SBC Eurasia Editorial Team is happy to present a quick recap of the gambling industry events, news, regulations, and partnerships that happened last week.
With the arrival of new leadership at the National Office for Gambling (ONJN), the regulator has repeatedly signalled its intention to introduce significant changes to Romania’s gambling industry. Dan Ghita, Chairman of the gambling association Rombet, shared insights with SBC Eurasia on the latest developments in Romania’s gambling market.
Across Africa, gambling regulation and player protection are evolving rapidly. Following the release of the International Player Safety Index: Africa by 1xBet and SBC Media, we spoke with Fisayo Oke, Founder and CEO of Gamble Alert, about how approaches to responsible gambling are evolving across the continent.
SBC is announcing the eagerly awaited SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 in collaboration with SMH Global, scheduled for July 15–16 at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace. Moreover, SBC has unveiled the finalists for the 2026 edition of the SBC Awards Europe, set to take place at Xara Lodge, Malta, on Thursday, 30 April.
SBC Summit Americas will launch a dedicated Prediction Markets Forum to explore one of the fastest-growing and most debated verticals in US sports betting.
Lawmakers in Kazakhstan plan to attract foreign tourists by establishing four new casino zones. Moreover, starting March 27, 2026, mandatory deductions are introduced on bets in Kazakhstan. Under a government decree, a 3.3% charge will be applied to every wager.
A long-serving adviser of Estonia’s Riigikogu Chancellery who was dismissed over a clerical error in the Gambling Tax Act is set to appeal the decision.
Philippine lawmakers plan to strengthen the country’s anti-money laundering legislation through a new amendment that could introduce stricter measures targeting online gambling operators. Moreover,authorities in the Philippines are stepping up investigations into criminal activity facilitated through online gaming platforms, including Roblox.
The owner of Okada Manila plans to strengthen its presence in the Philippine market through the launch of a new online casino platform.
Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts plans to open its first property in Georgia – Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino Tbilisi, marking the brand’s entry into the Caucasus market.
Sportstech Sportradar Group has extended its partnership with the Deutscher Fussball-Bund (DFB), securing long-term betting data and streaming rights for the DFB-Pokal. Moreover, Sportradar is undergoing a service transformation in the iGaming space with the launch of Playradar, a new brand that aims to connect both sportsbook and casino content for operators worldwide.
Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG) has entered the Baltic market through the acquisition of a 70% stake in Lithuania’s leading iGaming operator TOPsport.
Digitain has strengthened its footprint in the Balkans by acquiring two key licences in Bulgaria. While Finnplay has announced a new partnership with SpinCore Group, a European operator preparing to enter the newly regulated Finnish online gambling market.
Banijay has unveiled an ambitious growth plan targeting revenue of €10 billion by 2029 following two landmark deals.
Digital sports media group Better Collective has chosen a new Chair of its Board, Thomas Plenborg, coming amid a revamping of its international strategy.
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