🇧🇷 Brazil blocks online betting access for social programme beneficiaries under new federal rules
Brazil has begun blocking access to licensed online betting platforms for recipients of Bolsa Família and BPC benefits, implementing the decision of the Supreme Federal Court through the SIGAP system of the Ministry of Finance. Starting from October 1, 2025, operators are required to check users' CPF during registration and daily login; if there is a match, accounts are blocked, closed, and the remaining funds are refunded.
According to the Ministry of Finance, by December 1, 2025, access to the rates was closed to about 900 thousand people. ❕The authorities call the measure a tool of social protection, while market representatives criticize it as an excessive ban and warn of the risk of a part of the audience leaving for an illegal segment.
#LatinAmerica #Brazil #Regulation #MainNews
Brazil has begun blocking access to licensed online betting platforms for recipients of Bolsa Família and BPC benefits, implementing the decision of the Supreme Federal Court through the SIGAP system of the Ministry of Finance. Starting from October 1, 2025, operators are required to check users' CPF during registration and daily login; if there is a match, accounts are blocked, closed, and the remaining funds are refunded.
According to the Ministry of Finance, by December 1, 2025, access to the rates was closed to about 900 thousand people. ❕The authorities call the measure a tool of social protection, while market representatives criticize it as an excessive ban and warn of the risk of a part of the audience leaving for an illegal segment.
#LatinAmerica #Brazil #Regulation #MainNews
🗞 Gambling Talk #Digest — December 19-December 26, 2025
Good morning! ☀️ We have prepared for you the latest news from our #partners 👇
📊 Slotegrator’s 2025: the year in numbers
— In 2025, Slotegrator expanded its customer base to ~300 customers, launched 217 new projects, increased GGR by 81%, and brought the number of games in APIgrator to 40,000 by obtaining a license in Anjouan.
🎤 GR8 Tech’s Bet It Drives Season 3 Finale: Rome Local Valentina Diaco on Structure, Retention, and Profit with Purpose
— Guest Valentina Diako spoke about structural marketing, player retention, and the "profit with purpose" approach in iGaming.
The issue discusses branding, loyalty, the role of AI, and the mistakes of an industry focused on short-term engagement instead of long-term growth.
⚒️ Building Flexible Platforms for a Rapidly Changing Regulatory World. Part One
— InnovaPlay relies on a modular architecture that allows it to quickly adapt to regulatory changes without redesigning the entire platform.
💼 QTech Games swells its ranks with Million Games
— QTech Games has integrated Million Games content, expanding its aggregator with games for emerging markets.
🎮 ELK Awakens the Monsters in World Eaters
— ELK has released the World Eaters slot with dynamic gameplay, five worlds and a maximum win of up to 10,000×.
🇪🇸 iGaming community to gather for pre-ICE padel tournament in Barcelona
— Timeless Tech will host a pre-ICE tournament for operators, providers, and partners with games, DJs, and a prize pool.
📈 SOFTSWISS expands its gaming portfolio by 45% and strengthens its position in LatAm in 2025
— SOFTSWISS increased its portfolio to 40,000 games, expanded into Latin America and Africa, released the 4th iGaming Trends Report, and hosted the first industry conference.
🎅 REEVO presents the Bad Santa slot for the holidays
— REEVO has released Endorphina's Bad Santa, a 5x3 slot with 30 lines and 96.04% RTP, offering a festive gaming experience with a bold theme and energetic gameplay.
🪪 iGaming Club has become an AffPapa Conference with Exclusive Membership
— The iGaming Club has been renamed AffPapa Conference, while maintaining a separate iGaming Club for private events; an iGaming Club Membership subscription has been launched with access to conferences, VIP events, and exclusive bonuses.
🎄 Bet on Games demonstrates the growing demand for holiday slots
— Bet on Games' portfolio of seasonal games, including Merry Christmas Mania and Winter 7, shows a high level of engagement and increased bets during the holidays.
🎰 Simba Casino in Nairobi has installed EGT and Spider CMS slots
— Simba Casino has equipped the hall with EGT General Series slots and the Spider CMS system to manage operations and improve the gaming experience of guests.
✨ That’s all for this week’s roundup! Stay tuned for more updates from the iGaming world and don’t forget to share your thoughts with us on the forum. See you next week!
Good morning! ☀️ We have prepared for you the latest news from our #partners 👇
📊 Slotegrator’s 2025: the year in numbers
— In 2025, Slotegrator expanded its customer base to ~300 customers, launched 217 new projects, increased GGR by 81%, and brought the number of games in APIgrator to 40,000 by obtaining a license in Anjouan.
🎤 GR8 Tech’s Bet It Drives Season 3 Finale: Rome Local Valentina Diaco on Structure, Retention, and Profit with Purpose
— Guest Valentina Diako spoke about structural marketing, player retention, and the "profit with purpose" approach in iGaming.
The issue discusses branding, loyalty, the role of AI, and the mistakes of an industry focused on short-term engagement instead of long-term growth.
⚒️ Building Flexible Platforms for a Rapidly Changing Regulatory World. Part One
— InnovaPlay relies on a modular architecture that allows it to quickly adapt to regulatory changes without redesigning the entire platform.
💼 QTech Games swells its ranks with Million Games
— QTech Games has integrated Million Games content, expanding its aggregator with games for emerging markets.
