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运行时间最长的科幻剧终于再次可供流媒体播放

14 5 月, 2026

BBC Studios(SeaPRwire) - 曾几何时，似乎《神秘博士》(Doctor Who) 永远不会消失。2005年，这部长寿的英国时空旅行剧集以新的形式和新的主演重新启动，进入了一个黄金时代，积累了庞大的网络粉丝群，并捧红了大卫·田纳特 (David Tennant) 和凯伦·吉兰 (Karen Gillan) 等巨星。但随着该剧在2023年迎来60周年，一些事情发生了变化。BBC与Disney达成了一项联合制作《神秘博士》的协议，虽然这意味着世界各地的粉丝可以在Disney+上收看新剧集，但三年后，整个系列的命运却悬而未决。更糟糕的是，去年7月，该剧自2005年重启以来的前13季《神秘博士》被无情地从HBO Max下架。虽然我们可能不知道这部剧的未来，但好消息是，我们很快就能更容易地重温过去。AMC+ 最近宣布，从6月11日开始，观众可以在该流媒体平台上观看《神秘博士》(Doctor Who) 2005-2022年的剧集。这意义重大，因为这176集在从HBO Max下架后，在流媒体平台上完全无法观看，而且似乎短期内也不会改变。甚至连休眠了两年多的Doctor Who BBC America X（前身为Twitter）账号也重新活跃起来，以示庆祝。然而，这并不是《神秘博士》(Doctor Who) 唯一可以观看的地方。要观看《神秘博士》(Doctor Who) 的三个不同时代，你需要三个不同的应用程序。“经典神秘博士”(Classic Who)，即2005年之前的剧集，可以在Tubi上免费观看，尽管许多剧集因BBC糟糕的存档记录而闻名缺失。2005-2022年的剧集，通常被称为“新神秘博士”(Nu Who)，将很快在AMC+上提供。2023年至今的剧集还很新，还没有正式的名称，但可以在Disney+上观看。2005-2022年的《神秘博士》系列引入了朱迪·惠特克 (Jodie Whitaker) 作为第一位扮演博士的女演员。| BBC Studios随着Disney+与BBC的协议现已结束，我们仍然不知道英国以外的粉丝将会在哪里看到新剧集，但考虑到AMC+已经接管了Doctor Who on BBC America的账号，2026年的圣诞特辑有可能与旧剧集一起在流媒体上提供。2005-2022年的剧集是许多当前粉丝的成长记忆，而这些剧集在流媒体上完全无法观看，不仅让老粉丝无法重温他们最喜欢的剧集，也让新粉丝无法发现这部已经娱乐大众超过60年的节目。希望《神秘博士》(Doctor Who) 大家庭能随着这一最新举措而不断壮大。《神秘博士》(Doctor Who) (2005-2022) 将于6月11日在AMC+上线。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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塞尔达传说电影比你想象的更早到来

14 5 月, 2026

索尼影业(SeaPRwire) - 当人们还在争论超级英雄电影的时代是否即将落幕时，好莱坞已将目光投向了一个新的知识产权领域：电子游戏。仅今年一年，就已有多部高知名度成功案例，从《真人快打2》这样的大型企业项目，到马克·艾彼勒（Markiplier）出人意料地大获成功的《铁肺》等小型独立改编作品。展望未来，显然可以看出制片厂对将游戏搬上银幕有多么痴迷：未来几年，我们有望看到真人版《艾尔登法环》、使命召唤和战地风云的改编作品，以及久负盛名、此前被认为难以影视化的《合金装备》。在所有受益于好莱坞关注主机的厂商中，任天堂无疑是最大的赢家之一。《超级马力欧兄弟大电影》于2021年上映后票房突破十亿美元，而今年上映的续集《超级马力欧银河电影》也几乎达到了这一纪录。虽然外界猜测是否会推出由格伦·鲍威尔主演的《星际火狐》衍生剧，但另一款任天堂作品已悄然逼近影院，而且比大家预期的来得更早。2027年的《塞尔达传说》将是该IP首次以院线电影的形式呈现。| 索尼影业任天堂官方推特账号发布消息称，真人版《塞尔达传说》电影的上映时间提前了一周，由原定的5月7日改为2027年4月30日上映。此次公布由游戏原始联合创作者之一、任天堂代表董事之一宫本茂亲自宣布。该影片最早于2023年公布，备受期待的导演为韦斯·鲍尔（曾执导《移动迷宫》系列及《猩球崛起》系列），并由新生代演员本杰明·埃文·阿因斯沃思（Benjamin Evan Ainsworth）和博·布拉加斯恩（Bo Bragason）分别饰演林克与塞尔达公主。若论任天堂在流行文化中的代表人物，马里奥和林克无疑是最具标志性的两位，这也意味着多年来关于《塞尔达传说》改编作品的期待始终居高不下。目前尚无具体剧情细节披露，但由于该系列各作普遍遵循相似叙事结构，影片很可能围绕反派加农绑架塞尔达公主并夺取三角神力之力展开，进而引发英勇的希卡族英雄林克的营救行动。系列中虽有其他反派登场，但加农始终是该IP的头号宿敌。如果林克和塞尔达将迎来大银幕首秀，那么加农多夫也必将紧随其后。| 任天堂本质上，《塞尔达传说》是一部成长冒险题材作品，而韦斯·鲍尔此前执导的几部作品均属此类风格，因此这次合作堪称神圣领域里的完美契合。将史上最广为人知的游戏IP之一改编为电影绝非易事，但粉丝与新观众都将得以在更早的时间见证林克与塞尔达首次在真人电影中的亮相。《塞尔达传说》将于2027年4月30日登陆全球各大影院。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

Business

黑袍纠察队还有一次机会解决其最大问题

14 5 月, 2026

Prime Video(SeaPRwire) - 通常情况下，人们不会祈祷一部剧集过早结束，但《The Boys》却是一个例外。该剧原本只有八集，其最终季本就不够丰满——而超级英雄讽刺剧很快就燃尽了前两季积累的所有期待和好感。《The Boys》第五季每一集都让人备受煎熬，越看越痛苦。即便倒数第二集确实带来了一些值得同情的感人时刻，但它也让那些期待看到“Boys”与“Godolkin守护者”联手合作的粉丝更加失望。《The Boys》的大学衍生剧《Gen V》为“Boys”与Homelander（安东尼·斯塔尔饰）的最终决战做了大量铺垫工作，尤其是将Marie Moreau（Jaz Sinclair 饰）塑造成了“Boys”手中最强大的武器。观看过《Gen V》第二季的观众自然会认为，她与Godolkin大学的伙伴们将以某种方式加入“Boys”。毕竟，他们需要一切可能的帮助。可惜，事实并非如此。直到本周的《The Boys》剧集（又是倒数第二集！）中，Marie和Jordan Li（伦敦·索尔饰）才终于出现，向Annie January（Erin Moriarty 饰）提供情报。两人显然渴望以更积极的方式参与战斗，但Annie拒绝了：“如果你无法控制自己的力量，所有这些能力又有什么用？”她问Marie。Annie终于在《The Boys》第七集中看到了自己的错误。| Prime Video话虽如此，Marie在《Gen V》结尾时已经展现了对力量的惊人掌控力，她能够治愈烧伤、缝合割开的颈动脉，甚至让死者复生。相比之下，Annie本季的表现仅限于四处走动，以及几次与B级超英的单打独斗，简直毫无建树。Marie简直就是超英版的耶稣。可以理解，随着与Homelander的战斗愈发危险，Annie会保护她带入抵抗组织的孩子们。然而，为躲避暴力命运而保留任何人还为时过早：Homelander是不死之身，他已经谋杀了总统，并一直在努力说服公众他就是上帝。如果这行不通（很可能也不会），他最终可能会摧毁整个世界。即使Marie的力量确实有些失控，但在面对如此巨大的威胁时拒绝任何有益的帮助，无疑是愚蠢至极。幸运的是，Annie终于在第七集的末尾看到了自己的错误。在又一次试图攻击Homelander要害失败后，她找到了Marie和Jordan，并请求他们的帮助。他们可能最终只会协助Annie和Mother’s Milk（拉兹·阿隆索饰）从Vought HQ救出的那群平民避难，而不是真正加入前线作战。鉴于“Godolkin守护者”的冒险很可能随着《The Boys》的结束而告终，这可能是该剧纠正最令人不悦的错误的最佳机会。“Godolkin守护者”整个赛季都在板凳上热身。这在《The Boys》结局中会有所改变吗？| Prime Video自《Gen V》被取消以来，再次看到Marie和“Godolkin守护者”的机会变得微乎其微——无论Eric Kripke（Vought宇宙的守护者）如何声称相反。这给《The Boys》的结局带来了紧迫感：即使Marie无法对击败Homelander起到关键作用，让她完全缺席这场战斗仍然说不通。除了Soldier Boy（詹森·阿克斯饰）拥有能转化任何超英为辐射体的能力，以及Kimiko（Karen Fukuhara 饰）现在拥有了与Soldier Boy相同的能力之外，Marie是第三位至少能让Homelander失去能力的超英。与此同时，Marie或许能从Homelander的血脉中剥离Compound V；就算不能，她也能导致血管破裂，引发小型爆炸，从而削弱Homelander，为其他英雄创造机会。此外，Cate Dunlap（Maddie Phillips 饰）也是一位强大的心灵感应者，能够将受害者囚禁在精神牢笼中，并通过身体接触将任何人推送到任何地方。Gen V充满了可以为“Boys”完成任务提供干扰的超英，但母剧系列却拒绝承认他们的存在，以免最终对决显得过于轻松。《The Boys》很可能会在即将到来的结局中自行解决Homelander的问题，但这将是懒惰的选择，因为那么多盟友只是在板凳上热身。我们的英雄们在八集煎熬的挣扎中浪费了太多时间，而多个问题的答案却藏在《Gen V》之中。也许现在已经太晚了，无法寄望《The Boys》在最后一部剧集中记起这一点，但这一丝希望仍然是保持这场终局之战有趣的关键。The Boys正在Prime Video上流媒体播放。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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Wellgistics Health Accelerates Digital Health Expansion of its Newly Announced RPM, RTM and CCM Pilot with Planned Acquisition of WellCare Today and its Proprietary Samsung Galaxy Watch Care Monitoring Program

