanwhile, 1xBet is competing against GG.BET, Allwyn, and Peter & Sons to keep the ‘Marketing Campaign and Sponsorship of the Year’ award.
Elsewhere, Megapari Partners, Parimatch Affiliates, and Vegas Legends will compete against defending champions Betsson Group Affiliates for the ‘Best Affiliate Program’ award.
Alea is seeking to retain the ‘Employer of the Year’ title, competing against Altenar, BETBY, GR8 Tech, and SOFTSWISS.
Highlighting the industry’s focus on player protection, nominees for ‘Socially Responsible Initiative of the Year’ include 8888, EPIC Global Solutions, Play’n GO, and Stars Partners.
In the ‘SlotCatalog’ categories, Pragmatic Play and Hacksaw Gaming aim to defend their titles as ‘Game Studio of the Year – Large’ and ‘Game Studio of the Year – Medium’. Gamzix, Octoplay, Penguin King, and Dream Play are among those vying for the ‘Game Studio of the Year – Small’ award.
The much-awaited ‘Leader of the Year’ and ‘Manager of the Year’ awards will remain a secret until the event, with nominees and winners announced live during the ceremony.
In the ‘Game Developer Award’ categories, Bragg Gaming Group, Evoplay, Funky Games, and TaDa Gaming have all received nominations in multiple categories.
In the affiliate categories, Flashscore and Casino Guru hope to keep their titles for ‘Sports Affiliate of the Year’ and ‘Casino Affiliate of the Year’, respectively. They compete against the likes of Catena Media, BETANDEAL, Gentoo Media, Better Collective, Clever Advertising, and MediaTroopers.
In the supplier categories, BetConstruct and Sportradar lead with four nominations each, followed by Delasport and Kanggiten with three each.
Trustly could have a standout night, earning nominations for both ‘Compliance & KYC Partner of the Year’ and ‘Payment Solution of the Year’. They’ll compete against BridgerPay, Paysecure, Paytently, BetComply, and GBG.
The evening will also shine a light on emerging talent via four dedicated Rising Star awards, which recognize top operators and suppliers making waves in casino and sports betting.
The full list of shortlisted companies can be found on the SBC Awards Europe website.
Please be aware that a separate ticket is needed to attend the ceremony. Table and ticket options are available here.
Interested in attending SBC Summit Malta? For groups of three or more, buy our Group Pass ticket, which gives you access to three days of networking, exhibitions, and conference content for a discounted €400 per person—saving €200 off the standard ticket price.
You can also buy our ‘Expo Plus Pass’ for €150, which provides access solely to the conference and exhibition.
Operators and affiliates may apply for a free pass here.
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(AsiaGameHub) - The integration of AI and extensive data processing is transforming sports betting trading, as B2B providers transition from offering standardized markets to delivering personalized, real-time services.
The emphasis has shifted from broad pricing models to providing customized betting options, informed by live data and player behavior.
For operators, this implies competing on relevance as much as on pricing. Trading teams are now expected to create and manage a significantly wider array of markets, utilizing automated models to process live data and react instantly to in-play events.
The capacity to manage such vast volumes of data is becoming a critical determinant of product quality and customer retention.
During the recent ICE Barcelona conference, Thomas Johnson, Head of Trading at DATA.BET, commented that access to data has largely removed limitations on market creation.
“The quantity of markets we can provide is almost limitless,” he explained. “If a customer desires a specific bet, we can generate it because the necessary data exists. It is no longer a generic offering. To retain players, you must provide what they want.”
To facilitate this, DATA.BET employs a hybrid trading framework. AI systems continuously manage pricing, risk, and market updates, while human traders oversee performance and intervene during volatile situations.
Many of these traders possess professional esports or sports backgrounds, contributing valuable context that automated systems might miss.
This methodology enables providers to scale their output without compromising risk control. For B2B clients, this translates to more stable pricing, broader market coverage, and reduced operational pressure on their internal teams.
The model is anticipated to undergo further testing during major events, such as the upcoming summer World Cup. Johnson noted that DATA.BET is concentrating on features like picture-in-play overlays, expanded live betting markets, and more detailed player proposition data.
These features are designed to enhance engagement and support longer sessions, while also creating cross-selling opportunities between traditional sports and esports.
Otto further stated that the company’s background in esports trading provides a distinct advantage when expanding into conventional sports. Esports markets are characterized by their speed and volatility, demanding robust risk systems. Applying this experience to football and other major sports helps improve stability for operators.
This cross-vertical approach is also influencing DATA.BET’s expansion strategies. The company is targeting growth in Latin America, following a recent partnership in Brazil. The region demonstrates strong demand across both football and esports, making it a key area of focus for 2026.
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(AsiaGameHub) - Kalshi has been compelled to leave a U.S. state for the first time, temporarily halting access to its sports markets in Nevada after a judge issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the company. Legal disputes over the platform’s contentious sports prediction markets are escalating, and a new lawsuit has targeted Kalshi’s co-founders personally.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) announced the state issued the TRO on Friday. In a press release, Chairman Mike Dreitzer stated, “Kalshi has repeatedly claimed its operations are legal in all 50 states, which is clearly false.”
“Prediction markets that enable unlicensed gambling are illegal in Nevada, and we have a statutory duty to protect the public. We want Nevada residents to wager safely with a licensed bookmaker.”
