The SiGMA Closing Party takes over Helipad by Frozen Cherry as AIBC Eurasia 2026, powered by SoftConstruct AI, wraps up. JEA opens with deep atmospheres, HEROINE brings melodic intensity, iLEE drives the peak with Afro House and tech energy, and Yuliya Sehen closes with refined late-night grooves.

Minnesota Supreme Court upheld approval allowing Running Aces to add electronic table games. Justices split but let a prior ruling stand, rejecting tribal claims the expansion violated exclusive gaming rights. Read More: sigma.world/news/minneso... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Casino

Affiliate marketing is changing fast. Cyrielle Delmas speaks with Vlad Chernov of N1 Partners about hybrid and EPC models, multi-brand strategies, and gamified campaigns like the N1 Puzzle Promo. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymAP... #AffiliateMarketing #CTEU2025 #iGaming

Musk’s confident timelines keep slipping from FSD to Mars. Traders now make money betting his promises won’t land on time, turning “next year” into his most dependable product. Read More: sigma.world/news/polymar... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Polymarket

NBA star Devin Booker places $1 million Super Bowl LX bet with Fanatics Sportsbook, amid the league expanding investigation into scandals. Read More: sigma.world/news/devin-b... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #NBA

Maltese court refused to enforce an Austrian ruling ordering an MGA-licensed operator to refund player losses, marking the first substantive test of Article 56A of the Gaming Act. Read More: sigma.world/news/bill-55... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Bill55

NetEnt board member Jonathan Pettemerides explains why he joined Eeze, outlines the firm’s strategy, and shares insights guiding expansion into new jurisdictions, plus the key challenges ahead. Read More: sigma.world/news/jonatha... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Eeze

PAGCOR’s 2025 revenues slipped 5.09% as land-based casino earnings declined and offshore gaming exited the revenue mix, even as online gaming continued to expand and net income rose year-on-year. Read More: sigma.world/news/pagcor-... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #PAGCOR

Indonesia’s financial watchdog says online gambling turnover fell 20% in 2025 to $19bn, even as authorities recorded 422 million transactions and stepped-up enforcement. Read More: sigma.world/news/indones... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Indonesia

Americans are projected to bet a record $1.76B on Super Bowl LX via legal sportsbooks, according to the AGA—marking the largest legal Super Bowl wagering total ever. Read More: sigma.world/news/super-b... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #AGA

Finland’s proposed draft for responsible gambling recommendations is likely to discourage operators from entering the regulated market and pushing players towards unlicenced platforms, expert warns. Read More: sigma.world/news/finland... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Finland

Seven years on, Sweden’s gambling channelisation stays weak. Industry warns tougher enforcement alone may backfire, urging reforms to tax, ads and market rules to keep players licensed. Read More: sigma.world/news/sweden-... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #BOS

UK’s voluntary prize draw code pushes operators to prove free-entry routes, age checks, spending limits, and fairness work in practice, with full compliance expected by 20 May 2026. Read More: sigma.world/news/uk-priz... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #UK

UFC 324 scrapped Hernandez vs. Johnson after suspicious betting patterns were flagged. Dana White cited integrity concerns, with the fight now under broader FBI scrutiny. Read More: sigma.world/news/suspici... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #UFC

UAE's Ras Al Khaimah is courting investors from Hong Kong and mainland China as it looks to secure funding for the first casino resort on Wynn Al Marjan Island. Read More: sigma.world/news/chinese... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Casino

Latin America is making the future of global gaming. In this panel, Olga Resiga of SOFTSWISS joins industry and regulatory leaders to explore regulation, retention, and localisation across LATAM, from Brazil to Chile and Peru. Watch the full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gng...

Cross-border VIP engagement is reshaping casino rewards and loyalty. In this SiGMA News exclusive, Nizar Lachtar shares insights on strategy, responsible gaming, and regulatory shifts. Read More: sigma.world/news/vip-cas... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #VIP

The CEO of Legends Management & Gaming Solutions highlights SA’s gaming challenges—skill gaps, complex regulations, digital growth—stressing compliance, innovation, and trusted partnerships for transformation. Read More: sigma.world/news/zeena-r... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Gaming

Blokotech and SiGMA are bringing the iGaming community onto the padel court in 2026, with a four-stop global tour built around sport, networking and proper face-to-face conversation. Read More: sigma.world/news/blokote... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Padel

Major League Soccer has added prediction markets to its growing list of commercial partners, signing a multi-year marketing agreement with Polymarket. Read the full article: sigma.world/news/major-l...

Colombia’s casinos and bingo halls surge 9.3 percent, driving COP$378bn in revenue, 39 percent of Coljuegos’ total. Stricter crackdowns seized 3,047 illegal machines, fuelling growth and health fund transfers. Land-based gaming leads the way. Read more: sigma.world/news/colombi... #SiGMANews

Tennessee lawmakers propose a bill to criminalise harassment of college athletes. Expert Matthew Wein says it may deter abuse but raises key concerns over scope and enforcement. Read More: sigma.world/news/tenness... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Gaming

iShowSpeed’s Africa tour offers insight into how youth attention, football culture, and mobile-first behaviour are shaping the future of iGaming demand across key African markets. Read More: sigma.world/news/what-is... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #iShowSpeed

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US Rep. Chris Stearns told SiGMA News HB 2526 would lift limits on in-state college betting, preserve tribal exclusivity, ban prop bets, and add felony protections against athlete harassment. Read More: sigma.world/news/us-rep-... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Betting

What really sets a game aggregator apart today? SOFTSWISS’ Tatyana Kaminskaya joins leaders from BGaming, MegaFair & FlexPlay to explore quality vs scale, exclusivity, data, and partnerships in modern aggregation. 🎥 Watch the full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_kf... #iGaming #GameAggregation

At SiGMA World 2025 in Rome, Jenny Ortiz-Bolivar spoke with Tequity’s leadership on rapid game launches, bespoke branding, seamless RGS integrations, and upcoming crypto gaming products. A sharp look at how innovation is being built today. ▶️ Watch the full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYz_...

