SBC Eurasia Editorial Team is happy to present a quick recap of the gambling industry events, news, regulations, and partnerships that happened last week.
SBC Summit Malta 2026 is introducing AI-focused workshops designed to give gaming industry stakeholders a clear, real-world understanding of how artificial intelligence is impacting operations across the sector.
In Georgia, oversight of gambling business licensing is being strengthened, with authorities planning a significant increase in fines for breaches of licence conditions. While Ukraine’s gambling regulator PlayCity has started testing the first phase of the State Online Monitoring System (DSOM), a government platform designed to collect transactional data from licensed gambling operators.
According to the Bulgarian Sports Totalizator, the new management managed to restore stable system functioning within just one week after recent personnel changes. While Turkish media companies have been notified of an impending tightening of oversight over content and digital platforms, aimed at preventing the promotion of illegal gambling services.
The Curaçao Gaming Authority has introduced strict new compliance guidelines for licensed online gambling operators. While Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has confirmed that online gaming and gambling will be the “next issue to look at” as part of a widening push to introduce age-related digital safeguards.
Rumors continue to linger that Finland’s government is considering selling shares in the state-owned Veikkaus as regulatory reform edges closer to fruition.
Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) will undergo a key leadership transition in June this year, as current Chief Executive Teo Chun Ching steps down from his role.
Hong Kong has paused plans to legalise basketball betting, citing concern that launching now could push more people toward illegal prediction market platforms. While the United Arab Emirates lottery has entered physical space, opening its first land-based venue in the country for players to purchase lottery draw tickets.
Admiral has signed its third agreement in Europe with Yggdrasil, launching a partnership with the game developer in the Serbian market. While Amusnet has strengthened its presence in the Czech Republic through a new partnership with Paradise Casino Admiral.
ADI Predictstreet has made yet another high-profile move in the sporting world, this time partnering with global sports entertainment platform DAZN. While iGP has strengthened its marketing capabilities through a new partnership with Optimove.
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