Polish Gambling Market Regulation Analysis: Licensing, Taxation, and Regulatory Trends

1. Legal Framework and Regulatory BodiesThe gambling industry in Poland is regulated by the 2017 Gambling Act, enforced by the Ministry of Finance's Gambling Regulatory Authority (MISL). The regulations specify:Online Casinos: Only the state-owned company Totalizator Sportowy is allowed to operate

Eastern European Gaming Focus: From "Grey Areas" to Compliant Tracks in the Polish Market

Poland's online gambling market has experienced significant regulatory reforms and market expansion in recent years. Despite facing a strict legal framework and challenges from the grey market, Poland is gradually establishing a more regulated and transparent gambling environment.Regulatory Evolutio

Ivan Gojic has been appointed as the Chief Sports Betting Officer of STS, with his main responsibilities focusing on the Polish market.

STS is the leading sports betting operator in Poland, acquired in 2023 by the global gambling giant Entain through its Central and Eastern European joint venture company, Entain CEE, becoming its subsidiary.The corporate valuation of this transaction is approximately 690 million British pounds, aime

Digitain and Gamingtec form strategic partnership to accelerate expansion in the European market.

Digitain is delighted to welcome the Gamingtec platform brand and the rapidly growing Polish sports betting operator Betters.pl to its ever-expanding partner network.By combining Gamingtec's local expertise with Digitain's advanced technology and extensive industry experience, this collaboration aim

DIGITAIN EXPANDS EUROPEAN PRESENCE WITH GAMINGTEC

Digitain is delighted to welcome Betters.pl, a brand of Gamingtec’s platform and a fast-growing sports betting operator in Poland, to its expanding network of partners. By combining Gamingtec’s local expertise and with Digitain’s advanced technology and extensive industry experience, this partnershi

Century Casinos announces mixed results for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2024: net revenue reached $575.9 million.

Century Casinos announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024.Despite facing financial setbacks, the company remains optimistic about the future, especially after the successful opening of a new land-based casino in Caruthersville, Missouri.Compared to the same period

Entain Posts Robust 2024 Financials, Expects Continued Growth

Entain Posts Robust 2024 Financials, Expects Continued GrowthGlobal gaming giant Entain PLC has posted stable 2024 financials, reflecting a solid recovery in key markets and impressive online growth. The group recorded a 7% year-on-year net gaming revenue (NGR) increase to £5.16 billion ($6.67 billi

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Superbet Announces Important €1.3B Injection of Capital

Superbet Announces Important €1.3B Injection of CapitalSuperbet, the Romanian group that wants to “bring exciting, technology-powered entertainment in Sports & Gaming to millions of customers around the world,” has completed a €1.3 billion ($1.34 billion) refinancing agreement with Blackstone.Th

Kindred Publishes Responsible Gambling Metrics for H2 2024

Kindred Publishes Responsible Gambling Metrics for H2 2024Kindred Group has published its latest Responsible Gambling Metrics report, highlighting its success in tackling harm in the six months ended December 31. The second half of 2024 showed that the percentage of customers who reduced their spend

The European Union launches a project to address the risks of gambling in young people.

The initiative seeks to reduce addiction risks and enhance the protection of young people in the digital realm.France.- The Council of Europe, through its cooperation platform on drugs and addictions, the Pompidou Group, has officially launched an ambitious project aimed at protecting the mental hea

Win Systems to showcase latest products from its gaming division at ICE Barcelona

Technological solutions provider Win Systems will be exhibiting at next week's edition of ICE Barcelona, where it will showcase its latest innovations for the gaming sector at stand 3H24.The company will bring its latest innovations to the event, set to take place January 20 - 22 at the Fira Gran Vi

DATA.BET reflects on milestones, growth, and achievements of 2024

DATA.BET demonstrated a remarkable improvement in 2024, solidifying its position as a premium provider in the eSports betting industry. At the start of the year, the company reflects on the main milestones. User engagement rates also resulted in the considerable increase seen in 2024, with active c

Rubens Barrichello debuts new YouTube series from SOFTSWISS

SOFTSWISS, a global provider of innovative solutions for iGaming with over 15 years of experience, launches SOFTSWISS Excellence Talks. This YouTube series connects professionals to inspiring leaders from various industries, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration to stimulate new ideas and persp

Poland floats EU group to combat unregulated gambling

Poland has proposed the EU form a working group to combat unregulated gambling as part of a bid to recover lost tax revenue.The Central European country, which has held the EU’s six-month rotating presidency since 1 January, argued EU countries should direct their focus to combatting unlicensed gamb

EGBA achieves record participation for fourth annual European Safer Gambling Week in November

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has announced "record-breaking" results from its fourth annual European Safer Gambling Week (ESGW), held 18-24 November. The 2024 ESGW achieved a new participation milestone with 195 partners across 26 countries. The initiative included a social med