SBC Eurasia Editorial Team is happy to present a quick recap of the gambling industry events, news, regulations, and partnerships that happened over the last two weeks.
SBC Summit in Lisbon will examine the technologies, strategies and regulatory developments underpinning modern payment compliance with the “Global Payment Compliance” track. Additionally, the Summit will explore how betting and gaming brands can cut through the noise with more distinctive, data-driven and effective marketing campaigns through its dedicated “Marketing & CX” conference track.
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, holder of UFC’s all-time records for most finishes, submission wins and post-fight bonuses, will appear at SBC Summit 2026 across two days as an Aviator brand ambassador, courtesy of award-winning game developer SPRIBE.
Prediction markets look set to rival traditional betting in Bulgaria, with the first deal to launch such an offer locally now officially a fact. While Albania will license up to 10 online sports betting operators under Decision No. 194, ending a blanket gambling ban in place since 2019.
Szerencsejáték Zrt, Hungary’s state-owned gambling monopoly, will overhaul its current marketing structure. While Romania’s gambling authority, ONJN, has made significant progress towards modernising its internal control mechanisms according to a report by the country’s Court of Auditors.
The ADM, Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency, will launch a new central complaints portal for online gambling disputes on 10 September. While the new commercial structure applied to Turkish horseracing has come under scrutiny, as concerns are raised on a squeeze of commission fees, and conflicts of interest on ownership.
Amusnet continues to strengthen its position in Georgia’s land-based market, expanding the presence of its gaming solutions through a new strategic partnership with Billionaire. While St8 announces a new partnership with betlive, strengthening its presence in the Georgian market while supporting the operator’s next phase of growth.
Armenia has selected Malta-based Random Systems International to develop and operate a centralised monitoring system for the licensed gambling sector.
Velipekka Nummikoski is leaving Veikkaus after 14 years with the company. While Finland’s Supreme Administrative Court has overturned the individual spin-by-spin tax for online slot games operated outside of the European Economic Area (EEA).
Endorphina has completed its certification to operate in Slovenia, gaining the opportunity to launch its online casino games for players in the local market. While Yggdrasil continues to expand its presence in the Bulgarian online gaming market through a new partnership with Alphawin.
ELA Games continues its European expansion by announcing a new partnership with MaxBet, one of the leading Romanian operators.
Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG) has completed its acquisition of TOPsport, advancing its commercial interests in the Baltics. While the majority of eligible shareholders in evoke have agreed to a buyout by Bally’s Intralot.
Kenneth Dart has continued to be enticed by gambling industry investments, this time turning his attention to DraftKings.
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