When it comes to the Middle Eastern gambling market, many people's first reaction is Dubai. However, this time, the real insiders in the industry have turned their attention to Egypt. From May 7 to 8, 2026, the SPiCE Middle East Summit will kick off at the V Hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. This res
Egypt is rapidly emerging as the most dynamic gaming market in Africa and the Middle East. The latest data shows that Egyptian gamers spend up to 11.8 hours per week on mobile, PC, and console games, surpassing the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region's average of 10.8 hours, topping the regio
Google has announced a significant update to its Gambling & Games advertising policy, introducing stricter definitions, country-specific restrictions, and expanded compliance requirements for advertisers. The revised policy will take effect on April 14. The updated rules aim to clarify what con
Google has announced updates to its Gambling and Games advertising policy, which will take effect on 14 April 2025.The tech giant has released a provisional version of the new rules. Notably, it includes a formal definition of ‘gambling,’ which was omitted in the old policy. From April, Google will
The zero-day options mania reached new heights in 2024, sending broader options trading toward an all-time high.New data from SpotGamma shows the explosive growth in this market. Around half of all trading in Nvidia and Tesla options, some of the most popular trades, has been concentrated in bets ex
From October 21 to 24, this meeting takes place in Paris.EMEA.- Last Sunday, October 20, representatives from the Ibero-American Corporation of State Lotteries and Betting (Cibelae) participated in the meeting of regional associations organized by the World Lottery Association (WLA), held as a prelu
Net profit was up 246.3 per cent in year-on-year terms.Malaysia.-Genting Malaysiahas shared its financial results for the third quarter of the year. The casino operator posted a net profit of MYR548.3m (US$123.3m), compared to a profit of MYR62.7m (US$14.6m) in the second quarter of the year. The fi
Wizard Games transports players to Ancient Egypt for its latest slot Book of the Full Moon, which also sees Roman Emperor Julius Cesar swing by for a host of page-turning features as the title claimed Slot of the Week.Backdropped by the pyramids of Giza, Book of the Full Moon presents a 5×3 reel slo
R. Franco Digital, the renowned Spanish iGaming developer, has introduced Crime on the Nile, a captivating new slot adventure set along the mysterious banks of the Nile River. This thrilling title immerses players in an Egyptian-inspired murder mystery with a 5-reel, 4-row setup and 50 paylines, off
The highly anticipated African eSports Championship is currently underway at the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca, Morocco, and will continue until August 21st. The championship kicked off yesterday with a grand opening ceremony.Over 180 athletes from 17 countries are competing in five catego
SuperSport and the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) today announced new media rights and TV agreements for the 2024/25 CAF Interclub Competitions to broadcast in Sub-Saharan Africa.The rights include African football’s most popular Club competitions: TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2024/
Egypt's foremost religious institution, Al-Azhar University, has issued a stern warning about the enthusiastic reception of online gambling apps and communities, labeling it as a form of "prohibited gambling." This statement was released following a series of suicides by a young Egyptian who had acc
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