საქართველოს სათამაშო ბიზნესის ასოციაცია/Georgian Gambling Association

25/05/2026

🚀 Overregulation can unintentionally strengthen the illegal iGaming market.

Dr. Fabian Masurat (Salary Partner at Taylor Wessing) shares crucial insights on finding the sweet spot between player protection and business freedom.

While highlighting Georgia's rise as a dynamic digital iGaming hub, he warns emerging markets to avoid Germany's mistakes, where rigid restrictions weakened licensed operators.

💡 The Blueprint: To defeat the black market, regulators need strong enforcement (IP/payment blocking) and a competitive legal environment that allows licensed operators to deliver a great user experience.
AI is no longer a trend it’s core infrastructure for compliance and fraud detection.

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25/05/2026

🚀 Balancing control and innovation is the future of iGaming.

Speaking at iGaming Germany 2026, George Mamulaishvili highlighted how Eastern Europe is becoming a "regulatory laboratory" for global markets.

While strict models like Germany’s face competitiveness challenges, Georgia’s business-friendly approach proves that flexible regulation can drive massive economic growth and attract global giants like Entain, Flutter, and Betsson.

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15/05/2026

In our latest interview, Ana Kandelaki shared valuable insights on trust, transparency, compliance, and the future of client relationship management in the iGaming industry.

From data-driven partnerships to the importance of human connection in B2B growth, the conversation highlights how strong collaboration continues to shape the evolving gaming ecosystem.

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06/05/2026

The €78B iGaming industry is entering a new phase.

Global leaders like Flutter Entertainment, Allwyn and bet365 are not just scaling revenue they’re shaping the future of the industry.

With regulation tightening, founder-led companies still dominating, and consolidation accelerating, success will depend on how well operators balance growth, compliance, and innovation.

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01/05/2026

Ukraine strengthens fight against illegal gambling ads through digital tools.

Ukraine regulator PlayCity is enhancing enforcement with a new reporting system that helps detect and remove illegal gambling content faster.

With over 500 pages blocked and $1.8M+ in fines, the shift highlights how technology is reshaping compliance and public involvement in regulation.

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29/04/2026

Payment disruption reshapes the illegal gambling landscape.

In Turkey, recent enforcement actions show that controlling payment flows is now the key battleground against the grey market.

As access to processing tightens, operators face rising costs, lower conversion rates, and growing operational risk.

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27/04/2026

Latvia’s illegal gambling market remains a growing concern.

Latvia could lose up to €90m in state revenue by 2030 as the online gambling shadow economy persists despite tighter regulation.

High taxes, product restrictions, and crypto-driven platforms continue to fuel demand for unlicensed operators keeping channelisation under pressure.

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23/04/2026

Google ramps up action on illegal gambling ads.

Google blocked over 270 million gambling-related ads in 2025 using AI tools like Gemini.

Despite large-scale enforcement, regulators continue to scrutinise Big Tech’s role in tackling illegal gambling increasing pressure on platforms to strengthen compliance and user protection.

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Google Blocked Over 270m Gambling Ads in 2025: Google has banned hundreds of millions of gambling adverts for breaching its rules, with the te...

23/04/2026

Insight by Vladyslav Shevchenko (VA Digital & BonusScout)

Organic traffic is no longer optional in iGaming it’s becoming the core driver of sustainable growth.

With rising paid media costs and tighter compliance, brands are shifting toward intent-driven SEO, AI-powered content, and trust-based conversion strategies.

The future belongs to those who attract the right players not just more traffic.

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14/04/2026

A successful conference is not just what happens on stage it’s the result of clear positioning, curated content, and strong community building.

As Zoltán Tűndik often highlights, the real value comes from conversations that reflect real industry challenges, not rehearsed narratives.

While ex*****on matters, adaptability defines success.

And the true impact is measured long after the event in ideas, partnerships, and ongoing dialogue.

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30/03/2026

🚀Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts is set to enter the Caucasus market with the launch of Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino Tbilisi, its first integrated resort in Georgia.

Developed with Orbi Group and Block Group, the project is expected to create around 2,000 jobs and further strengthen Tbilisi’s growing position as a regional hub for tourism, hospitality, and entertainment.

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Planet Hollywood Enters the Georgian Market with a Premium Gaming Resort: Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts plans to open its first property in Georgia — Plane...