In early 2026, the new AI-driven gaming technology and content company Predigy, founded by legendary gaming industry entrepreneur Kent Young, attracted industry attention. Predigy attempts to start a new wave of innovation in the rapidly evolving iGaming industry.Kent Young, the founder who successf
Massachusetts sports betting market is facing a "major reshuffle," with Senator John Keenan's Bill S.302 reappearing in the 2026 legislative session, proposing a comprehensive adjustment to online sports betting. The bill, initially introduced last year with lukewarm response, now returns with heavy
TheLotter's US branch has officially announced that it will cease its lottery courier operations in New York State. This marks another withdrawal from the regulated markets on the US East Coast following their exit from New Jersey two months ago, now retaining operations only in Arizona, Minnesota,
During the 2026 Barcelona ICE exhibition, Sportium CEO Alberto Eljarrat had an in-depth conversation with iGB senior reporter Kyle Goldsmith, analyzing the brand's growth trajectory and core expansion principles. As an operator with a strong offline foundation, Sportium views compliance, responsible
In the 2026 Barcelona ICE exhibition's iGB studio, Betsson CEO Pontus Lindwall, who has been serving for decades, shared his profound insights on leadership, industry regulation, and corporate culture building. As a seasoned manager of a listed company, he has witnessed the growth of Betsson and th
In the iGB studio at the 2026 Barcelona ICE exhibition, a heated debate focusing on the future of the iGaming industry unfolded. Industry "external thinkers" such as Alea founder Alex Tomic, LiveScore Group CEO Sam Sadi, and iGamingConsultant.eu Strategy Director Henk Wolf gathered to discuss the c
In December 2025, Pennsylvania's total commercial gambling revenue reached $616.7 million, ranking as the second highest in monthly history, slightly below November's $623.1 million, and a 15.8% increase compared to December last year. A major highlight was the online casino (iCasino) revenue settin
The Thai government has recently launched a major crackdown on online illegal activities. The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE) disclosed significant achievements on January 21: In the three months from October last year to early January this year, a total of 220,486 various illegal socia
The sports betting industry in Massachusetts experienced a boom in December 2025, with adjusted total sports betting revenue reaching $98.5 million, setting a new historical record. This figure not only exceeded the record of $94.9 million set in November by 3.8%, but also surged by 71.3% compared t
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is leading the drafting of a position paper, planning to submit it to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), with the core demand to urge the BSP to revoke the previous disconnection order, allowing licensed online gambling sites to re-establ
On January 17, the Indian government launched a new round of enforcement actions, successfully shutting down 242 illegal gambling website links. This move has brought the total number of illegal gambling platforms investigated in India to over 7800, demonstrating a zero-tolerance attitude towards o
Recently, the sharp decline in the US stock sports betting sector has pushed the question of whether "the prediction market is threatening the business model of sports betting" into the spotlight of the capital market. With prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket rapidly pushing sp
FIFA World Cup is not only the biggest event in the football world but also a globally watched grand event, bringing significant user engagement on sports betting and major betting platforms. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, operators are presented with a great opportunity to leverage this popular
Japan's northernmost Hokkaido Prefecture has sparked new discussions about the casino resort (IR) development policy, with Governor Naomichi Suzuki formally requesting national authorities to review the results of the first round of IR applications at a media conference on January 16. The first roun
At a conference at the Barcelona ICE 2026 exhibition, Tim Miller, Executive Director of the UK Gambling Commission, publicly criticized Meta for its inadequate regulation of illegal gambling advertisements. He pointed out that the Meta platform is flooded with numerous illegal online casino ads, mo
Massachusetts Suffolk County Superior Court Judge Christopher Barry-Smith made a key ruling, approving the state Attorney General Andrea Campbell's request for a preliminary injunction against the prediction market platform Kalshi. This injunction will take effect on Friday, prohibiting Kalshi from
