TxODDS shared that its long‑standing partner, Sporting Solutions, has renewed and expanded their agreement, adopting the Fusion platform to strengthen its in‑play and multi‑sport offering.
The expanded partnership will see Sporting Solutions leverage Fusion’s advanced pricing infrastructure to deliver enriched in-play soccer coverage, alongside broader access to additional sports and an expanded range of betting markets for its customers.
The move reflects Sporting Solutions’ continued focus on innovation and delivering high-quality, real-time pricing solutions across global sports.
Fusion, TxODDS’ flagship odds aggregation and pricing platform, provides access to ultra-low-latency data and a deep, scalable market offering, enabling partners to deliver responsive and engaging in-play experiences at scale.
Alan Casey, CCO at TxODDS, commented: “Sporting Solutions has been a valued partner for many years, so we’re delighted to extend and deepen our relationship. Their move to Fusion highlights the growing demand for ultra-fast, scalable in-play pricing, and we’re excited to support their continued growth with enhanced coverage, more markets, and industry-leading latency.”
Derren Maggs, CEO at Sporting Solutions, said: “Our partnership with TxODDS has consistently delivered for us over a number of years. By transitioning to the Fusion platform, we’re able to further strengthen our in-play capabilities, expand our sports coverage and continue providing high-quality pricing solutions to our clients worldwide. This move is just the first step in what we anticipate will be an even deeper collaboration with TxODDS moving forward.”
The agreement underscores TxODDS’ position as a trusted partner to leading operators and suppliers, with over 25 years of expertise in delivering reliable, low-latency sports data and pricing solutions.
MGA Games, a leading Spanish developer of content for global casino operators, has launched Jax Fortune and the Jaguar Amulet to the “.com market” on March 30th—a new adventure‑themed video slot packed with Mayan ruins and hidden treasures.
The title stands out for its innovative mechanics and a 5×3 reel design with 25 lines. Among its standout features are the Money symbols, which grant direct prizes (Mini, Major, and Mega) in the main game. The game also features special Wild and Scatter symbols. It is precisely on the Free Spins screen where another of the game’s strengths lies, as the central reels merge into a Mega Reel, increasing the prize potential.
With a minimum bet of €0.25, a maximum of €50, and a maximum prize of €52,000, in this new MGA Games title, we follow in the footsteps of the intrepid Jax Fortune on a jungle adventure full of mystery and fantasy. Players accompany the protagonist as he deciphers the secrets of the Mayan civilization and secures the ancestral riches that await inside a sacred temple.
With a striking visual design centered on Mayan symbology, this game will stand out in any online casino lobby. Its immersive narrative turns the player into the protagonist of an epic adventure. Furthermore, its balance between instant prizes and advanced mechanics, such as the Mega Reel, will manage to attract both casual users and experienced players in search of challenges.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation has announced that a 76‑year‑old pensioner and regular Casino Filipino (CF) Olongapo patron captured the lone ₱2 million must‑go jackpot during PAGCOR’s nationwide “₱1K for ₱2M” linked bingo event held on March 29, 2026, at CF Angeles in Pampanga.
The event, hosted by the newly renovated CF Angeles, was simultaneously played across multiple Casino Filipino branches, including Bacolod, Cebu, Fuente, Grand Regal, Ilocos Norte, Iloilo, Mactan, Olongapo, and Tagaytay.
Bingo beneficiary venues also joined the nationwide event, among them Bingo Bee Malabon, NUSTAR Resort and Casino, Okada Manila, and Winford Resort and Casino.
The linked bingo event awarded a total of Php2.9 million in tax-free prizes across 10 regular games, with an additional Php600,000 given away during warm-up, speedy, and U Pick ‘Em 8 rounds.
“We congratulate our solo jackpot winner from CF Olongapo and all players who won prizes during the games. We also extend our gratitude to everyone who took part in this event,” Mr. Tengco said.
“Maraming salamat sa patuloy ninyong pagsuporta sa nationwide linked bingo event ng PAGCOR. With winners emerging from different participating venues, this event highlights the nationwide reach of our linked bingo event,” he added.
Entertainment segments from CF Angeles performers, including Playback Duo and the Go Girls Dancers, added to the festive atmosphere, alongside special song numbers from event hosts Elaiza Arnaiz and Rey Lim.
PAGCOR also announced that the next “₱1K for ₱2M” nationwide linked bingo event is scheduled on June 14, 2026, to be held again at CF Angeles.
The suspension of the casino license for The Star Sydney remains in force, according to an update filed by The Star Entertainment Group with the Australian Securities Exchange on Tuesday.
