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Georgia Lawmakers Reconsider Gambling Legalization

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The legislators in the US state of Georgia are again discussing the idea of legalizing all forms of gambling for funding the HOPE scholarship program.

Casino gambling registered record revenue last year, but the thoroughbred horse racing industry is struggling.

State lawmakers are exploring the potential for economic benefits with expanded gambling. Adding horse racing or casino gambling in the state would require Georgians to approve a constitutional amendment allowing the expansion.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has said that he opposes casino gambling, but would not stand in the way of putting an amendment before voters as long as it guarantees the revenue will benefit the HOPE program.

Supporters say an expansion of gambling would bring thousands of jobs and pump hundreds of millions of dollars into the Georgia Lottery-funded HOPE scholarship.

Georgia’s relative isolation from other gambling and other factors make a valid case for expanding the industry, said Jennifer Roberts, associate director of the International Center for Gaming Regulation at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a gaming law expert who has represented major hotel chains.

“In general, gambling does bring economic benefit to states,” Roberts said. “But any form of gambling is a policy decision for each state. Policymakers have to decide what the smartest approach is for their state.”

But some conservative and religious groups oppose expanding gambling because they say it’s an immoral and addictive habit that foments crime. Others have questioned the revenue predictions offered by proponents, especially as more states expand gambling and compete for customers.

State Rep. Wes Cantrell, a Republican from Woodstock, is a pastor and has been an outspoken opponent of expanding gambling in Georgia. He said Georgia should require the Georgia Lottery Corp. to use 35% of its revenue for education. State law says education programs should get as close to “as practical” 35% of lottery ticket sale money.

“The long-term stability of the HOPE scholarship would not be in question if the Georgia Lottery Corp. had not been allowed to break the law consistently since 1997,” Cantrell said.


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SPAYZ.io expands payment network across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East

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SPAYZ.io, a global payment service provider has expanded its payment network to four new countries across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, with new payment integrations in Turkey, Egypt, South Africa, and Tanzania.

Merchants in Turkey can access Havale bank for pay-in and payout transactions. In Egypt and Tanzania, SPAYZ.io has introduced Mobile Money solutions, supporting the growing demand for mobile-first financial services. Finally, in South Africa, the company has rolled out EFT bank transfer capabilities, providing a reliable and widely adopted payment method for local and international merchants.

Looking to Q4 2025, SPAYZ.io will be launching services in the United Arab Emirates and Singapore. In the UAE, merchants will soon be able to utilize bank transfer options for both pay-in and payout transactions, supporting the region’s dynamic and digitally driven economy. In Singapore, SPAYZ.io will offer PayNow for pay-ins and bank transfers for payouts, aligning with the country’s advanced financial infrastructure and consumer preferences for fast, secure digital payments.

SPAYZ.io will be exhibiting at SIGMA Rome to discuss its current and future payment solutions, including these new launches, as it plans for a host of new announcements in the coming months. Partners, merchants, and industry leaders can visit Booth 6007 at Fiera di Roma from 3rd to 6th November 2025, to find out more and discuss opportunities for collaboration.

Tatjana Meluskane, Chief Commercial Officer, commented: “We’re not just watching the rise of digital payments in Africa, we’re proudly  helping to shape it. These are still cash driven economies, where the potential of digitalisation and online payments has not been realised.

“At SPAYZ.io, our mission is to bridge that gap with infrastructure that’s not only fast and secure, but trusted. What we’re seeing now is a tipping point – mobile-first ecosystems, agent networks, and real-time bank rails are converging to redefine the payments sector. We look forward to discussing with our partners at SIGMA Rome.”

You can schedule meetings with SPAYZ.io at SIGMA Rome by emailing [email protected].

 

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Final Sixteen teams confirmed for the BLAST Rainbow Six Munich Major

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Sixteen Teams Locked In for the BLAST Rainbow Six Munich Major

8–16 November 2025 | BMW Park Arena, Munich

The countdown to the BLAST Rainbow Six Munich Major is officially on as the 16 qualifying teams from around the world have been confirmed and are set to battle it out from 8–16 November 2025.

The Major marks the final stop of the 2025 season before the Six Invitational in February next year and will see the world’s best Rainbow Six Siege teams compete for championship glory, crucial Global Standings points and a share of the $750,000 prize pool.

The action kicks off 8–13 November behind closed doors, before culminating in front of a live audience at BMW Park Arena from 14–16 November, as fans bring the noise for three days of top-tier Rainbow Six esports.

The 16 teams competing in Munich:

  • Team Secret
  • Team Falcons
  • Team BDS
  • G2 Esports
  • FaZe Clan
  • FURIA Esports
  • Ninjas in Pyjamas
  • w7m Esports
  • Spacestation Gaming
  • Shopify Rebellion
  • M80
  • Wildcard
  • Dplus
  • CAG Osaka
  • Weibo Gaming
  • Enterprise Esports

With high stakes, fierce rivalries and the final Major title of the year on the line, all eyes turn to Munich as the stage is set for an unforgettable week of competition.

Limited tickets are still available – eventim.de/en/event/blast-r6-major-munich-2025-bmw-park-20359451/?srsltid=AfmBOopQhyzSgQxb_US-Zn88vxsiuTymssx09erEQ1eVWWymEFEnisHf

Fans can grab tickets to experience the electric atmosphere live at BMW Park Arena, watch the world’s top teams battle it out for the final Major crown of 2025, and celebrate the very best of global Siege esports.

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Cubeia expands Originals Studio with Turbo Crash launch

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Cubeia, a Sweden-based iGaming software solutions provider, has unveiled the latest addition to its Originals Studio, Turbo Crash – a fast-paced, adrenaline-fuelled game designed to test players’ instincts.

Turbo Crash challenges players to make the ultimate risk-versus-reward decisions in search of astronomical returns. Players place their bets and watch the multiplier soar higher and higher – but timing is everything. It’s possible to cash out at any moment with a single click and every round can be verified for total transparency and trust thanks to its Provably Fair design.

Turbo Crash continues Cubeia’s Originals Studio mission to create operator-first, fully brandable games inspired by its Operator-Up philosophy – built from the ground up around what operators and their players need.

Cubeia’s investment in gamification and community-driven features is reflected in its latest release with challenges, achievements, and duels all available to bring players closer together.

A very successful first year for Cubeia Originals has validated this approach, and with Turbo Crash, the company is setting the pace for what an Originals experience can become as it scales the portfolio further.

Cubeia’s Head of Sales, Caroline Björkman, said: “Launching Turbo Crash as we approach our first anniversary is the perfect way to celebrate how well Originals Studio has established itself in the market. In less than a year, we’ve launched ten distinctive titles – from Mines and Crash to Turbo Crash – and built a portfolio that operators can rely on and players genuinely enjoy.”

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