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Bet-at-home Decides to Temporarily Discontinue Offering Online Casino in Austria

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Bet-at-home AG has announced that it will temporarily discontinue its offering of online casino in Austria, and recognise further provisions due to player lawsuits for repayment of gaming losses.

The Management Board decided during a meeting with the Supervisory Board to put the online casino offering in the country on hold. This is due to the fact that, even though the company considers itself to be lawful, the continuation of the activity before final legal clarification over a period of time that is currently no longer foreseeable would lead to a steadily increasing risk potential that appears indefensible overall.

The Germany-based company had already announced that it was facing legal claims from customers for a reimbursement of gambling losses in the online casino.

In a statement released by the company, the bet-at-home.com AG Group said it still considers the online casino monopoly of the national Austrian gambling regulation to be “contrary to European law”, and considers itself to be a “lawful online casino provider in Austria”.

Regarding the necessity derived from the current European Court of Justice case law of a recurring review also by the Austrian courts, bet-at-home.com AG Group deems it is not taking place to the required extent, and has so far assumed a positive development of case law in particular at the higher courts in the appeal instances, until the end of the first half of 2022.

However, due to a recent decision by the Austrian Supreme Court, it is now unclear whether the bet-at-home.com AG Group will be able to enforce its legal opinion in Austrian courts in the foreseeable future.

The decision on any resumption of the online casino offering in Austria will be made in the future depending on the development of the legal framework, and the company “will continue to use all available legal means to take action against the lawsuits filed in Austria”.

The Management Board also decided to recognise further provisions for the customer lawsuits for reimbursement of player losses that have been pending in Austria to date.

As a result, the Company provisionally expects gross betting and gaming revenues of between EUR 93 million and EUR 98 million for the bet-at-home AG Group in fiscal year 2021 and negative EBITDA of between EUR -14 million and EUR -10 million, which includes expenses of EUR 24.6 million in connection with the Austrian customer lawsuits.

Depending on the decision of the Austrian tax authorities, the Company assumes that gaming levies amounting to 40% of the relevant amounts will have to be refunded to the bet-at-home AG Group on player losses to be reimbursed. However, due to legal uncertainties, these amounts are not used to reduce the aforementioned expenses and are not capitalised.

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MelBet Partners to Bring UFC Champion Kamaru Usman to SiGMA Central Europe

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SiGMA Europe is one of the most significant events in the iGaming industry. This year, the event is taking place in Rome and will bring together over 30,000 attendees, 1200 sponsors and feature four stages with 550+ top speakers.

On November 05, in partnership with MelBet Partners & Affiliates, former MMA legend and World Champion Kamaru Usman will join the event as a special guest. At booth 5067G attendees of SiGMA Central Europe have the chance to take photos, hear insights and what it takes to rise to the top on a global stage.

During the conference, there will be two activities available for guests at MelBet’s booth:

Punch Challenge. Anyone can come to the booth on November 4 and test their punching power. The person with the strongest punch will have the honour of competing against Kamaru Usman himself.

Want to get exclusive merchandise and take a photo with the MelBet Partners & Affiliates championship belt? Visit the booth. Follow MelBet’s official Instagram account and take a picture with the belt. Those who post a story with the championship belt and tag MelBet will automatically be entered into a drawing for exclusive UFC-themed merchandise.

There will also be a private party, Triumph of the Gladiators, exclusively for the partners and representatives of MelBet Partners & Affiliates, which Kamaru himself will attend. This evening will be an epic event, where history and modernity merge into one.

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Award-Nominated EGT Digital Brings Sweet Spins, Smart Tech, and New Thrills to SiGMA Central Europe 2025

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EGT Digital will showcase the upgraded Sugartime 1000, available for visitors to try in demo mode, and offer a sneak peek at the upcoming Hermes Fortunes 2000 at SiGMA Central Europe, Rome (4 – 6 November, booth 2050). Both titles build on fan-favorite originals, offering players thrilling upgrades, bold visuals, and massive win potential.

The company also kicks off SiGMA Rome 2025 celebrating five B2B Award nominations for innovation and growth: 

  • B2B Industry Leader Italy 2025
  • AI Pioneer in Platform Innovation 2025
  • Fastest Growing Aggregator 2025
  • Best Game Provider Italy 2025
  • Best Bonus Engine 2025

Sugartime 1000 – double the flavor, ten times the fun

Visitors will be able to experience Sugartime 1000 firsthand in demo mode. The sweet hit returns with multipliers up to x1000, the Toppling Reels feature, and the Clover Chance Jackpot for nonstop excitement.