The TRO remains in effect until April 3, when a hearing will be held. Kalshi’s departure from the state follows a judge’s denial of the company’s request for an administrative stay—something that would have allowed it to continue operating while the case proceeds.
Kalshi Confident in Legal Position
Kalshi emailed users on Saturday to confirm it would restrict Nevada users from accessing sports, entertainment, and election markets.
The email stated, “We’ll get straight to it. Due to a temporary court order, our sports, entertainment, and election-related markets are being restricted in Nevada. You can still sell your positions or wait for them to settle, but you won’t be able to buy new contracts.”
It added, “This situation is unprecedented—Nevada is currently the only state with temporary restrictions in place from a court order. We disagree with these restrictions, but as a law-abiding company, we’re complying. We’re confident in our legal stance and will keep fighting for your right to trade the same products available in 49 other states.”
Other states have issued unfavorable rulings against Kalshi but generally allowed the company to keep operating until those rulings are finalized. In Massachusetts, a judge granted the state an injunction, but Kalshi won a motion to stay from the appeals court.
Latest Lawsuit Names Kalshi Founders
As it battles state regulators across the country, Kalshi is also facing a wave of lawsuits from individuals and legal firms.
The latest filing specifically names Kalshi co-founders Tarek Mansour and Luana Lopes Lara. The company’s Chief Compliance Officer, Joshua Beardsley, is also named in the suit, which was filed in California.
As gaming lawyer Daniel Wallach highlighted, the lawsuit notes the defendants initially “admitted that Sporting Event Contracts have ‘no inherent economic significance.’”
During a hearing where Kalshi fought for the legal right to offer election markets, a company lawyer stated, “[Y]ou can see it in the congressional record, and they give three examples of gaming contracts: Football, horse racing, golf. They’re all games. It’s something that has no inherent economic significance. It’s done for amusement. It may be purely to facilitate betting itself for its own sake.”
The lawsuit alleges that despite “repeatedly recognizing this legal line in the sand, the Kalshi Defendants got greedy and crossed it in bad faith.”
Legal firms from four states filed the lawsuit on Friday. Unlike most litigation—which focuses on the company violating state gambling laws—the suit claims Kalshi is breaking the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), the rulebook for prediction market platforms.
The CEA prohibits gaming-related markets, but the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has not opposed platforms offering sports markets. It has issued an advisory on sports markets but has not gone so far as to say these markets constitute gaming.
Despite mounting legal challenges, Kalshi recorded its second-highest single-day trading volume thanks to March Madness and surpassed $3 billion in weekly trading volume. The company was valued at $22 billion in a recent funding round.
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(AsiaGameHub) - This Friday, SBC’s Charity Boxing Championship will be live-streamed, with 12 white-collar competitors from the gaming industry stepping into the ring to compete for personal pride, company bragging rights, and a meaningful cause.
The complete fight card for the evening will be viewable live through a dedicated stream provided by Gr8Tech, with the first fighter entering the ring scheduled for 9pm GMT—enabling those who can’t attend to follow the action as it happens.
Taking place at London Hilton Park Lane this Friday, the championship will gather more than 500 guests for an exclusive black-tie affair that includes a champagne reception, three-course dinner, charity auction, and after-party.
At its heart, the event supports the Oliver’s Wish Foundation—a charity that funds children’s organizations focused on research and supporting families dealing with loss—with support from Platinum Sponsor Gamingtec and numerous other partners.
Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, stated: “SBC’s Charity Boxing Championship has become a standout event in the gaming industry’s calendar. It’s not just an opportunity for representatives from different companies to earn bragging rights—we also get to raise funds for the Oliver’s Wish Foundation and its crucial work.
“The dedication shown by this year’s fighters has been outstanding. Kudos to each one of them for stepping into the ring. Their readiness to step outside their comfort zones for a worthy cause is what makes this event so impactful.”
The 12 fighters are the centerpiece of the event—their months of hard work, dedication, and training will come to a head this Friday as they step into the ring to challenge themselves.
The fight card is as follows:
Kai Hill (Dennis & Dyer) vs Majid Rodriguez (Product Manager, Super)
Ahmed Baker (Chief Commercial Officer, Incentive Games) vs Rory Kimber (Commercial Director, Lucky Streak)
Jessica Lee-Green (Partnership Team Manager, Games Global) vs Ferial Abarghooie (Director Of Account Management, G Games)
Tamas Kusztos (Co-Founder, SharedLuck) vs Sapar Karyagdyyev (Founder, GamingTec)
Ben Cleminson (CEO, Square in the Air) vs Rob Fell (CEO, RiskCherry)
Nikki Timmins (Head of Account Management, Blue Sakura Solutions) vs Lex Scott (VP Gaming, ITV)
The evening will kick off with a drinks reception and seated dinner, leading up to the first three fights. A charity auction—with all proceeds going to the Oliver’s Wish Foundation—will follow, before the final three bouts take the spotlight. The event will conclude with an after-party.
To contribute to the Oliver’s Wish Foundation and learn more about its mission, visit: www.justgiving.com/charity/oliverswishfoundation
For additional details—including table bookings—visit sbcevents.com/sbc-charity-boxing-championship or reach out to Paul Mills at paul@sbcgaming.com
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(AsiaGameHub) - James Lovell, co-founder and Director of Welsh bookmaker DragonBet, has strongly criticised the government's recent decision to outlaw greyhound racing.
