Pause&Play

Name

Pause&Play

Legal name

Vision Innovation Diversión, S.L.

Website

https://pauseandplay.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Gaming & Leisure Venues

NAICS

Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (713210), Gambling Industries (7132), Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Gaming Café/Bar Hybrid Venues (Food & Beverage + Competitive Play) (MPAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electronic Table Games (ETGs) & Stadium Gaming (MPAEAJAC), Sportsbook & Race Book Hardware (Betting Terminals, Display Walls, Tote Terminals) (MPAEANAH)

Keywords

• Adult gaming venues
• Electronic gaming machines
• Sports bar entertainment
• Online casino platform
• Sports betting venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Málaga

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Electronic Gaming Machines (Slots, Roulettes): Revenue generated from electronic slot machines and roulette tables installed across all Pause&Play physical venues. Players wager on gaming machines; the company retains a portion of wagering volume as house edge.
2. Sports Betting Commissions: Revenue share or commission from physical sports betting points operated in partnership with Kirolbet (Basque Country) and Codere (Barakaldo/Bilbao). Customers place bets on sporting events with the company earning a take-rate on wagers.
3. Electronic Bingo: Electronic bingo terminals generate revenue from player participation fees and wagering on bingo games. Digital tickets and multiple combinations allow repeated play sessions.
4. Online Casino: A dedicated online casino platform (casinopauseandplay.es) offering classic casino games, slots, and roulette to remote customers. Revenue generated from player deposits and wagering on the platform.
5. Food, Beverage, and Hospitality: Food and beverage sales through on-site bars and restaurants, including a varied menu of hamburgers, pizzas, snacks, and drinks. Orders can be placed via mobile (Zero Contact system) and delivered to tables. Additional revenue from promotional drink packages.
6. Loyalty Program and Credits: Registered members accumulate credits that can be redeemed for discount coupons through the Pause&Play app. This drives repeat visits and customer retention across the venue network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pause&Play operates multi-format adult entertainment venues that combine electronic gaming machines (slots), electronic roulette, electronic bingo, physical sports betting (via Kirolbet and Codere), giant-screen live sports viewing, food and beverage service, and community events (karaoke, tournaments, themed parties). The brand is rolled out through 29+ company-owned venues located within major Spanish shopping centers, supplemented by a companion online casino platform and a mobile loyalty app.

Product overview

Pause&Play operates a multi-format adult entertainment venue combining gaming lounges (slot machines, electronic roulette, electronic bingo), sports bars with giant screens for live sports viewing, sports betting terminals (via Kirolbet and Codere partnerships), recreational activities (bowling, billiards, darts with tournaments), and regular entertainment events (karaoke, themed parties, comedy). The company also maintains an online casino platform and an online food/beverage ordering system. In 2016, Pause&Play launched PLAY&GAMING, an esports zone concept targeting millennial audiences. The physical venues span over 29 locations across Spain, primarily situated within shopping centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PLAY&GAMING: Zone of high performance dedicated to electronic sports (eSports) included within Pause&Play establishments, targeting millennial audience in shopping centers, created in 2016.

Products and services

• Salón de Juegos (Gaming Lounge) Physical gaming lounge offering electronic slot machines, electronic roulette, and electronic bingo terminals for adult entertainment in company-owned venues across Spain.
• Sports Bar Sports viewing venue with giant screens broadcasting live sports (football, tennis, cycling, motor racing, basketball) accompanied by food and beverage service including hamburgers, pizzas, snacks, and drinks.
• Casino Online Online casino platform at casinopauseandplay.es offering classic casino games, slot machines, and roulette to remote customers with the same quality and security standards as physical venues.
• Apuestas Deportivas (Sports Betting) Physical sports betting terminals operated in partnership with Kirolbet (Basque region) and Codere (other areas), enabling customers to place bets on football, tennis, basketball, cycling, motor sports, and other competitions directly within Pause&Play venues.
• Bolera, Billares y Dardos Recreational activities including bowling alleys, billiard tables, and dart boards, with organized tournaments for competitive players across Pause&Play venues.
• Eventos y Torneos Regular entertainment events including Thursday karaoke, community events, themed parties, trivia nights, comedy shows, and billiard and dart tournaments held across Pause&Play venues.
• PLAY&GAMING (eSports Zone) High-performance esports zone created in 2016 within Pause&Play establishments, dedicated to electronic sports to attract millennial audiences in shopping centers.
• Market (Online Food and Beverage Ordering) Online ordering system for food and beverages from Pause&Play venues, allowing mobile ordering with delivery to tables via the Zero Contact system.
• Loyalty/Membership Program Free-to-join loyalty program allowing members to register, accumulate credits through play, and redeem them for discount coupons via the Pause&Play mobile app.