Players can trigger Free Spins with 4 – 6 scatters or activate Super Free Spins with guaranteed high multipliers and wins reaching 25,000x the bet value. The result is a faster, more colorful, and even more rewarding experience that keeps the charm of the original.

Hermes Fortunes 2000 – mythic wins take flight

Visitors will get a sneak peek at this mythology-inspired sequel before its official release. The messenger of the gods brings bigger rewards with multipliers up to x2000, Free Spins where symbols can transform into multipliers, and a Super Free Spins mode guaranteeing x20+ multipliers. Linked to the Clover Chance Jackpot, this upgraded sequel offers a divine mix of myth and adrenaline.

“Both Sugartime 1000 and Hermes Fortunes 2000 reflect our respect for the players who made the originals so loved,” said Tsvetomira Drumeva, Head of Sales at EGT Digital.“We wanted to give fans the same excitement they cherish while upgrading every element of gameplay for an even more dynamic and immersive experience.” 

Expanding the game universe

At SiGMA Central Europe, EGT Digital will also present its broader content lineup, featuring over 150 in-house developed slots and popular jackpots like Bell Link, Clover Chance, and Gods & Kings Link.

EGT Digital’s Aggregator solution will also be in focus, offering access to over 13,000 games from 200+ global providers through a seamless, high-performance integration.

Boosting engagement through innovation

EGT Digital will also highlight itsX-Nave platform - an all-in-one, modular solution featuring Casino, Sportsbook, CRM, Payment Gateway, and the powerful Campaign Manager module.

Now enhanced with proprietary AI, X-Nave personalizes player experiences, optimizes performance, and ensures responsible gaming. Its  Campaign Manager helps operators drive engagement, loyalty, and results through automated tournaments, Gift Spins, and Buy Bonus competitions, turning gameplay into measurable marketing success across all devices.

Visit EGT Digital at booth 2050 during SiGMA Europe, Rome, from 4 – 6 November. 

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EGT to present its latest gaming solutions at SiGMA Central Europe 2025

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EGT is thrilled to announce that it will participate in SiGMA Central Europe 2025. Visitors to the event, which will be held in Rome from November 4th to 6th, will be able to see the newest developments from the company’s portfolio alongside its well-established products at stand 2038.

Among the highlights in the selection for the show will be two models from EGT’s latest series of slot cabinets SupremeS 32-32 ST and S 55 V ST. Powered by the Exciter IV platform and standing out with an eye-catching outlook with captivating UHD 4K displays, numerous interactive features, and user-friendly ergonomics, these machines are created to provide a superior experience. They will reveal the wide variety of games of the top-performing Supreme Selection series mixes: Mega Supreme Fruits Selection, Supreme Green, and Supreme Red Selection.

The popular General Series will also be presented by two of its most successful cabinet models – the G 50 C ST and the G 50 J2 ST. They will offer the attendees the chance to try their luck and win big with the hit jackpots Bell Link, Bell Link Boost, as well as Gods & Kings Link with its new multigame Gods & Kings Link 2, enriched with even more exciting titles.

The Compact 6 Roulette, the newest addition to the company’s ETG portfolio, will be on display as well. Including sleek design, American roulette, and multiple options for connection to other EGT Automated Roulette units, it will definitely won’t go unnoticed by the guest at the stand. Alongside the Power HD multigames, the roulette will invite players to explore the astonishing world of Supreme Green Union, offering a fascinating blend of video slots, Blackjack, Baccarat, roulette, and Keno.

At stand 2050 EGT Digital will also demonstrate its ever-growing array of iGaming solutions, covering instant and casino games, as well as the in-house developed betting platform X-Nave, providing operators with the technology and tools they need to build and maintain a successful business online.

Nadia Popova, Chief Revenue Officer and VP Sales & Marketing at EGT, shared her enthusiasm regarding the upcoming edition of the show: “SiGMA Central Europe continues to evolve as a high-value meeting point for the industry, and we are proud to be part of it. Our goal is to present not only our strong product selection but also our vision for sustainable growth and technological excellence. The event brings together decision makers shaping the industry’s future, and we are ready to contribute with solutions that combine performance, reliability, and a deep of market insight.”

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