Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 21

📱 According to SOFTSWISS, 90% of total GGR for bookmakers in Q1 2024 comes from mobile devices.

🇸🇪 Gambling operators in Sweden earned €572.3 million in the first quarter of 2024, with €366 million coming from the online segment.

🇷🇺 The Central Bank of Russia has recommended banks to strengthen control over payment agents due to their connections with illegal online gambling.

🇧🇷 Operators in Brazil must obtain licenses by the end of 2024 according to the new SPA/MF nº 827 regulation.

🥊 Conor McGregor has become an ambassador for the online casino Duelbits.

🇨🇼 One of the new license holders in Curacao has declared bankruptcy three months after obtaining the license.

👨🏻‍💼 Denis Bobylev has been appointed as the new CEO of Melbet, succeeding Igor Lyapustin.

🇵🇭 In Q1 2024, GGR in the Philippines reached a record $1.4 billion, driven by growth in the iGaming sector and increased revenue from licensed casinos.

🤑 Kick offers higher payouts to streamers compared to Twitch, with the possibility of retaining 95% of streaming revenue.

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