Lovell described the move as "a huge shame," asserting that it was not supported by concrete evidence but rather driven by a political agenda that overlooks an entire sport which has significantly prioritized animal welfare.
“For many people, this sport is a way of life, built around people who care deeply for their dogs and have dedicated their lives to them,” Lovell stated.
He also accused the government of inconsistency, arguing that the criticisms leveled against greyhound racing could equally apply to horse racing, a sport currently thriving in Wales.
Currently, Wales has three active horse racing venues: Bangor-on-Dee, Chepstow, and Ffos Las. In contrast, there is only one operational greyhound track, the Valley Greyhound Stadium in Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed.
“At a time when horse racing in Wales is achieving real success and giving people something to be proud of, it is fair to ask where this ends. Today it is greyhound racing – tomorrow, what sport involving animals is next?,” DragonBet’s Director concluded.
As a reminder, Wales’ Senedd voted in favor of a proposal to ban greyhound racing, citing animal welfare concerns. The prohibition is set to take effect on April 1, 2027, with a three-year transition period until April 1, 2030, for all stakeholders to adapt to the changes.
The decision, like that affecting DragonBet, has faced considerable opposition, notably from the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) and its Chief Executive Officer, Mark Bird.
Echoing Lovell's sentiments, Bird expressed his disappointment with the government's decision, adding: “The only thing this Bill will do is destroy people’s jobs, family-run businesses and community touchpoints not to mention cause significant loss to the Welsh economy.”
Currently, Wales and Scotland are the only two countries in the UK to have officially banned greyhound racing, with both bans being voted on the same day. Greyhound racing has not been conducted in Scotland since its last regulated track in Fife closed in 2019.
The GBGB has, predictably, voiced strong opposition to both bans. Commenting on the Scottish ban last week, Bird criticized the bill as ‘unevidenced, illogical and will help no-one in Scotland – least of all greyhounds’.
Globally, the sport can still be legally organized in the US, Australia, Ireland, England, and Northern Ireland. New Zealand is also set to ban it in 2025.
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(AsiaGameHub) - Prosecutors in Japan have announced they will not bring charges against Rakuten Eagles professional baseball player Hideto Asamura and two unidentified team staff members for using online casino platforms.
Online casinos are prohibited in Japan, and accessing overseas sites from within the country constitutes a crime.
On March 4, police referred 35-year-old infielder Asamura and the team officials to public prosecutors, as reported by Japanese media outlet Sponichi Annex.
The three were alleged to have violated gambling laws by “using their smartphones to bet on overseas online casino websites.”
However, on March 18, the Sendai District Public Prosecutor’s Office released a statement indicating it would not indict any of the trio. The office noted it had “considered various circumstances” but provided no further details on the matter.
The Eagles—officially the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles—are based in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.
The Rakuten Eagles infielder Hideto Asamura in action in 2019. (Image: Jeffrey Hayes [CC BY 2.0])
Hideto Asamura: No Charges for Baseball Star
The recent allegations were a poorly timed setback for the Nippon Professional Baseball Organization (NPB), whose new season kicks off Friday, March 27.
Last season’s NPB campaign was overshadowed by a series of gambling-related scandals amid a police crackdown on online casino wagering.
At least a dozen players and staff from several top NPB teams faced warnings and fines from police and lower courts.
The NPB had hoped to move past the issue ahead of the 2026 season. Earlier this year, it held special gambling awareness sessions for rookie players and training for new umpires.
Many players accused in such cases have claimed they were unaware that betting on online casino platforms was illegal in Japan.
Teams say they now run their own online casino-focused educational sessions to ensure all staff and players understand the criminal nature of online gambling.
Team Issues Apology
A Rakuten Eagles representative apologized for the incident, stating, “We are deeply sorry for causing [the public] so much worry and inconvenience.”
The official said the franchise would “strongly remind those involved of their responsibilities as members of the baseball community.”
“As a team, we will strive to further improve our compliance awareness,” the spokesperson added. “We will continue to fully implement measures to prevent a recurrence.”
Japanese baseball is not the only league grappling with gambling-related controversies ahead of the upcoming season.
In neighboring South Korea, fans criticized three Lotte Giants players after they were found gambling at a betting den in Taiwan during a preseason training camp.
Authorities have handed down lengthy suspensions to all three, meaning they will miss most of the 2026 season.
The Korea Baseball Organization season begins March 28.
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(AsiaGameHub) - The Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT) administration in Brazil has appointed Dario Durigan as its new Finance Minister. He will oversee fiscal and tax policy for the continent's biggest economy under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
This Friday, Brazil's official gazette revealed extensive changes to the Ministry of the Economy and Finance (MEF), prompted by Fernando Haddad's choice to campaign for Governor of São Paulo state.
This concludes Haddad's twenty-year role as a prominent member of Lula's PT Party, where he served in several governments and was most recently the designer of its fiscal and taxation reform plans.
Rumors had grown in recent months that Lula would support 'Paulista Haddad', a native of São Paulo, to run for governor of his home state—a crucial political arena for the PT's national ambitions.
São Paulo is seen as an essential victory in this year's elections. The PT aims to defeat the sitting governor, Tarcísio Gomes de Freitas of the Republicanos party, a major right-wing ally of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, who currently commands a solid majority in the state.
