SBC Eurasia Editorial Team is happy to present a quick recap of the gambling industry events, news, regulations, and partnerships that happened last week.

In the third episode of the iGaming Accent podcast, host Vakhtang Mdivani dives into the world of consulting agencies – what they really do, when we should hire the consultants, and all the nuances between various licenses. To shed light on these insights, he’s joined by Ivan Kurochkin, Partner and Head of Consulting Department at 4H Agency, who shares firsthand experiences and expert perspectives.

The Indian government has argued in the Supreme Court that cash bets on games of skill, such as rami, chess, and bridge, should be considered a form of gambling and taxed accordingly. While the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced sweeping changes to its regulatory requirements, ensuring that B2B service providers gain official approval as part of a new framework requirement.

The UAE General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the US State of New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) to establish a partnership focused on innovating both land and internet-based gaming.

The Australian Labor Party (ALP), led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has won the recent election, which could give the gambling industry another break. While the UK’s Labour Party is considering reorganising the remit and duties of key departments to galvanise the government and address the most pressing economic and societal challenges facing the country.

The Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic has ruled that the Magistrát of Prague (City Council) retains the right to apply specific gambling laws that reflect local conditions and allow individual city districts to ban or restrict live gambling independently.

Online operators drive French gambling growth in 2024, but casinos have expressed a deep unhappiness and call for “regulatory rebalancing and relief” ahead of new tax burdens in July.

Genius Sports announced the expansion of its BetVision platform to include live soccer streams and markets. While DAZN has announced it will terminate its broadcast rights to Ligue 1 just one year into its recently formed four-year deal.

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has identified a total of 63 suspicious betting cases across Q1 of 2025. While the NBA sent a letter to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sharing its concerns regarding the prevalence and popularity of sports prediction markets.

Sega Sammy has completed its acquisition of Stakelogic, despite earlier attempts to withdraw from the deal. While Genting Malaysia will acquire the remaining 10% share in Empire Resorts Limited, registered in the state of New York, the family trust of Lim Cock Tai and his family for $ 41 million plus additional debt.

Evolution CEO Martin Carlesund believes the iGaming supplier is “moving forward” regarding its licence review with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), but has stated that it can’t influence channelisation rate.

After reviewing its business operations and downgrading its financial outlook for 2024, Better Collective has begun a restructuring process. While the marketing duo of Nicholas Brown and Aiste Garneviciene have launched a new venture, PRace — a marketing agency focused exclusively on enhancing the promotion of B2B businesses in the global gambling sector.

Kaizen Gaming has activated a transformative partnership for Betano in South America, as its sportsbook becomes the new principal sponsor of Club Atlético River Plate. While Stake has officially announced a partnership with UFC Flyweight World Champion Valentina Shevchenko, who will become the brand’s new global ambassador.

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