SBC Eurasia Editorial Team is happy to present a quick recap of the gambling industry events, news, regulations, and partnerships that happened last week.
In the season finale of iGaming Accent podcast, host Vakho Mdivani sits down with Anton Kaszubowski – entrepreneur, multi-exit founder, and the driving force behind SBC Advisory – for a candid conversation about two decades of transformation in the online gaming industry.
Payment Expert Summit returns to SBC Summit Rio at a pivotal moment for Brazil’s payments ecosystem. As PIX cements its dominance and regulators tighten AML, KYC, and onboarding requirements, the summit will give payment and compliance professionals a dedicated platform to help them refine their payment infrastructures.
The Romanian government will close legislative gaps in order to protect the gambling market from unlicensed activity and related risks. While the Finnish government has approved a gambling bill, paving the way for reform of the country’s gambling market and allowing commercial operators to obtain licences.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s demand for a complete ban on illegal gambling has led to a sweeping revision of Turkey’s Penal Code, with the new version expected to come into force by 2026.
Belgium can now implement IP-blocking measures against the black market thanks to new powers granted to the gambling regulator, Kansspelcommissie. While Irish Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik said that the country should follow the example of other European nations and introduce a ban “in recognition of the harm that advertising causes to people at risk of developing gambling addiction.”
The Japan Tourism Agency has published a draft Cabinet order outlining plans to open a new application window for local governments interested in hosting integrated resorts, running from 6 May 2027 to 5 November 2027. While the latest corruption allegations have come at an extremely unfortunate time for PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco, as the organisation seeks to stabilise the Philippines’ regulatory framework ahead of 2026.
Last week, Netflix announced it would be acquiring Warner Bros Discovery’s (WBD) film and TV studios, but several days later, Paramount swept in with a hostile cash offer. SBC takes a closer look at why it matters for gaming marketers and why it has been so controversial.
International gambling conglomerate Superbet Group is rebranding to Super Technologies, or Super for short.
Flutter Entertainment has reached a settlement with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to pay £2m in relation to breaches of social responsibility requirements connected to customer interactions across its Paddy Power and Betfair brands. Additionally, Pfizer executive Sally Susman has joined Flutter Entertainment. The gambling group announced Susman’s appointment as an independent non-executive director.
The Star announced that Steve McCann would cease his duties as Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective 16 December 2025. PointsBet has also begun a leadership transition, coinciding with a new phase in its development following its acquisition by Japanese technology company MIXI.
Sportradar AG has appointed Breon Corcoran as an executive director of the global sports, media, betting and data analytics group.
Wynn Resorts has confirmed the completion of another stage in the development of its integrated resort, Wynn Al Marjan Island, in the UAE.
Gambling operator OlyBet has signed an agreement with Flows to integrate its automation technology. While 1spin4win has expanded the reach of its content through a new partnership with Notix.Games.
Playzia games inspired by popular TV shows are now available on the Hub88 aggregator platform. While sports betting solutions developer DATA.BET has completed yet another product launch as the firm moves to bring what has been a highly active 2025 to a close.
The legendary Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas will become a central figure in Stake’s marketing strategy. While prediction market platform Kalshi has become the main sponsor of Baller League USA, with its logo set to appear on players’ match shirts.
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