Although Haddad begins the contest as a long shot, his run is anticipated to boost his national standing. Campaigning under the PT flag in São Paulo, he will present himself as Lula's selected candidate to spearhead the government's electoral efforts and strategy across Brazil's 26 states.
Dramatic shifts
Durigan, the former Executive Secretary of the MEF, assumes the position at a pivotal time for Brazil's economy. He is projected to uphold continuity on "fiscal discipline and tax reform" as the country enters its electoral period this year.
In 2026, the PT party's economic policies will likely face challenges from external factors, such as global energy disruptions, ongoing inflation threats, and trade tariffs enacted by the Trump administration.
Haddad resigned from the ministry after managing a substantial transition period for the Treasury, guaranteeing the government's fiscal policy matched PT priorities in the wake of the Bolsonaro government's economic measures.
As Finance Minister, Haddad was instrumental in creating the Brazil Bets Law (No. 14,790/2023), which established the regulatory structure for online gambling starting 1 January 2025.
However, both Haddad and Lula have grown more disapproving of the betting system within its inaugural year. They characterize online gambling as an exploitative sector that preys on Brazilian consumers and weakens broader economic goals.
In late 2025, Haddad advocated for doubling the tax on licensed betting operators to 24%, a plan that was derailed by PT ministers in Congress due to opposition from coalition and bloc allies. This failure compelled a rewrite of key elements in the PT government's 2026 Budget, which Lula reluctantly approved.
Criticism of the Bets framework has become part of a wider political and fiscal story leading up to Brazil's general election on 4 October. Lula has already started campaigning for a potential fourth presidential term, escalating his rhetoric about raising taxes on "banks, betting, and billionaires"—encapsulated in the PT's "tres-Bs" slogan.
Thus, the change in leadership at the Finance Ministry points not just to steadiness in economic management, but also to a wider realignment of Brazil's political scene, as tax policy, regulatory course, and election tactics become more closely linked before a decisive national vote.
Currently, Lula is escalating his criticism of the Bets system, continuing to urge Congress and the Senate to alter its framework—mainly via higher taxes, increased licensing fees, and tougher advertising limits.
Legislators have already shown their intent, with the Senate consenting to increase betting taxes to 18% by 2028. Meanwhile, discussions have temporarily halted the implementation of the CIDE 'technical services tax', which proponents want to levy on the deposits of betting license holders.
Concurrently, suggestions concerning gambling advertising are still pending, varying from complete prohibitions to more specific limitations.
Despite 2026 being an election year, the Brazil Bets system is predicted to see more changes, as promised by Congress and the Senate. Yet, the extent and final form of these reforms are still undecided, casting doubt on the regime's long-term path.
Who will battle Lula?
The electoral landscape is still unclear regarding which right-wing candidate will face Lula. With ex-President Bolsonaro under house arrest and barred from running, Brazil's right wing has not yet united behind a sole opponent.
Rio Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, Jair's son, has risen as a frontrunner after obtaining his father's backing to head the Liberal Party (PL) ticket—though doubts persist about his campaign abilities.
Rifts exist across the conservative field, with other appeals endorsing Tarcísio de Freitas as a 'unified right-wing candidate' or the unexpected option of Michelle Bolsonaro.
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BASSETERRE, KN – 10/03/2026 – (SeaPRwire) – As digital assets, traditional banking services, and global payment networks continue to evolve independently, individuals and businesses that operate internationally often face a fragmented financial landscape. Addressing this challenge, the VALYGO platform has officially launched, introducing a unified financial environment designed to consolidate multiple financial functions into a single operational framework.
Modern financial activity frequently requires users to rely on separate systems for cryptocurrency management, fiat transactions, payment processing, and cross-border transfers. This fragmentation can slow financial operations, create administrative complexity, and increase operational friction for professionals and companies conducting business across multiple jurisdictions. VALYGO enters this space with the goal of simplifying financial workflows by bringing these capabilities together within one structured platform.
A Platform Designed Around Real Financial Workflows
Rather than focusing on a single financial service, VALYGO has been designed around the way individuals and businesses interact with money in real-world scenarios. The platform enables users to operate within a connected account environment where several financial functions can coexist and interact.
Through the platform, users are able to manage digital assets alongside supported fiat services, conduct card-based transactions both online and at physical merchants, and execute cross-border transfers without relying on multiple external systems. In addition, supported ATM access provides another method for interacting with funds.
By integrating these services into one platform environment, VALYGO aims to reduce the need for users to shift between different tools and platforms, helping create greater continuity in everyday financial activity.
Supporting Cross-Border Financial Participants
The platform has been developed with internationally active users in mind. Freelancers who invoice clients abroad, remote professionals earning income from multiple regions, and businesses maintaining relationships with clients across different countries often require financial infrastructure capable of supporting complex payment flows.
VALYGO’s structure seeks to address these needs by providing an operational environment where payments, asset management, and account access can function within a single system. Individuals who frequently interact with both cryptocurrency and traditional financial services may also find value in the platform’s integrated structure.
Flexible Account Models for Different Operational Needs
Recognizing that users operate at varying scales, VALYGO offers multiple account tiers designed to accommodate different levels of financial activity. This structured approach allows participants to select an account model aligned with their operational requirements.
