iGaming Industry News

Breaking news, analysis, and insights from the global iGaming industry

S&P Says Genting Is One Downgrade From Fallen Angel, a Day After Fitch

3 min read•Sep 8

Regulatory

Two Black-Market Studies Land in a Day: €12bn in Europe, $50bn Worldwide

3 min read•Sep 8

Interviews

Håvard Lehn: Esports Has Been Poorly Run and iGaming Has Paid the Bills

7 min read•Sep 4

Latest News

InterviewsJan 1

"A Lot of Business is Done When There’s a Good Vibe": Eddie Bonello on the ROI of Event Mixology

In the high-stakes arena of iGaming exhibitions, the competition for attention is fierce. Operators invest heavily in floor space, lighting, and booth construction, yet the difference between a crowded stand and an empty one often comes down to an intangible quality: the atmosphere. For over a decade, Eddie Bonello and his team at Molecular Fusion have been the architects of that atmosphere, transforming standard hospitality into a theatrical sales tool.

Liam O'Brien

3 min read

InterviewsDec 29

"We Don't Build a Game Factory": Anna Satori on Baking Soul Back into the Slot Machine

In a market saturated with reskins and "fast-food" slots, Anna Satori is asking for something different: more yeast. As the Founder and CEO of Omnitronix and its in-house studio Mooncake, she views game development not as manufacturing, but as "culinary storytelling."

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

Prediction MarketsDec 24

Kalshi Scraps NCAA Transfer Markets Following Outcry

Kalshi has abandoned plans to launch prediction markets on college athlete transfers after the NCAA condemned the move as a threat to student safety.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

RegulatoryDec 24

NBA Tightens Betting Rules as Federal Probe Widens

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is rolling out a sweeping package of stricter betting-related safeguards across its 30 franchises.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

RegulatoryDec 24

New Zealand Bans Credit Card Deposits in Upcoming Online Casino Market

The New Zealand government has confirmed a ban on credit card deposits for its forthcoming regulated online casino market, a major concession aimed at securing parliamentary support for the Online Casino Bill.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

Press ReleaseDec 23

Wazdan agrees partnership with Admiral.hr to double down on impressive European foothold

Wazdan, the leading gain-focused developer, has further expanded its European footprint through a new partnership with Admiral.hr.

Liam O'Brien

1 min read

InterviewsDec 23

"I Didn't Come This Far Just to Come This Far": Victoria Igbauboa on Redefining the 'Turnkey' Casino

In an industry often obsessed with digital dashboards and automated KPIs, Victoria Igbauboa stands out by championing a "street-level" philosophy. With over a decade of experience managing massive land-based retail networks before ascending to the C-suite of online gaming, she knows that behind every data point is a human being.

Liam O'Brien

3 min read

InterviewsDec 22

"The Rest is Noise": Stephen Crystal on Why 2025 Was the Reset We Needed

Stephen A. Crystal has had a milestone year. Between celebrating becoming a grandfather and exploring the glaciers of Iceland, the Founder of SCCG Management has had a moment to step back and survey the landscape.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

InterviewsDec 21

Shining a Light on the Dark Side: John Wright on Revenue Leak, Data Sovereignty, and the Future of Affiliate Tech

In the affiliate world, data is often assumed to be the truth. But what happens when that data is quietly manipulated behind the scenes? John Wright, Co-Founder of StatsDrone and host of the Affiliate BI podcast, has spent years building the tools to expose these hidden losses.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read

RegulatoryDec 19

Brazil Senate Approves Gradual Gambling Tax Hike to 15% by 2028

The licensed gambling sector in Brazil is bracing for higher costs after the Senate overwhelmingly approved a measure to gradually increase the tax rate on betting operators.

Liam O'Brien

2 min read