🎮 ELK Awakens the Monsters in World Eaters
— ELK has released the World Eaters slot with dynamic gameplay, five worlds and a maximum win of up to 10,000×.
🇪🇸 iGaming community to gather for pre-ICE padel tournament in Barcelona
— Timeless Tech will host a pre-ICE tournament for operators, providers, and partners with games, DJs, and a prize pool.
📈 SOFTSWISS expands its gaming portfolio by 45% and strengthens its position in LatAm in 2025
— SOFTSWISS increased its portfolio to 40,000 games, expanded into Latin America and Africa, released the 4th iGaming Trends Report, and hosted the first industry conference.
🎅 REEVO presents the Bad Santa slot for the holidays
— REEVO has released Endorphina's Bad Santa, a 5x3 slot with 30 lines and 96.04% RTP, offering a festive gaming experience with a bold theme and energetic gameplay.
🪪 iGaming Club has become an AffPapa Conference with Exclusive Membership
— The iGaming Club has been renamed AffPapa Conference, while maintaining a separate iGaming Club for private events; an iGaming Club Membership subscription has been launched with access to conferences, VIP events, and exclusive bonuses.
🎄 Bet on Games demonstrates the growing demand for holiday slots
— Bet on Games' portfolio of seasonal games, including Merry Christmas Mania and Winter 7, shows a high level of engagement and increased bets during the holidays.
🎰 Simba Casino in Nairobi has installed EGT and Spider CMS slots
— Simba Casino has equipped the hall with EGT General Series slots and the Spider CMS system to manage operations and improve the gaming experience of guests.
✨ That’s all for this week’s roundup! Stay tuned for more updates from the iGaming world and don’t forget to share your thoughts with us on the forum. See you next week!
🇰🇪 Kenya’s gambling industry enters final two-month countdown to new Gambling Regulatory Authority
The market will switch from Betting Control and Licensing Board to Gambling Regulatory Authority by February 2026. Operators have two months left to bring ownership, capital and compliance in line with the Gambling Control Act 2025.
The law combines the supervision of all gambling, suspended the acceptance and renewal of licenses and tightens the requirements: a minimum of 30% of Kenyan ownership and capital of online gambling up to KSh 100 million.
❕ The reform strengthens player protection, restricts advertising, introduces responsible gaming tools and centralized betting monitoring.
#Kenya #Regulation #MainNews
The market will switch from Betting Control and Licensing Board to Gambling Regulatory Authority by February 2026. Operators have two months left to bring ownership, capital and compliance in line with the Gambling Control Act 2025.
The law combines the supervision of all gambling, suspended the acceptance and renewal of licenses and tightens the requirements: a minimum of 30% of Kenyan ownership and capital of online gambling up to KSh 100 million.
❕ The reform strengthens player protection, restricts advertising, introduces responsible gaming tools and centralized betting monitoring.
#Kenya #Regulation #MainNews
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📈 Gamzix’s Team Closes 2025 with Breakthrough Performance, Stronger Portfolio, and Expanded Partnerships
The company ends the year with 65% revenue growth and an expanded global presence.
📊 The main figures:
• Revenue growth: +65%
• 54% of the participants in the Spin-o-Mania tournament are new players
• 7 of the 10 most successful games in the portfolio — releases in 2025
🎮 Top Games:
• By popularity: Coin Win: Hold the Spin, 3x5: Hold the Spin
• In the premium segment: Jack O'Wild, Sticky Coin: Hold the Spin
📈 Progress:
• Accelerated production and reduced weight of games by 15%
• New partnerships with RiskCherry, SoftGamings, Alea
• Three industry awards, including "Best Rising Star" at the Malta iGaming Excellence Awards
• Successful marketing campaigns (streamer race, Behind the Reels)
Gamzix is preparing for accelerated growth and is announcing a new game plan at ICE Barcelona 2026. The team focuses on further expanding its portfolio and deepening partnerships with operators.
🤝 The company invites operators to cooperate and discuss individual integrations.
#Gaming #B2B #Providers #Partners #Gamzix #MainNews
The company ends the year with 65% revenue growth and an expanded global presence.
📊 The main figures:
• Revenue growth: +65%
• 54% of the participants in the Spin-o-Mania tournament are new players
• 7 of the 10 most successful games in the portfolio — releases in 2025
🎮 Top Games:
• By popularity: Coin Win: Hold the Spin, 3x5: Hold the Spin
• In the premium segment: Jack O'Wild, Sticky Coin: Hold the Spin
📈 Progress:
• Accelerated production and reduced weight of games by 15%
• New partnerships with RiskCherry, SoftGamings, Alea
• Three industry awards, including "Best Rising Star" at the Malta iGaming Excellence Awards
• Successful marketing campaigns (streamer race, Behind the Reels)
Gamzix is preparing for accelerated growth and is announcing a new game plan at ICE Barcelona 2026. The team focuses on further expanding its portfolio and deepening partnerships with operators.
🤝 The company invites operators to cooperate and discuss individual integrations.
#Gaming #B2B #Providers #Partners #Gamzix #MainNews
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🇿🇦 South Africa’s National Gambling Bill hits political storm as provinces resist centralised control
The national gambling bill, prepared to modernize the industry, has faced sharp criticism from provinces, including the Western Cape. The key disputes relate to an attempt to centralize electronic monitoring of casinos and betting, redirecting illegal winnings to the national fund, and expanding the powers of inspectors.