The filing, which included an attached regulatory letter from the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC), confirmed that the operator has yet to regain suitability to hold a casino license and will continue operating under oversight.
The NICC stated that ‘the suspension of the license […] will remain in effect at this time’, while also extending the appointment of the government-appointed manager through September 30th, 2026, unless terminated earlier.
The decision follows correspondence from The Star indicating it would not seek a license suitability determination in March 2026. A subsequent submission outlining its pathway to suitability reaffirmed that position, prompting the regulator to maintain the suspension.
The Star Sydney license has been suspended since October 2022, when the NICC determined the company was no longer a suitable entity to operate the casino under the Casino Control Act. Rather than cancel the license, the regulator opted for an indefinite suspension, allowing operations to continue under the supervision of an external manager while remediation measures are implemented.
The attached regulatory document reiterated that the arrangement enables gaming to continue ‘while remedial steps are taken,’ confirming the regulator’s view that further progress is required before reconsidering the operator’s suitability.
The manager, currently Nicholas Weeks, was first appointed at the time of the suspension to oversee operations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The extension of his term signals ongoing regulatory concerns and a continued need for independent oversight.
Good morning. Results season isn’t over yet! In South Korea, Shin Hwa World saw a dismal FY25, with gaming revenue nearly halving and the group posting a $20 million segment loss. The operator is now shifting its focus away from hospitality and gaming to events, MICE, and entertainment to drive repeat visitation. In the Philippines, PhilWeb is expanding, with a new PAGCOR accreditation as a gaming affiliate and support service provider. And in industry news, the ASEAN Gaming Summit is moving to 2027, dodging global uncertainty and returning with a revamped agenda in March!
South Korea’s Shin Hwa World has registered a $20 million loss from its gaming segment for 2025, with overall gaming volume down and a decrease in its rolling win rate. Revenue from the segment fell by 45 percent, to $14.7 million. The group is now aiming to boost its integrated resort segment, which saw a slight uptick in revenue in FY25. The company is shifting its focus ‘far beyond hospitality and gaming’, concentrating on events, MICE and entertainment.
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Hong Kong-listed Success Universe recorded a HK$410.38 million ($52.37 million) loss for FY25, at the top end of expectations indicated in mid-March, following the closure of the group’s satellite casino operation in Macau at Ponte 16 last year.
The group had initially been expecting a loss of HK$370-410 million ($47.22-52.32 million).
The figure reverses a profit of HK$93 million ($11.88 million) recorded in 2024, and arises from the closure of the satellite casino – which operated for over 17 years – on November 28th, 2025.
The group had initially hoped to maintain the Ponte 16 casino open, with concession-holder SJM indicating it could be one of two properties it was planning to acquire in order to maintain the casino operation.
Macau law mandated the closure of all satellite casinos by December 31st of last year.
While L’Arc Hotel & Casino was integrated into SJM Resorts’ portfolio in December, Ponte 16 was not, causing serious investor concern, due to the heavy investment in what has become an entirely non-gaming asset on Macau’s peninsula.
This resulted in a loss linked to the group’s interest in the casino of approximately HK$340.7 million ($43.48 million) for the year.
Success Universe registered the last year of revenues from the satellite casino operation in FY25, seeing a share of profit amounting to HK$112 million ($14.3 million), helping boost the group’s revenue to HK$59.7 million ($7.62 million), up by 16 percent yearly.
However, how the group will revamp its business after the closure of the casino is uncertain. The group highlighted that it ‘remains committed to its investment in the Ponte 16 project’ and that its ‘strategic focus will shift towards maximizing the value of non-gaming assets while continuing to explore new hospitality and leisure-entertainment opportunities to drive sustainable long-term value’.
Amongst the significant loss, the group does not recommend the payment of a dividend for FY25.
South Korean integrated resort operator Shin Hwa World registered a 30.68 percent reduction in its FY25 loss, dropping to HK$342.51 million ($43.71 million), despite a significant decrease in its gaming revenue.
According to results released on Monday, the group’s Gaming Business saw a 45.2 percent yearly drop in revenue, totaling HK$115.21 million ($14.7 million), with the segment’s loss increasing from HK$139.28 million ($17.78 million) in FY24 to HK$156.65 million ($20 million) in 2025.
The group notes that its gaming segment was impacted by a ‘decrease in rolling win rate combined with lower rolling and non-rolling volumes’.
The figures were within the expectations it announced in early March, predicting a yearly decrease in loss of between 20 and 35 percent. As identified previously, the reduction in loss was influenced by a decrease in operating expenses and an increase in the fair value of investment properties.
