iGaming Analysis & Insights

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 […]

Key Points Bally’s reported FY2025 revenue at USD 2.68bn, matching the previous year on a comparable basis, which brings a sense of balance despite ongoing pressure. Adjusted EBITDAR stayed at USD 683.9m, holding steady and showing that profitability continues even while the company maintains investment across operations. Growth appeared in North America Interactive and B2B […]

Key Points Gambling.com has reported paying income of one hundred and sixty-five million dollars in the entire year 2025, generating a growth of nearly thirty per cent in relation to the situation that was reported last year, 2024, amounting to one hundred and twenty-seven point two million dollars. Revenue from Sports data services grew 440 […]

Young Americans are confronting rising living costs, mounting debt and an uncertain job market as they attempt to build financial stability. The Northwestern Mutual 2026 Planning & Progress study suggests many members of Generation Z are turning to unconventional financial platforms, including sports betting, cryptocurrency and prediction markets, in pursuit of faster returns. Results from […]

Dutch trade association VNLOK has sent a joint letter to the government warning that recent policy changes have caused a decline in tax income from gambling by €43.5m in 2025, compared with the previous year. The letter was co-signed by an executive from fellow trade-body VAN Kansspelen and state-backed operators Nederlandse Loterij and Holland Casino. […]

An investigation has found that several widely used AI chatbots are recommending unlicensed online casinos to users on social media platforms. Researchers warn that these responses could expose vulnerable individuals to fraud, gambling harm and other serious risks. The analysis examined five major AI systems operated by leading technology companies. These included ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, […]

The North Carolina State Lottery Commission has posted $58.1m in sports betting revenue for February 2026, a 4.3% increase from last year. The regulator recorded a total betting handle of nearly $596.1m during the period, up by 9.7% year-on-year. Licensed operators also submitted $10.5m in tax payments to the state during February. Several national sportsbook […]