Mara Kovač
iGaming reporter covering operator launches, regulatory shifts, and slot industry trends. Previously contributed to several European gambling trade publications.
Recent articles by Mara
RegulationGamScore App Targets UK Compliance Gaps Ahead of October Launch
GamScore, a new AI-driven wellbeing app launching in October, aims to replace friction-heavy UKGC financial checks with real-time player compliance tracking. Full analysis inside.
RegulationColombia Gambling Sends $1.07 Billion to Healthcare Under Petro
Colombian regulator Coljuegos reports $1.07 billion in gambling-to-healthcare transfers since 2022 — 44% of all funding since 2012. Here's what VAT policy means for operators and players.
RegulationUK Prize Draw Market Hits £1.3bn as Regulation Looms
Britain's prize draw sector generates £1.3bn annually with 7.4m active players — yet sits outside Gambling Commission oversight. How long can that regulatory gap last?
RegulationEndorphina Wins UAE Vendor Licence as GCGRA Opens Gulf Market
Endorphina has been granted a Tier II Gaming-Related Vendor Licence by the UAE's GCGRA, placing the Prague supplier among the first authorised vendors in the Gulf's new regulated market.
Ukraine's PlayCity Racks Up UAH 946m in Compliance Fines in Under a Year
Ukraine's gambling regulator PlayCity has recorded UAH 946m (£16m) in compliance breaches in under a year, signalling a tougher era than its predecessor KRAIL. Full analysis inside.
Evoke's Debt Refinancing Crisis: What the 2025 Annual Report Reveals
Evoke's 2025 Annual Report flags a critical debt refinancing deadline before 2028, demanding materially improved profitability. Here's what operators and investors need to know.
iGaming NewsBETBY Launches World Cup Sportsbook Package With Esports Replica Markets
BETBY has unveiled a dedicated FIFA World Cup product package featuring esports replica markets, intensifying the operator battle for first-time depositors ahead of football's biggest event.
iGaming NewsWynn's UAE Casino Delay and Macau Expansion: What Q1 2026 Reveals
Wynn Resorts posted $1.86B in Q1 revenue but confirmed a 'modest delay' to its $5.1B UAE resort. Here's what the numbers mean for the company's global ambitions.
iGaming NewsDraftKings Q1 Beat Masks a High-Stakes Predictions Gamble
DraftKings posted record Q1 EBITDA of $168M and reaffirmed full-year guidance, but the real story is a $200-300M wager on prediction markets. Here's what it means.