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Conclusion of the 4th Safer Gambling Week in Cyprus

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October 19, 2021

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The events and actions held during the 4^th Safer Gambling Week were completed in absolute success and remarkable public response. The organisation of the Safer Gambling Week (SGW) is part of National Betting Authority’s efforts to foster a culture of Safer Gambling and create the conditions for a safer environment for the players and the public. The Week was under the auspices of the Minister of Finance and was supported by more than 50 entities and both public and private organisations.

Through various activities held during the Week, various stakeholders, such as bookmakers, casino employees, players, vulnerable groups, and the public, had the opportunity to learn more about safer participation in gambling, as well as explore effective ways to deal with the risks associated with problem gambling.

As highlighted by the President of the NBA, Mrs. Ioanna Fiakkou, “the Safer Gambling Week, running for the 4^th consecutive year, has now been established as an open dialogue platform, through which, the National Betting Authority encourages discussions about safer gambling practices, with input from academics, experienced trainers, industry professionals and everyday people. Our goal, as the regulatory and supervisory authority of the betting industry in Cyprus, is to engage the whole society in this dialogue, in order to ensure that gambling will remain a fun activity, thus avoiding problematic and pathological behaviours among society”.

As assured by Mrs. Fiakkou, “NBA’s mission was, and remains, the effective regulation and sustainable development of the industry. A precondition for achieving this goal is the creation of appropriate and effective mechanisms to minimize the risks posed by the illegal market and problem gambling. To this end, we pay great importance to prevention and the creation of further safeguards for the players and society. The strategic cooperation with stakeholders for the development and implementation of policies, and initiatives that protect both players and the wider society, is an important factor to the achievement of the NBA’s goals”.

The 4^th Safer Gambling Week launched with the Safer Gambling Conference, in which over 25 international speakers from 10 different countries, mainly industry professionals, distinct academics and representatives from European regulatory authorities, shared their experiences and expertise. The Conference covered a wide spectrum of subjects related to Safer Gambling, while it was attended by over 300 people.

During the Safer Gambling Week, there were more than 25 events being held. The main activities, such as interactive events at universities all over Cyprus, awareness events at military camps and the interactive game “Keep the game safe quiz”, were focused on young people. As part of the quiz, participants were urged to test their knowledge about Safer Gambling in an entertaining way. Τhe Week’s schedule also included the opening of the Prevention and Treatment Centre “PHAROS” for the problem and pathological engagement in gambling, which is established in Limassol by the Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission and the Cyprus National Addictions Authority.

Furthermore, seminars by trainers from Cyprus and from abroad were held for specific groups such as parents, teachers/educators, human resources managers and CEOs, the Authority’s regulated entities and their staff, and the licensed casino’s personnel as well. Indicatively, licensed bookmakers and their personnel, attended the “Safer Gambling and AML” seminar.

It is worth noting that, the information and awareness campaign of NBA also included all the football matches of the First Division championship, in collaboration with the Cyprus Football Association.

The Week concluded with the 3×3 basketball tournament “Keep the Ball safe”, in collaboration with the Cyprus Basketball Federation. Beyond the competing part, children and their parents had the opportunity to participate in entertaining activities, such as face painting and basketball game for children. The monetary prize won by the first two teams, will be given to the Europa Uomo association, which aims to raise awareness about prostate cancer.

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22Bet and 22Bet Partners Shortlisted in Three Categories at AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026

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3 minutes ago

April 21, 2026

Wladimir P.

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22Bet and its affiliate program, 22Bet Partners, have earned a place on the shortlist of the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026 across three competitive categories: Affiliate Program of the Year, Casino Operator of the Year, and Sportsbook Operator of the Year.

More Than a Brand—A Track Record

22Bet Partners has been operating as an affiliate program spanning more than seven proprietary products across distinct audiences and markets. The program maintains a regular presence at key industry events — including SiGMA, iGB Live, and Affiliate World — and has previously received recognition across multiple industry award ceremonies.

