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President of the Cyprus National Betting Authority, Ioanna Fiakkou, is under criminal investigation in connection to match-fixing claims after she refused to answer MPs’ questions at a House hearing.

The House’s Ethics Committee called Fiakkou after she refused to provide information about corruption in football.

Reportedly, Fiakkou refused to hand over information to the Cyprus Sports Ethics Committee, former board member and lawyer Charis Savvides claimed.

As then head of the Sports Ethics Committee, Savvides had been investigating allegations by investor in Nicosia club Omonia FC Stavros Papastavrou about corrupt acts by prominent people within the football association.

Savvides claimed he had asked Fiakkou to provide relevant information on suspicious betting activity in 2021, but she refused to do so, citing personal data protection.

The required information involved a specific betting company active on the island.

Fiakkou was invited to give her side of events but refused to answer questions posed by House Ethics Committee chair AKEL MP Irene Charalambides.

Infuriated, Charalambides demanded that Fiakkou respect the House and answer the questions, noting that concealment is a criminal offence.

The head of the National Betting Authority responded by saying her obligation is to report to the investigating authorities, asking for the intervention of the Legal Service.

A spokesperson for the Legal Service told the committee that a person under investigation has the right not to answer because anything they say before the House Committee can be used against them in court.

Those comments revealed that Fiakkou is under investigation in connection with match-fixing, with Charalambides telling her she should have made that clear to MPs.

Last month, Savvides, the former head of the Sports Ethics Committee, had told MPs that the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) had recently sent an email involving red notices for 16 matches likely to have been manipulated.

He claimed a coverup by the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) and a UEFA official.

Savvides told MPs the CFA did not take the designated measures to investigate warnings over possible fixed matches sent by UEFA and even denied receiving any red notice.

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Amusnet Releases 100 Bulky Dice Slot

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SYNOT Group Successfully Participated in BEGE 2025

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The SYNOT Group has once again participated in the prestigious Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Exhibition (BEGE), held at the end of November at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia, Bulgaria. The SYNOT exposition offered visitors an attractive showcase – not only thanks to the completely new booth design, but above all due to the wide range of land-based and online products presented in their most advanced versions.

Nearly twenty top-tier gaming machines were displayed at the booth, giving visitors the opportunity to explore a broad lineup of the latest SYNOT cabinets, including this year’s key innovations – the ST2-32 and ST3-27 models. The newly introduced ST3-27 cabinet is equipped with 27″ monitors and delivers excellent performance along with a modern design. Other popular models showcased included the UP2-32, UP1-27 and Eclipse FL-32.

Great attention was also drawn to the multigame link jackpot systems SUPER LINK and MAGIC BALL LINK, presented in their latest versions. The SUPER LINK system was showcased in casino style configuration, accompanied by eight timelessly developed linked titles.

“We are very pleased that the progressive jackpot system SUPER LINK has been nominated in the ‘Jackpot System of the Year 2025’ category at the prestigious BEGE Awards and we look forward to launching this product in Bulgaria soon,” said Stanislav Stanev, International Business Development Director.

A significant part of the presentation was dedicated to the company’s game mixes. Among the main highlights were Firebird Gold and Firebird Platinum, which expand the successful Firebird product line that is currently highly popular across numerous international markets. Both mixes offer dozens of titles combining traditional gaming elements with popular linked and Hold&Win games.

Also attracting strong interest was Gamifire Prime, featuring 36 dynamic and visually captivating titles. This mix offers a wide range of fruit and thematic games, and in addition to classic titles, includes several Hold&Win games enriched with various bonus features that support higher player engagement.

For visitors interested in the Casino Management System, a detailed overview of updates to the SYNNET solution was prepared. The system has already been successfully implemented in its first markets, and expansion into additional territories is expected in the coming months.

Representatives of SYNOT Games and SYNOT Interactive were also available at the booth, presenting their extensive iGaming portfolio. The online section allowed visitors to explore more than 220 original titles, updates to the PEAK retention tool and a comprehensive software platform for operators. The expert team introduced the latest features, integration options and advanced tools focused on increasing player engagement and operational efficiency.

“This year marked the second edition of the BEGE exhibition at which the SYNOT Group presented. We are very pleased with the high level of interest in our products and the positive feedback received from visitors and business partners. We also welcome the new business opportunities that emerged from the many productive meetings held during the exhibition,“ said Roland Andrýsek, SYNOT Group’s Sales Director.

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BGC: New Tax Measures Could Spark a Sharp Increase in Harmful Illegal Gambling

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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned that proposed new tax measures for the UK gambling industry could lead to a significant rise in harmful illegal gambling.

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) admitted that the tax plans will reduce projected yield by around one-third, including £500 million lost by 2029-30 as consumers switch away from the regulated sector and towards the black market.

The OBR also states that around 90% of the duty increases will be passed on to consumers through higher prices or reduced payouts, making regulated products less attractive. It warns this will distort the market and drive more customers towards the illegal black market, where there are no protections, no tax contributions and no safer gambling checks.

Despite these warnings, the Government continues to claim the measures will raise £1.1 billion, a figure that industry experts, independent analysts including EY, and the BGC believe will not be achieved.

Grainne Hurst, Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, said: “The Government’s own figures show these tax plans will cause significant damage. Industry analysis based on modelling from EY finds that nearly 17,000 high-tech jobs will be lost across online betting and gaming, with over £6 billion in stakes diverted to the black market – a 140% increase in its size.

“These proposals also threaten shop closures, further job losses and a less competitive online market, meaning lower, not higher, long-term tax revenues. They also push more customers to the black market, where there are no protections, no taxes and no safeguards.”

The regulated betting and gaming sector currently contributes £6.8 billion to the UK economy, supports over 109,000 jobs, and provides £4 billion in taxes, including vital funding for racing, sport and tourism. But further tax rises threaten to weaken one of the UK’s most internationally competitive digital industries at a time when the illegal market is expanding rapidly.

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