SBC Eurasia Editorial Team is happy to present a quick recap of the gambling industry events, news, regulations, and partnerships that happened last week.
International football stars are coming together in Lisbon this September for the Legends Charity Game to raise funds for communities affected by war and local tensions worldwide and timed to coincide with the SBC Summit in Lisbon. Additionally, the Affiliate Leaders Summit will make its return to the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), now expanded to a three-day format and featuring the debut of the Affiliate Leaders Awards.
1XBET announced the appointment of Simon Westbury as Strategic Advisor. While ALT Sports Data has appointed industry veteran Neale Deeley as Senior Vice President of Sportsbook as the company accelerates its expansion into new markets.
Uzbekistan has officially introduced fines for violations of the law on lotteries and other risk-based games. While gambling reforms continue to be proposed to the newly assembled coalition government of Romania.
From 1 September, the National Police Agency of Japan (NPA) will initiate its new ‘strategy of enforcement’ against unlicensed online casinos. While the Philippines’ President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, has slammed the impact of online gambling as the country considers an outright ban.
Hong Kong’s 2024/25 racing season saw a strong rebound in wagering turnover, reaching HK$138.85bn (£13.2bn), up 3% from last year. The HJKC attributed the growth to improved jackpot structures, bigger race fields and increased tourism from mainland China and abroad. While Sands China has announced it will adopt a significantly more aggressive customer reinvestment strategy in Macau, acknowledging that the company has underperformed in the market in recent quarters.
Amid the stagnation of Thailand’s gaming industry, Singapore is showing steady growth and promising prospects.
Groove Technologies, one of the world’s leading providers of online gaming platforms and game aggregation solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with “Azərlotereya” OJSC – the official operator of lotteries, online gaming, and sports betting in Azerbaijan. While 3 Oaks Gaming has strengthened its presence in Romania through a new content partnership with WINBET.
bet365 has expanded its focus on the iGaming segment in Germany through a new partnership with Greentube.
Light & Wonder has become one of the first approved suppliers in the United Arab Emirates, receiving a licence from the country’s new federal regulator. While Hard Rock International is planning to enter the emerging gaming market of the UAE, focusing exclusively on the hospitality and residential segments.
Betsson AB continues to deliver on its commercial targets against changing market dynamics. Additionally, evoke has reported an improved revenue performance in the second quarter of 2025.
Moreover, Kambi Group’s leadership has described Q2 2025 as a quarter that “reflected both the resilience of business” and “the evolving dynamics of the industry,” as the sports betting supplier navigated challenging market conditions.
Allwyn International has sold its German and Australian casino assets while also acquiring full control of Stoiximan, an online betting company operating in Greece and Cyprus. While the Queen’s Wharf precinct in Brisbane may soon undergo significant changes in its casino operations.
Flutter Entertainment Plc has issued a new tranche of senior secured bonds totaling $1.75 billion to accelerate its acquisition of full control over its U.S. subsidiary FanDuel. While Ainsworth Game Technology’s (AGT) second-largest shareholder, Kjerulf Ainsworth, has accused management of undervaluing its US-based assets amid a takeover attempt by Novomatic.
SkyCity Entertainment Group has completed the rollout of carded play across all its casinos in New Zealand.
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