Quantifiable outcome

• 29+ physical venues across 10 autonomous communities in Spain
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KirolbetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKirolbet operates physical sports betting points within Pause&Play venues in the Basque Country (Durango and Gorbeia/Álava locations). Customers can place bets on football, tennis, basketball, cycling, motor racing, and other sports directly at Pause&Play venues, with real-time odds updated on screens and terminal interfaces. The partnership enables Pause&Play to offer a complete sports entertainment experience combining viewing and betting.
• CoderecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCodere operates physical sports betting points within Pause&Play Max Center (Barakaldo/Bilbao) venue. The partnership provides Codere with a premium physical retail presence in the Bilbao area while enabling Pause&Play to offer sports betting as part of its entertainment proposition. Odds and markets are accessible via dedicated terminals and interactive screens within the venue.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cirsa: Large Spanish-origin gaming and leisure operator (owned by Blackstone) running slot halls, casinos, sports betting, and online gaming across Spain and Latin America; overlaps directly with Pause&Play on slot machines, electronic roulette, sports betting, and online casino.
• 888 Holdings: International online casino and sports-betting operator with a dedicated Spanish .es site; comparable to Pause&Play's online casino (casinopauseandplay.es) on digital slots, roulette, and casino games for Spanish customers.
• Casino Gran Madrid: Major Madrid-based casino operator (Colón and Torrelodones) running table games, slots, and sports-betting; comparable to Pause&Play's full gambling-floor offering, though it operates a higher-end casino format.

Direct peers

• Kirolbet: Basque-Country sports-betting operator that runs betting terminals inside Pause&Play venues in Durango and Gorbeia/Álava; comparable in offering physical sports-betting access points integrated into entertainment venues in Spain.
• Codere: One of Spain's largest gaming and sports-betting operators with physical venues and online channels; both a Pause&Play channel partner (Bilbao/Barakaldo) and a direct competitor in the Spanish gaming-hall and sports-betting market.
• Sportium: Spanish sports-betting brand (Cirsa/EGEO joint venture) combining retail betting points and online sportsbook; comparable to Pause&Play's sports-betting line operated through Kirolbet/Codere within its venues.
• Recreativos Franco: Spanish slot-route and gaming-hall operator with broad distribution of electronic gaming machines in bars, arcades, and small gaming halls; overlaps with Pause&Play on electronic slot machines and electronic bingo in Spain.
• Luckia (Grupo EGEO): Spanish gaming and sports-betting operator with physical venues and a strong online casino/sportsbook; competes directly with Pause&Play on slot halls, sports betting, and the online casino (casinopauseandplay.es).
• Comar (Egasa/Enracha): Spanish gaming operator running slot-machine halls and bingo halls (Enracha brand) plus sports-betting points across shopping centers and high streets; directly comparable in physical gaming-hall format and Spanish regional coverage.

Emerging players

• Betsson (Spanish operations): Nordic-origin operator with a growing Spanish online casino and sportsbook; competes for the same remote Spanish customers as Pause&Play's online casino platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pauseandplayoficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/pauseandplayoficial
• TikToktiktok.com/@pauseandplay.es
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pauseandplay

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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