While the group’s gaming segment, encompassing the recently-rebranded LES A Casino (formerly Landing Casino) saw a decrease in revenue in 2025, its Integrated Resort Development segment saw a slight uptick of 1.9 percent yearly to HK$769.04 million ($98.15 million).
During the year, the group managed to significantly reduce the IR segment’s loss from HK$215.59 million ($27.51 million) to just HK$68.69 million ($7.48 million).
The group derives its IR income from over 2,000 guest rooms and suites across four hotel brands, F&B, MICE events, theme park attractions, water parks, merchandise sales, and leases of retail spaces.
For the year, the group highlighted that it ‘continued dedication to sales and marketing efforts to enable it to maintain stable segment revenue for the year’.
The group’s board does not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year, in line with 2024.
All-day destination
Looking ahead, the group indicates that it plans to shift its focus ‘far beyond hospitality and gaming’, positioning Jeju Shinhwa World as ‘a dynamic tourism paradise’.
The group says its focus is on a ‘holistic experience […] tailored not only to attract luxury travel and leisure travelers, but also to serve corporate clients, educational groups, lifestyle influencers, and event organizers’.
Key drivers of repeat visitation are event-based programs, including ‘large-scale poker tournaments, golf clinics, live concerts, seasonal festivals, and themed cultural events’.
These are expected to generate revenue across its F&B, park attractions, and retail outlets, helping to diversify its revenue streams and reduce its reliance on hotel occupancy ‘over the medium term’.
This year, the group plans to ‘continue to invest in facility upgrades and renovations’; however, due to the conflict in the Middle East, ‘the group will exercise prudence in its long-term investment and growth strategies’.
The group highlighted that it does need to maintain the ‘aging infrastructure’ of Jeju Shinhwa World and develop new facilities, for which it has earmarked HK$20 million ($2.55 million) from a recent HK$178.75 million ($22.81 million) rights issue.
But, given the global situation, it is also in the course of ‘reassessing the scope and timing of certain maintenance and new facilities development’ at its IR, which could lead to adjustments in the use of the proceeds. Still, the ‘net proceeds will be fully utilized as intended by the end of 2026’.
Stolen cash returned
In January 2021, Jeju Shinhwa had informed that it was missing funds totaling KRW14.55 billion, about HK$103.71 million ($13.24 million), with about KRW13.4 billion, or HK$72.34 million ($9.23 million) being found by the Jeju Police.
While a criminal trial took place in 2025 relating to the primary suspect and the ‘alleged co-conspirator(s)’, the group’s board indicates it ‘is not aware of any judgement having been handed down’. The board highlights that none of the suspects is, or is related to, a director of the company.
Due to the ‘incident’, the company registered a loss of HK$28.96 million ($3.7 million) for FY20.
For FY25, the found cash, amounting to approximately KRW10.15 billion – HK$54.79 million ($7 million), was classified as a current asset as of December 31st, 2025, as KRW12.64 billion – HK$68.25 million ($8.71 million) seized by police ‘has been returned by the Jeju District Prosecutors’ Office to the group in February 2026’.
Soft2Bet has announced the release of MEGA Islands, the latest addition to its MEGA Suite, designed to strengthen player retention across the platform. The new engine introduces a persistent progression layer that carries over across sessions, giving players an ongoing reason to return through island-building, resource collection, and progression.
First introduced in Soft2Bet’s recent Lodur release, the MEGA Islands system is built around a persistent progression layer that carries over between sessions. Players develop their own island over time, earning resources through gameplay that can be used to construct new buildings, upgrade existing ones and unlock further stages of progression. Each upgrade opens new goals, turning short sessions into longer-term advancement.
MEGA Islands also introduces plundering mechanics that create an additional path within the experience. Players can plunder islands to gain additional resources and continue expanding their own, keeping the progression loop active as they advance. With no fixed endpoint, the engine is designed to support repeat engagement through a clear loop of building, collecting and advancing.
Commenting on the innovation, Yoel Zuckerberg, CPO at Soft2Bet, stated: “MEGA Islands is designed to make retention feel natural by giving players a progression journey they want to keep returning to. When players can build their own island, collect resources, unlock upgrades through plundering, each session becomes part of a longer experience. That gives players a clear reason to return while providing operators with a retention tool that fits naturally across casino and sportsbook.”
The launch of MEGA Islands reinforces Soft2Bet’s continued investment in gamification as a driver of long-term growth. As part of the MEGA Suite, the new engine gives operators another way to create stronger player journeys, longer engagement cycles, and more consistent value in competitive markets.
Pragmatic Play has pulled into the station with Jelly Express, a sugar-powered new slot where a gummy bear conductor guides a locomotive through a candy-coated countryside.
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