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Key Moments: Gambling has accounted for 1.6% of total household expenditures in South Africa, according to the National Gambling Board of South Africa’s 2023 report. The 2023/24 fiscal year saw gross gambling revenue reach R59.3 billion, reflecting a 25.7% increase compared to the prior year. Online gambling services, including sports betting, Lotto, and slots, are at the core of this growth, generating R152.6 billion in 2023, up from R10.1 billion in 2018. Spending Trends Point Toward Gambling Industry Expansion Household expenditure data reveals that gambling has grown into a major…

Key Moments: The Joint Gambling Authority of Germany (GGL) leveraged new regulations from GlüStV to remove more than 200 unlicensed gambling sites from Google search results last year. German iGaming revenue experienced a drop from 3.5 billion Euros in Q1 2025 to 3.22 billion Euros in Q2, with online poker stakes also declining. Stringent advertising and sponsorship restrictions have been implemented to promote safety and responsible gambling within Germany’s regulated market. Regulatory Overhaul Challenges and Defines the Market Germany’s State Treaty on Gaming 2021 (GlüStV) has transformed the country’s online…

Key Moments: The AI-powered sports betting market is forecasted to reach $29.7 billion by 2032. SSTrader has partnered with Palms Bet to introduce the first fully AI-based sportsbook platform. SSTrader’s recent integration with Altenar demonstrates the accelerating adoption of AI across hundreds of sportsbook operators. AI Adoption Reshapes Sports Betting Industry The sports betting world is experiencing a rapid move toward automation, with artificial intelligence beginning to redefine both customer experiences and operational efficiency. Boris Chaikin, CEO of SSTrader, highlighted significant changes as the market increasingly relies on AI technology,…

Key Moments: Virgin Media O2 has identified a notable increase in scam texts involving gambling prizes, recruitment, and car finance during August. The company has already blocked over 600 million scam texts from reaching its customers this year. Customers are encouraged to report suspicious messages for free to 7726, bolstering fraud prevention efforts. Scam Text Incidents Increase in August Virgin Media O2 has called on UK residents to be alert due to a recent escalation in fraudulent text messages. The telecom provider’s review of reported and blocked messages in August…

Key Moments: AUSTRAC intelligence initiated a probe that exposed gold laundering tied to a gambling addiction. A NSW police officer sold over $1,300,000 in family gold bars, using falsified forms and misleading claims. The officer resigned and has been referred to the Department of Public Prosecutions after Operation Dartmoor’s findings. Investigation Initiated by AUSTRAC AUSTRAC’s monitoring identified suspicious activity after transactions involving significant gold sales raised concerns. Some of these sales were traced to a bullion dealer flagged for reported money-laundering connections, leading to the launch of Operation Dartmoor. Law…

Key Moments: British horse racing will suspend all events for one day as stakeholders lobby Parliament in response to a planned increase in remote betting tax rates. The proposed tax change would elevate the rate from 15 percent to 21 percent, with industry leaders warning of the potential loss of thousands of jobs and an annual income drop of at least £66 million. The nationwide stoppage and accompanying campaign, called ‘Axe the racing tax,’ is expected to cost the industry approximately £200,000 in just one day. Industry Mobilizes to Oppose…

Key Moments: Portugal posted €287 million in gross gaming revenue in Q2 2025, reflecting 9.6% growth versus Q2 2024. Games of fortune produced €177.8 million in revenue, outpacing sports betting and rising 12.2% year-on-year. Self-exclusion registrations climbed 27% to 326,400 as authorities blocked 110 unauthorized sites during the quarter. Market Performance Drives Industry Dynamics The Gaming Regulation and Inspection Service (SRIJ) reported that Portugal’s gross gaming revenue for Q2 2025 reached €287 million ($316 million), a 9.6% increase from the same period in 2024. This growth was achieved with seventeen…

Key Moments: Kassuuu.com, a Finnish online casino brand from High Roller Technologies, has gone live with Flows, FlowsJackpots, and FlowsWave. The full technical integration and launch were completed in less than a week. FlowsJackpots and FlowsWave enabled the deployment of over 200 flows, including branded jackpots and real-time pop-ups, without developer involvement. Efficient Launch Powered by Flows Product Suite High Roller Technologies has successfully launched Kassuuu.com, an online casino brand tailored to the Finnish market, utilizing the Flows platform. The integration included Flows, FlowsJackpots, and FlowsWave, enabling the operator to…

Key Moments: Slovenia developed a regulated gambling environment based on the 1995 Gaming Act The Ministry of Finance and the Gaming Inspection Office oversee the sector and enforce compliance Casinos, sports betting, lotteries, and licensed online gambling serve both residents and visitors Regulatory Structure and Oversight Slovenia has established a structured approach to gambling regulations, anchored by the 1995 Gaming Act. This legislation aims to make gaming fair, transparent, and addresses issues such as problem gambling. Responsibility for oversight falls to the Ministry of Finance, while the Gaming Inspection Office…

Key Moments: Cloudbet’s first Snapshot analyzes crypto betting across 12 major competitions between August and September 2025 Soccer led global crypto betting activity at 57.1%, but tennis and MLB showed strong international engagement Argentina’s Liga Profesional de Fútbol gained substantial traction outside Latin America, with notable shares in Europe and Asia/Middle East Inaugural Cloudbet Snapshot Delivers Regional Insights Cloudbet, a crypto sportsbook and casino, has released its initial edition of the Cloudbet Snapshot: Regional Crypto Betting Trends. This new report series highlights how bettors from various regions interact with sports…