As UK tax reforms take effect, Evoke faces rising costs, mounting pressure on investment, and difficult decisions about its long-term structure. Read More: sigma.world/news/evoke-p... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Evoke

As Cambodia braces for the next FATF review in February 2026, the National Bank signals tougher action against illegal gambling and money-laundering hubs, but will it be enough to avoid grey-listing? Read More: sigma.world/news/cambodi... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Cambodia

Santa Fe, Argentina launches Tender 104/25: multi-operator sports betting licenses, 15% GGR, no monopoly. Bids close Mar 2, 10-year terms, go live 2026. Casino games excluded. Read More: sigma.world/news/santa-f... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #SportsBetting

Responsible gaming is gaining focus in the Philippines as regulators, industry leaders, and creators address the rising influence of iGaming on social media and streaming platforms. Read More: sigma.world/news/influen... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Influencers

Key 2025 iGaming trends: personalized UX, stricter compliance & cybersecurity, AI integration. Favbet Tech CEO Artem Skrypnyk discussed digital maturity, AI, and tech's future in Europe. Read More: sigma.world/news/artem-s... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Trends

AFCON 2025 saw no major iGaming demand boost. Blask data shows normal weekly patterns dominated, football mostly shifted attention, not growth, with Nigeria the only market showing notable brand rivalry shifts. Read More: sigma.world/news/afcons-... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #AFCON

UK to raise online gambling tax: Remote Gaming Duty from 21% to 40% in 2026, remote betting from 15% to 25% in 2027, aiming to curb risks and boost public revenue. Read More: sigma.world/news/uk-onli... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Betting

Uganda’s gambling regulator says tighter licensing, digital oversight, and tougher player-protection rules have boosted declared gaming revenue more than sixfold in five years. Read More: sigma.world/news/uganda-... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Gaming

Online casinos offer steadier tax revenue, but political caution slows US expansion. SCCG’s Aviram Alroy explains why online gaming still lags sports betting in approval. Read More: sigma.world/news/an-igam... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Betting

Crypto is redefining how iGaming moves money. Cyrielle Delmas speaks with Kate Lifshits, CEO of NOWPayments, on zero-fee payouts, compliance-ready scaling, and seamless fiat-to-crypto flows in 2025. ▶️ Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm9R... #iGaming #CryptoPayments #Fintech

EU Gambling Ruling and Malta’s Licensing After a landmark EU Court decision, the SiGMA team explores the potential effects on Malta’s point of supply model and the wider cross-border gaming industry. Read more ⬇️

Asia Pacific has secured itself as the world’s most dynamic gambling hub, with participation rates surpassing Europe and North America. Read More: sigma.world/news/gamblin... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Report

Early 2026 saw a surge of new lottery millionaires, led by the UK, Italy, and the US, driven by EuroMillions, Lotteria Italia, Mega Millions, and Powerball, highlighting strong global participation. Read More: sigma.world/news/lotteri... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Lottery

AUSTRAC ordered an external audit of Airwallex DBG over suspected AML/CTF compliance failures. The auditor will review controls, monitoring and reporting, with findings due in 180 days. Read More: sigma.world/news/austral... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Airwallex

Botswana’s gambling sector is set to pass P1bn (€78m) by March 2026, driven by online betting, smartphone use and more players, as regulators balance growth with responsible gambling. Read More: sigma.world/news/botswan... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #GGR

Rising VPN use challenges regulated gambling access and compliance. Consultant Radostin Hristov says it signals growing channelisation pressure, not just a technical issue, heading into 2026. Read More: sigma.world/news/why-vpn... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #VPN

In an exclusive interview with SiGMA News, HHR Philippines President Tony Manguiat says consolidation is becoming unavoidable, particularly for single-service platforms navigating the next phase of regulation. Read More: sigma.world/news/philipp... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #iGaming

Hungary and Portugal have restricted Polymarket over unlicensed betting; Hungary blocked access pending investigation, Portugal ordered exit after €103M in political wagers. Read More: sigma.world/news/hungary... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Polymarket

Italy’s iGaming sector closed 2025 strongly: €77.85bn in stakes, €3.3bn player spend. Casino, poker and bingo led growth, boosting tax revenue and confirming a stable, regulated market. Read More: sigma.world/news/italy-o... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Italy

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has quietly removed gambling and betting references from civil law, signaling a shift towards a dedicated, tightly regulated commercial gaming framework ahead of its planned 2026 rollout. Read More: sigma.world/news/uae-rem... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #UAE

In an exclusive interview with SiGMA News, Max Tesla, CEO and co-founder of Blask, explains new data analysing iGaming activity across 110 countries that shows that player engagement does not follow a universal “prime time.” Read More: sigma.world/news/no-univ... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Play

According to Moshe Adir, good design in iGaming should be invisible, trust-driven, and built around player behaviour rather than visual impact. Read More: sigma.world/news/invisib... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #iGaming

The UK Gambling Commission accused Meta of allowing illegal casino ads targeting self-excluded users, urging stronger enforcement and industry action against unlicensed operators. Read More: sigma.world/news/uk-gamb... #SiGMANews #iGamingNews #Meta