Good morning. A new passport for the playbook. Paradise Entertainment is leaning into regulated markets as it takes its gaming technology business further from Macau, with LT Smart now approved by Singapore’s GRA as an Approved Manufacturer. The approval gives the group a stronger credential as it promotes electronic tables, slots and gaming systems across the region. Following its exit from casino management at Casino Kam Pek Paradise, the company is accelerating its push into overseas gaming equipment markets. In Macau, The 13 Palace, formerly The 13 Hotel, is also trying for a second act, soft opening on June 27th after renovation with privacy, wellness and high-end leisure as its new calling card. Across the digital betting world, Polymarket is facing harder scrutiny after WSJ alleged paid creators used replica sites to stage fake wins.
What you need to know
- Paradise Entertainment’s LT Smart gains Singapore manufacturer approval as the group expands its gaming technology business overseas.
- The 13 Palace will begin trial operations on June 27th, relaunching the renovated hotel in phases for high-end leisure travelers.
- Polymarket faces scrutiny after WSJ found paid creators used replica sites to stage fake betting wins, drawing more than 140M views.
On the radar
- Macau rolls out document-free clearance at 2 more border ports.
- Waterfront Manila rebuild saw only minimal work before suspension.
- Galaxy, Sands, MGM and Aristocrat feature on Forbes’ Global 2000.
- Curaçao Gaming Authority sets supplier compliance deadline under LOK.
- ACMA orders ISPs to block 12 more illegal gambling sites.
AGB Intelligence
SINGAPORE
Paradise Ent. unit gains Singapore manufacturer approval
Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority has granted Approved Manufacturer status to LT Smart (Singapore), a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed Paradise Entertainment. The approval, effective June 25th, supports the group’s plan to expand its gaming technology business across regulated markets. Paradise said the recognition would help foster regional partnerships and strengthen its international equipment and systems business following the closure of Casino Kam Pek Paradise in Macau.
Industry Updates
- SA Gaming secures GLI-19 certification for the Philippine iGaming market.
- GEG leads EarthCheck in Macau as Banyan Tree achieves Platinum.
- iGamingADR heads to iGB L!VE as ADR moves from fine print to front page.
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