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Polish sports betting market sums up 2020: STS named the market leader

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February 8, 2021

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For another year in a row, STS was the largest bookmaking company with a year-over-year increase in shares. Fortuna, the runner-up, was in the decline. The third-best, forBet, is on the rise, as reported by “Stowarzyszenie Graj Legalnie” (Association for the Elimination of Black Economy Betting in Poland ‘Bet legally’). Revenues of licensed operators, as well as the amount of taxes contributed by the sector, would be higher if it were not for companies operating in the grey zone which are estimated by the “Graj Legalnie” association to account for several dozen per cent of the market.

STS is the largest sports betting company in Poland. The company managed by Mateusz Juroszek already controls 45.8 per cent of the licensed part of the sector, compared to its 45.1 per cent at the end of 2019. The sports betting company has also recorded an increase in revenues, from PLN 3.081 bn to PLN 3.319 bn.

According to the estimates of the “Graj Legalnie” association, the second-best, Fortuna, has recorded a decrease in revenues from over PLN 2.1 bn to ca. PLN 2 bn. The company has also lost its market share, from 30.9 per cent to 27.8 per cent. The third one on the podium is forBET (6.6 per cent of the market vs 6 per cent in 2019).

Other legal sports betting businesses in the ranking are Betclic (4.2 per cent of the market vs 1.7 per cent YoY), LV Bet (2.7 per cent vs 3.5 per cent YoY), Betfan (2.6 per cent vs 1.6 per cent YoY), Totolotek (2.3 per cent vs 4.5 per cent YoY), Totallbet (2.2. per cent vs 1.6 per cent YoY) and eToto (2 per cent vs 2.2 per cent YoY). Other players control the remaining 3.7 per cent of the market.

The full list:

Sports betting company	Market share in 2020	Market share in 2019
STS	45.8 %	45,1%
Fortuna	27.8 %	30.9 %
forBet	6.6 %	6%
Betclic*	4.2 %	1.7 %
LV Bet	2.7 %	3.5 %
Betfan*	2.6 %	1.6 %
Totolotek	2.3 %	4.6 %
Totalbet	2.2 %	1.6 %
eToto	2 %	2.2 %
Other	3.7 %	2.9 %

*It should, however, be noted that Betfan and Betclic were not operating from the beginning of 2019, therefore their results are not fully reliable.

COMMENTARY: Katarzyna Mikołajczyk, President of the “Graj Legalnie” association

The year 2020 was very subversive for the sports betting industry. After a promising beginning, the second quarter brought the lockdown of global sport. The most flexible companies with a diversified portfolio and well-developed produce and technology were able to make up for the losses incurred during those months. The best example of this is the market leader – STS. The company, despite a decline in revenues in the second quarter, achieved at the end of 2020 a result better than in the previous 12 months.

The pandemic has also affected its local betting shops, most of which have been closed during the lockdown. After reopening, traffic at many of these locations did not return to pre-pandemic levels, and some customers moved to the online channel. Totolotek did not manage to cope in this difficult situation – it has recently announced the closing of all of its local betting shops. It was the leaders who made it.

Graj Legalnie

The mission of the Graj Legalnie association is to improve the situation of legal sports betting businesses in Poland. Its goal is to protect the sector from illegal and unfair competition. The organisation was founded in 2016 to support operators licensed by the Minister of Finance in their functioning in a complex legal and competitive environment. Challenges facing both the association and the Polish authorities include the grey economy accounting for several dozen per cent of the market and losses incurred by the state budget for unpaid taxes worth several billion zloty.

Moreover, the task of the association is to create a positive image of the sports betting industry, to shape and to disseminate the principles of ethics in business operations and share best practices, as well as information between its membrs. Since its foundation, the association has been focussed on providing reliable information and data concerning the Polish sports betting industry.

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

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3 days ago

October 31, 2025

Niji Narayan

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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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3 days ago

October 31, 2025

George Miller

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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 its X-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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6 days ago

October 28, 2025

George Miller

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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 Supreme – S 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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