Gambling Industry News Digest. Week 35

31.08.2024
🖥 The Development Program Website in Vladimir Becomes an Ad for Bitz Casino
A website launched in 2023 to gather suggestions for improving life in the region has unexpectedly turned into a promotional page for an illegal offshore online casino. Authorities had previously announced the launch of the portal and collected over 120 ideas from citizens, but now the site offers users to play at a casino without legal status in Russia.

💼 Evoke (formerly 888 Holdings) Acquires the Winner.ro Brand
Evoke has acquired the Romanian-licensed operator Winner.ro for €10 million, obtaining 51% of the company. Winner.ro ranks 7th in GGR volume in Romania, and after the deal, Evoke will become the 4th operator with a 7% market share. As a reminder, I have a current offer to sell a stake in a local Romanian operator.

🌟 Juli Poca Becomes Ambassador for the Aviator Game
Brazilian boxer and influencer Juli Poca has become the ambassador for the popular crash game Aviator.

👎 Deepfake of Alexander Slobozhenko Appears in the Adamant Public Page
Attention: A deepfake featuring an advertisement for an unknown company has been spotted on the Adamant public page.

❗️ Illegal Advertising at the 2024 Olympics
According to a report by Yield Sec, 46% of all illegal broadcasts of the Paris Olympics contained ads from underground operators. 18% of them showed online gaming ads, and 11% advertised 18+ entertainment.

🤝 Ladbrokes Sponsors Liverpool
British bookmaker Ladbrokes has become a sponsor of Liverpool FC. The branding will be featured on screens and LED panels at the stadium during matches. Additionally, Entain is investing in amateur football and grassroots sports in Liverpool.

Stay tuned and keep up with the latest developments! 📈