日期: 2026 年 5 月 6 日

(AsiaGameHub) -   The decision coincides with the impending shutdown of stakeholder Eminence Capital. UK.- Entain has confirmed that Ricky Sandler, founder of the investment firm Eminence Capital, has resigned from his position as a non-executive director as his fund gets ready to wind down. Eminence, which holds approximately 6.5 per cent of the stock in the FTSE-listed gambling operator, is Entain's third-largest shareholder. The fund plans to close and distribute at least 75 per cent of capital back to its investors by the middle of June. Sandler became a member of Entain's board at the start of 2024 and occasionally had disagreements with the leadership. He was critical of the operator's purchase of the STS Group in Poland but maintained a productive working relationship with Chairman Pierre Bouchut and CEO Stella David. Regarding Sandler's exit, Bouchut commented: “On behalf of the board, I thank Ricky for his support over the past two years. Thanks to his contributions the company is in a stronger position and is well equipped to capitalise on the many opportunities in the global sports betting and gaming market.” In his own statement, Sandler expressed continued faith in Entain, saying: “It has been a pleasure to have served on the Entain board for the last two years. During that time, Entain has seen significant operational transformation, and the business is well positioned to deliver continuing strong growth. I have the utmost confidence in Entain’s management and board to deliver enhanced shareholder value. Entain shares are held in accounts and funds managed by Eminence Capital, which will be liquidated in an orderly manner, without any pre-determined time constraints, with the intention of maximising value realisation.” Eminence also owned stakes in DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment, although Sandler did not hold board seats at those firms. Entain continues to rank near the lower end of the FTSE 100 index, and its share price has faced challenges throughout the past year. The group reported a 3 per cent rise in revenue for the first quarter, but it now must contend with the recent hike in the UK's Remote Gaming Duty. Eminence Capital had been operating for 27 years. The firm attributed its closure to poorer fund performance, the high expense of keeping talent, and the demands of maintaining its 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.

(AsiaGameHub) -   Economist Ola Nevander authored a report on behalf of the gaming trade association BOS. Sweden – A study commissioned by BOS, the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling, indicates that rates of problem gambling in Sweden have significantly declined since the late 2000s, despite substantial growth in the online gambling sector. Conducted by economist Ola Nevander, the report highlights that increased marketing efforts and broader digital access have not led to a rise in problem gambling among the population. The research utilized the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). Findings reveal that the proportion of Swedish adults scoring 3 or higher on the PGSI decreased from 2.2 per cent in 2008–09 to 1.3 per cent in 2021. This represents approximately 57,000 fewer individuals affected by problem gambling—a reduction of around 35 per cent—even though the total number of gamblers has likely grown. The wider “at-risk” category, defined as those with a PGSI score of 1 or more, saw a decline of an estimated 200,000 people. In contrast, the most severe cases (those scoring 8 or above on the PGSI) appear to have remained stable, fluctuating between 0.3 per cent and 0.6 per cent over time. Among online gamblers specifically, the drop in problem gambling prevalence was even steeper: it fell from 12 per cent in 2008–09 to about 4 per cent between 2018 and 2021, despite no decrease in participation levels. According to the report, gambling marketing expenditure surged nearly ninefold between 2000 and 2024, reaching its peak in 2018 before declining following the introduction of regulated online gambling in 2019. Meanwhile, online casino offerings expanded more than tenfold from the mid-2000s through 2019, coinciding with near-universal internet and smartphone adoption by 2020. In terms of channelisation to licensed platforms, BOS reports an overall figure of roughly 85 per cent, though this is slightly lower within the online casino segment. Comparatively, Norway and Denmark report higher channelisation rates at 91.5 per cent and 91 per cent respectively, while Finland lags behind at 48 per cent ahead of its planned regulation of online gambling. Sweden’s national self-exclusion system, Spelpaus, had 136,000 registrants by March 2026—representing 1.6 per cent of all adults. However, surveys and helpline data suggest that approximately half of those who enroll continue gambling, often using unlicensed operators. The report also examined prevention and treatment strategies. Machine-learning models analyzing transaction data show promise in detecting risky behaviour, although long-term effectiveness remains under evaluation. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is supported by strong evidence; meta-analyses indicate it can reduce both the frequency and intensity of gambling, as well as symptoms of addiction, compared with control groups, according to the report. Psychologist Jakob Jonsson emphasized the need for centralized systems to reduce the anonymity associated with online gambling. 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.