SBC Eurasia Editorial Team is happy to present a quick recap of the gambling industry events, news, regulations, and partnerships that happened last week.
SBC Summit 2025 will sharpen its focus on one of the world’s most tightly regulated and commercially significant regions with the launch of the Global Markets – Western Europe track. While Randi Zuckerberg will take the stage at the Summit, sharing unfiltered thoughts across a series of sessions designed to inspire as much as inform.
Anton Kuchukhidze, Head of the Ukrainian Gambling Council, explains how developed European countries are moving away from strict prohibitive measures in the gambling sector in favor of sensible and flexible regulation.
Turkish authorities praised progress on campaigns and initiatives to tackle social harms and improve public health at the annual meeting of the High Council for Combatting Addiction.
Digiplus has warned of the significant economic consequences of recent governmental threats being implemented towards the iGaming sector in the Philippines. Additionally, the Philippine gaming industry recorded a total gross gaming revenue (GGR) of Php214.75 billion ($3.75 billion) in the first six months of 2025.
The decision by the Thailand Sports Authority (SAT) to recognize poker as an official sport has sparked discussions about the possible reconsideration of the Integrated Resorts bill. While Receita Federal (RFB) of Brazil has reported collecting R$3.8 billion in taxes from the betting market.
GambleAware has announced that it has begun the process to manage its planned closure by 31 March 2026, as the UK health system transitions to a new statutory framework to combat gambling-related harms.
The Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has warned that gambling operators must take more proactive measures to address risks related to money laundering. At the same time, the VVD party has embedded an election promise into its manifesto to increase the powers of KSA.
BetMGM tells markets that it is operating with “stronger confidence than ever” in achieving its long-term growth and value for investors. While GiG has delivered strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The B2B solutions provider for the online gaming industry recorded a 27% year-on-year increase in revenue and returned to profitability.
Digitain opens an office in Malta as part of European expansion. While casino games aggregator St8 has secured a remote software license for gambling operations from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).
PointsBet Holdings has rejected an unsolicited all-scrip takeover bid from Betr Entertainment, reaffirming that shareholders should accept the rival cash offer from MIXI Australia. While Apple iSports has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in LBC Enterprises Pty Ltd, a Queensland-based company operating under the Lucky Bet brand in the online sports betting sector.
Betfair Pty Limited, owned by Crown Resorts and operating under the brand Betfair Australia, has paid an AUS $871,660 penalty to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for failure to comply with the country’s spam laws.
Evolution dominated the European game charts in the latest Eilers-Fantini report into online casino performance. While SpinOro has expanded its European presence through the rollout of casino titles across three Swiss iGaming brands.
iGP has bolstered its iGaming Deck aggregator through the integration of BGaming’s content portfolio. It includes a portfolio of 200 games, which will swell the already over 10,000 games from 100-plus providers on iGP’s cloud-based platform.
Leeds United have secured a new sponsor ahead of the English Premier League season, announcing a partnership with Parimatch. While Superbet has signed a sponsorship agreement with the football club Jagiellonia Białystok.
Betfred has announced the end of its online betting operations in the United States, bringing a close to the company’s six-year presence in the U.S. market.
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