Paradise Entertainment chairman raises stake to 60.27% after HK$1.26m share purchase
Chun’s increased ownership is a material change in the company’s shareholder position as it adjusts after losing its satellite casino business.
All news
Reports
Novara police suspend Castelletto Ticino VLT hall for five days
The suspension and fine affect the venue’s operation and enforce rules on minors’ access to public gaming.
Sicily court rejects urgent challenge to 30-day bingo hall suspension
The ruling leaves the expired closure in place while a separate proceeding could affect the venue’s concession.
Results
Gaming Realms reports 10% revenue growth to £31.4m in 2025
The revenue growth provides investors with a reported measure of Gaming Realms’ 2025 performance.
Licence
PAGCOR accredits PhilWeb as gaming affiliate and support service provider
The accreditation allows PhilWeb to offer services to licensed operators in the Philippines.
LiveScore Group launches Virgin Bet in South Africa
Virgin Bet’s first market outside the UK gives LiveScore Group a South African presence backed by local leadership.
Light & Wonder renews Seneca systems deal and replaces Deadwood system
The agreements create systems-modernisation and replacement work for Light & Wonder across casino properties in two states.
Rhode Island Lottery reports February sales fall 2% to $21.8m
The reported sales decline provides operators and suppliers with a measure of lottery performance in Rhode Island.
Agcom plans one-month consultation on responsible gambling advertising rules in Italy
Operators can submit views on proposed advertising requirements during the consultation.
Smarkets seeks CFTC approval for planned US prediction-market entry
Smarkets’ US entry hinges on CFTC approval, while the company expects sports to drive long-term prediction-market growth.
Italy’s Supreme Court upholds ADM PREU assessments for 2016 and 2017
The rulings confirm PREU liability for devices capable of enabling cash-prize gambling outside ADM’s network.
Washington sues Kalshi over alleged illegal gambling and seeks trader losses
Kalshi’s case could determine whether its event contracts violate Washington gambling rules and whether residents’ losses are recoverable.
Baronissi approves gambling-venue rules with 250-metre exclusion zones
Gaming operators in Baronissi face new location, operating-hours and enforcement requirements.
Court-appointed receiver prepares Downtown Grand for potential sale
A sale could change ownership of the Las Vegas casino, while the court has yet to approve the bidding process.
Valencia opens public consultation on gaming-sector development decree
The proposed guidelines could shape the framework for gaming-sector development in the Valencian Community.
Spain’s tax agency sets online gambling declaration thresholds for 2025 returns
Taxpayers must report gambling gains under the stated thresholds, and licensed platforms must provide information to Spain’s tax agency.
Trump Media launches Truth Predict as US prediction markets exceed $5bn weekly
Truth Predict adds a US platform amid debate over whether prediction-market contracts are financial products or gambling.
European Casino Association backs Tipico opinion on national gambling licences
Operators may need separate authorisation in every EU country where they offer gambling services.
Berlin authorities seize 120 illegal gambling machines and €180,000
The seizure and planned recovery affect illegal gambling operators and the competitive position of licensed Berlin venues.
Spain's Finance Ministry revises 2025 tax-return forms for gambling winnings
Operators may need to account for revised tax reporting categories and their existing duty to provide customer transaction reports.
DGOJ awards 2025 gambling research grants without public-game projects
Grant recipients face a ten-working-day acceptance window, while the reported awards exclude research projects on public games.
Licence
Asia Pioneer seeks distributor licences in Abu Dhabi and Singapore
Distributor licences could let Asia Pioneer sell casino electronic gaming equipment in Abu Dhabi and Singapore.
Tender
Hokkaido tenders research on potential casino integrated resort
The feasibility research and operator interviews will inform Hokkaido’s decision on whether to pursue an integrated resort with a casino.
Brasilcon seeks permission to intervene in Brazil betting-law case
The court’s decision on intervention could add consumer-protection arguments to a challenge concerning Brazil’s betting framework.
Licence
PhilWeb confirms PAGCOR accreditation as Philippines support service provider
PAGCOR accreditation determines whether PhilWeb can provide support services within the Philippines’ regulated gaming system.