Push Gaming has expanded into the Georgian market
Push Gaming has strengthened its presence in Europe by partnering with Georgian operator Ambassadoribet. This collaboration will give Ambassadoribet’s players access to Push Gaming’s full range of titles.
Launched in 2023, Ambassadoribet operates both online and in land-based venues across Georgia. By teaming up with Push Gaming, the operator aims to enhance its gaming portfolio and offer a more diverse experience to its customers.
This deal also supports Push Gaming’s expansion into Georgia, reinforcing its growth across Europe.
Fiona Hickey, Chief Business Development Officer at Push Gaming, commented: “Ambassadoribet has quickly become a key player in Georgia. We are excited to partner with them as they align with our growth goals in the region.”
An Ambassadoribet spokesperson added: “Push Gaming is known for developing some of the most popular and exciting slots. We are proud to feature their games on our platform.”
Earlier, Push Gaming partnered with Jokerstar in Germany.
Swedish gambling revenue hits a new all-time high in Q2
Sweden’s national gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has reported record gross gambling revenue for Q2, reaching SEK 6.89bn (€602m). This marks a 2.68% increase year-on-year and a 3.3% rise from Q1.
The majority of revenue came from online gambling, which generated SEK 4.57bn, up 9.2% compared to the previous year. This growth helped offset a 7.5% decline in national lottery revenue, which dropped to SEK 1.29bn, the lowest level since Q1 2020.
Svenska Spel’s Casino Cosmopol saw a significant drop in revenue, generating just SEK 33m – a 73% fall year-on-year. The closure of its casinos in Malmö and Gothenburg has left only the Stockholm venue in operation.
Charity lottery revenue dipped slightly to SEK 893m, while bingo hall revenue remained steady at SEK 52m (€4.5m). Restaurant casinos recorded a slight rise in revenue, reaching SEK 56m.
Sweden’s self-exclusion service, Spelpaus, had 112,000 registered users by the end of the quarter, a 1.7% increase from the previous period.
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports in Kazakhstan has established a committee dedicated to overseeing the gambling industry
The Kazakh Ministry of Tourism and Sports has launched a new Gambling Business and Lottery Regulation Committee. This development was confirmed through a government decree.
The new committee aims to gather data on gambling services and users, enabling prompt decisions and ensuring compliance with existing laws. With this addition, the Ministry now oversees three key committees: the Gambling Committee, the Sports and Physical Culture Committee, and the revamped Tourism Industry Committee.
In a recent state-of-the-nation address, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the importance of tackling harmful behaviours, including gambling addiction.
Playtech has announced a new partnership with Betway in South Africa
Playtech has expanded its presence in the South African market by launching its casino and live casino products with Betway. This partnership marks another significant step for Playtech, which has already secured several deals in the region.
The collaboration will see Playtech’s casino games and live dealer offerings integrated into Betway’s platform in South Africa.
Diane Crookes, Senior Commercial Director at Playtech, said: “Betway is known for delivering a top-notch player experience worldwide. We’re excited to take our successful partnership into South Africa. Playtech’s innovative products will elevate Betway’s offerings, and we look forward to building on this partnership.”
Phillip Superamonien, Betway’s Country Manager for South Africa, noted: “We’re thrilled to expand our partnership with Playtech into the South African market. Our previous collaborations have delivered excellent results, and this is the perfect fit to boost our existing game suite. With Playtech’s renowned casino content, we’re confident that our South African players will enjoy a fresh and engaging gaming experience in a secure environment.”
The Conservative Party commits to opening Norway’s gambling market to competition
Norway’s Conservative Party (Høyre) has announced plans to open the country’s gambling market to competition. As part of its manifesto for the upcoming general election in September 2025, Høyre aims to end Norway’s long-standing state gambling monopoly.
This marks a significant policy shift for Høyre. The party, which led the government from 2013 to 2021, previously supported the monopolies held by Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto. However, its latest stance signals a desire to modernise the gambling sector and bring it in line with other Scandinavian countries.
Norway is set to be the only Scandinavian country with a state-controlled monopoly once Finland opens its gambling market in 2027. If Høyre performs well in the election, Norway could follow suit by introducing a competitive, licensed gambling market as early as 2028.
Key figures in the party, including Magnus Mæland, Ola Svenneby, Tage Pettersen, and Anita Oterhals Eide, have been promoting the policy. The manifesto outlines a plan to replace the current exclusive rights model with a licensed system. The goal is to increase state revenues and offer better support for those affected by problem gambling.
The regulatory framework for this new model would draw on the experiences of neighbouring countries, such as Sweden, Denmark, and Finland.