Provinces warn🚨 that these measures violate their constitutional powers, create duplication and deprive local budgets of revenue. Supporters of the law argue that centralization is needed to combat illegal online gambling and inter-regional schemes. The decision in the National Council of Provinces will be an important test of how much the government can strengthen control over the industry.
#SouthAfrica #Regulation #MainNews
The national gambling bill, prepared to modernize the industry, has faced sharp criticism from provinces, including the Western Cape. The key disputes relate to an attempt to centralize electronic monitoring of casinos and betting, redirecting illegal winnings to the national fund, and expanding the powers of inspectors.
Provinces warn🚨 that these measures violate their constitutional powers, create duplication and deprive local budgets of revenue. Supporters of the law argue that centralization is needed to combat illegal online gambling and inter-regional schemes. The decision in the National Council of Provinces will be an important test of how much the government can strengthen control over the industry.
#SouthAfrica #Regulation #MainNews
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🤝 REEVO expands its portfolio of games through partnership with InOut Games
The REEVO platform has announced a collaboration with InOut Games, a well-known provider of crash and instant games with fair mechanics. Now REEVO operators will have access to more than 45 fast-playing and exciting titles with 95-99% RTP, multi-language support and optimization for all devices.
📈 The partnership aims to increase player engagement, content diversity, and transparency through provably fair mechanics, strengthening REEVO's global network with high-quality and innovative products.
#Gaming #Providers #Partners #REEVO #MainNews
The REEVO platform has announced a collaboration with InOut Games, a well-known provider of crash and instant games with fair mechanics. Now REEVO operators will have access to more than 45 fast-playing and exciting titles with 95-99% RTP, multi-language support and optimization for all devices.
📈 The partnership aims to increase player engagement, content diversity, and transparency through provably fair mechanics, strengthening REEVO's global network with high-quality and innovative products.
#Gaming #Providers #Partners #REEVO #MainNews
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⚽️ Timeless Passion: Sport, Community and Innovation in Sri Lanka
Timeless Tech has launched the Timeless Passion initiative to bring together sports communities and show stories of dedication and teamwork. The first series took place through the Timeless Passion Cricket Challenge, where amateur teams shared how the sport affects their lives.
The Mighty Ducks team stood out for their creativity and perseverance and received LKR 700,000 for equipment upgrades and professional uniforms for 21 players. The ceremony in Colombo brought together players, families and the local community👥, highlighting the long-term support and values of the initiative.
💬 Timeless Passion creates a platform for sports development, community engagement and story sharing, which is planned to expand to new regions and sports, while maintaining an emphasis on practical benefits for participants.
#Asia #Partners #Sports #Timelesstech #MainNews
Timeless Tech has launched the Timeless Passion initiative to bring together sports communities and show stories of dedication and teamwork. The first series took place through the Timeless Passion Cricket Challenge, where amateur teams shared how the sport affects their lives.
The Mighty Ducks team stood out for their creativity and perseverance and received LKR 700,000 for equipment upgrades and professional uniforms for 21 players. The ceremony in Colombo brought together players, families and the local community👥, highlighting the long-term support and values of the initiative.
💬 Timeless Passion creates a platform for sports development, community engagement and story sharing, which is planned to expand to new regions and sports, while maintaining an emphasis on practical benefits for participants.
#Asia #Partners #Sports #Timelesstech #MainNews
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📊 Africas Mobile Renaissance: Gaming Time Analysis and Hidden Opportunities for iGaming 2023 2024
Geo: African Countries
Period: 2023–2024
🏆 Leaders by Total Hours Spent in Games:
Nigeria: 1.85 billion hours
Egypt: 1.6 billion hours
South Africa: 1.2 billion hours
The top three accounted for about 45% of the total gaming time on the African continent.
Reasons for Leadership:
👤 Demographics: These three nations make up a significant portion of the continent's population with internet access.
Developed Mobile Infrastructure: South Africa and Egypt have the highest 4G/5G penetration, allowing for "heavy" games without interruptions.
Economic Factor: Higher disposable income allows for the purchase of smartphones capable of supporting modern games.
⏱️ Leaders by Average Gaming Time Per Capita (12 Months):
South Africa: 16 hours
Morocco: 14 hours
Ghana: 12.5 hours
Kenya: 11 hours
Nigeria: 9.5 hours
Reasons for Dominance:
In South Africa and Morocco, gaming is an established cultural norm competing with TV. In Ghana and Kenya, the high figure is driven by the popularity of "light" casual games and betting apps, which are often classified as entertainment.
💡 Unexpected leaders and opportunities for iGaming:
Leaders: Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire entered the top 10 in terms of game time thanks to mobile esports (Free Fire, PUBG Mobile). The smartphone has become the main source of entertainment for young people.
Engagement Targeting: Countries with high average time are suitable for slots, while those with low time are suitable for instant Games.
Technical adaptation: in regions with a high volume of games but weak Internet (for example, Nigeria), it is advantageous to launch "Lite" versions of casinos.
Cross-promo: Collaboration with popular mobile games helps to attract an already engaged audience.
