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Regulated, but not trusted: The gambling industry’s social licence problem
Gambling has its many critics, but can perceptions really be changed? iGB asks Simon Westbury following the launch of 1xCare, an NGO established and funded by the 1xBet…
Why winning Latin America’s underbanked matters
For betting operators, reaching players outside traditional banking means understanding local nuances, from partnerships and politics to trends and regulations. In partnership withIGB The final whistle is seconds…
The Playa unveils dedicated intelligence platform to streamline VIP management
The Playa has launched a new tool designed to help iGaming operators identify, manage and retain high-value players. It follows the supplier’s recent report which flagged very old…
Esports betting insights: Key takeaways from latest report
iGB looks at the key takeaways from Oddin.gg’s latest esports betting report and the emerging narratives within the vertical. Key learnings from Oddin.gg’s State of Esports Betting report:…
Will Lula’s gambling ban sway Brazil’s election?
President Lula has unilaterally moved to dismantle Brazil’s entire gambling industry. While unlikely to sway the outcome on its own, the optics have played well for Lula in…
Poland in focus: Tax woes weigh heavily on an otherwise exciting market
As operators grapple with Poland’s heavy tax burden, is there appetite for reform in a promising market that is becoming ‘too big for the state to control’? In…
New York casino process comes to a close with all three finalists awarded licences
The New York casino finalists got early Christmas presents from state regulators who approved the two in Queens and one in the Bronx. After multiple years of lobbying,…
From niche to new vertical: The evolution of prediction markets
Yurii Berest, CEO of sportsbook solution supplier DATA.BET, offers his perspective on the growth of prediction markets, why the segment deserves to be treated as a standalone vertical…