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“Land-based Casinos Should Crisis-proof Their Operations and Diversify Online” – WinPrincess’ Guven Eraslan

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After announcing its partnership with WinPrincess, whereby the principal retail casino in Tanzania will be diversifying its operations, incorporating the digital channels to its retail business strategy, leading iGaming platform provider BtoBet meets with Guven Eraslan, Executive Coordinator of the WinPrincess Group, to understand key market traits.

Coming from the casino vertical, do you intend to stick to your core brand strategy or diversify and grasp the opportunity that other verticals keep in hold?
Our core business is the operation of land-based casinos. At heart we are a family owned traditional bricks and mortar company with strong values. But like any other company we need to grow in order to continue to remain relevant.

Therefore, we cannot afford to miss any of the opportunities that lie ahead of us, and our focus will be on all verticals within the iGaming industry. Our mid-term strategy is to be online in all the countries where we operate land-based casinos already. With marketing being key to the success of the online business, we believe that we can create a synergy through our already existing physical presence, knowledge of the culture and manpower on the front.

You have targeted Tanzania for your first expansion to online gambling. Why Tanzania?
Tanzania’s betting industry has more than doubled in the last three years. Moreover three of the fastest growing cities in the world are in Tanzania. Dar Es Salaam has a population of 6.7 million people and is projected to grow by 100% to 13.4 million by 2035.

Apart from this it is important to note that all of the fastest growing 15 cities in the world are found in Africa. We believe that Africa is a safe bet if you need a good start. And that is exactly what we need, if we are to tackle and master diversification within a traditional casino company such as ours.

From a global perspective land-based casinos have been slow to shift or expand their operations to the digital channels, and thus providing a more complete betting experience where all the channels are interlinked. Why do you think is there such a reluctance from retail casino operators to transform their business strategies?
I think people are reluctant to change in general. We are talking about two totally different cultures as well, with the online branch of the business considered as the disruptor in our traditional casino world, where until recently people always needed to be physically present in a brick and mortar casino in order to place their money on bets. Thus there always needed to be a live interaction and it was more like a personal experience.

That is not required anymore, with online casino bringing about a clash of cultures, if you will. Well it is quite clear that it is us, the land-based casino operators, the ones that need to change and adapt. Diversification can only be made in the direction of progress. Business diversification is definitely something that all land-based operators need to address in the short term. We are up to the challenge, and with the right vision and the right partners such as BtoBet we will get there.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought about never before seen measures requiring social distancing. How has this effected the retail casino business?
All but 12 of our casinos are closed at the moment. So we are talking about 20 closed casinos of which we do not know yet when they will be allowed to reopen. The best business model is a crisis-proof one, and there will be a lot of analysis from all industries on how they can achieve this.
Nonetheless I dare say that if we could have achieved a diversification to online more early, and by doing so hedged our investments, we probably would have not been hit as hard.

Do you think that the pandemic will eventually change the players’ behaviour?
We cannot foresee with certainty what the player behaviour will look like after the crisis. People might be more hesitant to go to a casino but on the other hand once normality returns I believe that social interaction will be a key element that will characterize people’s lives.

My guess is that everything will go back to normal once the pandemic is under control. People have a tendency of wanting to forget bad times. After all social interaction is what makes us human, so we will not easily give up on that.

What elements made you choose BtoBet’s Neuron 3 platform as the technological core of your online business?
When I did my own research for iGaming and sports betting platform providers, which are active in Africa it was amazing that under every stone I turned I found BtoBet. When a company of our size wants to go online there is a lot of demand for working with us. And although we had contact with all the main companies in the online gaming business, our decision in the end was quite easy. Knowledge, expertise and trustworthiness are key elements that distinguish BtoBet, and we look forward to work with them on other similar projects.


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Super Group Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter of 2025

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Super Group has reported its highest quarterly revenue to date, reaching $579 million in the second quarter of 2025, a 30% increase year-on-year from $447 million in Q2 2024.

The results continue the growth momentum from Q1, when the company posted $516.8 million, a 25% rise from the prior year.

The company’s growth was primarily fueled by activity in Africa, Europe and North America, although declines were noted in Latin America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific markets. Africa and the Middle East remained the largest revenue contributors, accounting for 40% of group revenue in Q2, slightly up from 37% the previous year. North America and Europe followed with 34% and 19% of total revenue, respectively.

Betway led the revenue share, generating $355 million in Q2. Within this, Africa and the Middle East produced $225 million, up from $164 million a year earlier. Europe contributed $81 million, up from $49 million in Q2 2024.

Betway’s North America operations, primarily in Ontario after the company exited the US market, accounted for $41 million in revenue, compared with $37 million in the prior year. Meanwhile, Spin Casino recorded $162 million in North American revenue, an increase from $120 million in Q2 2024.

Impact of US market exit

Super Group’s planned full exit from the US iGaming market, meaning the closure of its remaining operations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, is expected to impact financial results. The exit, which has no specific public date, is expected to result in a $30 million to $40 million loss in adjusted EBITDA.

“While our decision to exit the US was difficult, we believe that this step demonstrates our commitment to capital efficiency and long-term profitability. With continued focus on scaling our technology globally, Super Group should be even better positioned for sustained, profitable growth,” said Super Group CEO Neal Menashe.

