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Poland’s election of Karol Nawrocki signals a continuation of state-led control over the gambling sector. However, Dr Justyna Grusza-Głębicka argues that regardless of whether the government is conservative or liberal, it must confront and resolve the structural issues undermining Poland’s gambling market.  On Monday, the world learned of the election of Poland’s new president – Karol Nawrocki. What does this …

Dr Justyna Grusza-Głębicka, an expert in Polish gambling law and author of igamingpolska.pl, tells SBC that Poland’s legal framework leaves consumers vulnerable to criminal liability when engaging with unlicensed operators—a detrimental condition that continues to fuel the country’s thriving black market. Let’s picture this scenario… A player loses a significant sum of money to an online casino operating out of …

The 17th European Economic Congress, held in Katowice, saw Polish gambling executives acknowledge that existing regulatory shortfalls have enabled the black market to encroach on Poland’s  beleaguered and disoriented gambling sector. A panel of gambling stakeholders at the European Economic Congress recognises that “the online casino market in Poland is largely beyond the state’s control”. An earnest assessment of Poland’s …

STS Group has appointed Ivan Gojić as Chief Sportsbook Officer, aiming to enhance its position as Poland’s largest betting firm and to support expansion into further Central and Eastern European (CEE) markets. Gojić assumed the role on 1 April and will also serve in the dual capacity of VP of Sportsbook for the Entain CEE vehicle. Media sources were informed …

Digitain has taken  its European expansion forward with a new strategic partner in Poland, Betters.pl.  With the partnership now officially live, Digitain will feed its sportsbook API solution straight into Betters’ sports betting offering.  Having first launched in 2021, Betters’ in-depth knowledge of the Polish betting landscape has also proved valuable for international players looking to tackle the market before, …

Poland seeks for EU member states to “harmonise and deepen” collaborative efforts to combat illegal online gambling, which is reported to cost Eurozone nations an estimated €7.2bn in lost tax revenues. Since 1 January, Poland has held the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, setting the agenda for the first half of 2025 for the bloc and its …

Though 2024 has witnessed a tightening of regulatory frameworks and competition across Eastern Europe’s gambling markets, the dynamics of change remain distinct from Western counterparts. The view is held by Adam Lamentowicz: General Manager of Superbet Romania, who tells SBC Summit Lisbon audiences that western ‘Copy/Paste’ strategies have held back growth and engagement with EE consumers.    As EE regulators …

Polish bookmaker STS has announced a new sponsorship agreement with 2024 Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund.  The deal marks the first time a Poland-based bookmaking company has partnered with a football club on such a level.  STS will receive exclusive rights to use the team’s BVB logo in the Polish market, branding itself as its regional partner, together with exclusive …

Already Media has opened its new headquarters in Warsaw, Poland to accelerate the commercial and tech development affiliate and igaming media services. The Warsaw HQ, will see house more than 20 members of Already Media’s 250-strong global team, with a focus on C-suite positions including CEO, COO, CLO, CFO, as well as senior SEO department heads. Officially opening on July …

Superbet has become the official bookmaker of Wisła Kraków in a deal that will see the bookmaker appear on the back of the first team’s kit.  The Polish bookmaker said that the agreement, signed until 2027, will have an ‘unconventional’ and ‘pro-fan’ approach to sponsorship. Superbet Polska General Manager, Łukasz Seweryniak, stated: “The role of the official sponsor of a …