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

This year’s SBC Summit will see the premiere of the Affiliate Leaders Awards — a bold new addition spotlighting standout contributions in the affiliate marketing industry. The Affiliate Leaders Awards will take place on Wednesday, 17 September 2025.

iGaming Advisor Arsen Tadevosyan answers SBC Eurasia’s 10 questions and shares key moments that shaped his journey, lessons learned from failures, and insights into the future of the ever-evolving iGaming landscape.

Ukraine’s gambling sector is undergoing active transformation. George Mamulaishvili, Head of the administration of the Georgian Gambling Association (GGA), discusses the current situation in the Ukrainian gambling business. While the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has urged Romania to implement a self-exclusion registry, making the call right from within Parliament itself.

The Thailand Senate’s special committee has resolved to establish two new subcommittees to increase scrutiny of the country’s entertainment and casino bill. While major developments have emerged in the Philippines as the country’s Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) confirmed it is conducting an investigation into junket operators over serious money laundering allegations.

Reece Calderbank, Global Sales Director at Delasport, assesses the potential of the incoming regulatory framework for iGaming in New Zealand, which is set to go live in 2026. Calderbank outlines the size of the market and looks at some of the player preferences in the nation to help market entrants prepare for launch.

Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has announced that it will expand its intelligence partnership, Fintel Alliance, after it has proved essential in fighting financial crime. While Tabcorp CEO Gillon McLachlan announced during his speech at the Macquarie Conference that the company has received regulatory approval from Liquor & Gaming NSW to conduct a pilot project for in-play betting in pubs and clubs in New South Wales (NSW).

Bally’s Corporation has expressed strong confidence in the future of The Star Entertainment Group following a strategic investment in the Australian gaming operator. While PointsBet appears to be leaning towards the acquisition offer made by Australian betting challenger brand Betr over that made by Japanese digital entertainment group MIXI.

Sportradar announced that its revenue for the first quarter of 2025 reached €311 million (an increase of €45 million compared to the same period in 2024), marking a 17% year-over-year growth.

Flutter Entertainment’s Q1 trading report cemented the US as the primary focus market, and with good reason, given the huge revenues the group is generating from the world’s largest economy. Additionally, Flutter Entertainment has completed its takeover of a majority stake in NSX, the parent company of one of Brazil’s largest online bookmakers, Betnacional.

Entain has become embroiled in yet another legal dispute, this time involving a number of investment firms. The latest lawsuit against the gambling operator names State Street Bank and Trust Company (trustee for the Roche US Retirement Plans Master Trust) and Northern Trust Company. According to City AM, the lawsuit is connected to financial issues the operator is facing in the securities market. 

Svenska Spel has announced Narva Communications as its new agency for corporate communications. While the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has revealed a partnership with XIX Entertainment (XIX) as the former undergoes a transformation towards a global sports entertainment group.

Betano has become the main partner and shirt sponsor of Danish football club Brøndby IF, as the company continues to double down on its extensive sports marketing strategy.

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