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Sarah Gardner closes SiGMA News coverage of EGBA European Safer Gambling Week 2025 with a clear view on evidence, collaboration and early action. She sets out how the UKGC expects operators to reduce intensity, protect the vulnerable and turn enforcement into learning.

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How the UKGC's safer gambling goals are shaping the industry
Deputy CEO Sarah Gardner outlines the UKGC's safer gambling goals and the evidence-based reforms that will guide operators in 2026.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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MEPs have asked the Commission whether illegal gambling ads on major platforms breach the Digital Services Act. Meta faces questions over targeting, minors and enforcement as regulators warn thousands of unlawful posts continue to slip through.

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EU Parliament Meta online gambling: written question on sanctions and advertising on digital platforms
The EU Parliament questions the Commission over Meta and the rise of illegal online gambling ads, urging stronger enforcement and protection.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Dominic Matteo brings EGBA European Safer Gambling Week 2025 to its most personal point, showing how harm grows in silence long before behaviour changes. His story reveals why connection, honesty and early conversations remain the real turning points.

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The real cost of silence in gambling addiction recovery
Dominic Matteo shares how identity, pressure and silence shape gambling addiction recovery, and what sport and operators must learn.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Emil Breitkreuz of Game Lounge told SiGMA News that operators now prize player quality over mass traffic, pushing affiliates toward retention, mobile UX and stronger EEAT signals. Long-term value is becoming the benchmark as markets mature and expectations rise.

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How iGaming affiliates are transforming player acquisition
In the iGaming sector, affiliates are moving beyond bulk traffic to focus on player quality, retention, and long‑term value.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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AGRA exclusively told SiGMA News it is working to unify gambling rules across Africa as regulators face rapid digital change. The plan focuses on shared standards, testing, cooperation and safer play to strengthen oversight as more markets prepare for growth.

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AGRA pushes for unified gambling rules across Africa
In a SiGMA World exclusive, AGRA Director Weldon Koros says they are driving efforts to harmonise gambling regulation across Africa.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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SiGMA will make all 2026 summits free for affiliates and operators, reflecting industry growth and demand while strengthening its role as a global hub for networking, innovation, and responsible iGaming development.

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All SiGMA Summits to be free for affiliates and operators in shift to align with evolving industry trends
SiGMA announces free registration for affiliates and operators at all 2026 summits, aligning with evolving industry trends.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Anna Hemmings MBE shows how pressure, identity, and silence shape resilience, highlighting that true prevention starts with vulnerability, not endurance, at EGBA Safer Gambling Week 2025.

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What elite sport teaches about safer gambling resilience
Anna Hemmings MBE shows how pressure, silence, and identity shape safer gambling resilience and what leaders can build to protect people.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Finland will end Veikkaus’s gambling monopoly in 2027. EVP Reija Laaksonen says the company is preparing to compete and maintain leadership as offshore operators enter the market.

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Finland: How Veikkaus prepares for the historic end of its gambling monopoly
Finland ends its gambling monopoly in 2027. Discover how Veikkaus is preparing for open competition and a transformed market landscape.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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UK reports claimed tax drove Sky Bet’s move to Malta, but Flutter told SiGMA News this is false, saying the shift is driven by strategy, efficiency, and staying competitive.

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Flutter insists Sky Bet Malta move isn’t solely tax-driven
Flutter says Sky Bet’s move to Malta is a strategic shift, not a tax-driven relocation. Here’s what’s behind the decision.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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AiA CEO Kesitilwe warns that poor tax design threatens Africa’s legal gambling market, even though the region’s strong digital payments ecosystem gives it a major edge.

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AiA CEO calls for smarter tax models at GRAF 2025
AiA CEO Peter Kesitilwe urges Africa to adopt smarter tax models and unified policies to strengthen regulated gambling markets at GRAF 2025.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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DigiPlus linking its online brands with a major hotel and casino is a smart move that could reshape how players experience digital and real-world gaming in Asia. If the customer flow works, it may set a new standard.

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Tanco: DigiPlus to unite online brands with New Coast Hotel
In a SiGMA World exclusive, DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio Tanco outlines plans to integrate its online gaming brands with New Coast Hotel Manila.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Kenya’s new VASP framework brings long-awaited clarity to a fast-growing sector. Replacing the transaction tax with a service-fee model could stabilise the market, support licensed exchanges and set a benchmark for other African regulators.