#Africa #Analytics #Marketanalysis #InFocus
Geo: African Countries
Period: 2023–2024
🏆 Leaders by Total Hours Spent in Games:
Nigeria: 1.85 billion hours
Egypt: 1.6 billion hours
South Africa: 1.2 billion hours
The top three accounted for about 45% of the total gaming time on the African continent.
Reasons for Leadership:
👤 Demographics: These three nations make up a significant portion of the continent's population with internet access.
Developed Mobile Infrastructure: South Africa and Egypt have the highest 4G/5G penetration, allowing for "heavy" games without interruptions.
Economic Factor: Higher disposable income allows for the purchase of smartphones capable of supporting modern games.
⏱️ Leaders by Average Gaming Time Per Capita (12 Months):
South Africa: 16 hours
Morocco: 14 hours
Ghana: 12.5 hours
Kenya: 11 hours
Nigeria: 9.5 hours
Reasons for Dominance:
In South Africa and Morocco, gaming is an established cultural norm competing with TV. In Ghana and Kenya, the high figure is driven by the popularity of "light" casual games and betting apps, which are often classified as entertainment.
💡 Unexpected leaders and opportunities for iGaming:
Leaders: Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire entered the top 10 in terms of game time thanks to mobile esports (Free Fire, PUBG Mobile). The smartphone has become the main source of entertainment for young people.
Engagement Targeting: Countries with high average time are suitable for slots, while those with low time are suitable for instant Games.
Technical adaptation: in regions with a high volume of games but weak Internet (for example, Nigeria), it is advantageous to launch "Lite" versions of casinos.
Cross-promo: Collaboration with popular mobile games helps to attract an already engaged audience.
#Africa #Analytics #Marketanalysis #InFocus
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⚽️ The conflict between Arne Slot and Mohamed Salah has escalated in Liverpool
Salah has publicly stated that he was "framed" after a series of matches on the bench, which caused tension in relations with the new coach. The situation worsened when the striker was not included in the application for the Champions League away match with Inter. The slot confirmed internal negotiations with the player, but refused to guarantee him a key role in the future.
Against the background of the conflict, interest in Salah has increased from the Saudi League, where he is still considered a priority target🎯. The player's departure for the African Cup of Nations is ahead, and the uncertainty surrounding his future at the club is only growing.
#Europe #Sports #PremierLeague #FootballBusiness #MainNews
Salah has publicly stated that he was "framed" after a series of matches on the bench, which caused tension in relations with the new coach. The situation worsened when the striker was not included in the application for the Champions League away match with Inter. The slot confirmed internal negotiations with the player, but refused to guarantee him a key role in the future.
Against the background of the conflict, interest in Salah has increased from the Saudi League, where he is still considered a priority target🎯. The player's departure for the African Cup of Nations is ahead, and the uncertainty surrounding his future at the club is only growing.
#Europe #Sports #PremierLeague #FootballBusiness #MainNews
📈 Nigeria’s online gambling market hits ₦5.6trn amid mobile betting boom
The online gambling market in Nigeria reached ₦5.6 trillion in 2025, reflecting the growth of mobile betting and its integration into everyday finance.
More than 60 million people bet daily, mostly via smartphones and USSD platforms, with sports accounting for up to 75% of turnover.
The growth is supported by the widespread adoption of smartphones, fintech payments and the popularity of football. ❕ At the same time, social risks are increasing: young people are increasingly considering betting as a source of income.
The market is developing in the context of fragmented regulation and discussion of the Central Gaming Bill 2025.
#Nigeria #Betting #Marketanalysis #Analytics #MainNews
The online gambling market in Nigeria reached ₦5.6 trillion in 2025, reflecting the growth of mobile betting and its integration into everyday finance.
More than 60 million people bet daily, mostly via smartphones and USSD platforms, with sports accounting for up to 75% of turnover.
The growth is supported by the widespread adoption of smartphones, fintech payments and the popularity of football. ❕ At the same time, social risks are increasing: young people are increasingly considering betting as a source of income.
The market is developing in the context of fragmented regulation and discussion of the Central Gaming Bill 2025.
#Nigeria #Betting #Marketanalysis #Analytics #MainNews
🇦🇪 Play971 becomes the first fully licensed online iGaming and betting platform in the UAE
Play971 officially launched on December 15 as the UAE's first platform with a real betting and online casino license obtained from GCGRA. The platform offers casino games, including blackjack and roulette, as well as betting on football, cricket, horse racing and other international events.
📜 The GCGRA license requires players to be at least 21 years old, stay inside the country, and not use a VPN or other means to hide their location. The platform has also introduced responsible gaming tools: deposit limits, timeouts, and self-exclusion.
The launch of Play971 demonstrates the transition of the UAE's regulated online gambling model from theory to practice, expanding licenses and cementing the country as one of the first fully regulated iGaming markets in the region.
#UAE #Regulation #Igaming #Betting #MainNews
Play971 officially launched on December 15 as the UAE's first platform with a real betting and online casino license obtained from GCGRA. The platform offers casino games, including blackjack and roulette, as well as betting on football, cricket, horse racing and other international events.
📜 The GCGRA license requires players to be at least 21 years old, stay inside the country, and not use a VPN or other means to hide their location. The platform has also introduced responsible gaming tools: deposit limits, timeouts, and self-exclusion.
