iGaming Analysis & Insights

The 2026 FIFA World Cup could become the largest betting event in US soccer history, according to new projections from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG). The research firm estimates online sports betting handle for the tournament could reach $2.82bn, almost three times higher than its estimated $900m to $1bn handle during the 2022 World Cup. […]

A new study has uncovered the scale of illegal gambling advertising reaching Dutch users through Meta platforms since March 2026. The research, conducted by XY Legal Solutions in partnership with industry body VNLOK, analysed publicly available data from Meta’s Ad Library between 1 and 31 March 2026. Using eight Dutch language gambling search terms like […]

Key Points Fertitta Entertainment agreed to acquire Caesars Entertainment in a $17.6bn cash-and-debt deal, offering shareholders $31 per share. Caesars adds casinos, sportsbook partnerships, digital betting, and 65 million rewards members to Fertitta’s entertainment and hospitality portfolio. The takeover could affect US sports betting regulations, Houston Rockets restrictions, and casino competition in overlapping gaming markets. […]

Key Points During the week ending May 18, Kalshi controlled 70.8% of total prediction market activity. The platform handled $3.99 billion in notional trades, while Polymarket slid 15% from the previous week to $1.65 billion, pushing the gap between both firms much wider. Sports trading, alongside Kalshi’s fast-growing “Exotics” contracts built around combo-style wagers, powered […]

Gentoo Media recorded Q1 2026 revenue of €24.0m, down from €25.4m a year earlier and €25.6m in the previous quarter. The company attributed the decline largely to adverse sports win margins in February. Despite the drop in revenue, overall commercial activity remained stable. Player deposit volumes exceeded €200m for a second consecutive quarter, indicating continued […]

CIRSA achieved one of its strongest quarterly performances in recent years during Q1 2026, supported by retail strength, online expansion and lower financing costs. Net operating revenue reached €623m, up 8% year-on-year, or 9.5% excluding currency effects. EBITDA rose to €193.9m, marking an 8.5% increase, while margins held at 31.1%. The company also extended its […]

Key Points Bally’s Intralot posted Q1 2026 revenue of €268.1m, marking a 180.5% rise from last year, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 231.8% to €100.2m after the Bally’s International Interactive deal expanded its online gaming business. Even with that growth, older operations faced pressure from falling B2B performance, weaker US lottery demand, foreign exchange issues, and […]

Better Collective reported a return to net profit during the first quarter of 2026, supported by stronger performance in North America and continued revenue growth across several business segments. Revenue for the three months ending 31 March reached €86.3m, representing a 5% increase year-on-year. EBITDA before special items rose by 14%, while the group also […]

Key Point The annual activity level in the country’s online gambling sector is now estimated at NZ$1.36 billion, equalling approximately US$750-$758 million, thanks to a consistent increase in the levels of expenditure. Monthly numbers have remained above NZ$100 million since March 2024, while the number of users increased to around 360,000 participants as of September […]

Playtech said trading during the first four months of 2026 exceeded expectations, supported by strong performance in the Americas. The company described the period from 1 January to 20 April as “very strong,” although it did not disclose financial figures. The Americas primarily drove growth, with the US and Mexico highlighted as key markets. Playtech […]