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Kenya enacts the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act
Kenya enacts the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, introducing formal crypto regulation, new tax rules, and joint supervision.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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The Dutch regulator Ksa has issued an official notice to Tulipa Ent Limited, operator of ComeOn and GetLucky, citing breaches of Dutch anti–money laundering and counter-terrorist financing rules after an inspection found major gaps in its internal controls.

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Netherlands, Tulipa under Ksa scrutiny: shortcomings in due diligence and AML controls come to light
The Dutch regulator Ksa has issued an official notice to Tulipa over AML shortcomings and failures in reporting to FIU-Netherlands.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Looking out for yourself, and others, is one of the strongest safeguards. If gambling affects your wellbeing, seek support early. And look out for those around you.

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November 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Day three of European Safer Gambling Week 2025 highlighted the nine markers of harm as core standards for responsible gambling. Dr Maris Catania emphasised their importance in an educational session, calling them the “Holy Bible” of harm markers. Read: sigma.world/news/europea...

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European Safer Gambling Week 2025: first benchmark for online gambling harm unveiled
Europe's first online gambling harm markers standard, uniting stakeholders to promote responsible play and player protection.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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A black-tie White House dinner hosted by President Trump made global headlines after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman joked about online betting markets predicting his outfit for the night.

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Saudi Crown Prince turns Trump gala into prediction market moment
A state dinner at the White House took a humorous turn as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman joked about online betting markets.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo received reclusion perpetua for qualified human trafficking linked to a POGO site in Tarlac, the country’s first conviction for directing such a scheme.

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Alice Guo gets life term in POGO-linked trafficking case
Alice Guo receives life sentence for qualified trafficking tied to a POGO-linked hub, marking the Philippines’ first conviction of its kind.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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#Thread 🧵 Sri Lanka CoPF clears Social Security and Gaming Levy amendment bills

Sri Lanka’s Committee on Public Finance has approved two major amendment bills, marking an important step in the country’s evolving fiscal and gaming regulatory landscape. Read the full breakdown below. ⬇️
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November 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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SiGMA Central Europe left its mark, not with stages or schedules, but with the people who filled every corner with energy and connection.
Alice Suraeva praised the amazing energy, while GRODT Group called it unforgettable.

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November 21, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Industry experts Daniel Kevan, Ivo Doroteia, and Maximiliano Ramos share insights on strategies, challenges, and opportunities in Brazil’s dynamic iGaming market for SiGMA News.

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What’s next for Brazil in 2026? Strategies and lessons from a year of regulatory change
Industry experts share key strategies and regulatory insights shaping Brazil’s iGaming market in 2026 for a competitive edge.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Day 4 of Safer Gambling Week highlighted Brussels’ call for stronger responsibility at the top. AI oversight and illegal gambling were key concerns.

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Brussells, Sustainable Gambling Conference 2025: Stéphane Pallez calls for a safer and more responsible industry
At the Sustainable Gambling Conference 2025, Stéphane Pallez calls for responsibility and a safer gambling model in a changing world.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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LinkedIn panel stressed role-first, SEO-friendly headlines, clear visuals, and proof-driven profiles. Add metrics, update skills, rotate covers, and always add commentary to reposts for credibility and impact.

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How does LinkedIn authenticity power real B2B growth in iGaming? ​
Practical tips to turn LinkedIn authenticity into measurable B2B opportunity in iGaming, from profiles to content cadence.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Day four of European Safer Gambling Week shifts from tools and advertising to a tougher question: what happens when the industry does everything right, yet players still turn to the black market?

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Europe’s black market problem is getting worse, not better
Black market gambling in Europe is growing again. What happens when the industry does everything right, yet players still choose unregulated?
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November 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Sri Lanka is raising gambling levies and creating a new regulator, signaling a rethink of casino and online gaming oversight. The key question now is whether regulation can keep pace with the market.

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Sri Lanka CoPF clears Social Security and Gaming Levy amendment bills
Sri Lanka’s Public Finance Committee approves amendments to Social Security and Betting and Gaming Levy Bills to strengthen revenue measures.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM