SBC Eurasia Editorial Team is happy to present a quick recap of the gambling industry events, news, regulations, and partnerships that happened last week.
Finland is continuing to refine its gambling legislation as it seeks to confirm the schedule for implementing its new licensing system at the beginning of next year. Two draft technical regulations were published this week. While Australia’s government, led by the Labor Party, may abandon plans to introduce a nationwide ban on gambling advertising.
Opportunities for local players in Vietnam are set to triple after the government expanded the scope of its pilot program. While the Sri Lankan government has confirmed that the mandate of the Gambling Regulatory Authority, responsible for all operations in the gambling sector, will come into force on December 1.
As Europe marks Safer Gambling Week 2025, conversations are taking place across the continent to put in place strategies that keep players safe while they enjoy gambling responsibly. One operator who has been at the forefront of these conversations, not just on Safer Gambling Week but since the summer, is 1xBet. While alarming data revealing the scale and impact of the black market continues to emerge across all continents.
The Chairman of the Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA), Michel Groothuizen, believes that closer cooperation between gambling regulators is essential in combating the illegal market. While the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has joined a number of European regulators in an initiative to strengthen measures against illegal online gambling.
According to a new estimate, British gambling companies spent an “astronomical” £2bn ($2.63bn) on advertising and marketing last year, intensifying calls for the chancellor to increase taxes on the sector.
Google is beginning to show ads inside search results across AI Overviews and AI Mode. This signals a major shift in how the tech giant is merging sponsored content with AI-generated answers, which could reshape the search experience for marketers.
The betting company FAVBET has issued an official statement regarding allegations of ties with the aggressor country. While Midnite’s advertising activities have once again drawn the attention of the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
An update from William Hill customer support has communicated the bookmaker’s decision to exit from several non-core markets, chiefly in Africa but also in Latin America and Asia. While Brightstar Lottery (formerly IGT) has signed an agreement with Pan Malaysian Pools (PMP) to supply 1,200 proprietary retail terminals.
EveryMatrix has announced the acquisition of GOMA Gaming – a developer of front-end user interfaces for the betting sector. While Kambi Group plc has extended its partnership with Paf, the state-owned operator of Finland’s autonomous Åland region.
Evolution’s newest studio, Sneaky Slots, has entered into a content partnership with Hub88. While the founders of Sweepmate set out to build a matchday-optimised game that follows every twist of live football, and move beyond what traditional gaming formats have offered.
Esports betting solutions provider Oddin.gg has landed first in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe rankings. While Stake has been welcomed as the latest member of the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC).
The investment from Bally’s Corporation and Investment Holdings into the Star Entertainment Group has been approved by the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) and the Queensland Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR).
iGaming is a fast paced, energetic industry where no two days are the same and things change very quickly. It’s often likened to a rollercoaster, but for Uri Poliavich, CEO of Soft2Bet, it is just like motor-racing. While Allwyn’s Q3 preliminary results have showcased strong fiscal tailwinds, returning top-line growth and consolidated global revenue margins.
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