SBC Eurasia Editorial Team is happy to present a quick recap of the gambling industry events, news, regulations, and partnerships that happened last week.
Ukraine’s gambling sector is undergoing a period of active transformation. Anton Kuchukhidze, Chairman of the Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC), believes these changes signal the emergence of a more systematic approach to industry regulation.
Latin America is big business for iGaming in the 2020s. Accordingly, SBC Media has published part three of the International Player Safety Index, which places Latin America under the spotlight and offers stakeholders a glimpse into the best practices and regulatory trends in this region.
SBC Summit Rio 2026 marked another growth milestone for the event, bringing together the betting and gaming industry at a pivotal moment for Brazil’s market. While SBC Summit Malta 2026 is expanding its conference programme with the introduction of a workshop room focused on workplace culture, public communication and professional development.
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has delivered its opinion that insolvency proceedings should enable EU states to freeze the bank accounts of non-European licensed online gambling operators.
The Hellenic National Committee on Bioethics and Technoethics has urged the Greek government to introduce stronger safeguards against underage gambling exposure. While opposition parties in the Netherlands have put forward a proposed motion to significantly clamp down on online gambling.
The GGL’s study titled “Investigation of the Black Market and Channelling of Online Gambling” is the Authority’s long-awaited research on the Interstate market’s exposure to unlicensed gambling.
PAGCOR’s updated approach to enforcing compliance in the Philippines’ gaming market is now increasingly focused on suppliers. While Australia’s anti-money laundering regulator, AUSTRAC, will roll out website changes from 30 March as part of a staged uplift tied to implementing the country’s AML/CTF (Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing) reforms.
Allwyn International reported a 4% year-over-year revenue growth, reflecting the successful execution of its M&A strategy throughout 2025.
FeedConstruct has become the third party to enter into an existing agreement between sportsbook solutions firm BETER and online bookmaker LV Bet. Additionally, FeedConstruct has continued to expand its global footprint following its acquisition of the worldwide exclusive data and streaming-betting rights to the East Asia Super League (EASL).
Eurobet.live has continued to expand its presence within sports after agreeing a new multi-year sponsorship with AS Roma. While the Professional Fighters League (PFL) is stepping up its engagement with the betting industry once again via a deal with sports tech firm Sportradar.
Sportsbook solutions firm BETBY has expanded its esports platform once again with the addition of three new e-sim titles, covering hockey, MMA and teqball.
The Polish national lottery, Totalizator Sportowy, has stepped up its commitment to sports integrity by joining the international organisation focused on sports safeguarding.
Gaming software developer SOFTSWISS has announced another product, the Partner API Tester, in what is shaping up to be a very active year for the company.
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