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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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Estonia debates lower remote gambling tax: Could the country become an online gaming hub?
3 okt 2025
Estonia debates lower remote gambling tax: Could the country become an online gaming hub?
Estonia's parliament is once again debating gambling taxes. Reform Party and Eesti 200 MPs have introduced a bill to reduce the tax rate for remote gambling. Their goal is to make Estonia a more attractive destination for online operators serving int...
Can AI Get Addicted to Gambling? A Surprising Study Says… Maybe
24 okt 2025
Can AI Get Addicted to Gambling? A Surprising Study Says… Maybe
When we think about gambling addiction, we picture people chasing losses, trusting their “lucky streak,” or believing they can outsmart chance. But what if an artificial intelligence — a large language model like ChatGPT — began showing s...
Colombia orders ISPs to block Polymarket: gambling regulator cracks down on unlicensed crypto betting
3 okt 2025
Colombia orders ISPs to block Polymarket: gambling regulator cracks down on unlicensed crypto betting
Colombia's gambling regulator Coljuegos has taken action against blockchain-based prediction platform Polymarket, ordering internet service providers (ISPs) to block access in the country. Officials argue that Polymarket operates as an unlicensed gam...
Cyprus vs Estonia 2–4: Full Match Report, Goals, Highlights and Tactical Analysis (2025 International Friendly)
18 nov 2025
Cyprus vs Estonia 2–4: Full Match Report, Goals, Highlights and Tactical Analysis (2025 International Friendly)
The 2025 international friendly between Cyprus and Estonia turned into one of the most unpredictable and emotionally intense fixtures of the entire autumn schedule. Played inside the energetic atmosphere of Alphamega Stadium in Limassol, the match de...
How Brazil Became the World’s 5th Largest Betting Market
27 okt 2025
How Brazil Became the World’s 5th Largest Betting Market
Brazil's Online Betting Market Hits $4.1 Billion in 2025 Brazil is set to become the fifth largest online betting market in the world, with projected revenue of US$4.139 billion (R$22 billion) in 2025, according to exclusive data from Regulus Partne...
Champions League Matchday 4: Inter and Manchester City Stay Perfect, Osimhen Fires Galatasaray to Glory
5 nov 2025
Champions League Matchday 4: Inter and Manchester City Stay Perfect, Osimhen Fires Galatasaray to Glory
The UEFA Champions League's league phase reached its halfway point with another night full of drama and goals. Inter and Manchester City maintained their winning streaks, Barcelona and Club Brugge shared a six-goal thriller, and Victor Osimhen's spec...
Champions League Roundup: Liverpool Edge Real Madrid as Bayern Beat PSG
4 nov 2025
Champions League Roundup: Liverpool Edge Real Madrid as Bayern Beat PSG
A dramatic night in the Champions League delivered statement wins from Europe's biggest clubs. Liverpool earned a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Real Madrid at Anfield, while Bayern Munich overcame PSG 2–1 in Paris in a match defined by Luis Día...
Revolut Casinos in Estonia – Fast and Secure Payment Methods 2025
16 okt 2025
Revolut Casinos in Estonia – Fast and Secure Payment Methods 2025
Why Choose Revolut for Casino Payments? Online players are always looking for fast and secure payment methods to make deposits and withdrawals at their favorite casinos. One of the most convenient modern solutions is Revolut – a digital banking app ...
Romanian Gambling Law 2025: Higher Fees and New Advertising Restrictions
30 sept 2025
Romanian Gambling Law 2025: Higher Fees and New Advertising Restrictions
Romania has taken an important step to strengthen the supervision of the gambling sector. The Parliament approved the Ministry of Finance's proposal, which introduces higher license fees and stricter advertising restrictions. This means major changes...