{"id":12267,"date":"2026-02-16T06:09:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T06:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/?p=12267"},"modified":"2026-02-16T06:09:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T06:09:54","slug":"sbc-eurasia-weekly-digest-february-9-16-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/2026\/02\/16\/sbc-eurasia-weekly-digest-february-9-16-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"SBC Eurasia Weekly Digest: February 9 \u2014 16, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>SBC Eurasia <\/strong>Editorial Team is happy to present a quick recap of the gambling industry events, news, regulations, and partnerships that happened last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>SBC Summit Malta<\/strong>, panel discussions and hands-on workshops<a href=\"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/2026\/02\/10\/new-seo-trends-and-user-search-behavior-take-center-stage-at-sbc-summit-malta\/\"> will focus<\/a> on how to stay competitive in search engine optimization (SEO). While <strong>SBC Summit Rio<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/2026\/02\/12\/sbc-rio-summit-strategies-for-building-a-successful-brand-in-brazil\/\">will feature<\/a> a series of sessions exploring how businesses can build sustainable and competitive brands through effective leadership, influencer partnerships, and responsible advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the season two opener of <strong>iGaming Accent<\/strong>, host <strong>Vakho Mdivani <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/2026\/02\/13\/podcast-review-optimoves-adi-dagan-on-startup-grit-and-the-power-of-relationships-in-igaming\/\">welcomes<\/a> <strong>Adi Dagan<\/strong> \u2013 entrepreneur, industry veteran, and Senior Director of Partnerships at <strong>Optimove<\/strong> \u2013 for a candid conversation about the realities of building, scaling, and selling a tech company in the iGaming sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Estonia<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/2026\/02\/12\/tax-loophole-in-online-gambling-estonia-takes-emergency-measures\/\">has approved<\/a> a vital change in legislature to fix the error which removed taxes for online gambling providers. While <strong>Romania\u2019s gambling regulator, the ONJN,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/2026\/02\/13\/romania-launches-modernization-of-the-national-self-exclusion-platform\/\">has finalised<\/a> the contract for the development of a new self-exclusion IT solution to be rolled out nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Setanta Sports Eurasia <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/2026\/02\/10\/smh-global-and-setanta-sports-eurasia-renew-representation-agreement-in-uzbekistan\/\">has extended<\/a> its long-term partnership with <strong>SMH Global<\/strong>, reaffirming the Tbilisi-based consultancy as the broadcaster\u2019s official representative in <strong>Uzbekistan<\/strong> until 2030. While <strong>the Tajikistan Football League (TFL)<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/2026\/02\/11\/parimatch-becomes-title-sponsor-of-the-tajikistan-football-league\/\">has entered<\/a> into a partnership agreement with the international betting company <strong>Parimatch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EveryMatrix<\/strong> Co-founder <strong>Ebbe Groes<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/2026\/02\/09\/academy-for-heroes-ebbe-groes-initiative-to-support-ukrainian-war-veterans\/\">discusses<\/a> why the company opened a major office in Lviv, how the <strong>Academy for Heroes NGO<\/strong> was founded to support Ukrainian veterans transitioning into IT careers, and why tech education is vital for the country\u2019s future workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The State Agency for Gambling and Lottery Regulation, PlayCity,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/2026\/02\/10\/regulator-fines-fc-dynamo-kyiv-over-5-million-uah-for-gambling-advertising-violations\/\">imposed a fine<\/a> of over 5 million hryvnias (about $140 000 USD) on <strong>Kyiv\u2019s Dynamo<\/strong> for failing to comply with the rules for placing gambling advertisements at the stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the publication of part two of the<strong> International Player Safety Index, 1xBet<\/strong> and <strong>SBC Media<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/2026\/02\/12\/africa-and-responsible-gaming-challenges-regulation-and-the-role-of-operators\/\">hosted a webinar session <\/a>about regulation in Africa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It appears to be <a href=\"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/2026\/02\/11\/integrated-resorts-re-enter-japans-economic-strategy-spotlight\/\">all systems go<\/a> for the future transformation of <strong>Japan\u2019s<\/strong> casino industry after Prime Minister <strong>Sanae Takaichi <\/strong>secured victory in the country\u2019s snap election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Betfred<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/2026\/02\/09\/betfred-strengthens-retail-presence-through-expanded-partnership-with-sportradar\/\">has extended<\/a> and expanded its partnership with <strong>Sportradar<\/strong>, focusing on the UK retail betting market amid rising costs and tighter regulatory scrutiny. While <strong>Kambi <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/2026\/02\/13\/kambi-expands-its-european-presence-through-a-deal-with-suomiveto\/\">expands<\/a> its European presence through a deal with <strong>SuomiVeto<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Genius Sports<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/2026\/02\/09\/genius-sports-expands-business-with-1-2-billion-acquisition-of-legend\/\">has signed<\/a> a definitive agreement to acquire <strong>Legend<\/strong> for up to $1.2 billion, strengthening its presence in the sports and gaming media market. 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