14 5 月, 2026

Highlights:WellCare Today brings established RPM, RTM and CCM infrastructure with wearable technology integrations and connected monitoring solutionsCombination expected to integrate Wellgistics Health recently announced MSO initiative with Kare Clinicals and its network of 6,500+ independent pharmaciesProposed platform designed to enhance patient engagement, medication adherence, remote monitoring and longitudinal care coordinationProposed transaction valued at approximately $15 millionStrategic initiative intended to create additional clinical revenue opportunities for participating pharmacies and providersTAMPA, FLA., May 15, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Wellgistics Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:WGRX) ("Wellgistics" or the "Company"), a leading healthcare technology and pharmaceutical distribution company, today announced that it has executed a non-binding letter of intent ("LOI") to acquire WellCare Today. The proposed transaction structure includes a structured cash payment of $3 million, with the balance to be satisfied through a performance-based earnout issued in preferred stock.WellCare Today is a healthcare technology and remote monitoring company focused on chronic care management ("CCM"), remote patient monitoring ("RPM"), and remote therapeutic monitoring ("RTM") programs. The company delivers HealthAssist®, an advanced remote health monitoring platform embedded within standalone Samsung Galaxy Watch devices as part of its broader Health Monitoring & Emergency Support Ecosystem. The platform enables passive, continuous monitoring of key health metrics including heart rate, blood oxygen levels, temperature, sleep patterns, activity tracking, and self-reported medication adherence through Medicare-reimbursable RPM and RTM programs. No assurance can be given that any particular patient, provider, pharmacy, service, device or workflow will qualify for reimbursement.Under the proposed transaction structure, Wellgistics Health intends to integrate WellCare Today's HealthAssist® platform and RPM, RTM and CCM capabilities with the Company's recently announced MSO pilot collaboration involving Kare Clinicals, a division of Kare PharmTech, LLC, as well as its network of more than 6,500 independent pharmacies. The combined infrastructure is intended to support scalable patient engagement, medication adherence initiatives, longitudinal monitoring programs, chronic disease management, and enhanced care coordination workflows across provider and pharmacy channels utilizing connected wearable technologies and remote monitoring infrastructure.The proposed transaction is also expected to create opportunities for participating pharmacies within the Wellgistics Pharmacy Network to engage in clinical service programs associated with RPM, RTM and CCM initiatives, while enabling providers to access scalable care coordination, monitoring, and reimbursement infrastructure. The companies believe the proposed collaboration may establish a more connected healthcare ecosystem aligning patients, pharmacies, providers, wearable technologies, and longitudinal care coordination services through technology-enabled engagement and remote monitoring platforms.The LOI is non-binding, and completion of the proposed transaction remains subject to customary due diligence, negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, board approvals, financing considerations, and other customary closing conditions. There can be no assurance that a definitive agreement will be executed or that the proposed transaction will be completed as currently contemplated, or at all.About Wellgistics Health, Inc.Wellgistics Health (NASDAQ:WGRX) is a health information technology leader integrating its proprietary pharmacy dispensing optimization artificial intelligence platform EinsteinRx™ into its blockchain-enabled smart contracts platform PharmacyChain™ to optimize the prescription drug dispensing journey. Its integrated platform connects more than 6,500 pharmacies and 200+ manufacturers, offering wholesale distribution, digital prescription routing, direct-to-patient delivery, and AI-powered hub services such as eligibility verification, onboarding, adherence support, prior authorization, and cash-pay fulfillment designed to improve patient access and transparency across the prescription ecosystem.About WellCare Today, LLCWellCare Today is a healthcare technology company delivering HealthAssist®, an advanced remote health monitoring platform embedded within standalone Samsung Galaxy Watch devices as part of its comprehensive Health Monitoring & Emergency Support Ecosystem. HealthAssist® enables passive, continuous monitoring of key health metrics including hourly heart rate, hourly blood oxygen levels, temperature, daily steps, sleep patterns, and self-reported medication adherence. Integrated with Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) programs reimbursable by Medicare, HealthAssist® delivers an affordable, scalable solution designed to support seniors and individuals managing chronic health conditions.All RPM, RTM, CCM and related care-coordination services are expected to be furnished, supervised, documented and billed by appropriately licensed providers and participating entities in accordance with applicable federal and state healthcare laws, Medicare and payor requirements, fraud and abuse laws, privacy and data-security requirements, and professional practice rules. The Company does not provide medical advice through this press release, and participation in any program will be subject to applicable clinical, contractual, regulatory and reimbursement requirements.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other applicable federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the proposed acquisition of WellCare Today, LLC; the anticipated structure, valuation, consideration, preferred-stock terms and potential timing of any transaction; the Company's ability to complete due diligence, negotiate and enter into definitive agreements, obtain board approvals, secure financing, satisfy closing conditions and complete the proposed transaction; the potential integration of WellCare Today's platform, technology, personnel, programs and workflows with the Company's MSO, pharmacy network, provider and healthcare technology initiatives; the potential use of HealthAssist® and connected wearable technologies in RPM, RTM, CCM, medication adherence, patient engagement and care-coordination programs; the potential participation of pharmacies, providers, patients and payors; the potential availability of reimbursement for RPM, RTM, CCM or related services; the potential creation of revenue opportunities; and the Company's growth strategy, business plans and future performance.Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "may," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "plan," "project," "estimate," "potential," "opportunity," "target," "forecast," "continue," "will" and similar expressions. These statements are based on current expectations, assumptions and estimates and are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: the risk that the parties do not enter into definitive agreements; the risk that the letter of intent is terminated or does not result in a completed transaction; the risk that the proposed valuation, consideration, preferred-stock terms or other transaction terms change materially; the risk that required financing, board approvals, third-party approvals or regulatory approvals are not obtained on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that Nasdaq shareholder approval or other Nasdaq requirements may apply depending on the final transaction terms; the risk that acquired technologies, programs or operations are not successfully integrated; the risk that anticipated benefits, synergies, provider adoption, pharmacy participation, patient engagement, reimbursement or revenue opportunities are not realized; risks associated with healthcare regulation, Medicare and payor requirements, fraud and abuse laws, privacy and data-security requirements, professional practice rules, device performance, third-party technology dependencies and changes in reimbursement policy; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.Wellgistics Media & Investor ContactMedia: media@wellgisticshealth.comInvestor Relations: IR@wellgisticshealth.comSOURCE: Wellgistics Health, Inc. 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ACN Newswire

Wellgistics Health 计划收购 WellCare Today 及其专有的三星 Galaxy Watch 护理监测项目，以此加速其新近宣布的远程患者监测（RPM）、远程治疗管理（RTM）和慢性病管理（CCM）试点项目的数字健康业务拓展

