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Africa records six IBIA suspicious betting alerts in Q1 2026 Market analysisAfrica accounted for six of the 70 suspicious betting alerts reported globally by the International Betting Integrity Association in the first quarter of 2026, with cases linked to football in Burundi, Ghana and Nigeria and tennis events in Egypt.April 15, 2026 -
Philippines declares itself “POGO-free” after crackdown on offshore gaming sector Market analysisThe Philippines says it is now “POGO-free” after a sweeping crackdown on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, marking the clearest official signal yet that Manila considers the sector shut down following the legal ban and months of enforcement pressure.April 6, 2026 -
Indonesia flags another post-Eid spike risk in online gambling deposits Market analysisIndonesian authorities are warning of another likely rise in online gambling deposits after Eid, as suspicious transaction reports picked up in early March and officials say the Lebaran period repeatedly creates fresh momentum for illegal betting platforms.March 31, 2026 -
Macau sets Lunar New Year tourism high, February casino revenue hits about US$2.56bn Market analysisMGTO data show roughly 1.55m arrivals during the mainland’s 9-day holiday, with a record daily peak; DICJ reports February GGR of MOP 20.62bn (≈US$2.56bn), up 4.5% year-on-year.March 7, 2026 -
Mozzartbet: The Technological Bridge. How the Serbian Giant Conquers West and East Africa through Mobile Experience Market analysisMozzartbet (a Serbian international group) arrived in Africa with a strong technological backend and European experience. In Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, the brand offers high product quality, focusing on Live Betting, its own lottery, and an extensive Live Casino, distinguishing it from local competitors.February 18, 2026 -
Turkey sees 155-fold surge in gambling addiction treatment cases, YEDAM warns of early exposure risks Market analysisNew data from Turkey’s Green Crescent Counseling Center (YEDAM) shows requests for help with gambling addiction jumping from just 37 in 2019 to 5,748 in 2025, highlighting how online betting and early exposure are accelerating harm among working-age adults.January 21, 2026 -
SportPesa: The Return of a Legend. How the East African Giant Regained Global Recognition by November 2025 Market analysisSportPesa is synonymous with African gambling, known for its massive jackpots and high-profile global sponsorships. After difficult regulatory periods in East Africa, the brand not only survived but strengthened its positions in Kenya and Tanzania, banking on loyalty, proven mechanics, and social responsibility.January 18, 2026 -
Tanzania 2025: Micro-betting and Mobile Money Dominance Inside Insights from the Market Leader Tanzania Market analysisTanzania remains East Africa's "mobile miracle." By analyzing data from the region's largest player—betPawa (maintaining leadership due to platform lightness and M-Pesa integration)—we see a unique picture: players here bet frequently but in small amounts, and Crash games have definitively displaced classic slots from the top spot.January 12, 2026 -
Indonesia’s illegal online gambling turnover drops 57% as crackdown starts to bite Market analysisIndonesia’s “war” on illegal online gambling is showing concrete results, with new PPATK figures indicating that the value of transactions has fallen to Rp155 trillion (about US$9.3bn) – a year-on-year drop of 57 per cent – and millions fewer people now using offshore betting sites.January 3, 2026 -
Gambling Talk Thanks Its Partners and Looks Ahead to 2026 Market analysisAs 2025 comes to a close, the Gambling Talk team would like to thank all partners for a year of strong collaboration, meaningful growth, and shared achievements - while looking forward to an even more ambitious 2026December 23, 2025
