SBC Eurasia Editorial Team is happy to present a quick recap of the gambling industry events, news, regulations, and partnerships that happened last week.
An engaging episode of iGaming Accent, hosted by Vakho Mdivani, features Dainis Niedra, Chief Operating Officer at Entain, offering a deep dive into the intricacies of one of the iGaming industry’s largest organizations.
This June, Totogaming celebrates 21 years since its founding, marking its rise as a true leader in the industry. At the heart of the company’s success are its people, and today’s hero, Chief Marketing Officer Tereza Tokmajyan, is a prime example. In this interview with SBC Eurasia, she answers 10 questions about her experience at Totogaming, reflecting on the pivotal moments, bold decisions, and quiet lessons that shaped her path.
SBC Summit Malta transformed the InterContinental Hotel into a powerhouse of industry networking, bringing together 6,000 professionals from Malta and across Europe.
Major plans to reintroduce casinos have been presented to Azerbaijan’s Parliament in a bid to boost tourism in the nation.
As Curaçao continues its regulatory evolution, the island’s authorities have announced that several provisional licenses have been extended.
The charity GambleAware, which supports people affected by gambling, has drawn attention to those most vulnerable to stigmatisation. According to the new research, women are among the groups at highest risk of facing stigma related to gambling issues, as specialised support for them emerged too late.
Veikkaus, Finland’s state-owned gaming operator, has begun an investigation into suspicious betting activities within two top-tier floorball matches. While Sweden’s regulator, Spelinspektionen, is doing everything it can to prevent state operator Svenska Spel from walking away from a SEK 100m ($9.3 m) penalty.
Norway’s gambling regulator, Lottstift, has confirmed a serious error that could potentially mean a significant underestimation of the black market.
New Zealand’s gambling regulator is asking for operators who have an interest in the country’s online casino framework to register ahead of the launch of the new market. While despite government efforts, public apprehension about the legalization of land-based gambling remains strong in Thailand.
Shareholders of The Star Entertainment Group have approved strategic investments from Bally’s Corporation and Investment Holdings, with a total value of AUD 300 million (approximately USD 195 million). While MIXI’s offer to acquire PointsBet has successfully passed a shareholder vote, with contender Betr now claiming its vote has been purposefully excluded.
FDJ UNITED has revealed bold plans to achieve significant growth in European markets over the next three years, after the French lottery operator completed the integration of the recently acquired Kindred Group into the business.
Romania’s gambling regulator, ONJN, has requested Meta and Google tighten their controls over illegal gambling adverts. While six months into Brazil’s new licensing regime, Google has now officially allowed gambling apps on its local Google Play Store – but in line with the country’s regulatory framework.
Betsson Group has launched its flagship brand, Betsson, in Lithuania, marking a new chapter in the Group’s ongoing strategy to unify and elevate its brand presence globally. While SpinOro has expanded its presence in the Balkans by launching a series of casino games in Serbia, Romania, and Greece.
Domino, Backgammon, and Bura – three of Georgia’s most iconic Player-vs-Player games – are now officially LIVE on Adjarabet.com, thanks to a bold new collaboration with local game studio Lambda Gaming. While 3 Oaks Gaming has signed an aggregation partnership with EGT Digital, expanding the global reach of its content portfolio.
The investment company Xanada Investments, specializing in the gaming sector, has announced an early-stage investment in the platform Sweepium. Xanada is investing in Sweepium to access the budding but controversial sweepstakes casino sector.
Tokyo police have confirmed the arrest of a high-ranking television official on suspicion of involvement in illegal gambling. According to investigators, Yoshitaka Suzuki, a senior planner at Fuji TV, repeatedly used a mobile device to access the online Eldoah Casino.
Lega Serie A is putting the betting and data rights for Italian football’s three biggest tournaments to tender, presenting a big opportunity for the right bidder. While Betway has renewed its partnership with SA Rugby for a further four years, which will now also reach the Blitzboks and Springbok Women’s Sevens teams.
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