SBC Eurasia Editorial Team is happy to present a quick recap of the gambling industry events, news, regulations and partnerships that happened last week.
Tsotne Mdivani’s career in the iGaming industry has been a journey of bold moves, continuous growth, and a deep commitment to the player experience. Tsotne answers SBC Eurasia’s 10 questions about his career, sharing insights on the industry’s evolution, the importance of adaptability, and how his philosophy has driven his success.
Asian-themed slots have gained significant popularity among Western players due to their vibrant visual aesthetics, dynamic soundtracks, and deep cultural symbolism that resonates with players. Rob Procter, VP of Game Development at Light & Wonder, and Matt Ward, VP of Products at IGT PlayDigital, discuss the reasons behind their popularity, the influence of regional preferences on game design, and the universal appeal of themes such as prosperity, luck, and mythical creatures.
iGaming Daily launched a limited series, Dear CEO, in partnership with iGP. This monthly podcast feature, fronted by SBC’s Media Manager, Charlie Horner, and iGP’s CEO, Jovana Popovic Canaki, will tackle some of the biggest topics facing operators within the iGaming space.
A significant portion of US sports bettors view betting as a form of investment, and a third believe President Donald Trump’s economic policies mean they will have more money to gamble. That’s according to a NerdWallet report that surveyed nearly 2,100 US adults about their betting habits.
Kazakhstan intends to open casinos for foreign tourists. Moreover, from this month going forward, Slovakia’s national gambling helpline will be managed by the Predná Hora specialist treatment centre.
Spain is planning to impose additional ID requirements on the gambling sector to limit the participation of minors. While the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa) has confirmed that the updated regulations around financial risk checks have been successfully implemented by licensed operators.
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched new consultations aimed at enhancing the safety and fairness of gambling in the country.
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) reported a record increase in the number of online casino users in 2024, despite the ban on online gaming for the country’s citizens. While the Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR has announced a record-breaking revenue of $1.92 billion in 2024, driven by the rapid expansion of the domestic online gaming (E-Games) sector.
Brazil is getting closer to legalizing land-based casinos in the country, according to government Tourism Minister Celso Sabino. Moreover, 7777 Gaming announces a major milestone — the acquisition of a supplier certification for the Brazilian market.
Evolution has released a positive report for the year 2024, in which the company faced strikes and cyberattacks. Across the year, the company secured double digit growth in net revenue as the segment increased by 14.7% to €2.06bn, while other operating revenues came in at €151.1m, amounting to a total operating revenues figure of €2.21bn.
EveryMatrix has announced that it has signed a long-term deal to supply gaming content to Norway’s Norsk Tipping. While 3 Oaks Gaming has been granted a license by the Romanian gambling regulator and is set to launch operations in the country.
Xanada Investments announced a strategic partnership with Bettorify, a new platform supplier providing localized and premium solutions for the online game. While Yggdrasil has formed an agreement with iGP to enhance the latter’s aggregation platform with a selection of proprietary slot releases.
The Gambling Authority of Belgium (Kansspelcommissie) added Polymarket to the blacklist of illegal gambling websites. While the cash-strapped Star Entertainment Group has announced it will sell the Star Sydney Event Centre and other associated premises at the Star Sydney to Foundation Theatres.
DAZN has landed a deal with the European League of Football (ELF) in an eight-year broadcasting deal. While Stake has announced a deal with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to become the official betting partner of the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge.
LiveScore Group has revealed former Manchester United star Dimitar Berbatov as the company’s face across its European presence. While Kyiv’s Dynamo continues its winter training camp in Turkey, actively preparing for the second half of the 2025 season. During this period, the club’s partner is GGBET UA.
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