14 5 月, 2026

重点：WellCare Today 拥有成熟的 RPM、RTM 和 CCM 基础设施，并具备可穿戴技术集成和联网监测解决方案此次整合预计将把 Wellgistics Health 近期与 Kare Clinicals 联合推出的 MSO 计划，与其覆盖 6,500 多家独立药房的网络相结合拟建平台旨在提升患者参与度、用药依从性、远程监测及纵向护理协调能力拟议交易估值约为 1,500 万美元该战略举措旨在为参与的药房和医疗服务提供者创造额外的临床收入机会佛罗里达州坦帕市, 2026年5月15日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 领先的医疗健康技术与药品分销公司 Wellgistics Health, Inc.（纳斯达克代码：WGRX）（以下简称“Wellgistics”或“公司”）今日宣布，已签署一份收购 WellCare Today 的非约束性意向书（“LOI”）。拟议的交易结构包括300万美元的现金支付，剩余部分将通过以优先股形式发放的基于业绩的延期付款来结算。WellCare Today是一家专注于慢性病管理（“CCM”）、远程患者监测（“RPM”）及远程治疗监测（“RTM”）项目的医疗科技与远程监测公司。该公司提供HealthAssist®——一款嵌入独立三星Galaxy Watch设备的先进远程健康监测平台，该平台是其更广泛的“健康监测与紧急支援生态系统”的重要组成部分。该平台通过符合 Medicare 报销标准的 RPM 和 RTM 项目，能够对心率、血氧水平、体温、睡眠模式、活动追踪以及患者自报的用药依从性等关键健康指标进行被动、持续的监测。无法保证任何特定的患者、医疗服务提供者、药房、服务、设备或工作流程均符合报销资格。根据拟议的交易架构，Wellgistics Health计划将WellCare Today的HealthAssist®平台及其RPM、RTM和CCM能力，与公司近期宣布的MSO试点合作项目进行整合。该合作涉及Kare PharmTech, LLC旗下子公司Kare Clinicals，以及其覆盖超过6,500家独立药房的网络。整合后的基础设施旨在利用互联可穿戴技术和远程监测基础设施，在医疗服务提供者和药房渠道之间支持可扩展的患者参与、用药依从性计划、纵向监测项目、慢性病管理以及增强的护理协调工作流程。拟议交易还预计将为Wellgistics药房网络内的参与药房创造机会，使其能够参与与RPM、RTM和CCM计划相关的临床服务项目，同时使医疗服务提供者能够访问可扩展的护理协调、监测和报销基础设施。双方认为，此次拟议的合作有望通过技术驱动的互动与远程监测平台，构建一个更紧密互联的医疗生态系统，将患者、药房、医疗服务提供者、可穿戴技术及纵向护理协调服务有机结合。该意向书不具约束力，拟议交易的完成仍需满足惯例尽职调查、最终协议的谈判与签署、董事会批准、融资安排及其他惯例交割条件。无法保证最终协议将得以签署，亦无法保证拟议交易将按当前设想完成，甚至可能无法完成。关于 Wellgistics Health, Inc.Wellgistics Health（纳斯达克代码：WGRX）是一家健康信息技术领域的领导者，其将专有的药房配药优化人工智能平台 EinsteinRx™ 整合至基于区块链的智能合约平台 PharmacyChain™ 中，以优化处方药配药流程。其集成平台连接了超过 6,500 家药房和 200 多家制造商，提供批发分销、数字处方路由、直接送达患者以及由人工智能驱动的枢纽服务，例如资格验证、患者入网、用药依从性支持、事前授权和现金支付履约，旨在改善患者在处方药生态系统中的可及性并提高透明度。关于 WellCare Today, LLCWellCare Today 是一家医疗科技公司，提供 HealthAssist® 服务——这是一个先进的远程健康监测平台，内置于独立的三星 Galaxy Watch 设备中，是其全面健康监测与紧急支援生态系统的重要组成部分。HealthAssist® 能够对关键健康指标进行被动、持续的监测，包括每小时心率、每小时血氧水平、体温、每日步数、睡眠模式以及用户自报的用药依从性。HealthAssist® 与 Medicare 可报销的远程治疗监测 (RTM) 和远程患者监测 (RPM) 项目集成，提供了一种经济实惠且可扩展的解决方案，旨在为老年人及慢性病患者提供支持。所有 RPM、RTM、CCM 及相关护理协调服务，均应由持有适当执照的医疗服务提供者及参与机构，依据适用的联邦和州医疗保健法律、Medicare 及支付方要求、反欺诈与反滥用法律、隐私及数据安全要求以及专业执业规则进行提供、监督、记录和计费。本公司不通过本新闻稿提供医疗建议，参与任何项目均须符合适用的临床、合同、监管及报销要求。前瞻性陈述本新闻稿包含《1995年私人证券诉讼改革法案》及其他适用联邦证券法所界定的前瞻性陈述。前瞻性陈述包括但不限于关于拟收购WellCare Today, LLC的陈述；任何交易的预期结构、估值、对价、优先股条款及潜在时间安排；本公司完成尽职调查、协商并签署最终协议、获得董事会批准、筹集资金、满足交割条件并完成拟议交易的能力；WellCare Today的平台、技术、人员、项目及工作流程与本公司的医疗服务组织（MSO）、药房网络、医疗服务提供者及医疗技术计划的潜在整合； HealthAssist®及相关可穿戴技术在远程患者监测（RPM）、远程治疗管理（RTM）、慢性病管理（CCM）、用药依从性、患者参与及护理协调项目中的潜在应用；药房、医疗服务提供者、患者及支付方的潜在参与；RPM、RTM、CCM或相关服务潜在的报销可用性；潜在的收入机会；以及本公司的增长战略、业务计划和未来业绩。前瞻性陈述通常包含“可能”、“可能”、“将会”、“应该”、“预期”、“预计”、“相信”、“打算”、“计划”、“预测”、“估计”、“潜在”、“机会”、“目标”、“预测”、“继续” “将”及类似表述。此类陈述基于当前的预期、假设和估计，并受风险和不确定性影响，其中许多因素超出公司的控制范围。可能导致实际结果与预期存在重大差异的重要因素包括但不限于：各方未能签订最终协议的风险；意向书被终止或未能促成交易完成的风险；拟议估值、对价、优先股条款或其他交易条款发生重大变更的风险；未能以可接受条款或完全无法获得所需融资、董事会批准、第三方批准或监管批准的风险；根据最终交易条款，可能需要获得纳斯达克股东批准或满足其他纳斯达克要求的风险；所收购的技术、项目或业务未能成功整合的风险；预期收益、协同效应、供应商采用率、药房参与度、患者参与度、报销或收入机会未能实现的风险；与医疗保健法规、联邦医疗保险（Medicare）及支付方要求、反欺诈与滥用法规、隐私及数据安全要求、专业执业规则、设备性能、第三方技术依赖性以及报销政策变更相关的风险；以及本公司向美国证券交易委员会提交的文件中所述的其他风险和不确定性。前瞻性陈述仅反映其作出之日的观点，除适用法律要求外，本公司不承担更新或修订任何前瞻性陈述的义务。Wellgistics 媒体与投资者联系媒体：media@wellgisticshealth.com 投资者关系：IR@wellgisticshealth.com 来源：Wellgistics Health, Inc. Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Asset Value Investors (AVI) urges the dismissal of two directors at Wacom

14 5 月, 2026

LONDON, May 14, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Asset Value Investors Limited (“AVI”) has submitted shareholder proposals on one of AVI Japan Opportunity Trust’s (“AJOT”) portfolio companies, Wacom Corporation (TSE: 6727, “Wacom”) calling for board changes ahead of Wacom’s upcoming Annual General Meeting in June. AVI, Wacom’s largest shareholder on behalf of all the portfolios it manages, is seeking the dismissal of two directors and the appointment of one external director. Alongside these proposals, AVI has disclosed additional material on its Wacom campaign, including a detailed presentation on an updated dedicated website (www.DrawWacomsFuture.com). Since initiating its investment in Wacom in August 2021, AVI has sought various forms of engagement aimed at enhancing the company’s long-term corporate value as Wacom’s largest shareholder. However, the Branded Business, one of Wacom’s principal business segments, fell into loss from FY2023/3 onwards, and business growth has stalled amid the implementation of large-scale restructuring measures. Furthermore, AVI has serious concerns regarding Wacom’s governance framework in light of the recently announced inappropriate acquisition of a company represented by one of Wacom’s own outside directors, despite the absence of tangible business synergies with Wacom, as well as the improper use of corporate resources, including the provision of preferential treatment to the children of the company representative director, Mr Ide. In light of these circumstances, AVI, as the company’s largest shareholder and a long-term investor on behalf of all the portfolios it manages, publicly launched a campaign last year to support sustainable improvements in corporate value. This year, AVI has decided to publish additional materials and submit shareholder proposals at the upcoming annual general meeting, as follows: - Appointment of one outside director - Dismissal of two directors (the Representative Director and one outside director) Kaz Sakai, Head of Japan Research at AVI, commented as follows: “Wacom has demonstrated serious deficiencies in governance oversight. These include the acquisition by Wacom of a loss-making company represented by Mr Nakajima, one of its own external directors, for more than ten million dollars, the subsequent transfer of Mr Nakajima into an internal director role, and conduct by Mr Ide, Wacom’s Representative Director and CEO, that can only reasonably be viewed as a conflation of personal and corporate interests, together with a board that has tolerated such behaviour.” “Wacom must restore the proper functioning of its governance framework without delay. In addition to proposing the dismissal of Mr Ide and Mr Nakajima, whom AVI has concluded are central to these governance failures, AVI has also nominated a candidate for outside director capable of strengthening governance and management. We are confident that, through the board structure recommended by AVI and the implementation of operational improvement measures, Wacom can further reinforce its position as the global market leader in the graphic tablet business.” About Asset Value Investors (AVI): AVI is an investment management company established in London, United Kingdom, in 1985. AVI has invested in Japanese equities for more than 40 years. AVI manages AVI Global Trust (AGT) and AVI Japan Opportunity Trust (AJOT) and other funds, collectively investing Y180bn into the Japanese market. AGT and AJOT are public companies whose shares are listed and traded on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. AVI is a signatory to Japan’s Stewardship Code and is committed to constructive engagement with management teams and boards of its portfolio companies, with the aim of contributing to sustainable growth and enhanced enterprise value. AVI’s holding in Wacom on behalf of all its funds is 13.8% making AVI the largest shareholder (as of 30 April 2026). Wacom is a 5.5% holding in AJOT. Media Contacts: KL Communications, AVI@kl-communications.com +44 (0)20 3882 6644 Ashton Consulting, avijapanpr@ashton.jp This information is provided by Reach, the non-regulatory press release distribution service of RNS, part of the London Stock Exchange. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. For further information, please contact rns@lseg.com or visit www.rns.com. RNS Reach: https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/AJOT/avi-urges-the-dismissal-of-two-directors-at-wacom/17592170