The launch of Play971 demonstrates the transition of the UAE's regulated online gambling model from theory to practice, expanding licenses and cementing the country as one of the first fully regulated iGaming markets in the region.
#UAE #Regulation #Igaming #Betting #MainNews
🎄 GameBeat launches a holiday hit: Spin 4 Dead 2: Christmastown
This is not an ordinary New Year's slot. This is an action-packed reel-to-reel shooter where you have to defend a snowy town from hordes of zombies.
📍 Key Features:
✅ Vivid contrast: Cozy Christmas atmosphere against apocalyptic chaos.
Dynamic gameplay: Each spin is a battle for survival with chain reactions and explosive payouts.
✅ High volatility: The possibility of winning up to x5000 from the bet.
Perfect for the season: Eye-catching, daring and memorable product for players looking for adrenaline.
Spin 4 Dead 2: Christmastown is already live — it's time to add an explosive celebration to your casino!
#Gaming #Partners #Providers #GameBeat #MainNews
This is not an ordinary New Year's slot. This is an action-packed reel-to-reel shooter where you have to defend a snowy town from hordes of zombies.
📍 Key Features:
✅ Vivid contrast: Cozy Christmas atmosphere against apocalyptic chaos.
Dynamic gameplay: Each spin is a battle for survival with chain reactions and explosive payouts.
✅ High volatility: The possibility of winning up to x5000 from the bet.
Perfect for the season: Eye-catching, daring and memorable product for players looking for adrenaline.
Spin 4 Dead 2: Christmastown is already live — it's time to add an explosive celebration to your casino!
#Gaming #Partners #Providers #GameBeat #MainNews
🏆 StarLadder Budapest Major 2025: Vitality Wins Third Major and Third MVP for ZywOo
Team Vitality finished the 2025 season in Counter-Strike 2 dominantly, beating FaZe Clan 3-1 in the first ever Best-of-Five format at a Major and winning its third title award. Mathieu “ZywOo" Herbaut received his third Major MVP, setting a new record.
The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 was held from November 24 to December 14 in Hungary🇭🇺, bringing together the 32 strongest teams in the world. Vitality, the reigning champions after Austin 2025, confidently passed the group stage and the playoffs, beating The MongolZ and Team Spirit before the finals with FaZe.
The finale attracted up to 1.5 million viewers at the same time, and total viewings exceeded 70 million hours. FaZe Clan took the second place, semi–finalists - Team Spirit and Natus Vincere. The prize pool was $1.25 million, and the winners received $500,000.
The Budapest Major confirmed Vitality's leadership🥇 and increased competition from global teams, setting the stage for the next Major in Cologne in 2026.
#Events #Partners #StarLadder #MainNews
Team Vitality finished the 2025 season in Counter-Strike 2 dominantly, beating FaZe Clan 3-1 in the first ever Best-of-Five format at a Major and winning its third title award. Mathieu “ZywOo" Herbaut received his third Major MVP, setting a new record.
The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 was held from November 24 to December 14 in Hungary🇭🇺, bringing together the 32 strongest teams in the world. Vitality, the reigning champions after Austin 2025, confidently passed the group stage and the playoffs, beating The MongolZ and Team Spirit before the finals with FaZe.
The finale attracted up to 1.5 million viewers at the same time, and total viewings exceeded 70 million hours. FaZe Clan took the second place, semi–finalists - Team Spirit and Natus Vincere. The prize pool was $1.25 million, and the winners received $500,000.
The Budapest Major confirmed Vitality's leadership🥇 and increased competition from global teams, setting the stage for the next Major in Cologne in 2026.
#Events #Partners #StarLadder #MainNews
🇹🇿 Tanzanian Top: betPawa and SportPesa Share the Market. Brand Ranking (November 2025)
Total queries for these ten brands in Tanzania: ~3,800,000 queries.
Top Three Leaders:
🥇 First Place – betPawa.
The People's Choice. Leads in traffic volume due to the mass market segment. Their "1 shilling jackpot" remains the most viral marketing tool in the country.
🥈 Second Place – SportPesa.
Premium Segment. A brand with the strongest reputation and history. Sponsorship of local giants (Simba and Yanga) ensures fan loyalty, despite higher deposit requirements.
🥉 Third Place – Gal Sport Betting (GSB).
Steady Growth. GSB has firmly occupied the "golden mean" niche, offering both high odds and a wide casino line, actively competing with leaders through bonuses.
🏅 Other Top Contenders: Premier Bet, 1xBet, PlayMaster, Betway, Meridianbet, WasafiBet, PMbet.
Brief on Gambling and Sports Regulation in Tanzania:
The market is controlled by the Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT). It is one of the most transparent and strictly regulated markets in Africa. There is a GGR tax for operators and a net winnings tax for players. In 2025, GBT focused on fighting illegal offshore sites by blocking their IPs.
Key Country News for 2025:
GBT revoked licenses of three small operators for tax code violations.
SportPesa returned to full sponsorship of the Tanzania Premier League.
Implementation of biometric verification in betting shops: a pilot project.
#Tanzania #Analytics #Marketanalysis #InFocus
Total queries for these ten brands in Tanzania: ~3,800,000 queries.
Top Three Leaders:
🥇 First Place – betPawa.
