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Swedish online casino shutter would cause instant ‘black-market boom’, says BonusFinder MD

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Government considers ‘extreme measures’ as activity rises amid COVID-19 restrictions but closures would drive more players to unlicensed sites instead of protecting them

9th April, 2020 ­­– The Swedish government’s threat to temporarily shut down licensed online casinos would have a disastrous effect on the industry and drive thousands more players to the black market, BonusFinder.com has warned.

The minister in charge of gambling policy, Ardalan Shekarabi, this week warned that “extraordinary measures” would be implemented if operators do not take action to slow the increase in igaming activity seen in the last two weeks, as people are told to stay at home because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

According to new data from Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, there has been a 33% increase in registrations and logins to play online casino games with 17 of the 60 licensed operators in the country in the last 14 days.

Last month, Swedish market research carried out by BonusFinder.com found that almost a third of Swedish online casino players are searching for ‘unlicensed casinos’, with growing numbers turning to black-market brands due to the market’s restrictive gaming regulations, introduced in January 2019.

Instead of protecting players, a shutdown of online casino brands, however, is likely to lead to thousands more players searching for and depositing funds on unlicensed sites, as well as causing further financial damage to licensed operators, according to BonusFinder.com.

Fintan Costello, Managing Director, Bonusfinder.com, said: “The Swedish government will make a colossal mistake if it chooses to temporarily close down online casino sites in an attempt to protect players. As our research has shown, almost a third of online casino players are already looking to the black market for a more attractive offering since restrictive rules were imposed in January 2019. These latest plans would create an immediate black-market boom.

“Swedish legislation requires operators to have strict responsible gambling procedures in place, therefore the right measures are already there. The focus should instead be on ensuring these are adhered to rather than taking a knee jerk reaction to close down all legitimate brands and forcing even more players to unprotected sites.”

 

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BetConstruct AI to Redefine the Brazilian iGaming Landscape at SBC Summit Rio 2026

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BetConstruct AI is excited to announce its participation in the SBC Summit Rio 2026, held from March 4-5 at the Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro.

As Brazil navigates its second year of full regulation, BetConstruct AI arrives at this pivotal market juncture to showcase a vision of technological empowerment and strategic autonomy.

At Stand A230, visitors will encounter a comprehensive suite of AI-driven solutions designed to meet the high standards of the Brazilian audience. The showcase features the industry-leading Sportsbook and Casino Platforms, engineered to scale rapidly while maintaining the highest levels of performance.

Beyond the core platforms, BetConstruct AI provides the essential architecture for a dominant online brand. This includes CMS Pro, a specialized content management solution that empowers operators to manage their entire business from one centralized hub, and SpringBuilder X, our mobile-first, SEO-driven drag-and-drop website builder that eliminates the need for technical skills. Taking customization a step further, BetChain AI offers a revolutionary way to build and shape iGaming websites faster and smarter, giving partners full creative control. These foundational tools are designed to work in perfect harmony with our deeper intelligence layer, creating a seamless bridge between a stunning user interface and sophisticated back-end automation.

The core of the exhibition is the BetConstruct AI Suite, a sophisticated collection of tools built to automate and optimize the operator’s journey. This includes:

  • CRM AI: Delivering deep behavioral insights to enhance player retention.
  • Umbrella AI: Providing real-time risk management and automated player protection.
  • AI Game Recommendation System: Ensuring personalized content delivery to maximize engagement.
  • Betting Mate: An intuitive AI companion that elevates the player experience with real-time stats and insights.

Reflecting its commitment to the Brazilian market’s long-term success, BetConstruct AI will highlight its exclusive “The Choice to Grow” program. This performance-based initiative is designed to reward partners who achieve a 16.67% increase in GGR per quarter. By meeting these targets across a diverse product range – including Sportsbook, Virtual Sports, and partner brands like PopOK Gaming and CreedRoomz- operators can unlock a 51% invoice discount every third month, alongside exclusive service benefits and tournament access.

BetConstruct AI invites all industry stakeholders, operators, and media representatives to visit Stand A230 at Riocentro. The team will be available throughout the summit to demonstrate how a connected, AI-driven environment allows partners to choose the path of innovation, efficiency, and market leadership in the Brazilian Market.

 

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CoinsPaid CEO Max Krupyshev on Bet It Drives: Crypto Secrets and Why “Zero Risk” Is the Fastest Way to Lose a Deal

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Max Krupyshev has been in crypto since 2013—long before it was “the usual.”

In the Bet It Drives podcast Season 4, Episode 3, the CoinsPaid and CryptoProcessing.com CEO joins host Yevhen Krazhan in Barcelona to explain why trust and controls decide who scales.

“Crypto was never anonymous—that was a misconception,” Max Krupyshev says in the podcast.

From there, he breaks down how the industry matured, why mass adoption is inevitable, and why the biggest risks today aren’t what most people think they are.

During the ride, Max digs into:

  • Is crypto still associated with money laundering?
  • Can crypto transactions still be completely anonymous?
  • The most common crypto fraud patterns in B2B
  • How to win big deals in business (and the fastest way to lose one)
  • What he dislikes in iGaming + crypto, and what the industry needs to fix next
  • The 8-Bitcoin story: what he spent it on, and why he doesn’t regret it
  • His most remarkable iGaming partnership, and why it mattered
  • Where crypto will be in 10 years, and what happens to cash along the way

Alongside the industry talk, Episode 3 also brings back Confess or Call, when Max gets pushed into a dramatic prank call: ringing his Head of Sales with an “urgent” request.

“This episode is practical,” said Yevhen Krazhan, CSO at GR8 Tech and host of Bet It Drives. “Max explains the risks, how fraud happens in practice, and what operators should look for in a payment provider. If you handle payments in iGaming, this episode lays out what matters, and what doesn’t.”

Season 4 opened with a CEO episode with Cedomir Tomic (Founder of Alea) and Oleksandr Feshchenko (CEO of GR8 Tech), followed by Akhil Sarin on marketing and partnerships at Stake. Episode 3 is for operators, affiliates, and product teams who want to understand crypto beyond the obvious, and episode 4 features Marek Suchar breaking down esports betting.

Watch or listen to Season 4, Episode 3 with Max Krupyshev on:

  • YouTube
  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts

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Aviatrix Makes North American Debut on Caesars Entertainment’s Online Casino Platforms

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Aviatrix today announced its award-winning crash game Aviatrix is now live in North America for the first time.

The popular title has made its debut in Ontario across Caesars Entertainment’s online casino platforms, including Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino.

The Ontario launch is the first step in a partnership that will see Caesars bring Aviatrix to its online casino players in other North American markets. The launch also marks a major milestone for Aviatrix, which has rapidly scaled into regulated markets worldwide over the past few years, particularly in Europe and Latin America.

Anastasia Rimskaya, Chief Account Officer at Aviatrix, said: “This is yet another landmark moment for Aviatrix. Over the last two years, we have focused on bringing the game to regulated markets around the world, and to add our first in North America is something we’re really proud of. Partnering with a global leader like Caesars Entertainment is a clear statement of intent, and we are excited to work together as we expand across the region.”

Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital, said: “We’re delighted to be the first operator to bring Aviatrix to North America. This title has been very popular among players worldwide, and we’re confident it will resonate with our Ontario audience. This launch marks the official beginning of our partnership, and one we look forward to building on.”

Aviatrix is licensed or certified in more than a dozen regulated markets, including Brazil, Colombia, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Ontario, Peru, Romania, South Africa and Sweden.

To find out more, please visit: aviatrix.bet/

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