Location: Slovakia

Image Source: Shutterstock.com Slovakia's Office for the Regulation of Gambling, which regulates online gambling in the country, has added a new measure that is set to protect resident players against illegal website abuse. Its official website will contain a special section called "legal website" where all of the legal online casinos will be…

BGaming, a fast-growing game provider for the iGaming industry, has announced its results of 2022 with impressive growth across key metrics, expansion into new markets, and the release of 30 new games featuring innovative mechanics and features. The company's gross gaming revenue (GGR) saw a+117% increase, and the number of bets and player…

CT Interactive has concluded its first deal in the Slovak market with Monacobet after, earlier in October, the global iGaming provider received a certificate for offering specially selected online content in Slovakia. "We are excited to provide ten of our top games to one of the largest online casinos in Slovakia", said Silvia Hristova, Head of CRM…

The Office for the Regulation of Gambling, the Slovakian gaming authority, has announced a whitelist for websites run by licensed operators in order to help players recognise which offerings are legal. The authority has also historically maintained a similar public register for illegal websites. Dávid Lenčéš, the authority general director,…

The authority has also historically maintained a similar public register for illegal websites. Dávid Lenčéš, the authority general director, emphasised the inventiveness of grey and black market operators in a statement explaining the new feature. "We prevent one illegal website from operating and another one is created immediately. The creativity…

The Office of Gambling Regulation of Slovakia has announced that it will publish a "Concept of Responsible Advertising" document that aims to drastically improve gambling advertising standards across all media disciplines. The document seeks to inform licensed operators and media entities of acceptable standards with regards to the advertising of…

Tom Horn Gaming, the igaming software solutions supplier, has announced a new content distribution link-up with the gaming software aggregator White Hat Gaming. The content partnership between Tom Horn Gaming and White Hat Gaming enables the latter to leverage the array of Tom Horn's games, including its blockbuster title 243 Crystal Fruits. The…

Online casino game and software solutions supplier Tom Horn Gaming announced its new strategic partnership in yet another key regulated market, after securing its debut in Slovakia with the country's national lottery operator TIPOS. Through this content link-up, TIPOS has gained access to selected games from Tom Horn Gaming, including the…

The last decade has been an exciting one for the gambling industry worldwide; so many advancements have been made, and it all looks like we're just getting started. One of the biggest inventions that made the industry more competitive is the introduction of online betting, which has now overtaken the land-based casino scene. The COVID-19 pandemic…

Casino operator adds string of slots to its burgeoning portfolio Slots produced by SYNOT Games have now been added to Videoslots' market-leading offering of online titles as it looks to broaden the options for its customers even further. The operator, which prides itself in having the largest selection of games of any online site, has onboarded a…

Online casino content maker and publisher Yggdrasil is set to significantly expand the exposure of its content thanks to a recent partnership with international online gaming and sports betting operator Betway. As part of the deal, Yggdrasil will supply its complete portfolio of offering to the major digital gambling firm in several regulated…

Slovakia has banned Twitch after a streamer was accused of illegal gambling. The US streaming service has gained popularity amongst many professional gamers, where fans can watch the streamers play in real-time, as well as interact with them and give them advice. But the platform has recently been receiving increasingly negative feedback from…

Twitch has updated its policy for creators in order to introduce restrictions on gambling ads and links through the live streaming site. The company made this update on Thursday, telling channels that they will no longer be able to share gambling-related promo links or referral codes. Twitch explained that the reason for the introduction of this…

Twitch has updated its content creator policies in a bid to restrict gambling adverts and advertorials being broadcast on its live video streaming platform. During the summer, the Amazon-owned platform faced backlash for its failure to police the promotion of gambling content to audiences on live streams. Notable controversies saw video game…

Online casino games maker and publisher Yggdrasil has recently celebrated its entry into a new regulated market as part of an extended deal with its existing operator partner Tipsport. The supplier announced earlier this week that it has made its market debut in Slovakia with the launch of its content in that market with Tipsport. The online…

After months of debate over whether Twitch should allow gambling content on its website, the platform has made the decision to restrict its promotion from creators. In a Creator Update that was shared with users today, Twitch announced that it will prohibit links and referral codes to gambling websites. They claim this action will prevent harm and…

On the heels of successive slots launches, Yggdrasil Gaming has extended its partnership with Tipsport after rolling out its iGaming content with the operator in Slovakia's regulated market for the first time. Courtesy of the agreement, Yggdrasil's extensive games portfolio including the Swedish supplier's own game engagement mechanics (GEM) as…

The lottery is one of the few options in life that can transform your financial life overnight. Many people's lives have been changed overnight after playing the top lottery games and won huge cash prizes. It isn't strange; anyone can become a jackpot winner. You just need to pick the right lottery games and start playing to increase your chances…

Every year, tens of thousands of gamblers begin their journey into the world of online casinos. A rising percentage of these online casino gamers are first-time visitors who have never visited a traditional casino. Whether you're a complete casino beginner or a seasoned casino veteran, there are a few things you should look for when selecting an…

Slovakia has banned Twitch after a single Slovak language streamer was accused of illegal gambling. The American streaming service initially quickly gained popularity amongst video game enthusiasts. Professional gamers flocked to the platform where fans can watch them play in real-time and interact with and tip the streamer. However, recently the…

H3H3 Productions has broken a story that a group of Twitch streamers are being paid outrageous sums to gamble on air. Possibly under less than transparent circumstances. The popular podcast hosts discussed the accidental unveiling of one particular streamer's negotiations and delved deeper into an area they think should be reviewed by Twitch…

Synot Games' entire catalog of slot titles will be coming to Videoslot s following an agreement between the Slovakian-based developer and the industry giant. The Deal: Synot released a press release this week, acknowledging the content deal with Videoslots. Under the terms of the deal, the developer grants the aggregator access to its portfolio of…

Videoslots has partnered with Synot Games, allowing the latter's slot titles to be launched on the former's online platform. Videoslots will make titles from Synot's catalogue of titles, such as Respin Joker 81, Pixel Reels, and DiamondZ, available to its clients in order to expand their selections. Martina Hrabinska, CCO at Synot Games said:…

GT Interactive continues to expand on the Slovak iGaming market through a new partnership with Monacobet. The deal is signed through the omnichannel platform SYNOT Interactive which is the provider's long-term partner. Their collaboration secures EGT Interactive's partnerships with key casino operators like Monacobet, the company…

EGT Interactive and Synot have agreed to expand its current deal, enabling the content supplier to link up with Synottip - a key casino player in Slovakia. The Deal: EGT Interactive announced the huge deal last week, allowing the company to deepen its link in the Balkan nation. The Products: The deal has given way for the entry of EGT Interactive's…

As the conversation around gambling on Twitch begins to gain traction, xQc and TrainWrecks streams have stood out to people who are condemning the concept of gambling on Twitch. Earlier this week, popular Twitch streamer Asmongold took to Twitter to state that gambling streams will cause more harm than good to the platform, and Twitch, as a…

Gambling streams have been a controversial topic on Twitch over the past day, and now one of the site's most popular streamers has called for them to be banned. In a post, Asmongold claimed that if gambling streams aren't banned, it could cause many problems for the platform "in so many ways we don't even realize yet." Asmongold's suggestion comes…

On 17 December, following an anti-gambling petition, city councillors in Slovakia's capital Bratislava voted to prohibit gambling, with the bill set to come into effect on 1 January 2021. According to The Slovak Spectator, 39 of the 40 members of the council voted in favour of the ban, while one abstained. Other cities are also looking to introduce…