The Nominations Tell a Story

22Bet’s shortlisting for Sportsbook Operator of the Year underscores the brand’s continued momentum across competitive sports betting markets. The platform has strengthened its position through expanded market coverage, a sharp odds offering, and a consistently refined user experience that caters to a global audience of sports bettors. Meanwhile, the nomination for Casino Operator of the Year adds further weight to what has been a standout awards cycle for the brand.

The nomination for Affiliate Program of the Year recognises 22Bet Partners’ commission structures, account management, marketing tools, and operational transparency — the practical factors that define working conditions for affiliates on a day-to-day basis.

Partners at the Centre of It All

The 22Bet Partners team has been deliberate about one thing: treating affiliate relationships as genuine partnerships. The Affiliate Program of the Year nomination reflects the results of ongoing collaboration with the affiliate community. 22Bet Partners regards the shortlist as a recognition of the partnerships built over time and the mutual effort that has contributed to this outcome.

Cast Your Vote

The AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026 are open for community voting, and every vote counts. Industry professionals, affiliates, and iGaming enthusiasts are encouraged to support 22Bet and 22Bet Partners at the official voting page.

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eyeDP closes late seed round to fund product and team expansion

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April 21, 2026

Wladimir P.

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eyeDP has closed a late seed funding round, the company said, with the round closing on 28 March. eyeDP did not disclose the amount raised or name its investors, describing them as a network of experienced angel investors and strategic industry figures.

The company, which launched in 2025, said it has seen early growth through pilot deployments and increased demand for document intelligence tools as AI-driven fraud rises.

Over the next 12 months, eyeDP said it will focus on product development, including expanding the range of documents the platform can process, improving accuracy, and progressing toward “fully automated, dynamic intelligent document processing.” It also plans to grow its team to support scaling.

eyeDP also pointed to partnership activity aimed at accelerating adoption, including an integration with the Provenir Data Marketplace, a reseller agreement with Devcode, a distribution partnership with Crucial Compliance, and a collaboration with IDVcheck focused on strengthening anti-money laundering capabilities.

Warren Russell, CEO at eyeDP, said: “We’ve been building towards this for some time. This investment gives us the ability to stay focused on what matters, improving the product, scaling the team, and solving a problem that’s only becoming more complex as fraud evolves. Our goal is simple: to give regulated organisations clarity and confidence in every decision they make.”

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BMM Testlabs’ Marzia Turrini wins Best Executive Leadership at 2026 Italian Gaming Awards

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April 21, 2026

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BMM Testlabs said Marzia Turrini, Global President, iGaming & Cybersecurity, has won the ‘Best Executive Leadership’ award at the 2026 Italian Gaming Awards. The company said the award was presented last week during the Italian Gaming Expo & Conference (IGE) in Rome.

According to BMM, Turrini was selected from a shortlist of eight other industry executives. The company said the award recognizes her leadership and her role in growing BMM’s digital product compliance and cybersecurity services across regulated markets.

BMM said its digital services business gained momentum in 2025, growing nearly three times faster than the overall iGaming and sports betting market. The company also said Turrini led the expansion of BMM’s iGaming Center of Excellence in Barcelona to more than 120 professionals supporting compliance testing, cybersecurity services, and quality assurance.

Turrini said, “I am honored to receive this recognition from the Italian Gaming Awards. Italy has always been an important part of my professional journey, and I am proud to contribute to the continued growth and integrity of the regulated gaming industry both in Italy and around the world.”

BMM also noted previous recognition for Turrini, including ‘Leader of the Year’ at the 2025 SBC Awards Americas and inclusion in the iGB 2025 ‘Most Influential Women in Gaming’. BMM has an office in Bologna and said it tests and certifies regulated gaming products in Italy across land-based AWP and VLT machines and systems, retail sports betting and horse racing systems, lotteries and instant gaming, and online casino and sports betting technologies.

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