为什么亲近大自然能让我们更爱自己

14 5 月, 2026

一个人坐在树荫下的长椅上，眺望着湖面。—Daniel Vogl/picture alliance—Getty Images(SeaPRwire) - 本周有两次，我发现自己转向户外，寻求急需的片刻停歇。一天晚饭后，空气中弥漫着丁香花的香气，我站在那里欣赏着暮色，思考着这个季节的园艺计划。然后是另一个早晨，沿着森林小径跑步时，我抛弃了惯用的 Spotify 播放列表，转而聆听鸟鸣。这两次经历都让我头脑清醒、精神焕发，我告诉自己应该更经常地抽出这样的时刻。毕竟，众所周知，花时间在户外可以提升幸福感并减轻压力。但现在一项新研究揭示了为什么大自然在提高生活满意度方面如此强大——无论你是谁。在此类规模最大的调查中，英国剑桥 Anglia Ruskin University 的研究人员询问了来自 58 个国家的 50,000 名 18 至 99 岁的人关于他们与自然的接触体验。他们发现，无论年龄或性别认同如何，与自然联系都能让人对自己产生更积极的身体意象。正是这种关系支持了更好的生活体验。然而，这不仅仅是对自己的外表感觉良好。“积极的身体意象指的是对身体的热爱、尊重和关爱，”这项新研究的负责人、Anglia Ruskin University 心理学教授 Viren Swami 说道。“具有高度积极身体意象的人重视他们的身体自我，欣赏身体的独特特征，并尊重并关爱他们的身体。”大自然帮助我们对自己感觉更好主要有两种关键方式。起作用的第一个机制是，在大自然中度过的时间与更高水平的自我同情有关，作者将其定义为“在绝望时刻善待自己的能力”。无论是观鸟还是徒步旅行，仰望星空还是停下来闻一朵花，与自然互动都为研究人员所说的“认知宁静”状态创造了机会——当我们的思维被大自然中较柔和的感官唤醒和舒缓时，从而使我们能够以较少的精神负担处理思绪。这反过来鼓励人们对自己更友善。根据这项研究，支撑更高生活满意度的第二个因素是，大自然帮助我们感到恢复。目前世界上有一半人口生活在城市环境中。在美国，80% 的人口居住在城市。研究人员发现，从这些快节奏的城市生活所带来的精神负担中抽身休息——我们的感官因应对交通、人群和屏幕的噪音而不堪重负——对于支持更积极的自我感至关重要。花点时间欣赏窗外沙沙作响的树叶，或者让一只瓢虫落在你的手上，有助于消除可能影响你情绪的精神疲劳。事实上，去年的一项独立研究表明，接触大自然有助于儿童和青少年平静他们的神经系统。两年前，研究人员还表明，在大自然中散步比在城市街道上散步更能恢复精神。“如今的人类比历史上任何时候都更脱离自然，”Swami 说，“这不仅对我们的身心健康，而且对自然界本身都有巨大的影响。”这些新发现支持了多年的研究，表明大自然对健康有益。一项研究发现，即使只花 20 分钟被绿色植物环绕，例如在当地公园里——无论是坐在长椅上还是锻炼——都能改善身心健康。但绿色并不是唯一有效的颜色。花时间在河流和湖泊附近也能提升情绪。医生们也注意到了这一点。在过去十年中，医生开具大自然散步处方以改善患者压力的趋势有所增加。那么，如何最好地重新与自然建立联系？Swami 的建议有两点：“在大自然中，试着关机——我的意思是，关掉你的智能手机，因为研究表明，一边在大自然中一边使用智能手机并不比待在室内好。” “但这并不意味着关掉你的大脑，”他补充道。“重要的是对自然界产生积极的兴趣，并保持好奇心——例如，聆听树间的风声或静静地观看日落。大自然往往是‘柔和迷人的’，这意味着它能够毫不费力地吸引我们的注意力。因此，花时间在大自然中，并对自然界保持积极的好奇心，将带来我们所描述的各种益处。”本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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78年后，这部你从未见过的最超现实科幻黑色电影终于迎来重大升级

14 5 月, 2026

Deaf Crocodile Films(SeaPRwire) - 不要低估捷克科幻电影的重要性——“机器人”（robot）一词正是捷克作家卡雷尔·恰佩克为其1920年的戏剧《罗素姆万能机器人》（R.U.R.）创造的新词。四年后，恰佩克出版了小说《喀拉卡塔》（Krakatit），这是一部关于科学家创造出一种地震爆炸装置并意识到其对人类影响的灾难性的前瞻性警告故事。这部小说的电影改编版在二十多年后制作完成，当时捷克导演奥塔卡尔·瓦弗拉利用战后欧洲的脆弱性影响了他的偏执、迷幻风格——使《喀拉卡塔》成为一种混合类型片，呼应了原子时代反乌托邦和令人不安的来临。在他的关于捷克斯洛伐克科幻电影的论文中，马丁·斯拉耶尔将《喀拉卡塔》与“战后怀疑主义导向”趋势的影片联系起来，包括《地球停转之日》《哥斯拉》和《天外魔花》。但《喀拉卡塔》那种阴郁的核悲观主义也使其成为1955年美国黑色电影《吻我，杀死我》的先驱，后者后来影响了大卫·林奇的《双峰：与火同行》。现在，通过 Deaf Crocodile Films 发行，4K蓝光版本的《喀拉卡塔》可成为你今年的科幻发现之作。《喀拉卡塔》上映时反响如何？1948年4月《喀拉卡塔》在捷克斯洛伐克首映的具体细节尚不明确，但可以从其历史背景中获取许多信息。该片的核焦虑因近期事件而加剧——就在影片上映前两个月，捷克斯洛伐克共产党发动政变推翻政府，使该国进入苏联“势力范围”，进一步加剧了冷战紧张局势。这意味着即将上映的《喀拉卡塔》必须获得新政权的批准：1948年的一份新闻报道宣布，“《喀拉卡塔》是我们国有电影工业的杰出范例。”当《喀拉卡塔》于1951年在美国上映时，评论并不热烈：《纽约时报》的一位评论家称赞了演员们的出色表演，但抱怨剧情“支离破碎”，“回忆和梦境片段过多”。这反而具有讽刺意味——如今看来，《喀拉卡塔》如梦似幻的风格恰恰是其独特之处。为什么《喀拉卡塔》今天值得观看？《喀拉卡塔》精准捕捉了原子时代的焦虑。| Deaf Crocodile Films普罗科普（卡雷尔·赫格尔饰）做出了他一生中最重大的发现，但也因此精神崩溃。他刚刚发明了以印尼喀拉喀托火山命名的爆炸物“喀拉卡塔”，但当他的前同事伊日·托梅什（米罗斯拉夫·霍莫拉饰）在街上找到他时，普罗科普却病入膏肓、神志不清。在第一幕的大部分时间里，普罗科普在意识清醒与昏迷之间反复切换，而托梅什则不断盘问他关于“喀拉卡塔”的秘密。瓦弗拉尔模糊多变的表现手法有时会将普罗科普内心的恐惧与外部紧张局势融为一体——他会醒来时发现，托梅什在他熟睡时一直在套取喀拉卡塔的秘密。偏执且与世隔绝的普罗科普踏上了一段横跨全国的离奇旅程，将他对人类自我毁灭的恐惧推向极致。军火制造商卡森（爱德华德·林克尔饰）对他大加赞赏，并向他引荐了视全球战争为重返昔日辉煌的贵族与皇室成员。一位迷人的大使德·蒙（耶日·普拉赫饰）向普罗科普揭示了操控炸弹崇拜精英阶层的阴谋，并带他前往山顶电台，向他展示欧洲范围内全面引爆喀拉卡塔的壮观场面。影片叙事流畅而梦幻，却始终充满张力——《喀拉卡塔》讲述了一个悬念不断升级的故事，不断动摇着普罗科普的精神与道德防线，带来令人震惊的新发现和新的囚禁形式。在最后几分钟里，普罗科普独自一人行走在荒凉的原野上，远离他曾试图警告科学家们其迫在眉睫危险的工厂。当他突然被剧烈的爆炸震倒在地时，影片中贯穿始终的反核武焦虑瞬间化为一种可怕的确定性。这是创作者与被造之物不可避免的 confrontation，是核子级别的另一只靴子落地。这一结局如此震撼，正是因为《喀拉卡塔》经典的警示性科幻设定通过超现实手法得以生动呈现，所有这些元素都指向主角发明可怕事物后失去控制的过程，而世界却对此趋之若鹜。弗拉斯特拉·法比安诺娃饰演一位美丽的蒙面女子，她请求普罗科普传递一封神秘信件，这是黑色电影中常见的经典角色；而当她在普罗科普的镜中出现为幽灵般的幻影时，这一形象又变得诡异起来。她并非唯一具有鬼魂特质的角色——普罗科普几乎被一个面容变幻的自动机诱惑说出喀拉卡塔的秘密，还暗示他也被魔鬼本人引诱。这些超现实选择究竟是普罗科普昏迷中做梦的结果，还是另有深意？更有趣的解读或许是将《喀拉卡塔》中的幻觉、时间错位及身份扭曲视为对现实本身的侵蚀，一种化学武器作用于人类心灵的前兆——其破坏性远早于物理爆炸对人类身体的伤害。普罗科普的经历源于持续暴露于一个比自身所能承受更加危险的社会之中。这部《喀拉卡塔》蓝光碟有哪些新增内容？Deaf Crocodile Films 精心打造了一套丰富的套装来纪念《喀拉卡塔》首次4K发行。此次新修复版本源自原始35毫米硝酸胶片负片，并附有捷克国家电影档案馆工作人员特蕾扎·弗罗德洛娃的访谈。此外，蓝光碟还包括捷克电影学者乔纳森·欧文撰写的文章、影评人沃尔特·蔡的文章，以及学者克莱顿·迪拉德制作的视觉解析文章。《喀拉卡塔》4K蓝光碟 Amazon - 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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Asian Gamblers Head to Korean Island as Casino Operator Reports Record-Breaking Q1 Profits

14 5 月, 2026

(AsiaGameHub) - Asian gamblers are flocking to the subtropical South Korean island province of Jeju, driving a top casino operator to post record-breaking quarterly profits. Share prices in Lotte Tour Development surged by over 7% on May 14 following the company’s announcement of all-time-high quarterly operating profits of nearly $105 million. This represents a year-on-year increase of 2.5 times in profit growth, according to Star News, a South Korean media outlet. Growth has been fueled by rising casino revenues and increased visitor numbers, both up approximately 40% compared to the same period last year. Unnamed industry experts told the outlet that the hold rate at the firm’s flagship property, the Jeju Dream Tower Resort, reached 22.6% in April. This figure places the casino close to the performance level of some of Asia’s leading venues. The experts noted that the average hold rate for major casinos in Macao’s Cotai district stood at 26.1% in 2025. They added that these Macao casinos continue to deliver among the highest returns globally. Hotel occupancy during the off-season also improved, with foreign guest arrivals increasing. It is important to note that all casinos on Jeju Island admit only foreign passport holders. Lotte Tour Development share prices on the Korea Exchange over the past five days. (Image: Google Finance) Asian Gamblers Head for Jeju? The casino operator reported that concerns about global conflicts and potential economic downturns have not impacted its income performance. “Despite worries surrounding the situation in the Middle East and the challenges posed by the off-season, we have demonstrated explosive profit growth alongside record-high sales in the first quarter,” stated a spokesperson for Lotte Tour Development. “As the tourism season approaches, we anticipate this year’s annual results will show a significant leap forward,” the spokesperson added. In 2023, more than 2.24 million foreign tourists visited Jeju Island—an increase of 18% from 2022. Chinese travelers accounted for over two-thirds of international visitors as total tourist numbers approached 14 million. In response, the South Korean government approved plans to construct a second international airport. The new terminal in Seogwipo will be substantially larger than Jeju International Airport. Officials confirmed the project in 2024, noting that the new facility will include a runway capable of accommodating large aircraft such as the 853-seat Airbus A380. Police Issue Warning The rise in gambling activity on Jeju has sparked complaints about a surge in crime. Several murders have occurred at hotels located near casinos on the island, with police indicating that most involve Chinese nationals. Detectives also report that illegal currency exchanges are targeting Chinese gamblers in Jeju. Many of these unregulated operators claim they can assist casino winners in transferring funds back to Mainland China. However, law enforcement warns that some of these exchanges are operated by fraudsters who steal clients’ money. 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.

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Colorado and Arizona Experience Declines in March Sports Betting Handle, Yet Maintain Strong Revenue Through Higher Hold Rates

14 5 月, 2026

(AsiaGameHub) - Colorado and Arizona both reported declines in sports betting handle for March. Despite the drops, revenue remained strong as sportsbook hold increased. Arizona saw residents wager a total of $836.9 million on sports in the month, down from $887 million last year, a 5.7% decrease, as reported by the state’s Division of Gaming. Hold, however, was 9.27%, leading to revenue of $70.85 million. After free bet deductions, the state collected $4.8 million in tax revenue, almost double the $2.5 million collected in March 2025. In Colorado, it was a similar story. The betting handle fell from $618 million to $560.9 million, a 9% decline. Yet, similarly, the state collected double the tax revenue, up from $2.16 million to $4.39 million. March Madness Results Drive Hold Increase Last year, March Madness saw several top seeds advance deep into the tournament, which led to high payouts for bettors. The month had an unusually low hold across the board for sportsbooks of around 6%. This year, however, results were more sportsbook-friendly with strongly fancied teams such as Florida, Wisconsin, and Kansas suffering upset defeats. These would have been parlay busters for many bettors. In Arizona, the Wildcats would have been well-backed to go all the way, but disappointed Arizonans in the Final Four. The team also failed to cover some large point spreads as the tournament progressed, leading to losses for fans backing them to win big. Sportsbooks across the industry have been trending toward 9-10% hold as they increasingly focus on parlays to drive revenue. Is Handle Drop a Trend or Blip? The concern for states such as Colorado and Arizona is that sports prediction markets are eating into their betting handles. Arizona has been particularly aggressive in pursuing operators, claiming they run illegal betting sites and fail to pay state taxes. Kalshi saw almost $14 billion in volume in March, compared to just $1.2 billion last year. The company was just launching into sports in 2025 and has significantly expanded its market reach and advertising this year. Sportsbooks continue to claim they are not seeing a significant impact from users shifting to prediction markets. In both Colorado and Arizona, around 99% of all sports wagers were placed online. States with no legal online sports betting are likely to see the highest activity. New Mexico tribes filed a lawsuit this week against Kalshi to protect sports betting in the state, which is legal only through in-person wagers at tribal casinos. Colorado Lawmakers Pass Bill Restricting Sportsbooks While states with restrictive markets, such as New Mexico, are likely to see residents turn to prediction markets, lawmakers also want to control what many see as a predatory industry. In Colorado, the legislature approved a bill that imposes a range of restrictions on sportsbooks. Bill S26-131 aims to offer users “protections against abusive practices in sports betting.” The legislation would prohibit betting companies from: Accepting more than 6 separate deposits from an individual in a single day Initiating or sending push notifications or text messages to account holders soliciting bets or deposits Targeting or creating advertising content that is clearly meant for persons under 21 years old Accepting credit card deposits Author of the book “Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling”, former Colorado resident Danny Funt told CasinoBeats that the state has made many mistakes in regulating sports betting. Initially, it was liberal in issuing licenses, but most companies went out of business or left the state. It remains to be seen whether the changes included in this new bill will have a positive effect. It is also difficult to tell what a positive effect would be. For some, a higher betting handle suggests a thriving market; for others, it shows there are not enough checks and balances on betting companies. 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.

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Canadiens vs. Sabres Odds, Predictions and Picks for Thursday, May 14

14 5 月, 2026

(AsiaGameHub) - The Buffalo Sabres are set to host the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of the NHL Eastern Conference semifinals this evening. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on TNT and truTV. We’ve compiled all the key odds, predictions, and picks for you. DraftKings has the Sabres as a -122 favorite at home, with a total set at 5.5. While 53% of the moneyline wagers are on the Canadiens, 63% of ticket sales favor Buffalo. Best Bet: Canadiens vs. Sabres OVER 5.5 (-130) With the series level at 2-2, Buffalo now holds home-ice advantage. They secured a 3-2 victory in Montreal on Tuesday to tie the series. Three out of the first four games have gone over the total of 5.5. In the most recent matchup, when the total was set at 6.5, the UNDER was hit for the first time. This series continues to feature high-scoring action, with ample offensive chances for both teams. Montreal fired 31 shots on goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who replaced Alex Lyon in net for Buffalo during Game 4. Luukkonen, who is expected to start again tonight, may once again face a heavy barrage of shots. We’ll see if he can rise to the occasion. Overall, his postseason performance hasn’t been strong, posting a 3.37 goals-against average and .870 save percentage across three starts. Offensively, Buffalo has regained effectiveness on the power play. The Sabres scored with man-advantage goals from Tage Thompson and Zach Benson in Game 4. They are now 5-for-16 on the power play against the Canadiens. Pick: OVER 5.5 (-130) Best Player Prop for Montreal Canadiens Cole Caufield OVER 0.5 Goals (+175) Cole Caufield (seen above competing with Alex Ovechkin) delivered with a goal in Game 4. It might finally be his turn after scoring in consecutive games. Prior to that stretch, he had gone five straight games without finding the back of the net. Expect Montreal to come out aggressively tonight, and for their top scoring threat to make an impact again in Game 5. Best Player Prop for Buffalo Sabres Josh Doan OVER 0.5 Points (-115) Josh Doan has emerged as the primary playmaker against the Canadiens. He enters tonight’s game riding a five-game point-scoring streak. Five of Doan’s six points against Montreal have come as assists, highlighted by two helpers in Game 4. Additionally, he has recorded at least one assist in every game so far against the Habs. It would not be surprising to see him contribute again in Game 5. 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.

