BGaming has signed a global aggregation agreement with Astro Play Gaming
BGaming is expanding its global presence through a partnership with Astro Play Gaming, aiming to broaden the reach of its game portfolio. Under this agreement, BGaming will supply its entire range of titles to operators in Spain, Portugal, Greece, Romania, and regulated markets across Latin America.
The partnership underscores BGaming’s commitment to global expansion, emphasising its goal to offer diverse gaming experiences across various geographical regions.
Olga Levshina, CCO at BGaming, highlighted the company’s dedication to extending the accessibility of their games, ensuring unforgettable experiences for players worldwide.
Stella Ioannou, business development director at Astro Play Gaming, praised BGaming’s ascent in the iGaming industry. She noted the appeal of BGaming’s extensive lineup with its diverse themes and engaging gameplay, which aligns perfectly with Astro Play Gaming’s strategy to attract and retain players with varied preferences.
Bulgarian gambling winnings have surged by 147% compared to the previous year
The Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria (AGIB) has disclosed that regulated operators disbursed BNG 5.79 billion in winnings exceeding BNG 5,000 during 2023, marking a 147% increase from the previous year. This information comes from the National Revenue Agency (NRA), the country’s gambling regulator.
Operators are required to report all winnings over BNG 5,000, with smaller payouts not included in the NRA’s records. The total winnings of BNG 5.79 billion were distributed among 120,853 players in 2023, a significant rise from 52,852 players in the preceding year. The average win for 2023 rose by 8.2% to BNG 47,909.
Earlier, Bulgaria implemented a ban on gambling advertisements across television, radio, print, and online platforms. This decision was published in the State Gazette and received approval from President Rumen Radev. Despite objections from operators and media, legislators voted in favour of the advertising prohibition last month.
CT Interactive has entered into a strategic partnership with LiveScore Bet
CT Interactive has recently inked a partnership deal with LiveScore Bet, a sportsbook operator under the LiveScore Group.
Under this agreement, CT Interactive’s advanced gaming technology will merge with LiveScore Bet’s expansive market presence and strong user engagement. Together, they aim to innovate and introduce fresh offerings across various market segments.
Lachezar Petrov, CEO of CT Interactive, expressed pride in collaborating with LiveScore Bet. He believes that CT Interactive’s products will enhance LiveScore Bet’s offerings, attracting a broader audience.
Sam Sadi, CEO of LiveScore Group, highlighted the opportunity to diversify service offerings and engage their audience in innovative ways through this partnership with CT Interactive. Integrating CT Interactive’s gaming solutions promises to deliver a more diverse and captivating experience for users.
The Kazakh gambling industry strongly criticises the proposed payment monopoly
Gambling operators in Kazakhstan are raising alarms over proposed legislation that aims to overhaul payment regulations for the gambling and fintech sectors. The Kazakhstan Fair Gambling Campaign, a lobby group, contends that the government failed to consult stakeholders on its plans to establish a Unified Accounting System (UAS).
The centralised system mandated by president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is intended to enhance government oversight over gambling activities. However, critics argue that the system would entrust payment processing to a private monopoly. They draw comparisons to the controversial Kazakhstan Betting Accounting Center (BAC) initiative, which was abandoned amidst allegations involving a former vice minister and accusations of bribery.
The Kazakhstan Fair Gambling Campaign has highlighted concerns regarding the lack of transparency surrounding the ownership and operational structure of the proposed UAS.
Playtech has forged a content partnership with St8.io
Supplier Playtech has made a deal with St8.io, a Romania-licensed operator, marking the debut of Playtech’s gaming titles on St8’s aggregation platform.
The introduction of Playtech titles to St8’s platform will expand the operator’s gaming portfolio, providing more options for its players. And Playtech aims to boost its global brand recognition through this new content aggregation deal.
St8.io, which obtained its Romanian licence last year, welcomes the opportunity to diversify its gaming offerings.
Vladimir Negine, CEO of St8.io, said: “Our primary goal is to provide operators with an exceptional array of games integrated into our platform. Adding Playtech’s content into our portfolio is a significant step toward achieving this mission. We eagerly anticipate working closely with Playtech to strengthen and expand this collaboration.”