Entry-level access is available for users with more basic needs, while higher-tier accounts provide expanded functionality and may involve participation through the VYO ecosystem component. By offering tiered access, the platform seeks to provide scalability without imposing identical requirements on all participants.
VYO Utility Within the Platform Ecosystem
Within the VALYGO ecosystem, VYO functions as a utility component connected to platform participation. Its use cases include enabling access to certain account tiers, supporting staking participation, and linking token utility with platform functionality.
Rather than existing independently from the platform environment, VYO is designed to operate as part of the broader ecosystem infrastructure, aligning user participation with the system’s operational structure.
Transitioning from Development to Active Use
With the platform now live, users are able to engage with VALYGO under real operating conditions. The launch represents the transition from development and system design to practical usage.
While future updates and improvements may continue as the platform evolves, the current release establishes the foundation for users to interact with a financial environment that brings together digital assets, payment tools, and supported fiat services within a single operational framework.
A Unified Operational Layer for Modern Finance
VALYGO does not position itself as a traditional bank replacement, a trading platform, or solely a cryptocurrency wallet. Instead, it presents itself as an integrated operational layer intended to connect several financial functions—ranging from crypto access and supported fiat services to payment infrastructure and account management—within one unified environment.
(AsiaGameHub) - 888Africa has enhanced its Angolan operations by transitioning to a new platform through a turnkey partnership with EveryMatrix.
As part of the deal, the company has moved from its former platform provider to EveryMatrix's core platform for both sports betting and casino gaming services.
The operator formerly utilized FSB Technology's platform, which EveryMatrix purchased in 2024. Following a competitive evaluation, 888Africa opted to switch to EveryMatrix's turnkey platform, with the migration finalized last week.
While FSB maintained a client base throughout Africa, EveryMatrix has invested heavily in its continental operations, notably by appointing Mark Schmidt as Managing Director for Africa. Sources suggest that 888Africa's decision to adopt EveryMatrix was driven by its expansion into casino offerings, with the platform's solution being described as highly robust.
An EveryMatrix spokesperson stated: "The migration was executed progressively, with the Angola launch incorporating specific market requirements such as localization, payment systems, KYC procedures, CRM capabilities, and other regional necessities. Several components were interdependent, making sequential execution crucial."
888Africa maintains a strong presence across multiple established and developing African markets, including Angola, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique,Tanzania and Zambia. Under the leadership of Christopher Coyne, previously an executive at Paddy Power and The Stars Group, the operator aims to secure leading market positions and has strengthened its technological infrastructure to support this objective.
In a LinkedIn post, the company's Vice President of Product and Operations Steven McIntosh commented: "Large-scale migrations are extremely challenging. Completing one within 10 weeks makes this achievement particularly remarkable. It involved millions of data points, intricate integrations, compliance requirements, and a cross-functional team working across numerous streams, all culminating in a single launch event.
"In reality, this entailed months of planning, hundreds of support tickets, countless development dependencies, numerous edge cases, continuous coordination, and meetings—many meetings. While sleepless nights aren't listed in the project plan, they were certainly part of the process!"
Southern African markets have attracted numerous operators in recent years, benefiting from robust regulation and populations familiar with sports betting. Although technology in the region has sometimes been criticized as inadequate, EveryMatrix believes it is driving sector modernization in these rapidly expanding markets.
888Africa anticipates being a primary beneficiary of this technological upgrade.
Coyne remarked: "Our focus now is to establish our brand as a market leader in Angola, and that effort begins today. Angola represents a strategic and significant growth market for 888Africa, and we are enthusiastic about the opportunities we can pursue and accomplish there both now and in the coming years."
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PALO ALTO, CA – 14/03/2026 – (SeaPRwire) – Clockwork.io has announced the general availability of TorchPass Workload Fault Tolerance, a new capability designed to improve resilience in large-scale artificial intelligence training environments. The software-based solution aims to reduce the operational disruption and financial losses associated with infrastructure failures in distributed GPU clusters.
TorchPass is delivered as a core feature within the Clockwork.io FleetIQ platform. The technology applies the company’s Software-Driven AI Fabrics architecture to distributed training workloads, enabling systems to continue operating even when GPU hardware, network links, or cluster nodes encounter failures. By leveraging Live GPU Migration, the platform can transparently shift active training workloads to available resources without requiring job restarts or checkpoint recovery.
According to Suresh Vasudevan, the cost of infrastructure interruptions has become a growing challenge for organizations investing heavily in AI computing resources.
“Companies are investing billions in next-generation accelerators, yet distributed AI workloads still lose significant productivity due to avoidable infrastructure faults,” Vasudevan said. “TorchPass was designed to address that gap by allowing training workloads to continue operating through failures rather than forcing expensive restarts.”
Industry observers have also noted that reliability becomes increasingly difficult as AI clusters scale. Dylan Patel said that maintaining continuity across large GPU deployments is becoming critical as new hardware architectures increase cluster density.
“As systems scale to larger compute domains, even minor errors—such as a single GPU failure or a network disruption—can terminate an entire training run,” Patel said. “Technologies like TorchPass help maintain utilization by enabling transparent failover and live workload migration.”
Addressing Reliability Challenges in Distributed AI Training
Distributed AI training is widely recognized as one of the most complex and failure-prone workloads in modern computing infrastructure. Research conducted by Meta FAIR indicates that the mean time to failure decreases sharply as cluster sizes increase. In clusters with more than a thousand GPUs, interruptions can occur within hours, frequently forcing jobs to restart from checkpoints.
These interruptions often result in lost compute time and reduced GPU utilization. When failures occur, training systems typically roll back to the latest saved checkpoint, discarding recent progress and requiring additional time to restore workloads.
TorchPass is designed to mitigate these inefficiencies by addressing faults proactively and maintaining workload continuity. By reducing restart events and preserving training progress, the system aims to improve cluster utilization and reduce operational overhead for enterprises and AI cloud providers.
Live GPU Migration Enables Continuous Training
The key mechanism behind TorchPass is Live GPU Migration, which enables affected training processes to move dynamically to spare resources within the cluster when faults occur. The migration process typically completes in approximately three minutes while the overall training workload continues to operate.
TorchPass supports three primary resilience scenarios:
Unplanned migration, which responds to unexpected failures such as GPU faults, kernel crashes, or power disruptions
Pre-emptive migration, triggered by early warning signals including thermal anomalies or ECC memory errors
Planned migration, allowing infrastructure maintenance or workload balancing without interrupting training operations
According to the company, this approach can reduce wasted training progress by up to 95 percent in certain environments.
Independent Testing Highlights Performance Benefits
Independent benchmarking conducted by Jordan Nanos evaluated TorchPass in large-scale training scenarios. Testing involved a GPT-scale training workload using a Kubernetes-based cluster equipped with 64 H200 GPUs.
The evaluation measured job completion time and model FLOPs utilization against both traditional checkpoint-restart methods and the open-source fault-tolerance framework TorchFT. The results indicated that TorchPass achieved faster recovery after simulated hardware failures while maintaining higher GPU utilization rates.
The benchmark also suggested that by improving fault tolerance, organizations may be able to reduce checkpoint frequency in training pipelines. This can enable larger batch sizes, lower memory pressure, and simplified storage management.
Financial Impact for Large AI Clusters
For operators managing large GPU deployments, improved reliability can translate into significant cost savings. Clockwork.io estimates that in a typical deployment using 2,048 H200 GPUs, TorchPass could recover more than $6 million in annual compute value by preventing wasted GPU hours caused by restart-driven downtime.
These savings primarily result from avoiding repeated training interruptions and eliminating idle recovery periods. By maintaining continuous training progress, organizations may also accelerate the time required to complete large model training runs.
Supporting Next-Generation AI Infrastructure
Clockwork.io positions TorchPass as part of a broader effort to make reliability a software-defined capability within AI infrastructure. This approach is designed to support emerging high-density systems, including architectures built around GPUs such as the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 and NVIDIA GB300 NVL72.
TorchPass expands on the company’s earlier Network Fault Tolerance capabilities, which address network-level disruptions by rerouting traffic around failing links.
Together, these technologies form the foundation of Clockwork.io’s Software-Driven AI Fabric, a vendor-neutral software layer designed to coordinate compute, network, and storage resources across large AI clusters. The goal is to enable operators to run heterogeneous infrastructure as a unified system while maintaining predictable performance and high utilization.
Clockwork.io will present TorchPass during the upcoming NVIDIA GTC conference from March 16 to 19.
About Clockwork.io
Clockwork.io develops Software-Driven AI Fabrics, a programmable software layer designed to improve observability, determinism, and fault tolerance in large-scale AI clusters. Its FleetIQ platform enables enterprises to train and operate complex AI workloads while maintaining high infrastructure utilization. Organizations including Uber, Wells Fargo, Nebius, and Nscale use Clockwork.io technologies to support AI infrastructure operations.
(AsiaGameHub) - Agentic AI firm AxiumAI has rolled out its conversational interface AxChat for sportsbooks seeking to scale during international sporting events.
The tool merges traditional menu-based navigation with direct natural-language interaction, helping players interpret matches, markets and outcomes in real time.
Enabling instant transactions, AxChat offers personalized guidance that includes relevant deep-linked bets and a comprehensive overview of live events – a fit sportsbooks may find ideal for this year’s 2026 FIFA World Cup.
AxChat displays contextual insights on games, players and competitions, delivering tailored recommendations for pre-match and in-play moments across all bet types. Paired with a bet builder feature, the solution aims to autonomously meet upsell and cross-sell needs.
Looking briefly under the hood, AxChat connects conversations directly to the bet slip and user account, enabling one-click bets and providing a one-stop hub for managing bet history, payments, limits and active promotions.
Additionally, AxChat is designed to work seamlessly with AxiumAI’s proprietary engagement engine Verso.
AxiumAI focuses on building autonomous agent systems for the gambling sector, using real-time intelligence that can be deployed across an operator’s full stack simultaneously to drive efficient decision-making and execution.
Sharing more on the newly launched AxChat, Adam Lewis, Chief Executive Officer at AxiumAI, said: “AxChat introduces a new UX paradigm for sportsbooks. The expanded World Cup brings more matches, unfamiliar teams and a surge in global recreational players – meaning traditional navigation alone no longer inspires audiences or supports confident betting decisions.
