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A Rundown of the Best Online Casinos in Poland
With the world coming back to some form of normality, casinos that have been shut for a good 3 months will soon be reopening. How will they fare, given that during a global lockdown, online casino registrations boomed, sending online casino platforms into the stratosphere of success? Has this called time on the casinos of old? Will the online casinos open on the world wide web still reign supreme should all land casinos open back up? We take a look at one of the most impacted countries Poland and assess how the closure of land sites led to the biggest uprise in online action since forever.
Gambling in Poland
When it comes to Polish gambling laws it is enough to put players off the idea of even thinking about betting. Unless it is state-run or tied in with sports, those are the only options you have as a Polish resident. It is somewhat similar to our US laws. Here in the US, we have lotteries controlled by the powers that be, but there is a degree of relaxation depending on which state you live in.
But for both US and Polish residents, our main outlet for gambling is found online, rather than inside out land-based casinos.
Online casinos, in the case of Poland, bypass the law by being registered outside of the Polish borders. Many of the casinos are from other European countries, mainly registered in Malta, that has its own gaming licensing body, the Malta Gaming Authority. They account for near 90% of all European licensed online casinos.
Land Based Casinos in Poland
Despite the stringent rules in Poland, land-based casinos do exist and one American-brand of casino is reopening. Century Casino is one of the more popular chains that took a major hit during the country’s lockdown, now that Century Casino is planning to reopen, how will the interest be with perhaps a very skeptical public when it comes to safety and the pandemic?
Casinos throughout the country of Poland had been forced to close at the end of 2020 in accordance with the quarantine rules imposed by the government. For businesses like Century Casino which has its biggest operational wing in the United States, has 8 sites throughout Poland. Should the sites be required to close again, this will lead to the company to file losses in its 10-K Form for the year ending 2020.
Polish Online Casinos
For online businesses, the global situation was one that led to an uplift in interest and interaction. Many of the best online casinos in Poland saw their numbers almost double. We spoke with the Editor-in-Chief of Kasynopolskaonline.com who reveal how the pandemic had an effect on online interest within the Polish market.
“The reaction was almost instant. Our site helps players in Poland to pick from the best casinos online that are legal services and licensed. Through the impressions we are able to record, we saw a huge surge in player numbers access our comparison site and pass through to the top 10 list to claim their exclusive welcome bonus. Normally, we would see about 1,000 impressions a day, this rose to 2,000, then after the second month of lockdown, this increased to roughly 3,000 impressions a day.”
Why Playing Online is More Popular
Why the interest to play online and gamble at all? Well, given the situation of people not being able to work, gambling seemed for many to be the only choice of making money despite there being a huge element of risk.
The reality of the comparison is that for any gambling enthusiast, online casinos provide more gaming options. Players, therefore, have immediate access to thousands of games that come with cash riches that can be played from any device including mobile smartphones.
Online casinos are licensed establishments, even the game providers like IGT and Real Time Gaming which are amongst some of America’s biggest companies in gaming development for the casino industry are regulated to make sure all is fair and well with their products. The services you get are of the highest order.
Online, the gaming selection is far greater. The average Polish casino online holds roughly 500 to 800 slot machines. Land-based sites like Century Casino could only hold 100 slots max. Online casinos also provide a greater selection of table games like roulette, poker and blackjack that can be played either in their digital format or as a live streaming feature that allows players to engage in real-time gaming and chat with the casino’s dealers.
There is the added benefit that Polish players can also access live sports betting from the same platforms to give them the full experience of gambling. They can place their bets on national and international sports covering over 25 differing sporting categories. You cannot bet like this in any land casino. The scale of service and opportunity is huge, and each field of gaming gives players the chance to win real money when they wager with their Zloty currency.
Online casinos are able to offer players casino bonus offers that allow players to access free games depending on their promotions at the time. They allow players to play with free spins or/and free cash credit. These are great rewards that offer the opportunity of boosting profits with either no deposit or minor deposits needed. Should you wish to use a bonus code, please first read the terms and conditions (t&c) first to understand how the bonuses are to be used properly, what the wagering requirement rules are, and what games apply to the offer.
