SBC Eurasia Editorial Team is happy to present a quick recap of the gambling industry events, news, regulations, and partnerships that happened last week.
Bulgaria’s gambling sector has opposed a draft bill that proposes an increase in the minimum gambling age from 18 to 21. While the Senate of Romania has approved two bills that will apply new restrictions on gambling’s engagement and exposure with the general public.
Super Technologies, the rebranded corporate entity of Superbet, has secured terms to acquire Maxbet Online to become the definitive market leader within Romania. While Boonuspart.ee has taken over Kasiino-boonus.ee, consolidating ownership in Estonia’s iGaming affiliate space and bringing two well-known Estonian-language casino bonus sites under a single operator.
Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) has confirmed that the latest takeover attempt by Novomatic has failed following the termination of the Transaction Implementation Deed. While the Dutch gambling regulator has stepped up measures against illegal gambling, ordering the Polymarket platform to cease operations in the country.
Kambi Group plc has agreed a multi-year partnership to supply its Odds Feed+ product to ComeOn Group, as more operators shift to modular sportsbook technology. While DATA.BET has signed an exclusive agreement with modular B2B iGaming platform provider Kanggiten as it looks to expand its reach across new operator brands.
Mr Vegas and DBET owner Immense Group has appointed Joonas Karhu as Managing Director – Finland. While Kevin Mullally has been appointed as the new and first CEO of the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR).
Online gaming in the Philippines has once again come under the spotlight after PAGCOR announced plans to tighten regulation in response to calls for prohibition.
EU Member States have been urged to consider adopting a ‘unionised tax charge’ for online gambling operators, with proceeds directed towards funding social initiatives, education and workforce reskilling projects. While the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) notes that, despite a generally high level of regulatory compliance among most licensees, licensed operators still have room to improve their player protection tools.
Spin Joy Games announces the seasonal release of Wheel of Love, a Valentine-themed slot now live across leading Ukrainian and European online gaming operators.
Sponsorships in the global betting and gaming industry never sleep. This year has already produced some major deals, which will be seen by millions of sports fans around the world. While X (Twitter) has updated its Paid Partnerships Policy to prohibit gambling promotions from influencer collaborations or paid-for content.
Even after a recent dip in Las Vegas, Wynn Resorts remains bullish on its growth as it forecasts a major operational shift from its Wynn Al Marjan resort in the United Arab Emirates.
Sports data and streaming provider FeedConstruct has secured worldwide exclusive streaming and data rights to all games across Argentina’s top-tier basketball leagues. While bwise Media has announced a new exclusive commercial partnership with AllFootball, one of the world’s most popular football media apps.
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