Have you noticed that the map of gambling regulation in Europe is undergoing a quiet but profound "plate movement"? On one side, the Nordic countries are gritting their teeth to say goodbye to the long-standing state monopoly model, while on the other side, Southern Europe's Italy is continuously ra
As the industry steps into 2026, looking back at the past year, the award-winning platform and aggregator Groove Technologies had a pivotal 2025. This year, they not only solidified their role as a content provider but also grew into a comprehensive engine driving global operator growth, with strate
Maine's legislature reconvened this Wednesday, meaning Governor Janet Mills has only three days left to decide whether to sign a bill that could make Maine the eighth state in the U.S. to have legal online casinos. Bill LD 1164 not only concerns the legalization of online casinos but also involves t
On January 5, 2026, the overall Hong Kong stock gambling sector was under pressure, but there was a clear "ice and fire" situation internally. Stocks such as Melco International Development and MGM China saw significant declines, while Galaxy Entertainment and Sands China displayed stronger resilien
Welcome to the first weekend report of 2026, iGB has sorted out the industry news you may have missed over the past few days. At the beginning of the year, the global iGaming market has been very active: Banijay completed the clearance of shares in Bet-at-home, Playnetic welcomed a new CEO, and Kam
Macau's tourism industry delivered a stellar report card in 2025. According to preliminary data released by the Macau Public Security Police Force, the total number of inbound tourists last year reached 40.06 million, not only a 14.7% increase year-over-year but also surpassing the pre-pandemic peak
Did you know that the global esports betting market has ballooned to a size of $28 billion, with more than a third—37%—of transactions conducted through virtual items such as game skins. However, this rapidly growing "new frontier" has long been in a regulatory vacuum, posing significant risks to pl
At the beginning of the new year, the global capital market has delivered a big gift. The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index surged by more than 4% at the close on January 3, with tech giant Baidu particularly standing out, as its stock price soared by more than 15% in one day. Behind this market tren
The lottery industry is standing at the crossroads of the digital era. The upcoming ICE 2026 conference has specifically set up a "Innovative Lottery Summit", aimed at directing global lottery institutions on how to attract the younger generation using new technologies while maintaining their charit
At the rapidly evolving intersection of U.S. finance and gambling, the prediction market platform Kalshi is making waves with its unique "event contract" model. Users can "bet" on future events such as sports games and election outcomes, and the platform has easily surpassed the $1 billion mark in c
Did you know that Macau experienced a small tourism peak during the recent Special Administrative Region Establishment Anniversary and Christmas holidays? According to police data, from December 20 to 28, the number of inbound travelers reached 1.14 million. Even more impressive is that during this
New Zealand's gambling market is quite active, with local residents and tourists spending up to $700 million annually on poker, blackjack, and roulette. However, under the current regulatory framework, local operators are prohibited from offering online casino services, leading many players to turn
Today in the iGaming industry, YouTube has become a full-channel marketing ecosystem. By 2025, YouTube's advertising deployment has surpassed traditional concepts, building multi-level viewing scenarios from mobile, PC to smart TVs (CTV), with each terminal exhibiting different user behaviors and p
As the end of the year approaches, the iGaming technology sector is still very active. Following a major update earlier this month, poker platform provider Stretch Network has once again launched a series of platform functionality enhancements. This update focuses on enhancing player interaction and
Vietnam's licensed gambling market is about to face stricter regulation. According to a draft decree submitted to the government, players involved in betting on football, horse racing, and other sports may no longer be able to "remain anonymous". This initiative, driven by the Ministry of Justice, a
Brazil's online gambling market is entering a critical development phase. In a recent interview, Vinícius Nogueira, CEO of BETesporte, stated that the new regulatory framework by the federal government has brought greater clarity and security to the market. This is not only an important step in the
