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 Tbilisi 2025 concluded last week, setting a new attendance record with over 2,000 delegates from 44 countries, cementing its position as the fastest-growing industry event in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Sports icons are powerful agents of change in the gaming and entertainment industries. Their influence can be harnessed for good – promoting responsible gaming, supporting youth, and building trust – if clubs, operators, and regulators work together. The panel discussion, “The Influence of Sports Icons in Gaming & Entertainment”, brought together voices from across the gaming, sports, and media spectrum.
In the latest episode of iGaming Accent, host Vakho Mdivani sits down with Quirino Mancini, Strategic Advisor of WH Group, a veteran legal expert whose career has spanned over two decades in the global gaming industry. Additionally, the conversation covers an exploration of the International Player Safety Index.
Serbia’s gambling market has gained a new industry body – SPIS (Udruženje Priređivača Igara na Sreću), translated as the Association of Games of Chance Organisers. While the European Gaming and Amusement Federation (EUROMAT) is increasing pressure on the European Commission (EC), demanding intervention in Croatia’s ongoing reform of its gambling legislation.
President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has ordered his cabinet to “eradicate illegal online gambling by any means necessary.” The directive has become one of the most high-profile orders on a social issue that has turned into a national crisis.
Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female Prime Minister. Could she become the driving force behind a new wave of development for integrated resorts and land-based casinos? While the Sri Lankan government has set a date for the establishment and launch of the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA).
The board of directors of Tabcorp Holdings has defended the remuneration and bonus package awarded to the company’s CEO, Gillon McLachlan.
A probe into an alleged favouritism by the Dutch state could be on its way, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has said. Additionally, KSA has announced plans to introduce a separate licence for operators of skill-based gaming machines.
FDJ United continues to face difficulties in developing its sports betting segment. Its attempt to enter the international market coincided with tax increases and tighter regulations in several countries. Additionally, advertising continues to be an increasingly confusing discipline for British bookmakers, with three operators, including Sky Bet, receiving reprimands from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) this week.
Flutter Entertainment confirmed that nearly one in ten Paddy Power bookmaker shops will close. The announcement came shortly after two other major competitors hinted at similar moves. While Gaming Innovation Group (GIG) has moved to open itself up to more investment via a US listing, securing registration on the OTCQX Best Market, a New York-based exchange.
Ukrainian IT company FAVBET Tech remitted more than UAH 650 million ($16.3 million) to the state budget over the first nine months of 2025. Moreover, FAVBET Tech has been cooperating with Ukraine’s Defense Forces for more than three years and is now developing several key military technology directions.
Two of the biggest B2B firms in the gambling sector are at each other’s throats as Evolution and Playtech trade accusations of smear campaigns and illicit activity.
Soft2Bet has launched TopBet.ro, a new Romanian sportsbook designed to cater to local habits and preferences. While thanks to a new partnership with CreedRoomz, Betano has expanded its online game library.
Kambi Group has strengthened its footprint in the Netherlands by striking a partnership with local online operator Betnation. While Elantil is expanding its marketplace offering for partners by adding an online poker solution from EvenBet Gaming.
The UAE’s emerging betting and gaming market continues to develop at pace, with the list of licensed vendors continually expanding, Sportradar being the latest addition.
The third edition of the Gaming Industry Gala Dinner will take place on 25 November 2025 at Hyatt Regency Sofia and is expected to be the largest so far.
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