一项新研究发现，大脑在麻醉状态下仍能处理语言

14 5 月, 2026

—Jorg Greuel—Getty Images(SeaPRwire) - 海马体位于大脑核心，是一小段弯曲的组织，对记忆和学习至关重要。它充当我们经验的处理中心，帮助组织传入的信息。当我们清醒时，海马体就会这样做——一项新研究表明，即使在我们无意识时也是如此。这项最近发表在《Nature》杂志上的小型研究，利用了七名因治疗癫痫而接受部分脑部切除手术的患者的数据。研究发现，在全身麻醉下，海马体仍在执行其在清醒大脑中进行的一些语言处理任务，这令人惊讶。当医生在手术室播放播客节目时，海马体中的神经元似乎在预测句子中的下一个词，并处理有关词性的信息。这进一步证明，即使是相当复杂的神经过程也与意识不同。即使在无意识状态下，你也在形成记忆吗？这项研究的灵感来自于早期关于麻醉期间记忆形成概念的工作，Baylor College of Medicine神经外科教授、这篇新论文的作者之一Sameer Sheth博士说。有证据表明，虽然手术患者在醒来后不会记住医生在手术室里给他们播放的词语列表，但这种经历可能仍会留下一些痕迹。“给他们一个词语列表，他们更有可能选择那些在睡着时呈现给他们的词语，而不是没有呈现的词语，”Sheth说。Baylor College of Medicine神经外科教授、该论文的作者之一Benjamin Hayden说，对大鼠的研究已经表明，在麻醉期间，海马体中的神经元仍然会对附近播放的声音做出反应。给一只无意识的大鼠播放一系列音调，其中一个声音不同——科学家称之为“怪异音”（oddball）——海马体神经元会以不同的方式放电，因为大脑会努力解释这种不寻常的声音。即使在麻醉下，神经元也可能对词语的含义做出反应在这项新研究中，研究人员证实，无意识患者的海马体神经元对怪异音（就像大鼠一样）做出了反应。然而，随着记录的进行，数据显示出变化。在十分钟内，神经元对怪异音的反应更强烈，这表明某种学习过程正在发生，即使在麻醉下也是如此。“我们说，‘好吧，如果大脑在麻醉期间能做到这一点……那我们来播放一些语言。我们来播放一些语音，’”Hayden说。外科医生开始播放播客节目The Moth Radio Hour。当他们事后分析神经数据时，“我们真的很惊讶，”Hayden说。海马体中的神经元对口语的反应方式与团队预期清醒人类的反应方式非常相似。细胞以一种模式放电，表明它们正在计算接下来会是什么词——动词、名词等等——这对研究人员来说，是一个惊人的复杂程度。“这些发现令人惊讶，”University of Iowa神经外科教授Kirill Nourski博士说。他说，在麻醉下海马体中仍然发生着复杂的声信号处理，这不是他或该领域的其他人会预测到的。这是否意味着我们在手术期间能听懂周围人在说什么？这篇论文“让你对大脑在没有意识参与的情况下能处理多少信息有了新的视角，”Hebrew University of Jerusalem神经科学教授Leon Deouell说。但Deouell说，这并不意味着麻醉下的人能够理解医生在手术室里互相说些什么。相反，它暗示了某些围绕语言的复杂过程是在无意识中发生的。他说，这是我们在与人工智能互动时应该记住的事情。“我们对待语言的方式有些令人困惑，”Deouell说——仿佛结构化的自然语言是意识的标志。“这些模型说得如此之好……我们认为，‘如果它们能产生优美的句子，它们一定有理解力。’但我们知道它们没有。”本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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CryptoSlots Marks Its 8th Anniversary with VR Slots, New Game Launches, and Month-Long Promotions

14 5 月, 2026

Eight years of crypto-powered casino entertainment reaches a new level as CryptoSlots unveils immersive VR slots, exclusive birthday releases and celebratory promotions throughout May (AsiaGameHub) - CryptoSlots.com is marking its 8th anniversary this May with the debut of Virtual Reality (VR) slots, newly launched exclusive games, and a full month of birthday-themed promotions, free spins, and bonus offers available to players around the world. As one of the first pioneers in cryptocurrency casinos, CryptoSlots remains committed to advancing player experiences by introducing VR slots. These allow users to enter their favorite games directly using compatible headsets such as Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro, Samsung Galaxy XR, Pico, Valve Index, and HTC Vive. Designed with the player experience at its core, the new VR mode turns slot gaming into a fully immersive adventure featuring surround sound, interactive environments, and wins that feel larger than life. Players can log into CryptoSlots, choose any game marked with a VR icon, and activate VR mode in just seconds. “CryptoSlots has always focused on innovation, entertainment, and delivering unforgettable experiences for our players,” said Michael Hilary, Manager at CryptoSlots.com. “With our 8th birthday celebration, VR slots mark the next step in the evolution of online casino gaming. Now, players can truly step inside the action and enjoy a more engaging and thrilling slot experience than ever before.” The birthday festivities kick off with the launch of Eternal Bride, a dark and alluring vampire-themed slot boasting haunting visuals, Wilds, Double Wilds, sticky expanded Double Wilds, and a bonus ladder loaded with enticing rewards. Players can trigger Pick Me bonuses and Free Spins by landing BONUS symbols on the reels. CryptoSlots is also teasing another major birthday title arriving on May 15: Dungeon Legends. This adventure-driven slot lets players hunt for treasures worth up to 5,000x their bet while battling monsters and discovering hidden chambers filled with bonus features, instant coin wins, and expanding Free Spins. The casino’s 2026 game portfolio already includes standout titles such as Buffalo Wild Wins, Aphrodite’s Kiss, Kitsune Fortune High Limit, Four-Leaf Fever, Eggsplosion, and Free Spin Mania. In addition to the new games, CryptoSlots’ month-long birthday festivities feature free spins, Free Jackpot Tokens, mystery bonuses, Mother’s Day promotions, and an interactive birthday wish campaign that continues rewarding players with mystery bonuses through the end of May. A special BTC Pizza Day promotion is also coming later this month. BIRTHDAY BONUSES Valid May 11–24: cryptoslots.com/en/promotions 44+44 VIP FREE SPINS Redeem: 1x Valid: Buffalo Wild Wins + Kitsune Fortune High Limit Wager on winnings: ZERO! Depositing players only Redeem Code: VIPBDAY1 Up to 200% VIP Match Bonus On deposits $300–$500, 150% on $100–$299, 111% on $20–$99 Redeem: 3x per week Valid: All slots (excl. JT) Wager: 35x Redeem Code: VIPGIFT More free spin offers and generous match bonus promotions are expected throughout the rest of the birthday celebrations. All upcoming deals and details will be posted on the CryptoSlots promotions page. Gamble Responsibly. Must be 18+ View or download video version of this story: lyceum.video/casinonews/260514/260514.mp4 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.

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ELA Games Celebrates King and Flame’s Nomination for 2026 Best New Game Release

14 5 月, 2026

The studio’s epic medieval fantasy title secures a spot on the shortlist for the much anticipated SiGMA Europe Awards. (AsiaGameHub) - ELA Games’ King and Flame has been named a finalist for Best New Game Release at the 2026 SiGMA Europe Awards. The nomination highlights the studio’s commitment to combining rich storytelling with finely tuned game mechanics, timed perfectly ahead of the major industry event at Casino Maltese in Valletta, Malta, on May 27. A Subverted Take on a Classic Fairytale King and Flame earns its nomination through a bold visual style and an innovative twist on the Hold and Win genre. At its core, the game offers a fresh narrative that departs from traditional casino themes by reimagining familiar fantasy elements in unexpected ways. Players are drawn into a volatile world where a power-seeking prince unwittingly awakens a fearsome Dragon Queen. What sets the gameplay apart is its dynamic nature. Standard spins feature coins that pay out their exact face value, while unpredictable Mystery Chests can burst open at any moment, awarding instant prizes or triggering the Grand Jackpot. During the “Tamed by the Crown” feature, the grid undergoes a dramatic transformation as the Dragon Queen appears as an expanding Full Reel Wild, delivering substantial rewards. In the Free Spins round, the action intensifies with column-expanding coins and a Super Bonus Wheel that doubles all winnings, blending high-volatility excitement within a carefully crafted medieval setting. Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director of ELA Games, shared her thoughts on the nomination: “We’re thrilled that King and Flame has been nominated for one of the most respected awards in the industry. I know how much effort the entire ELA team invested in crafting a detailed backstory and immersive visual universe for this slot. It stands out as our most narrative-driven release to date, and the attention to detail in its design truly brings the story to life. To have that dedication recognized on such a prestigious platform means a great deal.” Cast Your Vote Public voting for the Best New Game Release category is now open. If you’ve experienced the thrill of battling the Dragon Queen, we’d be honored by your support. Vote for ELA Games and King and Flame here: sigma.world/summits/europe/awards-2026/malta-awards-vote/ 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.