The People's Choice. Leads in traffic volume due to the mass market segment. Their "1 shilling jackpot" remains the most viral marketing tool in the country.
🥈 Second Place – SportPesa.
Premium Segment. A brand with the strongest reputation and history. Sponsorship of local giants (Simba and Yanga) ensures fan loyalty, despite higher deposit requirements.
🥉 Third Place – Gal Sport Betting (GSB).
Steady Growth. GSB has firmly occupied the "golden mean" niche, offering both high odds and a wide casino line, actively competing with leaders through bonuses.
🏅 Other Top Contenders: Premier Bet, 1xBet, PlayMaster, Betway, Meridianbet, WasafiBet, PMbet.
Brief on Gambling and Sports Regulation in Tanzania:
The market is controlled by the Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT). It is one of the most transparent and strictly regulated markets in Africa. There is a GGR tax for operators and a net winnings tax for players. In 2025, GBT focused on fighting illegal offshore sites by blocking their IPs.
Key Country News for 2025:
GBT revoked licenses of three small operators for tax code violations.
SportPesa returned to full sponsorship of the Tanzania Premier League.
Implementation of biometric verification in betting shops: a pilot project.
#Tanzania #Analytics #Marketanalysis #InFocus
❌ Reuters: Meta turned a blind eye to advertising illegal gambling and scam schemes for profit
Instagram Facebook's investigation by Reuters alleges that Meta received billions of dollars from advertisements from Chinese clients promoting illegal online gambling, cryptoscams, and other prohibited schemes on Facebook and Instagram.
📊 According to the company's internal data, up to 19% of revenue from Chinese advertisers (more than $3 billion per year) came from rule-breaking content, but strict suppression was postponed due to the risk of revenue loss.
Although Meta temporarily increased its control in 2024, the measures were later scaled back, and fraudulent advertising volumes increased again.
The situation provoked a reaction from US senators, who demanded an investigation into the role of Meta in the distribution of scam and gambling advertising.
#Asia #Regulation #Marketing #MainNews
Instagram Facebook's investigation by Reuters alleges that Meta received billions of dollars from advertisements from Chinese clients promoting illegal online gambling, cryptoscams, and other prohibited schemes on Facebook and Instagram.
📊 According to the company's internal data, up to 19% of revenue from Chinese advertisers (more than $3 billion per year) came from rule-breaking content, but strict suppression was postponed due to the risk of revenue loss.
Although Meta temporarily increased its control in 2024, the measures were later scaled back, and fraudulent advertising volumes increased again.
The situation provoked a reaction from US senators, who demanded an investigation into the role of Meta in the distribution of scam and gambling advertising.
#Asia #Regulation #Marketing #MainNews
🎮 Booming Games ends 2025 with an explosion of flavor!
The provider of Booming Games through the REEVO platform presents a festive hit: Tasty Bonanza 10,000 — the sweet finale of the year.
🍬 Game world: Bright, candy-colored, with juicy animations and dynamic gameplay.
Mechanics:
✅ Grid: 6×5 with cascading reels.
✅ Multipliers: Random multipliers that appear during the cascades.
✅ Potential: High volatility and max . win x10,000.
✅ RTP: 95.9%.
The essence of the slot: This is an explosive, colorful and high-octane product for players who are chasing adrenaline and big payouts.
It is ideal to add sweet excitement to the festive rotation and vividly conclude the year 2025. Tasty Bonanza 10,000 is already available on REEVO!
#Gaming #Providers #Partners #REEVO #MainNews
The provider of Booming Games through the REEVO platform presents a festive hit: Tasty Bonanza 10,000 — the sweet finale of the year.
🍬 Game world: Bright, candy-colored, with juicy animations and dynamic gameplay.
Mechanics:
✅ Grid: 6×5 with cascading reels.
✅ Multipliers: Random multipliers that appear during the cascades.
✅ Potential: High volatility and max . win x10,000.
✅ RTP: 95.9%.
The essence of the slot: This is an explosive, colorful and high-octane product for players who are chasing adrenaline and big payouts.
It is ideal to add sweet excitement to the festive rotation and vividly conclude the year 2025. Tasty Bonanza 10,000 is already available on REEVO!
#Gaming #Providers #Partners #REEVO #MainNews
👮♀️ Botswana has launched a large-scale purge of illegal online betting
Botswana regulators are investigating the activities of eight offshore betting platforms that operate without a license through local agents and payment channels, bypassing national regulations.
The Gambling Authority and the Financial Intelligence Agency are already coordinating the blocking of websites through Internet service providers, and banks and mobile payment services have been instructed to freeze related transactions and report suspicious transactions.
According to the authorities, the illegal market annually removes about $32 million from the country, ❕ twice as much as the legal sector brings in, while players remain without any protection.
Regulators emphasize that the goal of the campaign is not to restrict legal gambling, but to protect licensed operators and the financial system. Heavy fines and prison sentences are provided for organizing and promoting illegal platforms.
#Botswana #Regulation #Betting #MainNews
Botswana regulators are investigating the activities of eight offshore betting platforms that operate without a license through local agents and payment channels, bypassing national regulations.
The Gambling Authority and the Financial Intelligence Agency are already coordinating the blocking of websites through Internet service providers, and banks and mobile payment services have been instructed to freeze related transactions and report suspicious transactions.
