Many Indian ministers view bets on online gaming platforms as a "social evil", and the government believes a social as well as economic purpose will be served if revenues fall due to a new 28% tax, the revenue secretary said on Thursday.
Ladbrokes-owner Entain Plc said on Wednesday it was likely to incur a "substantial financial penalty" as part of an investigation by Britain's tax authority into issues including possible misconduct involving former third-party suppliers.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy renewed his appeal on Wednesday for U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets, saying their appearance with Ukrainian pilots would be a sure signal from the world that Russia's invasion would end in defeat.
Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub, needs to diversify its economy and make greater efforts to safeguard national security, the Macau government quoted a top Chinese official as saying.
Newly listed Lottomatica reported higher net profit and revenues in the first quarter as it confirmed its guidance for 2023, the Italian gambling firm said on Tuesday.