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UK Prize Draws Face Scrutiny Ahead of New Voluntary Rules

14 5 月, 2026

(AsiaGameHub) - A code of good practice for prize draw operators will be introduced in the UK next week. However, before its implementation, these competitions are under fire for allegedly failing to provide participants with protections comparable to those found in regulated gambling. Under current UK law, prize draws are not considered gambling if they include a free-to-enter option. As a result, operators do not need a license to run contests offering prizes ranging from cars and homes to holidays and cash. The UK government previously described the sector as one where “prize draws are a significant and growing market.” Research from 2023 indicated that the UK prize draw market generates annual revenue of £1.3 billion, involving 7.4 million adult players and over 400 operators. What is the New Code? Companies may voluntarily adopt the new code, which must be fully implemented by May 20. It includes several key provisions: Age Restrictions: Operators must restrict participation to individuals aged 18 or older and implement age verification measures. Spending Caps: Credit card payments should be limited to a maximum of £250 per month per player. Harm Monitoring: Operators are expected to make “reasonable efforts” to monitor user activity for signs of compulsive behavior and offer tools such as “cooling-off” periods or account suspensions. Transparency on Odds: When feasible, operators should disclose the likelihood of winning (for example, by stating the maximum number of entries available). Free Route Prominence: The “free entry” method must be presented as prominently as paid entry options, ensuring it remains a genuine alternative rather than an obscure workaround. Close to 200 companies have signed up, including major operators such as Omaze, BOTB, and Raffle House. An Omaze spokesperson stated that the adoption of the code represented a “positive step toward raising standards across the industry.” The company emphasized that it has long been committed to customer safety practices and expressed pride that many of its existing safeguards are now formally included in the sector-wide code. Free Entry or Pay Hundreds of Pounds One Omaze competition offers the chance to win a £3.5 million ($4.7 million) house along with £250,000 in cash. Although users can enter the contest at no cost, they also have multiple paid options that increase their chances of winning. We contacted the company for further details about its policies and how the voluntary code would affect them. Instead of a direct response, we were added to their marketing email list and received an automated message featuring an “epic” winner’s story. Omaze house competition The company promotes itself as a mutually beneficial model: for every competition, it pledges to donate £1 million to charity. This means that even if participants do not win the grand prize, they still contribute to charitable causes. Critics argue that the amount donated represents only a small portion of the total funds raised and suggest that people who wish to support charities should give directly rather than through third-party platforms. “Omaze isn’t a scam. It’s more depressing than that,” wrote a critical Substack author back in 2023. The criticism centers on what they describe as “the implication that we need an incentive to act charitably, to act kindly, to help people, animals, the planet.” Harm Monitoring Insufficient, Claims Addict Others have raised concerns about inadequate safeguards against individuals who engage compulsively in prize draw games. The BBC highlighted the case of Lisa, a self-described prize draw addict who accumulated thousands of pounds in debt due to her involvement in these competitions. “You win £20 credit and £30 instant win prizes, and it keeps you going and feeling, ‘Oh, this is fun.’ It’s like when you play a slot machine,” she explained. She admitted to investing “everything” she had into her habit—mirroring patterns commonly reported by gambling addicts. “It looks like a real grey area that’s being exploited,” said Dr. Matt Gaskell, a consultant at the NHS Northern Gambling Service. “It’s becoming something that more and more staff are mentioning. That’s why we think there needs to be tougher laws and regulations,” he added. Similar calls for stricter oversight have emerged within the broader gambling industry, where companies have faced accusations of intentionally fostering problem gambling and neglecting player protection. The UK government has indicated that should this voluntary self-regulation prove ineffective in reducing harm, it may pursue formal legislation to bring the prize draw sector under the scope of the Gambling Act. 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.

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A CasinoFriday player is awarded over €10 million King Millions™ jackpot by Games Global

14 5 月, 2026

Close to €10.5 million won on Fire & Roses Joker King Millions (AsiaGameHub) - Games Global, a top provider of online gaming content and progressive jackpot experiences, has announced a significant €10,475,169.87 win by a CasinoFriday player on the Fire & Roses Joker King Millions slot. This defining moment represents one of the largest payouts on the King Millions progressive jackpot network and marks a standout highlight for the game’s community since its global integration. Fire & Roses Joker King Millions, developed by Triple Edge Studios and powered by the King Millions network, combines engaging gameplay with the potential to win multi-million jackpots at any time. Awarded on CasinoFriday, this multi-million-euro jackpot win highlights the strength of Games Global’s King Millions offering and its continued delivery of premium progressive content across regulated markets. The progressive jackpot network behind King Millons continues to expand globally, giving operators access to a growing portfolio of integrated titles linked to shared jackpot pools. Games Global’s jackpot portfolio – including Mega Moolah, WowPot, King Millions, Maple Moolah and Lotsaloot – now offers a combined prize value exceeding €28m. As Games Global expands the reach of its progressive jackpot ecosystem, it remains committed to delivering engaging and rewarding experiences to partners and players alike, blending innovation with world-class entertainment. Ofir Gal-Mor, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience & Innovation at Games Global, said: “This €10,475,169.87 payout underlines the scale and reach of the King Millions network across our operator partners. We are proud to support CasinoFriday in delivering premium progressive content, and this result demonstrates the continued performance of Fire & Roses Joker King Millions within regulated markets.” CPO at Funnz, added: “We are delighted to congratulate our player on securing this remarkable €10.4 million King Millions jackpot win. At CasinoFriday, our focus is on providing high-quality entertainment to our community, and this milestone demonstrates the strength of our partnership with Games Global and the performance of its progressive network.” 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.

青少年性爱与死亡：沼泽营充满趣味与魅力，是吉莲·安德森的绝佳舞台

14 5 月, 2026

(SeaPRwire) - 现代恐怖片的通病在于，它很少能对自己的类型抱有幽默感——即便有，也往往只是通过 wink 和 nudges 来暗示自我意识，仿佛尴尬地为自己存在道歉。编剧兼导演简·施恩布鲁姆（Jane Schoenbrun）的新作《营地瘴气：青少年性爱与死亡》（Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma）在戛纳电影节首映时，却轻松打破了这一循环：影片既有趣又迷人，甚至在某些段落中显得轻快自然。如果说电影界尚有公正可言——虽然并非总是如此，但我们仍抱有希望——那么吉莲·安德森的表演理应获得与几年前黛米·摩尔在《物质》（The Substance）中所受关注同等的赞誉。在这部令人疲惫的恶心之作中，摩尔的表现曾引发热议。而在此片中，安德森饰演一位上世纪90年代的尖叫女王，如今已蜕变为优雅、古怪的隐士。她的表演堪称 sublime（崇高），其搭档汉娜·艾因宾德（Hannah Einbinder，《黑客》主演）则全程与她旗鼓相当。她们乐在其中，观众亦然：两人携手将这部电影变成一场愉悦的享受。艾因宾德饰演的克莉丝（Kris）是一位聪明、野心勃勃的电影人，她受命执导一部重启版恐怖片，讲述一名戴着天花板通风口造型头盔的疯狂连环杀手“小死神”（Little Death）在偏远夏令营中对青少年实施杀戮的故事。小死神由杰克·海文（Jack Haven）饰演，他曾出演施恩布鲁姆的前作《我看见电视闪光》（I Saw the TV Glow）。这个名字显然是对法语中短暂极乐后意识丧失的昵称的巧妙影射。他的武器是一根巨大、尖锐、形似阳具的长矛，被刺中的受害者会尖叫着喷出糖果苹果红半透明的血液。小死神有着疯狂的背景故事，以笨拙且非意识形态正确的90年代方式呈现：他无法确定自己是男是女，一群霸凌他的男营员将他溺死于湖中。在“营地瘴气”的世界观里，小死神不仅佩戴标志性头盔，还穿着闪亮的橡胶连体服，从浑浊湖水深处适时现身，通常等到青少年情侣正在做爱时才发动袭击。《营地瘴气》系列电影——首部作品催生无数续集，直到该IP因“存在问题”而被雪藏——核心主题正如片中人物所言，是“血肉与体液”。克莉丝有机会为这部经典恐怖片注入新时代的灵魂，她正试图邀请首部电影的主演复出客串。正是在此过程中，她结识了迷人的比利·普雷斯利（Billy Presley），由安德森饰演，后者是原系列的“最终女孩”，如今独居太平洋西北地区。她每天沉浸于对某一特定几何主题的 obsessive 绘画创作之中。更巧的是，她还买下了当年拍摄该系列电影的这片土地及木屋，在那里每日重温自己的辉煌过往：用一台破旧的老式投影仪循环播放自己最著名的电影——正如她自己所说，“就像《日落大道》里的那个女人。”克莉丝这位热心的聪慧影迷，当然清楚对方身份。——戛纳电影节提供比利登场时采用经典的神秘聚光灯效果。她头戴一顶颜色如熟透葡萄般的柔软毡帽，帽檐低垂，眼神魅惑地从帽沿下窥视。金发瀑布般倾泻而下，声音则是慵懒的南方口音。晚餐时，她为客人准备了外卖炸鸡。他们的对话从工作聊到私事，再到极其私密的话题：原来克莉丝身处一段不开心的开放式关系中，感到与自身性欲脱节。当比利问出“说到欲望，你喜欢蘸酱吗？”时，不仅克莉丝，恐怕所有观众都已彻底沦陷。这正是安德森的超级魅力所在。在《X档案》时代，她就是理性观众的性感象征。搭档大卫·杜楚尼虽可爱，但她才是让万千男女重新思考性取向的那个人。她在特里·迪耶韦斯（Terence Davies）2000年执导的《纯真年代》（House of Mirth）中饰演莉莉·巴特（Lily Bart）时更显 charismatic（富有魅力），情绪更为哀婉。她的幽默感即使深藏不露，也是其魅力的一部分。克莉丝急于给这位风情万种、令人着迷的女主人留下好印象，便解释了自己作品的核心理念：“我对酷儿身份与 monstrous（怪物）的智力建构之间的交集感兴趣。”比利早已了解克莉丝的研究背景，若有所思地点头回应：“你是从淋浴帘的角度重写《惊魂记》（Psycho）的人吧？”随后，担心自己过于咄咄逼人，可能破坏了客人的自命不凡，她柔声补充道：“我们不过是不同世代罢了。”影片后续发展更像是一部爱情与 erotic 冒险，而非传统砍杀片。它也探讨了为何恐怖片对我们如此重要——即使它们不符合我们对性行为的学术化定义或社会规范。施恩布鲁姆2021年的心理恐怖片《我们都去世界博览会》（We’re All Going to the World’s Fair）曾探索过青少年通过网络探索自我身份的 thrilling 但亦潜在危险的现象。其2024年的作品《我看见电视闪光》则更为复杂却成效有限，聚焦身份认同与自我接纳，却常常滑向自怜。同样地，《营地瘴气：青少年性爱与死亡》有时也会陷入自身理念的束缚，在抵达结局途中多次偏离航道。然而，影片洋溢的快乐精神，以及对大量被大众视为 junk（垃圾）的恐怖片的真挚热爱，构成了其核心驱动力。还有比利——诱惑者、捣蛋鬼、无可救药的 flirt（调情高手）。正是因为她，最终女孩才得以幸存：成为教会我们如何真正活出精彩人生的那个女人。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布，覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者，以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