Should you need to discuss the t&c or any online issues regarding your experience, then online casinos offer 24/1 customer support. They can review your query via email or through live messenger functions. Customers will also be able to receive responsible gambling support through partnered associations with gambling charities like BeGambleAware.Org.
Make it an Experience to Remember
Picking an online casino is not an easy task despite having a vast selection to pick from, which may be the problem. This may be why most players are, in fact, registered to two or three online casinos. This in itself brings about the reality of choice that the online casinos can provide. You certainly wouldn’t expect to become a member of three land casinos in Poland and travel to each one in turn to experience something new each time, it’s just not feasible. Online, it is something players do in seconds.
Online gaming is an experience that land casinos can mimic but the reality is, there are limits to what sites like Century Casino can do and online platforms are plugging the gaps and building upon them with greater features and services and right now, the casino players in Poland are in no real rush to go from playing anytime and anywhere to having to fit a visit to the land-based sites when our new way of living allows them to.
It was always coming, but Century Casino reopening is an idea they should have folded on long ago and invested in online services. At least the option is still open for them to do this and update their current website which only acts as an information service.
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Bragg Gaming Group, a leading global B2B iGaming content and technology provider, announced it has entered into a new financing agreement with the Bank of Montreal (BMO), a leading North American financial institution, pursuant to which BMO has made available to the Company certain credit facilities in a maximum aggregate amount of up to US$6.0 million to support its ongoing working capital and general corporate requirements (the BMO Facilities).
In connection with the closing of the BMO Facilities, Bragg has successfully repaid in full the outstanding promissory note with entities controlled by Doug Fallon (the Prior Note Indebtedness). The new BMO Facilities replace the Prior Note Indebtedness, signalling a significant step in the Company’s financial strategy to partner with a major commercial bank to support its growth.
“We are very pleased to establish this new relationship with the Bank of Montreal, a recognized leader in financial services. This new credit facility strengthens our balance sheet and provides us with a flexible capital structure to execute our strategic plan. The ability to secure financing from a major North American bank underscores the confidence in our business and our long-term growth prospects. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with BMO,” said Robbie Bressler, CFO of Bragg Gaming Group.
The BMO Facilities are secured by, amongst other things, a first-ranking security interest over all of the assets of the Company and certain of its key operating subsidiaries, and are uncommitted and are repayable upon the earlier of (i) demand by BMO, (ii) the occurrence of certain insolvency events, and (iii) on the one-year anniversary of the closing date, unless a one-year extension is granted at BMO’s discretion.
The agreement includes customary legal and financial covenants, including a requirement for the Company to maintain a Total Funded Debt to EBITDA ratio not exceeding 2.50:1.00, and a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.25:1.00. These financial covenants are to be tested on a consolidated basis at the end of each fiscal quarter.
The Company currently expects to draw on the BMO Facilities in Canadian dollars, which would result in estimated borrowing costs of 6.9%–7.9% for Prime-based loans or 5.9%–6.9% for CORRA-based loans, depending on the period of the draw and the Company’s leverage ratio. Standby fees on the unused portion of the revolving facility will range from 0.75% to 1.75% per annum, depending on leverage.
Management believes that based on the terms of the BMO Facilities, the Company’s borrowing costs on an annualized basis will be less than half of its Prior Note Debt.
Matevž Mazij, CEO of Bragg Gaming Group, said: “Securing this BMO facility represents a critical milestone in our strategic plan to strengthen Bragg’s financial foundation and accelerate value creation for our shareholders. With our cybersecurity incident contained and our borrowing costs cut by more than half, we are laser-focused on executing our strategic shift toward higher-quality earnings. The Company is prioritizing margin and cash generation over lower-margin revenue, and synergies realized post-quarter end to become a leaner operation. We’ve already realized EUR 2 million in annualized synergies and are on track to achieve our 20% Adjusted EBITDA margin target for the second half of 2025.
