In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has firmly established itself among the trends that are driving change in the gambling industry. It opens up many new opportunities for businesses, from personalized gaming experiences for players to automated risk management systems. However, like any other technology, AI needs time to adapt to business needs. Even more time and effort are needed for this technology to start generating profits. The use of artificial intelligence

The European Union is once again demonstrating its ability to set the tone in the field of gambling regulation. The decision of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to create a single standard for harm markers, supported by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), marks a new stage in player protection policy. The initiative, which has been in the works for several years, has now received political and professional approval: on September 25, the majorit

The State Online Monitoring System (SOMS) is one of the most anticipated tools for reforming the gambling market. In September, the State Agency PlayCity announced the signing of an agreement with Computer Information Technologies LLC, the company that won the open tender to create the system. The first phase is scheduled to launch in December, and full functionality should be operational by October 2026. This is not just a technological project. It is the key to trust betwee

The European community has taken another step towards forming a unified approach to protecting players and reducing the harm caused by gambling . The decision of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) to support the initiative to introduce national standardization of gambling harm markers was an important event not only for the gambling industry, but also for the entire player protection system. This is a new and important step that can give real meaning to the pr

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