Marta Sander, Author at EpicWins – Your Trusted iGaming Source

Understanding UK Gambling Commission New Bonus Rules from January 2026

Marta SanderOctober 24, 2025082 views

The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed new regulations targeting complex promotional offers and excessive wagering requirements, set to take effect on 19 January 2026. The changes ban mixed-product promotions and cap wagering requirements at 10x, establishing clearer standards for operators across the UK gambling market.

Brazil Becomes World’s Fifth-Largest Betting Market with $4.1 Billion in Projected 2025 Revenue

Marta SanderOctober 23, 2025069 views

Brazil has emerged as the fifth-largest betting market globally, with online gambling operators projected to generate $4.139 billion (approximately R$22 billion) in revenue during 2025, according to exclusive data obtained by BBC News Brasil from international consultancy Regulus Partners.

UK Gambling Commission Issues £10 Million Penalty to Unibet UK Platinum Gaming

Marta SanderOctober 22, 2025048 views

Platinum Gaming Limited, operator of Unibet.co.uk and uk.bingo.com, will pay a £10 million penalty following a Gambling Commission investigation that identified significant anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.

Global AWS Outage Disrupts Thousands of Services – iGaming Industry on high alert

Marta SanderOctober 20, 2025031 views

A major Amazon Web Services outage has taken down hundreds of popular applications and websites worldwide, including Zoom, Slack, Coinbase, and UK banking services. The disruption, which began early Monday morning, stems from infrastructure problems in AWS’s US-EAST-1 region and could have significant implications for the iGaming industry, where many operators rely on AWS cloud services.

Soft2Bet Launches TopBet.ro in Romania with Motorsport-Inspired Platform

Marta SanderOctober 17, 2025041 views

Soft2Bet has launched TopBet.ro, a new Romanian sportsbook specifically designed for local market preferences. The platform features a motorsport-inspired identity that aligns with Romanian sports culture, combining competitive odds with a mobile-first design approach tailored to the country’s passionate football and racing fan base.

Denmark Gambling Revenue Surges 25.1% in August Driven by Sports Betting Boom

Marta SanderOctober 17, 2025036 views

Denmark’s gambling market posted strong growth in August 2024, with total revenue reaching DKK714 million ($112 million), representing a 25.1% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data from national regulator Spillemyndigheden.

Playzia Goes Live on Latamwin, Expanding Its Reach in the Latin American Market

Marta SanderOctober 17, 2025037 views

17 October 2025: Playzia has reached another key milestone in its global growth strategy by going live with Latamwin, a leading online gaming operator and technology provider in Latin America. The collaboration, which sees Playzia’s content integrated via Games Global, further extends the company’s reach across key regulated markets in the region, including Chile, where Latamwin has established a strong and trusted player base. Through this partnership, Playzia’s portfolio of over 50 cutting-edge titles, including popular releases such as Tale of the Red Dragon, Billionaire Bison, Crazy Chilli Party, and Volcanic Coins, is now available to Latamwin’s players in Chile.

Fortuna Entertainment Group Acquires Majority Stake in Montenegro’s Lob Group

Marta SanderOctober 15, 2025031 views

Fortuna Entertainment Group has acquired a 51% stake in Lob, Montenegro’s second-largest sports betting and gaming operator, marking the company’s entry into Southeast Europe and one of the largest foreign direct investments in Montenegro in recent years.

Nolimit City plans its perfect escape in its latest release, Breakout.

Marta SanderOctober 14, 2025037 views

The authorities thought they’d finally locked away The Syndicate, the most notorious crew of fugitives in history. But in Nolimit City’s latest release, Breakout, not even a maximum security prison can hold them. This jailbreak-themed slot adds to the list of this year’s releases; Dead Men Walking, Tsar Wars and Kill Em All.

Brazil’s Lula Administration Proposes Doubling Betting Tax

Marta SanderOctober 12, 2025083 views

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is moving to revive plans to raise taxes on Brazil’s betting and fintech sectors following the expiry of Provisional Measure 1,303. The proposal seeks to double the current betting tax rate from 12% to as high as 24%, with the government positioning the move as part of broader fiscal and social reform efforts.