“By letting players ask questions in their own words and receive instant, context-aware answers, AxChat removes friction when intent strikes. It gives players clarity and confidence, while providing operators a powerful, dynamic engagement layer that boosts interaction, deeper market exploration and higher pre-match and in-play NGR – without relying on bonus spending.”
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On March 18, Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) – Asia’s largest film and television trade market-was teeming with activity. Amidst the bustling halls, Huace Group booth drew a diverse international crowd, captivated by the “Oriental scroll” unfolding on screen: the historical Chinese drama Swords into Plowshares, which is currently sweeping the globe.
During the market, Huace Group presented a slate of key series including Swords into Plowshares, The Heir, and War and People. The creative team behind Swords into Plowshares also made intensive appearances at several high-profile events. Since its January debut, the series has reached 73 countries and regions in over 11 languages, and becoming a phenomenal start for Chinese content exports in 2026.
A Single Series Sparks Tourism in Multiple Cities
CEO of Huace Group Invites Viewers: “Travel China with Swords into Plowshares”
“I warmly invite global audiences to visit Zhejiang, to recognize the beauty of China appears in Swords into Plowshares, walking the landscapes and feeling China through the series’ poetic imagery and moving stories,” CEO of Huace Group, Fu Binxing said in a keynote address at the “Forum on International Comminication Cooperation and Innovation for a New Vision” on March 17, extending a heartfelt invitation to the show’s global viewers.
Set in the same era when Otto I was campaigning in Italy to establish the Holy Roman Empire in the West, China in the East was also mired in the turmoil of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. Swords into Plowshares follows three young heroes who meet amid the chaos—Qian Hongshu, Zhao Kuangyin, and Guo Rong—each enduring war and separation, steadfastly fulfilling their duties, presenting a panoramic portrait of war and peace of ancient China.
This invitation from the CEO of Huace Group stems from the unprecedented cultural tourism trend sparked by the show. As the drama gained popularity, it triggered a “one show, multiple cities” phenomenon across Zhejiang and the rest of China. Cities featured in the plot, such as Hangzhou, Taizhou, Taiyuan, and Kaifeng, have seen a massive influx of tourists, allowing audiences to step off the screen and into the scenery to experience a thousand-year-old vision of peace.
“When Hearts Connect, Stories Resonate”
Decoding the Global Success of Swords into Plowshares
Since its January premiere, Swords into Plowshares has debuted on over 12 major international platforms, covering 73 countries and regions. On YouTube, it has surpassed 10 million views with total exposure exceeding 100 million, successfully breaking through cultural barriers. The series has also received high industry praise at international festivals in Cannes, Tokyo, and Singapore, marking a successful transition from merely “going abroad” to “going deep” into local markets.
Wang Yan, the Producer of Swords into Plowshares, provided an in-depth look at how the series achieved such global resonance. She noted that from the project’s inception, the focus was on international positioning: creating a high-quality, international historical epic. The production utilized 8K standards and ultra-high-definition technology, with a professional cast of over 200 actors meticulously matched to their roles. “Everything was done for one purpose: to allow everyone to have an immersive experience,” she said. “Only when we believe in it and enter that world ourselves can the audience be drawn into the story”.
Wang Yan believes that while technology is the shell, the core remains key. The title Swords into Plowshares captures the “soul” of the show, expressing a desire for peace over conflict. This compassion for life and longing for peace are universal human emotions. “Ultimately, international expression isn’t about simplifying history; it’s about excavating the essential, shared emotions of humanity,” Wang Yan said. One overseas viewer commented, “To understand the past is to see the future clearly”. By tapping into these deep layers, cultural barriers are dismantled: “When hearts connect, stories resonate”.
Huace Group Releases 2026 Line-up
Bringing More Chinese Stories Across the Seas
The global journey of Swords into Plowshares is far from over. During this FILMART, Huace Group booth hosted over a hundred meetings with overseas buyers from North America, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. Several international platforms reached new cooperations on-site, further strengthening the global distribution network of Huace Group.
The global influence of Swords into Plowshares is part of a broader trend. Huace Group has long pursued a “China Wave” strategy, having distributed nearly 180,000 hours of content to over 200 countries and regions. Its self-operated Huace multi-channel network covers 20 languages with over 58 million overseas subscribers. Other recent global successes include Meet Yourself, which brought the “healing breeze” of Dali to the world; Flourished Peony, which captivated audiences with its exquisite Oriental aesthetics; and contemporary dramas like Go Ahead, which showcase the lives of modern Chinese youth.
On the evening of March 18, Huace Group held its “Unound Stories, New Experiences” networking event in Hong Kong, attended by nearly 200 representatives from global media and film institutions. The event featured a heavyweight release of key drama projects, including Swords into Plowshares, The Heir, Sentencing, You are My Fateful Love, Blossom, I Live in Your Time, Now or Never, The Garden of Missing Paths, War and People, and A Simply Jane. Additionally, Huace Group plans to launch over ten mid-to-short-form series such as Zizhi Tongjian and Journey to the West, while actively applying AIGC to explore new paradigms of human-machine collaborative creation.
