SBC Eurasia Editorial Team is happy to present a quick recap of the gambling industry events, news, regulations and partnerships that happened last week.
From financial markets to steering one of the most impactful strategic acquisitions in the iGaming industry, Savo Bakmaz’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. He answers SBC Eurasia’s 10 questions about vision, transformation, and leading boldly in iGaming.
SBC Summit Malta will build on its strong foundation in casino innovation, providing 5,500 attendees with a comprehensive overview of the latest trends, technological advancements, and strategies shaping the casino industry’s future. While SBC Summit Rio successfully wrapped up last month, welcoming 12,000 attendees and recording an outstanding 200% growth compared to its first edition.
Danil Emelyanov, Head of BETBY’s AI Labs, expands on how the provider is leveraging artificial intelligence to deliver industry-first solutions such as the newly announced AI-based feed.
The EU courts have been asked to step up their scrutiny of the impact of Bill 55 and its protection of Maltese companies.
The Republic of Croatia will begin implementing the measures and protections of a new Gambling Law, to be in full effect by early 2026. While the National Gambling Office of Romania (ONJN) has determined that licensed operators must uphold self-exclusion as a “single account principle.”
Armenia’s gambling sector has been ruptured by the National Assembly’s approval of a new Tax Code, which will introduce a 10% turnover tax and double the licence fees. Vahagn Tangamyan, Head of the B2C Legal Support Department at Totogaming, shares the industry’s frustrations over the unaccounted application of the Tax Code, highlighting the lack of consideration for its broader economic consequences as stakeholders explore potential avenues for appeal.
The locations chosen for the new casinos in Thailand are Bangkok, Chonburi, Chiang Mai and Phuket. However, delays in passing Thailand’s casino bill have left the market in limbo after Prime Minister Patongtarn Shinawatra previously stalled a final decision on some of the details of the regulation.
E-wallet provider MiFinity is expanding its services to merchants and consumers in Asia with the addition of two new digital wallets. The company has launched Rabbit Line in Thailand and LinkAja in Indonesia, popular payment methods in the respective markets.
The tax liabilities and fiscal responsibilities of the Brazil Bets regime continue to be scrutinised by the Parliamentary Commission Inquiry (CPI) led by Soraya Thronicke (Podemos-MS) and Senator Dr Hiran Goncalves (PP-RR). While AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas will continue to keep a close eye on the gambling industry and will not be lax in taking action against companies that fail to meet their obligations.
The New Zealand government is continuing its preparations to create an online gaming market, but is bucking a wider trend by announcing support for online gaming advertising.
The Market Make-up series returns to SBC in partnership with Gaming&Co, providing a detailed eye on the intricacies and dynamic strategies deployed by online bookmakers to engage European audiences. Matt Howard of Orbital Bet dissects how France’s leading books adopt ultra-aggressive tactics on pre-match markets and fend off competition from new challengers and unregulated sites.
British MPs debate whether football could do without gambling. While the Football Governance Bill has been approved by the UK’s House of Lords – but without some recently proposed amendments that would have effectively banned gambling sponsorships in football.
Soft2Bet has officially launched ElaBet.gr, its Greece-facing localised online gaming platform. While QTech Games continues to build momentum in its premium portfolio with a recent agreement with RAW iGaming.
ALT Sports Data will begin the supply of sports data engagement tools to igaming operator bet365. Additionally, bet365 has officially launched its sportsbook in Illinois, USA.
The New York Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee passed Chair Joseph Addabbo’s SB 5935 in a very brief meeting. Addabbo’s bill defines sweepstakes as any game, contest or promotion available online or via mobile that simulates some form of casino-style, lottery-style or sports betting-style gaming.
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling authority, has found GG.Bet to be in breach of Swedish gambling law.
NetBet has become the official sportsbook and betting partner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) across the UK, Ireland, Greece, Italy and Romania.
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