SBC Eurasia Editorial Team is happy to present a quick recap of the gambling industry events, news, regulations, and partnerships that happened last week.
Vakhtang Mdivani, the host of iGaming Accent, recently sat down with Miranda Guliashvili, the Vice President of Commercial at the burgeoning iGaming powerhouse, SmartSoft. This podcast episode wasn’t just an interview; it was an insightful exploration into the company’s impressive growth, its innovative spirit, and its unique approach to navigating the dynamic global iGaming landscape.
The Balkan region represents a dynamically developing market in the gambling sector, characterized by significant legislative changes, revenue growth, and increasing attention from international operators. George Mamulaishvili, the head of the Georgian Gambling Association (GGA), presents a detailed overview of the state of gambling in the key countries of the Balkan Peninsula, including statistics, analysis of legal loopholes, and the benefits of industry legalization.
SBC Summit Americas will open its conference agenda on Wednesday, May 14, at the Broward County Convention Center with a high-impact Leaders Track, setting the tone for a landmark event uniting North and Latin America’s gaming sectors under one roof. Additionally, the Canadian Gaming Summit 2025 will tackle the most pressing shifts shaping Canada’s casino and sports betting sectors through its dedicated ‘Sports Betting & Casino’ track.
Previous UN reports have underpinned the connection between crime syndicates utilising the casino sector to launder money in Southeast Asia, however, they are now issuing a stark warning over the expansion efforts of these gangs.
GambleAware has urged people to open up about gambling harm with new data revealing that 66% of people feel that there is stigma around the issue. The charity has warned that such stigma is holding people back from seeking vital support.
Russian authorities are tightening control over the gambling sector in an effort to completely eliminate illegal operators within the country. While Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands, has warned unlicensed operators that it will impose maximum penalties on illegal gambling offenders.
Sri Lanka’s government is moving to liberalise the country’s betting and gaming laws with new legislation launched in parliament this week. While ahead of Australia‘s election, independent MPs are pressuring the Labor government to continue reforming gambling laws.
TotoGaming has announced the appointment of Kamo Mayilyan as the new Head of the Research and Development Department, highlighting its commitment to technological innovation and strategic product development.
Gambling Regulatory Authority (ÚRHH) of the Republic of Slovakia has announced a leadership transition as Jana Mravíková assumes the role of Director General effective April 2025. While Yolo Entertainment is experiencing a reshuffle of its Senior Management Team, with four new hires.
GR8 Tech has announced the launch of its ULTIM8 Sportsbook iFrame to help operators tackle advanced challenges when it comes to sports betting. The company has claimed that the product will focus on casino brands which are looking to upscale their sports betting offering, without the need in hiring a large team of sportsbook specialists.
Light & Wonder announced a 20% investment in Bang Bang Games on Thursday, giving the London-based slot studio access to North American gaming markets. While the Star Entertainment Group Ltd remains at risk despite international efforts to save the Australian gambling firm.
Sportradar achieved a profit of between €20m-€24m for the first quarter of 2025 according to an unaudited financial report. The Nasdaq sports technology group revealed that revenue rose to around €307m-€311m in a preliminary unaudited report published today (23 April).
NOVOMATIC has announced a new strategic distribution agreement with Harvest Gaming, a well-established company based in Singapore. While FeedConstruct has partnered with YoPhone to launch its official space and channel on the entertainment and communication app.
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