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Key Moments: South Korea’s National Police Agency arrested 5,196 individuals during a year-long nationwide campaign targeting unlawful cyber gambling. The authorities seized 123.5 billion won in criminal proceeds and managed 3,544 gambling cases as part of their operation. Young adults in their 20s and 30s represented just over half of all suspects apprehended in this enforcement sweep. Nationwide Crackdown Spurs Thousands of Arrests Over the span of a year, South Korea’s National Police Agency undertook a comprehensive operation aimed at dismantling illegal cyber gambling schemes. Conducted by the National Investigation…

Key Moments: QTech Games has integrated over 70 VA Gaming titles into its platform. VA Gaming’s mobile-optimized slots enhance QTech’s aggregation offering. The partnership targets growth in Africa and Latin America for both companies. New Partnership Increases Game Variety QTech Games has strengthened its aggregation platform by announcing the integration of over 70 online titles from VA Gaming. This addition allows QTech Games’ platform clients to access a larger, more diverse igaming library, aligning with the company’s drive to bring a wide selection of digital entertainment to emerging markets. VA…

Key Moments: Hub88 has integrated ThrillTech’s ThrillPots jackpot system to enhance operator engagement and player retention. ThrillPots empowers operators to deploy bespoke, player-funded jackpots with immersive animations and simplified technology integration. Hub88’s operator partners can now access a scalable jackpot solution managed by ThrillTech, without the burden of in-house engineering. Comprehensive Jackpot Integration Hub88 has broadened its product suite by partnering with ThrillTech to introduce ThrillPots, a fully integrated SaaS jackpot solution. This collaboration enables casino operators to deliver unique, branded jackpot experiences that aim for measurable increases in player…

Key Moments: The UKGC has introduced evidence-based reforms focusing on reducing risk and strengthening customer safeguards. Since April, 25 operators have paid £15 million in fines or settlements, while over 2,000 operators are licensed in Great Britain. Recent assessments found over 73 percent of operators rated Good or Satisfactory last year, and nearly 66 percent met the standard in the first two quarters of this year. Leadership and Industry Alignment for the Years Ahead European Safer Gambling Week has showcased seven distinct viewpoints from across the gaming sector, shedding light…

Key Moments: Codere Online has suspended all new investments in Colombia after the country’s government made the 19 percent VAT on online gaming deposits permanent. Financial results revealed that Codere Online’s net gaming revenue from “other markets,” including Colombia, Buenos Aires, and Panama, dropped by nearly one third, with Colombia responsible for a €1.4m decrease. A leadership transition will see Marcus Arildsson replacing Óscar Iglesias as CFO, as the company expands its operations to Italy. Operational Shift Driven by Tax Changes Codere Online has revealed its decision to pause new…

Key Moments: Sky Bet began relocating commercial and marketing roles to Malta on 1 November. Flutter Entertainment denies tax motivation, citing strategic and operational efficiency as primary drivers. Reports indicated possible annual tax savings of around £55 million connected to the Malta move. Strategic Relocation and Industry Environment Sky Bet, one of the United Kingdom’s largest online betting brands, started transferring commercial and marketing positions to Malta on 1 November. Flutter Entertainment, which owns Sky Bet, maintains that this shift focuses on enhancing strategy, operational efficiency, and global competitiveness rather…

Key Moments: Kambi Group plc and Paf have signed a long-term extension to their sportsbook partnership. Paf has been using Kambi’s solutions since 2010, operating in regulated markets such as Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Spain, and Sweden. The agreement enables Paf to continue utilizing Kambi’s Turnkey Sportsbook and front-end development services for its flagship brand and other platforms. Renewal of a Longstanding Partnership Kambi Group plc and international gaming operator Paf have entered into a renewed long-term partnership agreement, further building on their established relationship that began in 2010. Over the…

Key Moments: Total regulated gambling revenue in the Netherlands remained at €4.3bn year over year in 2024 Land-based gaming revenue declined by 5.5 percent to €1.30bn, while online sports betting rose 17.7 percent to €352.6m The Dutch government collected €1.03bn in gambling taxes in 2024, but new tax rate increases are anticipated for 2026 Overview of 2024 Dutch Gambling Market Entering 2024, the Dutch gambling sector anticipated continued growth, but new data shows the market has reached a period of stabilization, with evolving consumer patterns and revenue distribution. According to…

Key Moments: KingMidas Games has entered into a strategic partnership with Notix.Games to extend its global footprint. The company’s portfolio of creative and IP-driven titles will be integrated into the Notix.Games platform. Both firms aim to set new industry standards in innovation, compliance, and operator empowerment. Strategic Partnership Announced Recently, KingMidas Games announced a new strategic partnership with Notix.Games, a leading game aggregator and developer. As a result of the alliance, KingMidas Games will add its creative titles to the Notix.Games platform, which expands its global reach. Expansion of Offerings…

Key Moments: Thai authorities detained five Indian nationals following a raid on a Pattaya condominium tied to online gambling. Police confiscated electronics and financial documents showing transactions totaling several million Indian rupees, around THB 2 million (US$54,000). Investigators suspect the group served as administrators for offshore gambling sites targeting international clients. Authorities Target Foreign-Led Gambling Networks Immigration police in Thailand have taken action against alleged online gambling activity by detaining five Indian nationals in Pattaya. The arrests came after a raid on a condominium in Soi Thep Prasit 17, Nong…