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Belgian Operators to Challenge New Weekly Deposit Limit

Belgium’s online gambling operators are preparing to challenge the decision by the Belgian Gambling Commission to enforce a weekly deposit cap of €500 per client on all Belgian-licensed platforms. The Belgian Association of Gambling Operators (BAGO) has publicly expressed its dissatisfaction with the Commission’s decision.
BAGO members expect to appeal this new restriction, which can be further decreased at the request of a customer but can in no circumstances be removed, irrespective of whether a customer can show sufficient financial ability to justify the higher expenditure.
Emmanuel Mewissen, Ardent Group’s BAGO president and CEO, says Belgian-licensed operators were furious at the BGC for moving the goalposts unilaterally without consulting its licensees. As a result, BAGO expects to lodge an appeal with the Belgian Council of State about the deposit cap.
Mewissen cautioned that the BGC’s attempts to protect underage gamblers would backfire by pushing clients to move to globally approved gaming outlets, whose standards and procedures are beyond the BGC’s compliance mechanisms.
Minister of Justice Koen Geens said that there has been a 38% decrease in local online gambling since the pandemic took hold, while the National Lottery has seen its sales drop by 30%.
Geens attributed some of this downturn to the suspension of most major sports league action, but also “because in the current anxiety-provoking climate, people are losing confidence and playing less.”
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Amusnet CCO Irina Rusimova Unveils 2025 Business Strategy and Vision

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Irina Rusimova, Amusnetâs Chief Commercial Officer, gave a video interview at ICE Barcelona 2025, the premier iGaming event, sharing insights on the companyâs business priorities and future strategic vision. The event provided an ideal platform for Amusnet to showcase its latest innovations and set the tone for the year ahead. With a strong presence across the Online Casino, Live Casino, and Land-Based verticals, the company reaffirmed its position as a leading all-casino solutions provider.
âIn 2025, our strategic focus remains on expanding in key markets across Europe and Latin America. Our teams in Greece, Spain, the Netherlands, Croatia, Malta, Belgium, Italy, Romania, Georgia, Serbia, and LATAM will continue working closely with partners to deliver tailored content that meets regional player preferences,â said Irina Rusimova.
âWe started the year strong with our successful launch in Brazil, certifying over 160 games and becoming one of the first providers in the newly regulated market. We aim to deepen our market position by offering localized content and collaborating with local operators.
âWe will continue reinforcing our relationships with international partners to ensure Amusnetâs games reach diverse audiences worldwide.â
As part of its strategic expansion into LATAM, Amusnet participates as a Headline Platinum Sponsor at SBC Rio from February 25 to 27 at stand B680. The company will showcase popular slots such as 20 Golden Coins, Candy Palace, Cocktail Rush, and Hot Deco, along with new titles like Stoichkov #8, Cavemen & Dinosaurs, and Dancing Dead. It will also unveil new jackpot systems and promotional tools designed to boost player engagement. Attendees can explore Type S, Amusnetâs first-ever slot cabinet series, crafted to meet the highest standards of the global land-based casino industry, and discover Crazy Red, a highly anticipated cascade slot featuring the âtumbling reelsâ mechanic, vibrant characters and exciting features.
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BetBlocker Launches Italian Version of its App

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BetBlocker has launched the Italian version of its app.
âItalian is the fifth language that weâve launched support for in the first two months of 2025. Unlike commercial blocking softwares, who focus their attentions on markets that are viewed as commercially viable, BetBlocker is determined to remove the language barrier for as many users as possible,â the Company said.
âGambling addiction is no different in Zambia, Brazil or Serbia than it is in the UK, US or the Netherlands. It is critical that we remove unnecessary friction to our free, anonymous support for as many people as possible.
âBetBlocker would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Francesco Casartelli, who volunteered to provide the translation services that have facilitated this launch. Francescoâs work will allow us to support thousands more Italian speakers, and directly touch and improve the lives of a huge number of people and families.â
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IGT Achieves Improved ESG Score from FTSE Russell

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International Game Technology PLC announced that it has achieved an environmental, social and governance (ESG) Score of 4.3 out of 5.0 from FTSE Russell, positioning IGT in the 97th percentile within the Travel and Leisure sector of FTSE Russellâs ESG Scores. This was an improvement from IGTâs previous ESG Score of 4.2 out of 5.0 in 2023, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to enhancing ESG performance.
âAs a company committed to continually elevating our sustainability practices and leadership, IGT is proud to once again achieve an improved ESG score from FTSE Russell. Through our global Sustainable Play program, we execute sustainable practices and policies throughout our company and this improved score validates our ongoing efforts,â Wendy Montgomery, SVP of Marketing, Communications and Sustainability at IGT, said.
FTSE Russellâs ESG Scores and data model allows investors to understand a companyâs exposure to, and management of, ESG issues in multiple dimensions. The ESG Scores are comprises an overall rating that breaks down into underlying pillar and theme exposures. Scores built on over 300 individual indicator assessments are applied to each companyâs unique circumstances. The ESG Scores align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), all of which are reflected in FTSE Russellâs ESG framework.
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