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Cyprus: National Betting Authority Reveals Strong Growth in Q3 2023

The National Betting Authority has released the financial outcomes for the third quarter of 2023, showcasing a continual surge in the revenue of the betting sector, underscoring its robust and consistent growth.
As per the disclosed financial results, the gross betting revenue for both Class A (land-based betting) and Class B (online betting) recipients reached €259,440,696. This signifies a noteworthy 9% surge in comparison to the third quarter of 2022 (€238,175,857) and an even more substantial 35% increase in contrast to the third quarter of 2021 (€192,087,098).
Breaking down the figures, Class A recipients contributed €70,941,349, while Class B recipients accounted for €188,499,347 of the total gross revenue. Class A recipients observed an 8% increase in gross revenue compared to the same period in 2022 and a substantial 21% surge in comparison to the third quarter of 2021. Meanwhile, Class B recipients experienced a 9% rise compared to the corresponding quarter of 2022 and an impressive 41% increase compared to the third quarter of 2021.
Profits for both Class A and B players continued their upward trajectory, reaching €232,011,110. This represents an 11% uptick compared to the same period in 2022 and a notable 38% increase from the third quarter of 2021. Notably, the lion’s share of profits, specifically €172,726,941, belonged to Class B players during this quarter.
However, Class A and B betting earnings totaled €27,429,585, reflecting an 8% decrease compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year (€29,705,139). Specifically, Class A betting receipts amounted to €11,657,180, marking a 14% decrease compared to the third quarter of 2022, while Class B betting receipts totaled €15,772,406, presenting a 2% decrease compared to the same period.
Examining the landscape of Class A properties, their number decreased by 2% in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. The licensed properties, predominantly concentrated in Nicosia (169), Limassol (140), Larnaca (88), Paphos (54), and Famagusta (39), amounted to a total of 490 Cypriots.
Despite the positive financial indicators, there was a 44% increase in license cancellations or application withdrawals compared to the corresponding quarter of 2022. The number of individuals employed in licensed premises reached 1472, showcasing a 3% increase compared to the same period in 2022.
Addressing the issue of illegal betting, the report highlighted a 2% increase in blocked websites compared to the second quarter of 2023, with a total of 339 illegal websites added to the list. The current roster of prohibited betting service websites now stands at 18,577.
Bishop Woosley Director of Lottery Operations at The Game LLC
The UAE Lottery Launches ‘Pick 4’ with Bigger Prizes & Daily Wins

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The UAE Lottery has launched the latest daily draw game, Pick 4, giving players more chances to win big every day. For just AED 5 per entry, players can select a four-digit number between 0000 and 9999 for a chance to win up to AED 25,000.
Pick 4 marks another step in The UAE Lottery’s strategy to broaden its offerings and attract a wider range of players, while supporting its long-term vision of becoming a leading provider of innovative, regulated gaming in the region.
“Pick 4 is all about offering more choice, bigger daily prizes, and a fun, easy-to-play format,” said Bishop Woosley, Director of Lottery Operations at The Game LLC. “The launch of Pick 4 complements our existing Pick 3 game by diversifying our daily draw options and delivering more opportunities to win — all while upholding our commitment to a safe, secure, and fully regulated player experience.”
Players can win across five prize categories, based on the number of matching digits and the order in which they appear:
• AED 25,000 – Match all four digits in the exact order
• AED 6,000 – Match any combination of three identical digits and one unique digit (Any 4)
• AED 4,000 – Match two pairs of identical digits in any order (Any 6)
• AED 2,000 – Match one pair and two unique digits in any order (Any 12)
• AED 1,000 – Match four unique digits in any order (Any 24)
Draws take place daily, with results posted on The UAE Lottery’s website and social media platforms. All games are fully licensed and regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), ensuring a secure and transparent player experience.
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Aquisitions/Mergers
GRID Acquires Bayes Esports Assets

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GRID, a game data and technology platform, has acquired the intellectual property assets of Bayes Esports following the company’s liquidation proceedings and will integrate the technology into its GRID Bet division.
The acquisition integrates strategic technology components developed by Bayes over nearly a decade, including live data trading solutions, prediction models, and fan engagement tools, into the GRID Data Platform. These technologies will now be powered exclusively by official esports data available only on GRID, accelerating product development and driving innovation across GRID’s entire portfolio, with a particular focus on GRID Bet, the company’s comprehensive solution for regulated esports betting.
“The acquisition of Bayes assets further accelerates GRIDs capabilities to create value for rights holders in esports and shape the next phase of esports betting in particular,” said Moritz Maurer, Founder & CEO of GRID.
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Conferences in Europe
From Super Stage to Estoril: SOFTSWISS Energises SBC Summit Lisbon 2025

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SOFTSWISS, a global tech provider with over 15 years of iGaming expertise, wrapped up a successful week at SBC Summit Lisbon 2025, combining headline thought leadership with an immersive trackside experience at the Estoril circuit. The programme featured a Super Stage fireside chat with Founder Ivan Montik and F1 legend Rubens Barrichello, Non-Executive Director in LatAm at SOFTSWISS, Rubens Barrichello, plus a joint racing activation with SBC that drew steady crowds.
At one of the industry’s largest gatherings, SOFTSWISS placed practical insight and community engagement front and centre. On the Super Stage, Ivan Montik, Founder of SOFTSWIS, joined F1 legend Rubens Barrichello for ‘Excellence Under Pressure: Evolving in a Fast-Moving Space,’ exploring how teams balance speed, reliability, and regulation.
The company also contributed to ‘Latin America First – The Home-Grown Operators Reinventing the Game,’ where Dario Leiman, Head of Business Development in Latin America at SOFTSWISS, shared regional growth takeaways and operator needs.
Off the stage, SOFTSWISS and SBC co-hosted remote-control racing on a true-to-scale Estoril circuit, with a showcase heat featuring Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and Founder of SBC, Rubens Barrichello, and Ivan Montik, before delegates took the wheel for open challenges and networking.
During the prestigious SBC Awards Europe 2025, SOFTSWISS has been recognised as Employer of the Year for the second year in a row. This accolade underlines the company’s commitment to building a people-first workplace culture.
At Stand B160, visitors also explored business opportunities and were invited to contribute to the upcoming 2026 iGaming Trends report.
“Lisbon brought together engaged conversations about compliance, data, and growth – and our activities helped turn those discussions into measurable outcomes,” said Olga Resiga, Chief Business Development Officer at SOFTSWISS. “Thank you to our partners, clients, and the SBC team for a week that showed how collaboration drives progress across iGaming.”
SOFTSWISS recently launched the 2026 iGaming Trends Survey to capture practitioner perspectives across product, operations, compliance, and market development. The study is designed to map the priorities and challenges likely to shape the year ahead and will inform the next edition of the company’s annual trends report. Responses will be aggregated and anonymised, with findings shared openly with the community.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 35,000 casino games, Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
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