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Key Moments: Airtel Malawi partnered with ESCOM to deploy 19 new network sites for enhanced national digitization. Airtel’s annual spending on digital infrastructure stands at K19 billion (US$10.9 million), with an expected tax contribution of K200 billion (US$115.4 million) in 2025. Discussions with the ICT Minister addressed challenges such as forex shortages and potential tax policy shifts to improve device affordability. Strategic Partnerships Drive Network Growth Airtel Malawi has initiated a new phase in its network expansion strategy, joining forces with ESCOM to deliver 19 new network sites aimed at…

Key Moments: European Gaming Media has entered a media partnership with Frank Gaming to enhance industry visibility and connections. Frank Gaming gains exposure for HIPTHER’s events, while European Gaming Media will cover Frank Gaming’s major announcements. Frank Gaming’s ecosystem includes over 500 suppliers, 250 operators, and has facilitated 1,200 connections through 50+ events. Collaboration Targets Growth in the iGaming Sector European Gaming Media, the main outlet of HIPTHER, formed a media partnership with Frank Gaming, which serves as a global hub for providers, operators, and executives. This initiative aims to…

Key Moments: William Hill will cease operations in 13 countries from early December as part of its parent company Evoke’s restructuring Customers in the affected markets have until 5 January to access their accounts and request withdrawals, after which further support will be required The move aligns with Evoke’s prioritization of highly regulated core markets, while similar restrictions have emerged elsewhere in recent years Impacts of a Swift Exit from Emergent Markets William Hill is poised to implement one of its most comprehensive market contractions to date, as parent company…

Key Moments: Bally’s secured full regulatory approval from authorities in New South Wales and Queensland for its investment in The Star Entertainment Group. The Mathieson family’s Investment Holdings received authorization to expand its ownership of The Star alongside Bally’s. The Star posted AU$1.4 billion (€785 million) in revenue for the financial year ending 30 June 2025, reflecting a 19 percent decline year-on-year. Comprehensive Regulatory Clearance Achieved Bally’s has achieved complete regulatory clearance for its investment in The Star Entertainment Group. Both the New South Wales and Queensland authorities have granted…

Key Moments: Veikkaus is preparing for the 2027 introduction of a multi-licence gambling system in Finland, which will end its longstanding monopoly. More than €500 million was wagered through foreign providers in early 2025, prompting calls to bring offshore operators under local regulation. Veikkaus has begun modernizing its operations and growing its international subsidiary, Fennica Gaming, to strengthen its position in a soon-to-be competitive market. Market Reform Signals the End of a Monopoly For the first time, Veikkaus is preparing to compete equally with global gambling operators as Finland plans…

Key Moments: VGCCC has initiated a public consultation regarding changes to the EGM approval application process in Victoria The reform aims to modernize procedures, comply with legislative updates, and reinforce efforts to reduce gambling-related harm The consultation period remains open until 19 December 2025 Consultation Overview The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) is seeking feedback on proposed updates to the application procedure for Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) approvals. These changes impact applications for new premises under section 3.3.6 and requests for increased EGMs under section 3.4.17 of the…

Key Moments: Sky Bet has moved its headquarters to Malta, aiming for increased operational efficiency and cost reductions. The company transferred its sportsbetting activities to SBG Sports Limited’s Maltese branch. Steve Birch confirmed that commercial and marketing leadership will transition to Malta beginning November 1. Headquarters Relocation and Financial Impacts Sky Bet has officially switched its headquarters from the United Kingdom to Malta, a development that is anticipated to significantly reduce its annual UK tax obligations by tens of millions of pounds. This restructuring occurs as the government faces fiscal…

Key Moments: Australians currently lose A$3.9bn each year on offshore gambling sites, a figure projected to approach A$5bn within several years These offshore platforms now account for 36 percent of all online gambling activity in Australia Government tax revenue losses could reach nearly A$2bn in five years, with sports and racing facing a shortfall of about A$800m Offshore Gambling Captures a Growing Market Share Recent findings from H2 Gambling Capital have underscored a significant shift in Australia’s gambling sector. Offshore gambling websites have attracted a considerable portion of Australian players,…

Key Moments: Revenue for Q3 2025 rose 31% year-over-year to €9.7 million Operating loss for Q3 2025 improved to €3.5 million from €9.7 million a year earlier GiG completed three launches in the quarter and signed five commercial agreements, including major deals in Europe and Brazil Strong Financial Performance in Q3 2025 GiG Software Plc, a major provider of B2B iGaming technology, has published its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, ending on September 30. The company delivered a robust performance, reporting a revenue increase to €9.7 million,…

Key Moments: The French regulator ANJ has launched a redesigned, fully digital national gambling self-exclusion register Participants can now enroll online and activate their exclusion within 24 hours Since 2021, the number of registrants has more than doubled, reaching over 85,000 Modernization of Player Protection France’s gambling authority, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has introduced a new fully digital version of the national self-exclusion registry, Interdiction Volontaire. This initiative aims to streamline the registration process and reinforce identity verification measures for individuals seeking to restrict their gambling activity. Previously, the…