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Hong Kong to Bring Pinball and Claw Machines Under Gambling Laws

14 5 月, 2026

(AsiaGameHub) - The government of Hong Kong is set to bring pinball and claw machines under the jurisdiction of its gambling laws. The Hong Kong Home and Youth Affairs Bureau has submitted a proposal to the Legislative Council, advocating for the implementation of a mandatory device licensing system. This would limit the number of arcades permitted to operate pinball and claw machines and require licensed venues to undergo regular supervisory checks. If these establishments are required to comply with Hong Kong’s Gambling Ordinance, any arcade offering prize-based entertainment games may need to obtain similar permits. Legislative Council member Kwok Fu-yung recently received numerous complaints from parents regarding pinball and claw machine centers. She noted that some businesses have opened near tutoring centers to attract young students, according to reports from China.com, a Chinese media outlet. A player uses a pinball machine in a Hong Kong arcade. (Image: @babee_channel/YouTube/Screenshot) A Pinball Craze Sweeps Through Hong Kong, Prompting Regulatory Action In 2022, the Hong Kong High Court ruled that ordinary claw machines do not qualify as "entertainment devices" under current law and therefore do not require special permits. However, despite increased scrutiny and enforcement across Asia on claw machine centers, Hong Kong has seen a surge in popularity of pinball machines, prompting regulatory intervention. While many claw machine arcades across Hong Kong report low customer traffic, pinball arcades are increasingly appearing in shopping malls—particularly those located near schools. After school hours, these pinball centers are often filled with young patrons wearing school uniforms, according to the media outlet. Many popular pinball machines in Hong Kong award points to players who successfully land balls in designated holes. These points can be redeemed for prizes such as figurines, game consoles, and even high-end mobile phones. Tang Ka-piu, Chairman of the Legislative Council’s Committee on Home Affairs, Culture and Sports, described the existing regulatory framework as overly "lenient." He pointed out that current rules allow centers to bypass age verification and impose no restrictions on operating hours. Wider Crackdown on Claw Machines Across Asia Tang explained that the proposed measures aim to balance support for local businesses with public concerns about the machines' potential impact. The bureau emphasized its commitment to preventing what it calls "hidden gambling" and protecting young people from developing gambling addictions. Last year, Thailand reclassified claw machines as "gambling equipment," warning that unlicensed operators could face up to two years in prison. Similarly, South Korea—which had nearly 6,000 unstaffed claw machine centers as of August last year—has seen the number of such establishments grow by over 15% in just two years. South Korean high school students have told media they view the machines as a form of gambling, with some admitting to losing more than $100 in just 30 minutes at unstaffed centers. 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.

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Japanese Governor Proposes Casino-Resort to Establish New International Tourism Hub

14 5 月, 2026

(AsiaGameHub) - The governor of Japan’s Aichi Prefecture has announced plans to build a major integrated casino-resort (IR) on an artificial island in hopes of establishing an international tourism hub. However, the chances of success may be slim. According to the Japanese newspaper Mainichi Shimbun, Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura stated that the resort would serve as an “international tourism hub.” The proposed site is located adjacent to Chubu Centrair International Airport, near the city of Nagoya. Chubu operates flights to various Asian destinations, including Beijing, Seoul, Taipei, Manila, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Shanghai. Japanese Governor’s IR Dream As the gambling market in Asia continues to expand, Tokyo has identified the IR sector as a key growth driver for the future. The central government intends to approve three IR projects nationwide, with provinces required to submit their applications by the end of 2027. However, opposition from local residents and anti-gambling advocates has led to a slow response. So far, Tokyo has approved only one IR project: MGM Osaka, scheduled to open in 2030. Aichi had initially considered submitting a bid in 2019 but suspended its efforts due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year, however, Omura and his administration decided to revive the plan. Last month, the prefecture set a July 31 deadline for potential operators to submit bids. Aichi aims to select a preferred operator between autumn 2026 and spring 2027. Mainichi reported that since April, Aichi officials have been reviewing proposals from several operators. A popular tourist attraction in Nagoya, Japan. (Image: Goh Win Nie) Why Does Aichi Want to Build a Casino-Resort? Omura’s initiative is reportedly driven by three main factors. First, no other regions besides Osaka have submitted proposals, meaning that if Aichi develops a strong plan before next year, it could face little resistance in gaining approval. Second, attracting international tourists is a significant incentive for Aichi. The prefecture receives fewer foreign visitors compared to other major cities in Japan. An increase in tourism, Omura believes, could help revitalize the local economy, which has suffered from population decline in recent years. Lastly, Aichi is seeking stable funding sources. Officials expect revenue from the IR to provide substantial financial support, which could be used to develop medical and welfare policies. Nevertheless, success remains uncertain, according to the newspaper. Experts predict prolonged increases in construction materials and costs due to the “unstable international situation.” This, along with other factors, has contributed to a “significant rise” in expenses related to Osaka’s IR project, they say. Therefore, concerns persist within Aichi about whether reputable domestic or overseas businesses will be willing to undertake the “enormous initial investment” required to build an IR in the region. 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.

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CFTC Collaborates With MLB and Major US Sports Leagues to Combat Prediction Market Insider Trading

14 5 月, 2026

(AsiaGameHub) - The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a leading U.S. financial regulator, announced its collaboration with Major League Baseball and other major sports leagues to combat insider trading in prediction markets. The agency pledged to partner with sports organizations to identify suspicious trading activities and take action against attempts to manipulate sports-related contracts on platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. The CFTC has already established a memorandum of understanding with MLB, according to the agency’s chairman Michael Selig. Selig made the announcement during this year’s Financial Industry Regulatory Authority conference, as reported by CoinDesk. “We are currently engaged in discussions with all professional sports leagues,” Selig added. Selig also rejected claims that sports prediction markets were merely a modern version of casino gambling. “These are distinct products governed by parallel regulatory frameworks,” he stated. CFTC: Insider Trading Will Be Prosecuted Selig has been vocal about regulating prediction markets. Earlier this month, he responded publicly to critics in a letter to the Wall Street Journal, refuting allegations that insider trading is widespread on these platforms. “Claims that our insider trading rules are less defined than others are entirely false,” he wrote. “The CFTC remains a vigilant overseer of prediction markets.” He cautioned that efforts to “drive regulation out” could push prediction markets offshore, where they would operate without oversight or standards. “These markets deliver substantial benefits to individuals, businesses, and the broader economy,” Selig emphasized. “We are committed to maintaining their integrity and supporting their growth.” His remarks followed an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal that characterized prediction market contracts as “old-fashioned betting.” The article noted that approximately 90% of activity on Kalshi is related to sports. An MLB game held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. (Image: Brycenrichter) Regulator Set to Clash With States The CFTC is preparing for conflict with state governments. Lawmakers across several U.S. states continue advancing legislation aimed at banning prediction markets. Earlier this month, Minnesota legislators approved a bill prohibiting various forms of prediction market activity, including those tied to sports. Additionally, multiple tribes in New Mexico have filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, alleging the platform violates Indian gaming law by offering illegal gambling services. Nevada has taken even stronger measures: in March, the state successfully obtained a court order that temporarily halted Kalshi’s operations in Nevada. This ban was upheld and extended by a Nevada court last month. The CFTC has signaled it will challenge states attempting similar restrictions. Selig warned that the agency would pursue legal action against any state seeking to ban prediction markets without federal approval. “Under the Commodity Exchange Act, the CFTC holds exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets,” Selig wrote. “While some may express skepticism toward innovative financial instruments, we remain steadfast in defending our authority and protecting it.” The Long-Term Outlook Last year, gaming consultancy Eilers & Krejcik projected that sports contracts would represent 44% of total volume on prediction markets over the long term. The firm also forecasted that annual trading volumes could reach $1 trillion by the end of 2029. Earlier this week, the New York Times reported that 80 accounts on Polymarket had exhibited suspicious betting behavior over the past two years. The newspaper noted that these account holders had profited significantly from “dozens” of longshot bets, earning hundreds of thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency. 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.

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