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PIN-UP Global stands against SBI allegations of Russian collusion 

SBC News PIN-UP Global stands against SBI allegations of Russian collusion 

PIN-UP Global has refuted developments in Ukraine related to an investigation into a software subsidiary by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). The iGaming tech and engineering group has disclosed that the SBI has initiated criminal proceedings against Ihor Zotko, the owner of PIN-UP Ukraine (Ukr Game Technology LLC). The SBI seeks to charge Zotko with high treason for aiding …

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UGC appeals Google’s gambling ad block to ‘prevent further losses’

KRAL cancels licences of ‘Russian-controlled’ operators

The Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC) has reached out to Google in the hopes it will stop blocking all advertising of licensed gambling organisers in the country. In explaining its reasoning, the regulator emphasised that this does not comply with the current legislation, leads to losses for both business and the state budget of Ukraine and helps illegal operators to enrich …

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PIN-UP.TECH raises the bar on anti-fraud processes with ML and AI models

SBC News PIN-UP.TECH raises the bar on anti-fraud processes with ML and AI models

PIN-UP.TECH, part of the international ecosystem PIN-UP Global, has announced that it will take anti-fraud processes to a ‘new level’ using its own ML/AI models. According to the company, routine checks are now performed automatically, taking into account all available transaction data. In a statement, the firm cited effective risk management as being one of the most important factors for …

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Viktoriya Zakrevskay: Notes from Tbilisi… Ukraine gambling is still to play for

SBC News Viktoriya Zakrevskay: Notes from Tbilisi... Ukraine gambling is still to play for

CIS gambling expert, Viktoriya Zakrevskay, Founding Member and Deputy Chair of the Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC) shares her insights from the SBC Summit Tbilisi, as regional stakeholders still view Ukraine’s market ambitions positively. The recent symposiums held at the SBC Forum Tbilisi, sparked an illuminating discussions centered on Ukraine’s burgeoning gambling industry. Nestled on the border between Eastern Europe and Central …

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From Ukraine to the UK: GG.BET expands its international reach

SBC News From Ukraine to the UK: GG.BET expands its international reach

In the last few years, we have seen many gambling companies expand their international footprint. And there are many reasons for this.  Entering new markets can be a way of tapping into unexplored revenue streams, providing operators access to a player base that might not have been familiar with your offering.  GG.BET recently announced that it would be expanding its …

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Vlad Slyusarenko: Bet on Good Foundation is uniting iGaming’s superheroes

SBC News Vlad Slyusarenko: Bet on Good Foundation is uniting iGaming’s superheroes

It’s been almost 18 months since the war in Ukraine started. And 12 months ago, TVBET CEO Peter Korpusenko gave a speech to delegates at SBC Summit Barcelona to announce the launch of Bet on Good Foundation – a charity aimed at providing humanitarian support to those affected by the conflict. One year on from the charity’s launch, Vlad Slyusarenko …

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Next step for GG.BET as company embarks on Ukrainian journey

KRAL cancels licences of ‘Russian-controlled’ operators

GG.BET has been awarded a licence in Ukraine, its founding market, paving the way for the company to roll out its esports betting platform in the country. The company has received licences from Ukraine’s Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL), and will operate under the GGBET UA brand, the rights to which have been acquired by GGBET LLC. …

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VBET replaces FAVBET on FC Dynamo Kyiv kit

SBC News VBET replaces FAVBET on FC Dynamo Kyiv kit

VBET has been named the official sponsor of FC Dynamo Kyiv covering the 2023/2024 season. The players will first wear their new kit which features the SCGO-owned gambling operator’s branding during its match against FC Minaj on July 30 at the Dynamo stadium “Today, VBET Ukraine is the leader of sports sponsorship in Ukraine, and we are proud that the legendary …

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