SBC Eurasia Editorial Team is happy to present a quick recap of the gambling industry events, news, regulations, and partnerships that happened last week.
Fisayo Oke, Founder and CEO of Gamble Alert, breaks down why universal responsible gambling models fail in the African market, how mobile platforms are reshaping youth behaviour, and the role families and communities play in influencing gambling behaviour.
In Austria, Hungary, and Poland, the privileged status of gambling monopolies anchors the progress of each market. Yet legal experts have noted that monopolies and their critics must find common ground in a new generation of challenges and sensitivities.
As regulation continues to shape how gaming companies expand and operate, SBC Summit Americas will deliver a dedicated North American Regulation and Compliance track to help stakeholders navigate the latest regional developments.
Leading national associations from the gaming industry across the Balkans gathered in Belgrade, where they officially signed a Memorandum of Cooperation and launched the process of establishing the Balkan Gaming Federation (BGF). While Europe’s gambling sector is actively participating in the European Commission’s (EC) action to take down online fraud across the continent.
The Ukrainian gambling regulator PlayCity has revoked the recently issued state lottery license of PJSC Patriot. While the Government of Gibraltar has taken a major step by confirming that it has licensed its first prediction markets operator.
Polymarket will remain blacklisted in Romania after the court sided with the gambling regulator in a legal battle instigated by the prediction markets platform. While BETBY launched its predictions platform, BETBY Predictions.
Veikkaus has reshaped its board of directors to prepare for Finland’s historic transition from a monopoly to a competitive licensing model.
Romanian multinational gambling firm SuperTechnologies (Super) has launched its flagship Superbet sportsbook in Greece. While Wazdan is expanding its presence in Europe through a partnership with win2day.
Sportradar AG faces legal claims alleging that its control and distribution of official sports data from key leagues is unfair and discriminatory towards rival sportsbook suppliers.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has decided to postpone the introduction of the new monthly minimum guaranteed fee (MGF) for licensed online operators by two months, according to a memorandum and media reports.
The Star Entertainment Group has secured a binding commitment for around AU$550m (£285m) in refinancing as it continues to work towards a turnaround of the business. While the prominent UK bookmaker William Hill is set to close around 200 betting shops following a “thorough” company review.
Formula 1 has extended its partnership with Allwyn through a new multi-year agreement, after a successful first season together. While GR8 Tech has announced that the Special One, José Mourinho, has become the iGaming tech provider’s latest brand ambassador.
Dmytro “nifee” Tediashvili from Ukraine was sanctioned by the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) after an investigation into his Counter-Strike 2 career uncovered evidence found of match-fixing and betting-related corruption.
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