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ECJ opinion in Tipico case supports member states’ local licensing requirements
(AsiaGameHub) - An Advocate General (AG) at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has concluded that national gambling licensing mandates within EU member states must be respected, provided they align with EU free movement regulations.
AG Emiliou issued this opinion concerning a player-losses lawsuit filed against German operator Tipico at the ECJ in 2024. Germany's Bundesgerichtshof (Federal Court of Justice) referred the case to the ECJ in July 2024.
Interpreting the EU's frequently debated Article 56 of the TFEU framework, the AG stated: “If a member state mandates a license for specific services within its borders, and this requirement itself complies with Article 56 TFEU, then national authorities, including judicial bodies, are permitted to enforce this requirement against an operator that has offered services without the necessary license.”
A central issue in the case was whether Germany's regulatory structure at the time violated EU freedom of movement provisions.
The AG's opinion......
Allwyn Seeks New Sportsbook M&A Opportunities After Novibet Deal Collapses
(AsiaGameHub) - Allwyn International is looking into other acquisition possibilities for a proprietary sports betting technology platform after its Novibet deal fell through.
During Allwyn's FY25 earnings call on Thursday, CEO Robert Chvátal fielded questions about the breakdown of the company's proposed Novibet acquisition, which had been announced earlier this month.
Allwyn pulled out of the acquisition after receiving feedback from the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC), with iGB learning that several potential remedies that were examined could not preserve the deal's value.
A key element of the transaction was to supply Allwyn with a proprietary sportsbook platform, though Chvátal stated that Allwyn respected the HCC's concerns.
He indicated that the group had already begun examining alternative options. "This interest in sportsbook technology remains on Allwyn's radar," Chvátal commented.
"We have already begun investigating other opportunities regarding spor......
Saskatchewan increases funding for Indigenous communities driven by record gaming revenues
(AsiaGameHub) - Saskatchewan’s provincial government has revealed a substantial boost in funding for Indigenous communities, fueled by all-time high gaming revenues.
For the 2025–26 fiscal year, a total of $153.5 million will be allocated to First Nations and Métis organizations.
This funding increase follows strong earnings reported by key players in the province’s gaming sector, including the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA), SaskGaming properties, and the online platform PlayNow.com.
Industry analysts link these gains to gaming facility upgrades, venue expansions, and improved online service offerings—all of which have raised gross gaming receipts.
SIGA delivered a standout performance in the 2024–25 fiscal year, generating a record-breaking $378 million in revenue and distributing $146 million in income. This underscores the growing financial importance of gaming operations in supporting Indigenous communities.
Online gambling has been ......
Gambling operators in Estonia voluntarily pay €1.4 million following tax drafting error
(AsiaGameHub) - Estonian remote gambling operators have thus far voluntarily paid over €1.4 million ($1.62 million) to the Ministry of Finance following a legislative drafting mistake that temporarily eliminated their 2026 tax duties.
These payments, made in February and March 2026, are meant to cover the amounts the government would have received if the Gambling Tax Act had been implemented as initially planned.
ERR News reports that Ministry spokesperson Siiri Suutre said: “February donations—including income tax—totaled roughly €815,000, and as of now in March, about €595,000 has come in. The March number isn’t final, and we expect more donations.”
The tax exemption stemmed from December 2025 amendments that accidentally left games of chance out of the taxable base. This legislative mistake meant remote gambling wasn’t taxed at the beginning of 2026.
MP Aivar Kokk pointed out the error’s impact: “Games of chance a......
FILMART and EntertainmentPulse draw about 8,000 industry participants
HONG KONG, Mar 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 30th Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) and EntertainmentPulse, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully today. The two events attracted about 8,000 industry professionals from 53 countries and regions, highlighting the development momentum and collaborative potential of the global film and television industry. The events, held over four days, featured over 790 exhibitors across a record high participation of 38 countries and regions, bringing together enterprises from emerging markets like ASEAN members such as Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, and mature film markets such as Canada, France, Italy, Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States, further exemplifying Hong Kong’s position as a centre for cultural and artistic exchange.FILMART advances international collaboration in the film and television industryThis year’s FILMART continued to......