According to CFO Alinda van Wyk, the second quarter represented Super Group’s strongest quarterly financial performance to date, attributing the results to the company’s scalable, cost-efficient operating model and its controlled marketing spend.

“We ended the quarter with $393 million in unrestricted cash and zero debt, and returned $20 million to shareholders, bringing our 12-month capital returns to $166 million,” said van Wyk.

Following Q2 results, Super Group raised its full-year group adjusted EBITDA guidance to between $470 million and $480 million. The company also adjusted its ex-U.S. adjusted EBITDA guidance upward to a range of $500 million to $510 million.

Super Group’s activity in Africa and the Middle East has continued to expand. Across its eight African markets, Super Group holds a podium position in seven, with Ghana showing notable growth—sports betting and casino revenue increased by 48% and 71%, respectively.

Menashe noted: “We had a super first half of 2025, driven by a record-breaking second quarter. The quarter’s success was fueled by strong execution across our key markets, a full calendar of global sporting events, increased deposits, high customer retention, and margin expansion.”

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Tracy Parker Joins Judging Panel for Inaugural RTG Global Awards

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Leading gaming law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced the appointment of Tracy Parker, Senior Vice-President, Accreditation, Advisory and Insights at the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), to the judging panel for the inaugural RTG Global Awards. Parker will represent RGC, a globally respected independent non-profit dedicated to reducing gambling harm, in assessing nominations across categories recognising leadership, innovation and community impact.

The RTG Global Awards, to be presented at the 2026 Gala Dinner on Tuesday 10 March at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, celebrate excellence across safer gambling, compliance, industry integrity, financial crime risk management and community contribution.

Parker brings nearly 30 years of experience in driving social responsibility and sustainability, and over a decade championing harm minimization throughout the gambling sector. At RGC, she leads the development and implementation of robust standards and assurance programs, helping organizations deliver safer gambling environments and drive continuous improvement. Her previous leadership roles at Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) strengthened responsible gambling policies across multiple gaming verticals.

“RGC is honored to join the judging panel for the inaugural RTG Global Awards and support this important platform which elevates leadership, integrity, and innovation across the gambling sector. At a time when industry transformation and public expectations are accelerating, recognizing organizations that meaningfully prioritize harm prevention and player wellbeing is critical to a safe and sustainable sector. We are proud to be part of this important work,” said Sarah McCarthy, RGC’s Chief Executive Officer.

Founded in Canada, RGC has spent over four decades as a global leader in gambling harm prevention. Through research, education and partnerships with regulators, operators and communities, RGC drives policy and operational improvements to ensure gambling does not harm people or the places they live.

Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch and founder of Regulating the Game, said: “Tracy’s leadership and RGC’s global standing in safer gambling make them an ideal addition to the RTG Global Awards judging panel. Their commitment to practical, evidence-informed standards and constructive industry engagement reflects the values we seek to highlight through these awards. We’re delighted to welcome Tracy and RGC to this global initiative.”

The inaugural RTG Global Awards will feature six categories:

• Leadership Voice – for principled, reform-focused leadership contributing to sector uplift

• Safer Gambling Champion – for operators or organisations delivering tangible harm minimisation outcomes

• Compliance Excellence – recognising uplift in AML, risk culture or regulatory compliance

• RegTech Solution of the Year – celebrating innovative technologies improving sector integrity and compliance

• Community Impact Initiative – for initiatives delivering measurable community benefit

• Emerging Leader – Safer Gambling or Compliance – spotlighting rising talent (under 40) making meaningful contributions.

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Aircash Becomes the Main Jersey Partner of Hellas Verona

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Aircash has become the main jersey partner of Hellas Verona for the 2025/26 season. The logo of the fintech platform will appear on the front of the Gialloblù First Team jerseys throughout the upcoming campaign, the Club’s seventh consecutive season in Serie A.

Aircash is a Croatian multinational fintech company and an EU-authorised Electronic Money Institution, registered with the European Banking Authority. It offers a wide range of fast and secure financial services. With the Aircash mobile app, users can make payments, transfer money and make cash top-ups at points of sale, providing an innovative way to digitalize cash for online use. The company is also the issuer of the Aircash Mastercard, an easily accessible prepaid card that can be used for in-store and online payments all over the world.

With over one million active users and more than 250,000 points of sale, Hellas Verona’s new partner has firmly established its presence across Central and Southeastern Europe, offering digital solutions that are simple, secure and accessible.

Hrvoje Ćosić, CEO of Aircash, said: “At Aircash, we are proud to partner with Hellas Verona FC, a Club that represents the soul of a city rich in culture, history, and passion for football. This partnership marks our first major step in Italy, at a time when we are expanding our services to deliver fast, simple, and secure financial solutions to Italian users. But our collaboration with Verona is not just about sponsorship: it’s about creating a bridge between a historic Club, an iconic city, a nation proud of its football, and the future of digital payments, where tradition and innovation come together to build lasting connections across Italy.”

Italo Zanzi, Executive President of Hellas Verona FC, said: “We are proud to announce our new partnership with Aircash. This collaboration represents a significant step for our Club, as we join forces with a dynamic and innovative company that shares our values of passion, identity, and vision for the future. Together, we aim to build a journey that merges sporting tradition with technological innovation, in service of our fans and the city of Verona. This partnership strengthens our presence on both the national and international stage, with a shared goal of creating value and authentic connections.”

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