From historical epics to modern realism, and from premium long-form series to innovative content formats, Huace Group is driven by “premium content” and “technological empowerment”. This dual engine is building a new pattern of international communication—moving from “going global” to “going in” and finally “integrating in”. As Fu Binxing stated at the forum: “Huace Group is willing to work with the utmost sincerity to invite global creators, tech companies, platforms, and investors to build a ‘Smart Cultural & Creative Community.’ Let more Chinese stories carrying shared human emotions fly to every corner of the world on the wings of innovative technology”
(AsiaGameHub) - The action of March Madness continues as the NCAA Tournament's round of 32 begins Saturday at noon Eastern Time. Our coverage includes the odds, predictions, and picks for all eight matchups, with odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook.
Saturday’s NCAA Tournament Game Odds at DraftKings
Prepare for a full day of college basketball and potential bracket upsets by reviewing the odds for every contest at DraftKings. Our predictions and selections are detailed below.
No. 1 Michigan (-12.5, 161.5) vs. No. 9 St. Louis
CBS: 12:10 p.m. ET
All signs point to an OVER in this matchup. Although Michigan surrendered 80 points to Howard in the first round, they still secured a decisive 101-80 victory.
St. Louis also had a high-scoring start, erupting for 102 points in its opening win against Georgia. The Wolverines would benefit from the defensive skills of LJ Cason in this game, but his season concluded with a torn ACL in late February.
Pick: OVER 161.5
No. 3 Michigan State (-4.5, 151.5) vs. No. 6 Louisville
CBS: 2:45 p.m. ET
Louisville will once again be without the output of freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr. (18.2 ppg), who continues to sit with a back injury. The Cardinals will depend on leading scorer Ryan Conwell (18.7 ppg) to face an assertive Michigan State defense led by 6’10” senior Jaxon Kohler.
Kohler is a dominant rebounder, averaging 9.1 per game. The center can also hit from beyond the arc and contributes 12.6 points per game. Point guard Jeremy Fears Jr., who leads the country with 9.2 assists per game, runs the Spartans' offense, but his scoring output (15.4 ppg) is expected to be the deciding factor.
Pick: MSU -4.5
No. 1 Duke (-11.5, 139.5) vs. No. 9 TCU
CBS: 5:15 p.m. ET
Duke came into the tournament as the top overall seed but was given a significant challenge by No. 16 seed Siena in the first round. That close call should act as a warning for the Blue Devils, who anticipate the return of center Patrick Ngongba (foot) for this contest.
Duke's size inside will be crucial, especially against a TCU team that has difficulties defending the paint (ranking 200th nationally in two-point field goal percentage). Look for another strong performance from Carlos Boozer, who leads our NCAA Tournament MVP betting list.
Pick: OVER 139.5
No. 2 Houston (-10.5, 142.5) vs. No. 10 Texas A&M
TNT: 6:10 p.m. ET
This contest presents a clash of playing styles: Texas A&M's fast-paced offense against Houston's more methodical, slower approach. The key question is whether the Aggies can force Houston to play at a quicker speed.
Texas A&M generated 18 turnovers in its opening victory against St. Mary’s. If the Aggies can produce a similar defensive performance against Houston and control the game's pace, we favor Texas A&M to cover the point spread.
Pick: Texas A&M +10.5
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No. 3 Gonzaga (-6.5, 146.5) vs. No. 11 Texas
TBS: 7:10 p.m. ET
Gonzaga senior forward Graham Ike primarily scores in the post, which is a hallmark of the Bulldogs' entire offensive scheme. Texas's weakness in defending the interior could be a major issue in this game.
Defensively, Gonzaga is ranked among the top 20 teams in the nation for both two-point and three-point percentage defense. We also give the coaching edge to Mark Few over Sean Miller.
Pick: Gonzaga -6.5
No. 3 Illinois (-11.5, 151.5) vs. No. 11 VCU
CBS: 7:50 p.m. ET
This is another matchup where the OVER seems to be the best bet. Illinois scored 105 points in its first-round win against Penn. The KenPom rankings place the Illini as the nation's best team in adjusted offensive efficiency.
VCU also possesses a potent offense, demonstrated by its remarkable comeback victory over UNC on Thursday. In that game, the Rams shot 42.3% from three-point range, connecting on 11 three-pointers to secure an 82-78 overtime win.
Pick: OVER: 151.5
No. 4 Nebraska vs. No. 5 Vanderbilt (-2.5, 146.5)
TNT: 8:45 p.m. ET
Nebraska celebrated its first NCAA Tournament victory ever by defeating Troy 76-47 on Thursday. Vanderbilt represents a considerably tougher challenge for the Huskers.
Vanderbilt features one of the elite guard duos in the country. Tyler Tanner (19.3 ppg) and Duke Miles (16.4 ppg) are both high-volume scorers. Strong guard play is often essential for postseason advancement, and we believe the Commodores will win and cover the spread as a result.
Pick: Vanderbilt -2.5
No. 4 Arkansas (-11.5, 168.5) vs. No. 12 High Point
TBS: 9:45 p.m. ET
This game features a very high point total, the largest on Saturday's schedule. High Point demonstrated its offensive capability by beating Wisconsin 83-82 on Thursday, with Rob Martin contributing 23 points. The Panthers average 90 points per game, which ranks third in the country.
Which team ranks fourth? Arkansas, with 89.9 points per game. The Razorbacks had scored 82 or more points in their last five games before the tournament and then put up 97 points in Thursday's win over Hawaii.
Freshman standout Darius Acuff Jr. paced the team with 24 points, and all five starters finished the game in double figures.
Pick: OVER 168.5
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