“Our recent leadership additions in AI and innovation, combined with our expanding partnerships with operators like Fanatics and Hard Rock Digital, position us to pursue highly accretive growth opportunities methodically. The Company remains focused on growing the business in a sustainable and margin-accretive manner, with strong momentum in the proprietary content and technology pipeline positioning Bragg for long-term profitable growth.
“We understand the importance of delivering results for our shareholders, and our board and management team are fully aligned and committed to executing the strategic initiatives that will drive value. With improved financial flexibility, a strengthened operational foundation, and clear milestones ahead, we believe we have the right strategy and team in place to unlock Bragg’s full potential. We remain committed to maximizing shareholder value as we build sustainable, profitable growth and ensure our strong operational performance translates into appropriate market valuation.”
Cyber Breach Update
The Company has also provided an update on its previously announced cybersecurity incident initially detected on August 16, 2025.
Immediately following detection, Bragg took appropriate steps to mitigate any potential impact of the breach. With the assistance of independent cybersecurity experts, the Company has followed industry best practices and considers that the incident is now resolved.
There continues to be no indication that any personal information was affected and the breach has had no impact on the ability of the Company to continue its operations. Bragg has also provided assurances to its customers regarding the security of its game titles. The Company has experienced no negative impact on its revenue or profitability and does not expect that the cost of responding to the incident will have a material financial impact on the Company.
The Company has already applied knowledge gathered from the investigation of the event to enhance its cyber security defenses.
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Independent slots studio Thunderkick has agreed a deal with Ontario-based operator Betty to supply the rapidly growing online casino with a diverse collection of globally popular titles.
Betty, an official partner of sporting franchises Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors, has risen to prominence since its 2022 establishment, when it was built following the consultation of 300 casino players to create the optimal iGaming environment.
Distinguishing itself from North American competitors by catering specifically to slot enthusiasts rather than sports bettors, the operator has curated a portfolio of 2,800 games, hand-picked to deliver customers maximum entertainment value.
Thunderkick’s content is the latest to be integrated into Betty’s online casino, and the agreement will see a selection of its most popular titles, including The Wildos 2, Midas Golden Touch 3, and Esqueleto Explosivo 3, made available to a greater number of Ontarian players.
Thunderkick marked its debut in the Canadian province in Q2 of 2024, and has since partnered with a network of leading operators to improve its market position. The collaboration with Betty will further amplify its visibility in a key jurisdiction as the provider looks to reinforce its reputation as a global slot developer.
Svante Sahlström, CCO at Thunderkick, said: “It’s our mission at Thunderkick to go deeper, not wider, in 2025. That means forging meaningful, lasting relationships in target markets as opposed to securing as many commercial deals as possible.
“Since entering Ontario over 12 months ago, we have worked tirelessly to enhance our presence in the province, and working with leading brands such as Betty allows us to bring our unique games to a deeper pool of Canadian players.”
Paraskeva Smirnova, Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty’s USP has always been our drive to build a slot portfolio with the very best titles from the industry’s most creative suppliers.
“Thunderkick’s passion for slot development is there for all to see, and the introduction of its games to our casino further elevates the consumer experience.”
The post Thunderkick commits to growth in Ontario with Betty partnership appeared first on Gaming and Gambling Industry in the Americas.
BCLC is pleased to announce the return of the New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference, taking place November 2–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.
This global event brings leading voices in research, policy and industry together to explore innovative approaches to safer gambling. Attendees can expect two days of forward-thinking dialogue, evidence-based insights and collaborative solutions to help shape the future of player health.
Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
New to the 2026 conference, BCLC is excited to offer sponsorship opportunities to organizations that share BCLC’s passion for safer gambling. Benefits of sponsoring New Horizons 2026 include industry visibility, leadership recognition and meaningful engagement with a global audience. To learn more about sponsorship, please e-mail [email protected].
Registration and program details will be released later this fall.
The post Save the Date: BCLC’s New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference Returns November 2026 appeared first on Gaming and Gambling Industry in the Americas.
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