According to the authorities, the illegal market annually removes about $32 million from the country, ❕ twice as much as the legal sector brings in, while players remain without any protection.
Regulators emphasize that the goal of the campaign is not to restrict legal gambling, but to protect licensed operators and the financial system. Heavy fines and prison sentences are provided for organizing and promoting illegal platforms.
#Botswana #Regulation #Betting #MainNews
🗞 Gambling Talk #Digest — December 31, 2025-January 3, 2026
Good evening! ☀️ Meet our regular column on the #MainNews of recent days! 👇
🎯 JackTop: A "Customization First" strategy rethinking the principle of player retention
— The JackTop provider relies on hyperlocation and culturally adapted video content, combining European stability with a "Latin temperament" to maintain growth in emerging markets.
🇰🇪 Kenyan Crypto Companies Unite before Tough Regulation
— More than 50 crypto firms in Kenya have formed the VAAK Association to jointly lobby for the interests of the industry against the background of the entry into force of the VASP law with strict licensing and AML requirements.
🇧🇷 Brazil changes tax regime for online betting
— The Brazilian tax Service has introduced the calculation of income tax on online betting and fantasy based on annual net profit (15%) and ordered operators to issue a new ComprovaBet report to players.
🇰🇷 South Korean president questions private casinos
— President Lee Jae-myung questioned the expediency of private casino licenses for foreigners and demanded to rely on accurate data on the dangers of gambling when making future regulatory decisions.
🇺🇾 Uruguay is preparing a unified gambling reform
— The Uruguayan authorities are discussing a comprehensive gambling reform that could create up to 20,000 jobs and attract about $600 million in investment through unified regulation of offline and online segments.
📌 ICE Barcelona 2026: hybrid technologies as the key to operators' profits
— At ICE Barcelona 2026, the focus is shifting to hybrid solutions — liquidity management, aggregators and retention technologies are becoming crucial factors for the sustainability and marginality of operators.
⚽️ Top of the Premier League without surprises, but the pressure is growing
— Arsenal and Manchester City retain the lead in the Premier League, while Liverpool win.
🇸🇿 Eswatini freezes new gambling licenses
— The deputies of Eswatini demand to suspend the issuance of new licenses due to the increase in juvenile rates and flaws in the regulation of the industry.
🇮🇩 Indonesia has reduced the turnover of illegal online casinos by 57 %
— Tight controls and blockages have led to a drop in illegal online casino transactions to $9.3 billion and a reduction in the number of players from 9.7 million to 3.1 million.
🇿🇦 Timeless Tech enhances content aggregation in South Africa
— The partnership with Maracash Games expands the Timeless Tech platform with new slots, crash and instant games, increasing the stability and efficiency of operators without unnecessary integrations.
🇳🇬 Nigeria 's President rejects Central Gambling Law
— Bola Ahmed Tinubu refused to sign the bill on unified federal regulation, confirming that control over lotteries and gambling remains the responsibility of the states according to the decision of the Supreme Court in 2024.
Good evening! ☀️ Meet our regular column on the #MainNews of recent days! 👇
🎯 JackTop: A "Customization First" strategy rethinking the principle of player retention
— The JackTop provider relies on hyperlocation and culturally adapted video content, combining European stability with a "Latin temperament" to maintain growth in emerging markets.
🇰🇪 Kenyan Crypto Companies Unite before Tough Regulation
— More than 50 crypto firms in Kenya have formed the VAAK Association to jointly lobby for the interests of the industry against the background of the entry into force of the VASP law with strict licensing and AML requirements.
🇧🇷 Brazil changes tax regime for online betting
— The Brazilian tax Service has introduced the calculation of income tax on online betting and fantasy based on annual net profit (15%) and ordered operators to issue a new ComprovaBet report to players.
🇰🇷 South Korean president questions private casinos
— President Lee Jae-myung questioned the expediency of private casino licenses for foreigners and demanded to rely on accurate data on the dangers of gambling when making future regulatory decisions.
🇺🇾 Uruguay is preparing a unified gambling reform
— The Uruguayan authorities are discussing a comprehensive gambling reform that could create up to 20,000 jobs and attract about $600 million in investment through unified regulation of offline and online segments.
📌 ICE Barcelona 2026: hybrid technologies as the key to operators' profits
— At ICE Barcelona 2026, the focus is shifting to hybrid solutions — liquidity management, aggregators and retention technologies are becoming crucial factors for the sustainability and marginality of operators.
⚽️ Top of the Premier League without surprises, but the pressure is growing
— Arsenal and Manchester City retain the lead in the Premier League, while Liverpool win.
🇸🇿 Eswatini freezes new gambling licenses
— The deputies of Eswatini demand to suspend the issuance of new licenses due to the increase in juvenile rates and flaws in the regulation of the industry.
🇮🇩 Indonesia has reduced the turnover of illegal online casinos by 57 %
— Tight controls and blockages have led to a drop in illegal online casino transactions to $9.3 billion and a reduction in the number of players from 9.7 million to 3.1 million.
🇿🇦 Timeless Tech enhances content aggregation in South Africa
— The partnership with Maracash Games expands the Timeless Tech platform with new slots, crash and instant games, increasing the stability and efficiency of operators without unnecessary integrations.
