ScotBet Upgrades Betting Shops with Advanced AV Solutions from TVC

ScotBet Upgrades Betting Shops with Advanced AV Solutions from TVC

Key Moments: TVC Technology Solutions has finalized a comprehensive AV installation for ScotBet, updating digital infrastructure across multiple shops. The project included large-format LCD and LED displays, centralized signage control, and custom dynamic content creation. TVC implemented the MySign digital signage platform, enabling ScotsBet to deliver real-time promotional content and updates. Modernizing ScotBet’s Digital Experience TVC Technology Solutions has completed a wide-ranging audiovisual (AV) upgrade for ScotBet, a prominent bookmaker in Scotland. This initiative included enhancing several of ScotBet’s betting shops with updated AV technology, supporting efforts to increase customer…

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Super Group Addresses Impact of UK Gambling Duty Hikes

Super Group Addresses Impact of UK Gambling Duty Hikes

Key Moments: UK government introduced significant increases to Remote Gaming Duty and General Betting Duty effective April 2026 and April 2027, respectively. Super Group (SGHC) Limited projects the new taxes will affect 2026 Group Adjusted EBITDA by approximately 6%. The company affirms that mitigation strategies are already underway to address the financial impact of the tax changes. Details of the UK Autumn Statement Super Group (SGHC) Limited, which oversees Betway and Spin, has acknowledged the UK government’s latest Autumn Statement. This announcement revealed substantial changes to the taxation structure for…

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MK Lightning Secures Platinum Partnership with MERKUR Casino Milton Keynes for 2025/26 Season

MK Lightning Secures Platinum Partnership with MERKUR Casino Milton Keynes for 2025/26 Season

Key Moments: MK Lightning has entered a Platinum Sponsorship agreement with MERKUR Casino Milton Keynes for the 2025/26 season. MERKUR Casino’s branding will appear on players’ short covers and the Away Bench at Planet Ice Milton Keynes. The new MERKUR Casino at Xscape Milton Keynes will open on 1 November 2025, featuring a sports bar and large-screen live sports viewing. New Sponsorship Deal Announced MK Lightning has revealed a new Platinum Sponsorship partnership with MERKUR Casino Milton Keynes for the 2025/26 season. Moreover, the partnership will elevate the casino operator’s…

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UK Online Gambling Faces Steep Tax Hikes Following Budget Announcement

UK Online Gambling Faces Steep Tax Hikes Following Budget Announcement

Key Moments: Significant online betting and gaming tax increases were introduced in the UK Budget Land-based duties remained unchanged and bingo duty was eliminated The British gambling industry supports 109,000 jobs and contributes over £4bn in tax Industry Reacts to New Tax Changes The latest UK Budget has unveiled substantial tax increases targeting online betting and gaming. These new measures have positioned the UK among the highest-taxed markets in the world for online gambling, sparking concerns throughout the sector. Economic Impact and Sector Contributions Regulated betting and gaming in the…

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Swedish Gambling Regulator Faces Scrutiny Over Self-Exclusion Handling and Operator Compliance

Swedish Gambling Regulator Faces Scrutiny Over Self-Exclusion Handling and Operator Compliance

Key Moments: Sweden’s ombudsman upheld a complaint regarding Spelinspektionen’s month-long delay in processing a manual self-exclusion request in 2024. SkillOnNet was warned by the regulator for not displaying required responsible gambling logos on its Prime Casino site. Nixxe BV received a formal prohibition from Spelinspektionen for offering unlicensed online gaming services in Sweden. Manual Self-Exclusion Processes Highlight Regulatory Gaps Sweden’s national ombudsman has upheld a complaint against the Swedish gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, following concerns about how a self-exclusion request was managed in 2024. The incident involved a player seeking to…

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Responsible CRM Emerges as a Cornerstone of Sustainable Growth in iGaming

Responsible CRM Emerges as a Cornerstone of Sustainable Growth in iGaming

Key Moments: Operators are shifting from acquisition-driven models to embedding compliance and behavioral protection into the core of CRM strategy Real-time AI-driven decisioning is transforming engagement and player safety, with auditability and ethical personalisation now central to operations Global regulatory divergence is forcing market-specific CRM approaches, particularly across the UK, US, and Latin America Performance and Protection Converge The iGaming sector is experiencing a paradigm shift in how operators define high performance. While deposit velocity and short-term value once dominated metrics, the spotlight is now on behavioral stability, audit trails,…

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Emperor Entertainment Faces Revenue Slump as Satellite Casino Shuts Down

Emperor Entertainment Faces Revenue Slump as Satellite Casino Shuts Down

Key Moments: Emperor Entertainment’s third-quarter revenue dropped 17.7% to HKD335.6 million Gaming revenue for Q3 fell by 29.64%, reaching HKD177.9 million Adjusted EBITDA for the six months to 30 September stood at HKD45.2 million, while net loss narrowed to HKD73.1 million Revenue Contracts Sharply Following Casino Closure Emperor Entertainment recorded a significant decline in third-quarter revenue, posting HKD335.6 million – down 17.7% compared to the HKD407.9 million achieved during the same period last year. This drop was largely attributed to weaker gaming performance and the group’s decision to close its…

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Ghana Leverages Betting Revenue to Strengthen National Sports Fund

Ghana Leverages Betting Revenue to Strengthen National Sports Fund

Key Moments: The Ghanaian Cabinet has received the National Sports Fund bill, and parliament will review it next. The government has confirmed that no new tax will be introduced for the Fund’s financing at this stage. Funding sources for the Sports Fund include gate fees, betting company levies, and gaming ticket contributions. Government Outlines Path for Sports Fund Financing Ghana’s Ministry of Sports and Recreation has reaffirmed its plan to use existing funding streams to support the National Sports Fund. Moreover, the ministry will rely heavily on revenue from betting…

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Costa Rican Lawmakers Consider Major Overhaul to Combat Illegal Gambling

Costa Rican Lawmakers Consider Major Overhaul to Combat Illegal Gambling

Key Moments: Lawmakers have faced renewed calls to advance Bill 25.057 following concerns over expanding illegal gambling networks. The Social Protection Board (JPS) stated that current laws have allowed unregulated gambling and illicit markets to flourish. Bill 25.057 seeks to establish mandatory licensing and regulate digital gambling platforms for the first time. Regulators Say Outdated Laws Fuel Illicit Gambling Costa Rica’s legislators are being urged to expedite their review of Bill 25.057 after warnings from regulators that outdated statutes have facilitated the rise of illegal gambling. The Social Protection Board…

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Intralot Navigates Net Loss Amid Bally’s Integration and Regulatory Changes

Intralot Navigates Net Loss Amid Bally’s Integration and Regulatory Changes

Key Moments: Intralot reported a €3.1 million net loss for the first nine months of 2025, while confirming alignment with its 2025 financial targets The €2.7 billion integration of Bally’s international assets established a new financial framework for the group The UK government’s upcoming tax increases are expected to affect profitability and delay Intralot’s growth plan by one year Financial Results and Market Performance Intralot recorded a net loss of €3.1 million over the first nine months of 2025, maintaining that its full-year targets remain on course. The company’s revenue…

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