TANAKA Announces Executive Appointments
TOKYO, Mar 20, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announces that its Board of Directors tentatively decided, at a meeting held on February 16, 2026, the appointment of new Audit & Supervisory Board Members. The Boards of Directors of each group company—TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd., TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL RETAILING Co., Ltd., and TANAKA ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd.—also tentatively decided on the same appointment.Press inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/ TANAKA’s Executive Appointments1. TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (Effective of March 26, 2026)New PositionName Previous PositionAudit & Supervisory Board MemberNobutaka AokiNewly Appointed *The Audit & Supervisory Board Member is scheduled to be appointed at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on March 26, 2026......
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MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse attract more than 1,700 industry professionals
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Anticipation of Unitree Robotics’ IPO Heats Up, Value Revaluation for Shoucheng Holdings (0697.HK) Expected
HONG KONG, Mar 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Recently, the robot sector has garnered increasing attention, with humanoid robots and embodied AI becoming a primary focus in the capital markets. As a leading enterprise in this field, Unitree Robotics has gradually become a key benchmark for the market’s pricing of the robotics industry due to its technological progress, product iterations, brand popularity, and capitalization process. In this context, Shoucheng Holdings (0697.HK) is being increasingly viewed by the market as a "Unitree Robotics concept stock" supported by industrial logic, owing to its investment in Unitree and its continuous layout across the robotics industry chain.It is worth noting that Shoucheng Holdings participates as more than just a financial investor. In fact, as a platform-based enterprise, Shoucheng Holdings possesses multiple capabilities, including industrial investment, scenario resources, operational expertise, and ecological synergy. Its relationship ......
Global Capital Reset Takes Centre Stage at Hall Chadwick’s U.S. Capital Access Forum in Singapore
HONG KONG, March 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tension, shifting trade alliances and accelerating technological disruption, global corporate leaders and investors gathered in Singapore last week for Hall Chadwick’s U.S. Capital Access Forum: the Art of an IPO, exploring how companies are repositioning themselves for a new era of global capital formation.Held over two days at Capella Hotel, Sentosa Island, Singapore, the Forum convened senior executives, capital markets leaders and technology innovators to examine the evolving relationship between capital markets, supply chains, emerging technologies and national economic strategy.Participants also explored how geopolitical competition, industrial policy and supply-chain realignment are reshaping investment flows across sectors including critical minerals, artificial intelligence, digital assets and financial infrastructure.The Forum featured Donald Trump Jr., Executive Vice President o......
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Anutin’s Election Signals the End of Thai Casino Plans
(AsiaGameHub) - On Thursday, Thailand’s House of Representatives voted to appoint Anutin Charnvirakul as the kingdom’s 32nd prime minister, following his victory in the February general election. The leader of the Bhumjaithai Party secured 293 votes, comfortably beating People’s Party candidate Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, who received 119 votes.
Anutin first took office on an interim basis last September, after former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was ousted over ethics charges. His return dashes hopes for reviving the Integrated Entertainment Business Act, a policy his predecessor had vigorously advanced.
Paetongtarn and her father, Thaksin Shinawatra — a prominent Thai power broker and former prime minister — viewed casinos as a way to boost post-Covid tourism, attract foreign investment, and create jobs. Her administration planned five casinos in the first wave of development: two in the capital city of Bangkok, plus one each in Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Phuket.......
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Fortuna Entertainment Group expands in the Baltics through acquisition of TOPsport
(AsiaGameHub) - Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG), headquartered in Prague, has reached an agreement to purchase a 70% share in TOPsport, a Lithuanian betting operator.
This acquisition signifies FEG’s debut in Lithuania—the most populous Baltic region—and aligns with the group’s wider goals of strengthening its standing in regulated European markets.
As Lithuania’s leading online sports betting and gaming company, TOPsport holds roughly 50% of the country’s betting market share. It also maintains a strong physical footprint via a national retail network of 54 locations.
Established in 2002, the company recorded an EBITDA of €65 million in 2025, reflecting a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 30% since 2020 and consistent EBITDA margins exceeding 50%. It employs a total of over 200 staff.
“The Baltics are a region with significant growth potential for FEG, and entering Lithuania by acquiring the market leader is a key step in o......