Author: igamingenquirer
New Zealand is preparing for one of the most significant changes in its gambling industry in decades as it moves towards a fully regulated online casino market. The reforms are intended to bring offshore gambling activity under domestic oversight, improve consumer protection and generate tax revenue, but some industry experts believe the pace of implementation deserves careful scrutiny. Rather than questioning the need for regulation, commentators are asking whether policymakers are moving quickly enough to create a robust framework without leaving operators or consumers facing unnecessary uncertainty. “Getting regulation right is often more important than getting it done quickly.” A…
The boundaries between land-based gaming and digital entertainment continue to blur, with some of the world’s most established casino brands accelerating their online ambitions. The latest example comes from Konami Gaming, which has partnered with SkillOnNet to bring its iconic slot portfolio to Mexico’s regulated iGaming market, marking another significant step in the company’s digital expansion strategy. The collaboration will see classic Konami titles made available to players through SkillOnNet-powered platforms, broadening the studio’s reach in one of Latin America’s fastest-growing online gaming markets. A Landmark Move for Konami Best known globally for its heritage in both video games and…
The battle for player attention in today’s iGaming market is no longer fought solely through game design. Distribution has become one of the industry’s most valuable assets, allowing studios to place their content in front of larger audiences across an increasingly competitive global landscape. That reality sits at the heart of a new partnership between Peter & Sons and GR8_TECH, a deal designed to significantly expand the studio’s reach while strengthening the content offering available to operators using GR8_TECH’s platform ecosystem. A Strategic Move for Growth As the iGaming sector continues to mature, content creators are seeking faster and more…
The global iGaming sector is entering another defining phase of consolidation, as Bally’s Intralot has struck a £243 million all-share deal to acquire Evoke, the operator behind William Hill, 888 and Mr Green. For Evoke, formerly known as 888 Holdings, the agreement follows months of strategic review and growing financial pressure. For Bally’s Intralot, it represents a major opportunity to strengthen its international gaming footprint and expand across some of Europe’s most competitive regulated markets. The proposed deal values Evoke at 52p per share and includes a partial cash alternative for shareholders. The transaction marks one of the most significant…
The smallest state in the United States is making increasingly big waves in the online gambling industry. Rhode Island’s combined sports betting and iGaming market generated more than $185 million in wagers during April 2026, marking another significant milestone for a state that only recently entered the online casino arena. The figures highlight the growing appetite for regulated digital gambling across the US and reinforce Rhode Island’s position as one of the most closely watched emerging markets in North America. As operators, regulators and investors continue to assess the future of online gambling in the United States, Rhode Island’s latest…
For the past four years, Ontario has been the centre of Canada’s regulated online gaming industry. Since opening its doors to private operators in 2022, the province has become one of the most successful regulated iGaming markets in North America, attracting dozens of operators and generating billions in wagering activity. Now, another province is preparing to follow the same path. Alberta is set to officially launch its regulated commercial iGaming market on 13 July 2026, becoming only the second Canadian province to open its online casino and sports betting sector to private operators. The move is generating significant interest across…
As regulated online gaming markets continue to mature across North America, the conversation is increasingly shifting beyond market launch and player acquisition. Today, the focus is on long-term governance, digital innovation, consumer protection and sustainable growth. That evolution is reflected in iGaming Ontario’s latest board appointment. The organisation has announced the addition of Alfredo Tan to its Board of Directors, bringing one of Canada’s most experienced technology and digital transformation leaders into the governance structure of one of the world’s most closely watched regulated online gaming markets. While board appointments do not always generate major headlines, this move arrives at…
For years, the global iGaming conversation has largely revolved around established markets in Europe, North America and parts of Asia. Yet beneath that spotlight, another region has been quietly building momentum. Across Africa, a combination of digital adoption, mobile-first consumers and a rapidly expanding young population is creating one of the most compelling growth opportunities in the global gaming industry. While challenges around regulation, infrastructure and payment systems remain, industry leaders increasingly view Africa not as an emerging opportunity, but as one of the most strategically important frontiers for long-term iGaming growth. The question is no longer whether Africa will…
For years, Austria has stood as one of Europe’s last major gambling markets still operating under a strict online casino monopoly model. While much of the continent transitioned toward multi-licensing systems allowing multiple regulated operators to compete legally, Austria continued relying on a structure dominated by a single operator through Casinos Austria and its Win2day platform. Now, that may finally be changing. A leaked draft law reported by iGaming Business suggests Austria is preparing to move toward a liberalised online gambling framework, potentially ending the country’s long-standing monopoly system and opening the market to multiple licensed operators for the first…
Canada’s regulated iGaming market is entering a new phase of growth, and Alberta is preparing to become one of the country’s most closely watched battlegrounds for online gambling operators. According to recent reports, Alberta’s regulated market launch is expected to begin with 32 licensed online gaming sites already preparing to enter the province, creating one of the largest initial operator pools seen in a newly regulated North American jurisdiction. The scale of interest highlights just how strategically important Alberta is becoming within the wider global iGaming landscape. For operators, the opportunity is significant. Alberta is Canada’s fourth-largest province by population,…