Letter From America 53
The battle over who will control the future of betting in the world’s largest gambling jurisdiction intensified this week, as multiple states…
The battle over who will control the future of betting in the world’s largest gambling jurisdiction intensified this week, as multiple states…
Philippines lawmakers have revived debate over a potential nationwide online gambling ban, as regulators face mounting pressure to strengthen player protections and…
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a proposal from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government to establish a new public university…
Burdened by US$11.9 billion (£8.76bn) in aggregate debt, Vegas dominator Caesars Entertainment (CZR) has reported a hefty net loss of -US$502 million…
Kambi Group plc has reported Q4 and FY25 results, with the iGaming and sportsbook technology supplier recording lower year-on-year revenues, alongside declines…
“I think I very quickly realised that as a young woman, sitting at this machine for hours on end, I didn’t fit…
It’s the oldest trick in the book: If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. But despite their much-heralded move into the Prediction…
At iGamingFuture, we specialise in helping operators identify the solutions that will drive the future of iGaming and this is one to…
DraftKings has reported positive net income and record quarterly revenue and adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025, alongside issuing fiscal year 2026 guidance…
Spurred by the example of neighbouring Illinois, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is proposing to embrace a new tax-per-bet regime, with the specific…
Internal communications are a vital function for any organisation, especially large ones, yet they are often overlooked and underestimated, believe digital solutions…
It’s been an incredible start to the year for award-winning CRM and engagement specialists Fast Track, writes Lauren Harrison. The company has…
Inspired by the U.S. boom in digital derivatives, B3, Brazil’s main stock exchange, plans to launch prediction market products before the end…
Hawaii, the American Pacific tourist paradise of 137 islands and latterly best known as the birthplace of former U.S. president Barack Obama,…
Andrew Rhodes, the highly-regarded Chief Executive of the UK’s regulatory Gambling Commission (UKGC) is moving on after five-years in the top job….
Online dominator DraftKings has upped its bid to crack New Wave iGaming (NWiG), aka predictions markets. The Massachusetts-origin iGaming pioneers has just…
A president afraid to turn up because he expects a capacity crowd to scream insults, a Puerto Rican superstar being stalked by…
ICE Barcelona rarely lacks noise, but beneath the constant discussions among iGaming executives, vendors, and operators, a more structural concern emerged this…
Like every great leader, Betsson driving-force and CEO Pontus Lindwall warned the troops and investors about the so-so news ahead in a…
This year marks a full decade of operations for Malta-based iGaming technology provider iGP, writes Lauren Harrison. Founded in 2016, the company…
Evolution–still locked in mortal legal combat with its arch-rival Playtech, amid allegations of skullduggery by ex-Israeli Mossad Secret Service agents–has published its…
The Winter Olympics, being held in Italy for the fourth time, is upon us, with iGaming on a packed sporting schedule unlikely…
After the online betting market was legalized, and both onshore and offshore operators multiplied like mushrooms before regulation kicked off last year,…
The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) has revealed the first month’s sports betting data, and things are off to a bonus-heavy start in…
It’s not Letter From America’s role to write obituaries, but 2026–spurred by the inexorable rise of prediction markets–is already shaping up to…
Cryptocasinos have rapidly become one of the most dynamic forces in the world of iGaming. According to marketplace intelligence firm Yield Sec,…
As consumer demand for real-time action grows, sportsbook operators are under increasing pressure to offer a wide range of ultra-low-latency in-game markets,…
Speaking recently at the iGF Supper Club, Bradley Khoury, CTO of eCOGRA, shared his perspective on how technology and compliance are becoming…
American gambling is full of contradictions, but one industry veteran has crushed market dynamics and knows where things are heading: Meet U.S….
In what may go down as the longest whinge in iGaming history, Evoke CEO Per Widerström is continuing to evoke last year’s…
Last week, we had the pleasure of bringing together a carefully curated group of iGaming’s senior leaders at the iGF Supper Club…
Controversial prediction markets site Polymarket–at the centre of an alleged insider betting scandal over the sequestration of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro by…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to be the most-watched sporting event in history. For Africa, the opportunity is even greater,…
The stench of corruption emanating from U.S. prediction markets has become undeniable. From the controversial decision of the highest authority in the…
The small Caribbean island of Nevis, population just 13,180 inhabitants, wants to emulate Curaçao and become the next big international iGaming licensing…
Super Group, the NYSE-listed parent of iGaming brands Betway and Spin, has issued a Trading Update for Q4 and Full-Year 2025 and…
If possession is “nine-tenths of the law” then the odds have considerably shortened on Michael Carrick becoming the next full-time manager of…
EXCLUSIVE: Betsson CEO Pontus Lindwall was busy pressing the flesh at ICE Barcelona today, tamping down the negative fall-out of his company’s…
Established in 2018, BGaming has expanded beyond the traditional role of a casino game creator, a strategy that has helped the company…
Summer’s not even almost here but already the 2026 FIFA World Cup–kicking-off June 11–is shaping-up to be one of the most explosive…
Leaders of the iGaming market, GR8 Tech, have gone from strength to strength since launching in January 2023, writes Lauren Harrison. Now…
Regulatory authorities and top iGaming industry stakeholders have called for a renewed crackdown on VPNs which allow compulsive bettors to swerve controls…
Founded in Switzerland in 2017, Gamanza operates in multiple highly-regulated markets, delivering a full suite of solutions to operators, including platform technology,…
In the next episode of iGamingFuture’s Back to the Future podcast, we turn our attention to ICE Barcelona, taking place from 19–21 January at Fira Barcelona…
Under Muslim holy “Sharia” law gambling is expressly forbidden or “haram”. But in April 2027 the oil-rich United Arab Emirates (UAE) will open…
Maine has made history by becoming only the eighth U.S. state, and the first since Rhode Island in 2023, to legalise online…
Welcome to the New Year and the first Letter From America of 2026. We’re kicking-off by diving straight into the Venezuela prediction…
EXCLUSIVE: The seizure and sequestration of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro by U.S. Special Forces opens up unique opportunities for the oil-rich nation’s…
Does the seizure and sequestration of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro by the United States signify a bona fide invasion, or no invasion? …
It was nearing the end of the year when Mickey Carol, a science and tech reporter for Britain’s Sky News, received an…