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Google’s ban on unlicensed gambling ads in Germany shows early success

Unlicensed gambling operators cannot advertise on Google Ads in Germany anymore. The ban has already shown some positive effects.

Gambling ads require stricter rules as Safer Gambling Week begins

As European Safer Gambling Week unfolds between November 18th and 24th, countries across the continent unite to raise awareness of responsible gambling practices. This initiative coincides with the UK’s own Safer Gambling Week, emphasising the need to safeguard consumers from the risks of gambling.

Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña pushes for gambling law reform

President Santiago Peña has taken a significant step to modernise Paraguay’s gambling industry by endorsing a comprehensive reform bill. Co-submitted with Minister of Economy Carlos Fernández Valdovinos, the legislation seeks to update outdated gambling laws and address systemic inefficiencies.

Gaming fuels 7% of Malta’s GVA in 2023

In 2023, the gaming industry accounted for 7 percent of Malta's Gross Value Added (GVA), says the MGA in its annual report.

Gaming integrity drives MGA 2023 report

The MGA has released its 2023 Annual Report and Financial Statements, offering an analysis of the performance of Malta's gaming industry.

Andreas Constantinou’s game-changing vision for poker’s future

From late nights in London’s poker rooms to the frustration of fruitless journeys and his academic background in engineering and robotics from UK’s top tier universities, UCL and Edinburgh, his path has reshaped the way players connect, compete, and thrive. In 2019, he quit his job as an IT consultant from Getronics Ltd. to pursue his MBA and venture full-time with a mission to turn an unforeseen land-based poker experience for the poker players - as never seen before!

iGaming Academy M&A workshop provides key insights for industry professionals

Key figures from SiGMA’s management and M&A team recently attended an expert-led workshop by the iGaming Academy that explored the complexities of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the iGaming industry.

Success factors and challenges in Affiliate Marketing

During the SiGMA Europe Summit, Gurgen Sargsyan, Head of Affiliate Marketing at CatAffs Partners, discussed strategies for success in the competitive affiliate marketing landscape. Focusing on niche markets, particularly in the CIS region, Sargsyan emphasized the importance of targeting the right audience and maintaining excellent customer care. He shared how CatAffs’ unique approach and attention to detail have set the company apart, allowing it to foster strong partnerships and navigate industry challenges effectively.

Centurion CFC thrills in Malta

The atmosphere was electric at Ta’ Qali Basketball Pavilion where Centurion CFC hosted its annual showdown, bringing the thrill of mixed martial arts to Malta in partnership with SiGMA, 22bet, Spribe, and Aviator. This year’s event followed a week of intense anticipation, ignited by the Centurion CFC weigh-ins at the SiGMA Europe Summit, which set…

Experts say E-Sports will shape the future of betting

At the SiGMA Europe 2024 day 3 conference on 14 November, Michele Magro, Head of Legal & Compliance at NSUS Malta, moderated a panel titled "E-Sports Betting: Does it live up to the hype?". Supported by Gaming Malta, the discussion featured insights from industry experts Sergey Bidzan (CEO of Eden Esports), Glenn Camilleri (European & Esports Trading Manager at Betsson Group), and Juana Bischoff (Senior Business Development Manager at Oddin.gg) on the current and future state of e-sports betting.