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Key Moments: Industry leaders are scheduled to convene in Berlin on Tuesday, November 11 for the 2025 Gaming in Germany Conference. The conference centers on the evaluation of the 2021 State Gambling Treaty, a process currently underway, with a final report due in 2026. Breakout sessions at the conference will provide actionable guidance on data compliance, responsible gaming, and more. Major Stakeholders Gather for Regulatory Review In two weeks, Berlin will serve as the meeting point for prominent figures in the gambling sector, as the 2025 Gaming in Germany Conference…

Key Moments: Online gambling transactions in Indonesia have totaled IDR 927 trillion (about US$56.5 billion) from 2017 through the first quarter of 2025. Roughly 70% of online gamblers earn less than IDR 5 million (US$305) per month; over 603,000 social aid recipients participated until July 2025. Government agencies have removed over 7.2 million pieces of online gambling content and blocked suspicious financial transactions. Escalating Economic and Social Impact Indonesia’s PPATK has reported that online gambling transactions have amounted to IDR 927 trillion (approximately US$56.5 billion) between 2017 and the first…

Key Moments: Macau recorded MOP24.09 billion (US$3 billion) in gaming revenue for October 2025, reaching its highest monthly result since the pandemic began. Visitor arrivals during the Golden Week holiday from October 1 to 8 exceeded 1.14 million, with an average of about 143,000 per day. Cumulative gross gaming revenue for the first ten months of 2025 grew 8 percent year-on-year to MOP205.43 billion (US$25.64 billion), though still 16.7 percent below the same period in 2019. Record-Breaking Growth Driven by Golden Week In October 2025, Macau’s gaming sector experienced unprecedented…

Key Moments: The Gambling Commission has suspended VGC Leeds’ license for Victoria Gate Casino due to anti-money laundering concerns. Regulators have identified major shortcomings in decision-making and risk response related to AML and counter-terrorist financing. The operator has been directed to prioritize fair consumer treatment and provide transparent updates during the suspension. License Suspension Triggered by Regulatory Concerns The Gambling Commission has suspended the license of VGC Leeds, which operates Victoria Gate Casino located in central Leeds. Authorities allege the operator “is reasonably believed” to have not upheld adequate and…

Key Moments: Sports Toto continues contributing to national sports funding even as its earnings decrease The Youth and Sports Ministry has identified unregulated online betting as a major revenue threat Legal operators are calling for stronger enforcement against illegal digital gambling platforms Impact of Online Gambling on Licensed Operators Sports Toto has remained steadfast in its support of Malaysia’s sports initiatives, consistently directing a portion of its profits to national sports funding in compliance with local law. However, recent discussions during a Budget 2026 debate in Parliament revealed that the…

Key Moments: Spribe’s UK license was suspended following a technical error related to hosting authorization. The UK Gambling Commission cited serious non-compliance with hosting requirements on October 30. Spribe expects to restore delivery of its Aviator game to the UK market within a month. Regulatory Action and Immediate Impact The UK Gambling Commission suspended Spribe’s operating license after identifying a critical issue with the Estonia-based provider’s hosting authorization. Despite holding a remote operating license since late 2020, Spribe required further approval and only became aware of this problem upon notification…

Key Moments: Google updated its Gambling and Games policy on October 28, 2025, separating sweepstakes casinos from social casino games. Sweepstakes casinos are now ineligible for certification under Google’s social casino framework due to their real-cash prize systems. This policy shift reflects growing regulatory pressure and industry debate concerning how sweepstakes casinos operate and advertise. Google Sets New Boundaries for Gaming Categories Google has revised its approach to the classification of sweepstakes casinos in the United States. Effective October 28, 2025, the technology giant’s updated Gambling and Games policy signals…

Key Moments: In 2024, authorities estimated that Greek bettors wagered approximately EUR 1.6 billion with unlicensed platforms The Hellenic Gaming Commission is implementing new enforcement tactics, including DNS blacklisting and site filtering Investigations have revealed that more than 200 individuals made significant undeclared gambling deposits, with at least ten licensed operators under scrutiny for potential AML violations Regulatory Landscape and Ongoing Challenges Greece has maintained a tough regulatory framework for online gambling, highlighted by strict rules and substantial taxes. Despite recent progress in integrating more of the gambling sector into…

Key Moments: Romania’s ONJN has blacklisted Polymarket due to a significant surge in unlicensed betting activity during recent elections Estimated transaction volumes on Polymarket exceeded $600 million for the presidential election and $15 million for Bucharest local elections Romania has joined Belgium, France, and Poland in enforcing restrictions or blocking access to Polymarket’s event-trading platform Regulators Respond to Escalating Activity The National Office for Gambling (ONJN) of Romania has taken firm action against Polymarket by adding the blockchain-driven event trading platform to its blacklist. This move follows a substantial increase…

Key Moments: DATA.BET has entered a content partnership with Entain NCE to enhance esports betting for Optibet and Klondaika in the Baltics and Nordics, with Estonia leading the rollout. Entain brands will access DATA.BET’s suite of offerings, including Odds Feed, Risk Management, Bet Builder, and interactive widgets such as Pitch Tracker and Live Video Streaming. The collaboration targets improved profitability and customer engagement through advanced tools and coverage of over 30 esports disciplines and 10,000+ events monthly. Scope of the Partnership DATA.BET has reached an agreement with Entain NCE to…