🇳🇬 Nigeria 's President rejects Central Gambling Law
— Bola Ahmed Tinubu refused to sign the bill on unified federal regulation, confirming that control over lotteries and gambling remains the responsibility of the states according to the decision of the Supreme Court in 2024.
🗞 Gambling Talk #Digest — January 4-January 5, 2026
Good evening! 👋 Meet our regular column on the #MainNews of recent days! 👇
🇮🇳 Samsung steps into India’s campus esports as title sponsor of College Rivals Season 3
— The tie-up marks Samsung’s first large-scale association with collegiate esports in India and reflects how global consumer brands are increasingly using competitive gaming as a youth marketing and engagement platform.
🇯🇵 Japan MPs shut door on sports betting legalisation amid match-fixing fears
— The group, chaired by former prime minister Taro Aso, met at the Diet Building this week and agreed that instead of opening the market, the priority must be to strengthen protections for athletes, officials and competitions.
⚽️ Man Utd and Man City in direct talks for Bournemouth’s Semenyo Romano
— According to multiple reports, both sides made contact over the weekend to clarify the conditions of a deal and to understand the player’s priorities ahead of the winter window.
🇲🇾 Malaysia: Police arrest 28 suspects in Kuching online gambling call centre raids
— The suspects were detained during a targeted operation at two apartment units along Jalan Song, where officers found what they believe to be a fully fledged hub for managing and promoting offshore betting sites.
Good evening! 👋 Meet our regular column on the #MainNews of recent days! 👇
🇮🇳 Samsung steps into India’s campus esports as title sponsor of College Rivals Season 3
— The tie-up marks Samsung’s first large-scale association with collegiate esports in India and reflects how global consumer brands are increasingly using competitive gaming as a youth marketing and engagement platform.
🇯🇵 Japan MPs shut door on sports betting legalisation amid match-fixing fears
— The group, chaired by former prime minister Taro Aso, met at the Diet Building this week and agreed that instead of opening the market, the priority must be to strengthen protections for athletes, officials and competitions.
⚽️ Man Utd and Man City in direct talks for Bournemouth’s Semenyo Romano
— According to multiple reports, both sides made contact over the weekend to clarify the conditions of a deal and to understand the player’s priorities ahead of the winter window.
🇲🇾 Malaysia: Police arrest 28 suspects in Kuching online gambling call centre raids
— The suspects were detained during a targeted operation at two apartment units along Jalan Song, where officers found what they believe to be a fully fledged hub for managing and promoting offshore betting sites.
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📊 The Yaoundé Arena: 1xBet Takes the Hit, While Premier Bet Strengthens the Rear. Top 10 Cameroon Brands (November 2025)
Total queries for these ten brands in Cameroon: ~2,850,000 queries.
Top Three Leaders:
🥇 First Place – 1xBet.
Undisputed leader. The brand remains synonymous with betting in Cameroon. The widest event lineup, French language localization, and, most importantly, flawless operation with local payment methods (Orange Money, MTN) keep it at the top.
🥈 Second Place – Premier Bet.
The King of Retail. Thanks to a powerful network of land-based shops and integration with the national lottery, Premier Bet retains the trust of the conservative audience, gradually transitioning them online via the app.
🥉 Third Place – Melbet.
Aggressive Pursuer. The brand actively copies the leader's successful mechanics, offering increased first deposit bonuses, which attracts a youth audience looking for "freebies."
🏅 Other Top Contenders: Betwinner, 1win, Roisbet, Supergooal, 888Starz, Linebet, Bet365.
Brief on Gambling and Sports Regulation in Cameroon:
Regulation is carried out by the Ministry of Territorial Administration (MINAT). The market is considered liberal but requires mandatory licensing. A tax on winnings (15%) applies, which became subject to stricter administration in 2025.
Key Country News for 2025:
The Government of Cameroon tightened control over cross-border payments for unlicensed bookmakers.
Launch of a national campaign to fight addiction among youth supported by Premier Bet.
#Cameroon #Analytics #Marketanalysis #InFocus
Total queries for these ten brands in Cameroon: ~2,850,000 queries.
Top Three Leaders:
🥇 First Place – 1xBet.
Undisputed leader. The brand remains synonymous with betting in Cameroon. The widest event lineup, French language localization, and, most importantly, flawless operation with local payment methods (Orange Money, MTN) keep it at the top.
🥈 Second Place – Premier Bet.
The King of Retail. Thanks to a powerful network of land-based shops and integration with the national lottery, Premier Bet retains the trust of the conservative audience, gradually transitioning them online via the app.
🥉 Third Place – Melbet.
Aggressive Pursuer. The brand actively copies the leader's successful mechanics, offering increased first deposit bonuses, which attracts a youth audience looking for "freebies."
🏅 Other Top Contenders: Betwinner, 1win, Roisbet, Supergooal, 888Starz, Linebet, Bet365.
Brief on Gambling and Sports Regulation in Cameroon:
Regulation is carried out by the Ministry of Territorial Administration (MINAT). The market is considered liberal but requires mandatory licensing. A tax on winnings (15%) applies, which became subject to stricter administration in 2025.
Key Country News for 2025:
The Government of Cameroon tightened control over cross-border payments for unlicensed bookmakers.
Launch of a national campaign to fight addiction among youth supported by Premier Bet.
#Cameroon #Analytics #Marketanalysis #InFocus
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