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Sanna Lehtonen

Sanna Lehtonen is a Helsinki-based writer at Smartbets.ee who follows global developments in both the casino and sportsbook industries with genuine curiosity and precision. Her work reflects a wide understanding of how regulation, technology, and player behavior evolve across different markets — from Northern Europe to North America and beyond. With a lifelong passion for sports and an analytical yet open-minded writing style, Sanna bridges the worlds of entertainment and information. She tracks the latest changes in responsible gaming policies, new casino launches, and sportsbook innovations, transforming global headlines into accessible insights for Smartbets.ee readers. Sanna believes that understanding the context behind every change is just as important as knowing the facts. Whether she’s analyzing a new betting law or comparing cross-border trends, her goal is to help readers see the bigger picture of the iGaming world. Outside of work, Sanna enjoys travelling, playing board games with friends, and following nearly every sport imaginable — from football and tennis to Formula 1 and winter sports — always combining her love for discovery with a keen eye for detail.

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Austria’s Online Gambling Reform 2025: End of Monopoly and Start of Competition
21 okt 2025
Austria’s Online Gambling Reform 2025: End of Monopoly and Start of Competition
Austria is preparing to end its decades-long state monopoly on online gambling by introducing a competitive multi-licence system in 2025.The government aims to modernise its outdated framework, bring legislation in line with EU standards, and create ...
BetHog Crypto Casino Unveils the World’s First AI Blackjack Dealer
1 okt 2025
BetHog Crypto Casino Unveils the World’s First AI Blackjack Dealer
A Groundbreaking Innovation in Crypto Casinos Crypto-focused gaming platform BetHog has announced a revolutionary development in the industry: the launch of the world's first AI-powered blackjack dealer. Thanks to this technology, players can now in...
Brazil bans loot boxes: new law brings strict fines and reshapes gaming market
3 okt 2025
Brazil bans loot boxes: new law brings strict fines and reshapes gaming market
Brazil has officially outlawed loot boxes in video games, marking a turning point for the country's gaming industry. The law, signed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is designed to protect children and teenagers from mechanics that rese...
Estonia Earns a Draw in FIFA World Cup Qualifier – Group I
15 okt 2025
Estonia Earns a Draw in FIFA World Cup Qualifier – Group I
Estonia's national football team showed great fighting spirit, earning a 1–1 draw in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Group I home match at A. Le Coq Arena. Although the opponents dominated early, Estonia quickly found their rhythm and finished the matc...
Estonia Approves Gradual Reduction of Online Gambling Tax to 4% by 2029
4 nov 2025
Estonia Approves Gradual Reduction of Online Gambling Tax to 4% by 2029
Estonia has officially approved a phased reduction of its online gambling tax rate, decreasing it from 6% to 4% by 2029. The reform reverses earlier plans to increase the rate to 7% and is designed to attract additional licensed international operato...
Estonia Close Out 2026 World Cup Qualifiers With 4–1 Defeat to Norway: What Really Happened in Oslo
14 nov 2025
Estonia Close Out 2026 World Cup Qualifiers With 4–1 Defeat to Norway: What Really Happened in Oslo
Estonia's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign officially came to an end on Thursday night with a 4–1 loss away to Norway at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo. The match did not affect Estonia's position in Group I — the team had already been eliminated fo...
Spain to Require Online Betting Operators to Display Gambling Risk Warnings
7 okt 2025
Spain to Require Online Betting Operators to Display Gambling Risk Warnings
Spain's Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030 has announced new regulations requiring online betting platforms to include mandatory warning messages highlighting the risks of gambling addiction. Under the development of Royal D...
India Establishes New Gaming Regulator Under MeitY
6 okt 2025
India Establishes New Gaming Regulator Under MeitY
India has launched a new regulatory body to oversee the country's real-money online gaming sector. The institution, named the Online Gaming Authority of India, will operate under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and be b...
Kazakhstan Tests Biometric ID Checks in the Gambling Sector
7 okt 2025
Kazakhstan Tests Biometric ID Checks in the Gambling Sector
Kazakhstan has introduced a new pilot program that integrates biometric identification and AI tools into the gambling industry, marking a major step toward enhanced transparency and responsible gaming. The initiative, developed jointly by the Minist...