iGaming Analysis & Insights

Boyd Gaming reported Q1 revenue of $997.4m, slightly ahead of the $991.6m recorded a year earlier. Net income attributable to the company fell to $105.5m from $111.4m, while operating income dropped more sharply to $164.0m from $199.9m. Adjusted figures followed the same direction. EBITDAR declined to $317.4m from $337.5m, and EBITDA came in at $288.8m […]

Key Points Sportradar’s share price fell 23% following claims that part of the company’s earnings originates from either unlicensed or illegal sports gambling operations, and Sportradar faced significant criticism following reports that many of those betting operators used Sportradar services. Subsequent news about possible compliance issues like alleged connections with betting operators in Iran and […]

The Netherlands’ online gambling market declined by nearly 20% in 2025, according to figures from the Kansspelautoriteit’s 2025 annual report. The contraction itself is notable, but the more significant gap lies in revenue distribution and the number of players on licensed operators.  In the first half of 2025, about 94% of players used licensed platforms […]

BetMGM has trimmed 2026 revenue projections after the first quarter exposed weaker performance from its sports betting arm. The operator reported net revenue of $696 million for the three months to 31 March, representing a 6% increase year-on-year. Growth came largely from online casino activity, where revenue climbed 9%. For sports betting, revenue rose at […]

LiveScore Group recorded £206.3m in revenue for the year ending 31 March 2025, representing a 15.3% increase year-on-year. The growth was led by its B2C online gambling segment, which generated £185.1m, up 18.3% from FY24. The company’s software development unit also posted gains, with revenue rising 50% to £2.1m. In contrast, its B2B advertising segment […]

Analysis from Bank of America indicates that the US market for sports-related event contracts could reach around $1.1tn in annual trading volume. This reflects sustained growth in prediction markets and increasing overlap with traditional sports betting. The difference in regulatory frameworks for both platforms also contributes to the rapid expansion.  Sportsbooks rely on state-issued licences, […]

Key Points 70 alerts appear across 10 sports in Q1 2026, rising from 63 last year. Football records 25 alerts, while eSports exceeds one-fifth share. Brazil is projected to hold 39% of the Latin American betting market in 2026. A widely held belief suggests that tighter regulation combined with better technology should eventually push suspicious […]

The Gambling Commission is facing fresh scrutiny after a report by Regulus Partners alleged that it may have misrepresented research findings linked to its Gambling Survey for Great Britain. The critique, published in January 2026 and titled “Indications of bias?”, questions how the regulator interpreted evidence to justify changes in official guidance. The Gambling Survey […]

Key Points Evolution now moves to include Playtech and named individuals as defendants in a U.S. defamation case that carries major weight. Claims point toward a planned smear effort using altered evidence, hidden recordings, and paid media distribution. Playtech rejects all claims and maintains that the report reflects real regulatory concerns. Business competition tends to […]

Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder has released new data suggesting that most online gambling activity in Germany now flows through licensed operators. The study places the channelisation rate at 77.03%, leaving the unregulated market with a 22.97% share. The research was commissioned by the regulator and conducted by Blockchain Research Lab. It estimates that illegal online […]