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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,…
The modern iGaming industry is no longer built solely around casino games, bonuses or sportsbook odds. Behind nearly every major operator sits an increasingly sophisticated ecosystem of affiliate networks, analytics systems, tracking technologies and performance marketing infrastructure that quietly drives player acquisition at global scale. And in 2026, that infrastructure has become more important than ever. Casumo’s decision to renew its long-standing partnership with affiliate marketing platform provider NetRefer reflects far more than a routine commercial extension. It highlights how central affiliate ecosystems have become to the long-term growth strategy of modern online gaming operators operating across highly competitive and…
The iGaming industry continues to move at extraordinary speed, but as the market becomes increasingly saturated with content, operators are becoming far more selective about the studios and aggregation partners they work with. In 2026, success is no longer about simply offering thousands of games. It is about delivering distinctive content, faster integrations, stronger retention mechanics and experiences that feel different in a market crowded by similarity. That is precisely where Hub88 continues to position itself. The latest partnership between Hub88 and Black Lagoon Games represents another strategic move in the aggregator’s wider expansion strategy, reinforcing its focus on content…
The iGaming industry has always moved quickly, but the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026 in Madrid highlighted something bigger than rapid growth alone. The event reflected an industry that is becoming increasingly global, technologically sophisticated and commercially influential at a scale few outside the sector fully recognise. Held inside the historic Real Casino de Madrid during the final evening of the AffPapa Conference Madrid, the fifth anniversary edition of the awards brought together affiliates, operators, B2B providers and technology leaders from across the international gaming ecosystem. What began several years ago as a niche industry celebration has evolved into one of…
The boundaries between financial markets, sports betting and digital entertainment are becoming increasingly blurred. What was once considered a niche financial instrument is now attracting growing attention across the iGaming sector, with prediction markets emerging as one of the most talked-about opportunities for operators looking to expand beyond traditional sportsbook and casino models. According to a new report shared by SOFTSWISS, prediction markets could represent a major growth opportunity for operators as consumer behaviour shifts toward more interactive, event-driven digital experiences. The report explores how prediction-based ecosystems are evolving globally and why they may become increasingly relevant within the future…
Sweden’s regulated gaming market has once again reinforced its position as one of Europe’s most influential digital gambling economies. New Q1 figures show that iGaming remains the strongest growth segment within the country’s gaming industry, continuing a wider trend that is reshaping how operators, technology providers and regulators view the future of online entertainment. While land-based gaming and traditional betting sectors continue facing pressure from shifting consumer habits, online casino platforms, mobile betting ecosystems and digital-first gaming experiences are driving the majority of momentum. The numbers highlight not only the resilience of the Swedish market, but also the growing dominance…