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Prediction markets let participants take positions on the outcome of future events - from sports results to economic announcements and elections. Dedicated conferences, institutional investment and new licensing frameworks are bringing the sector greater attention. This article examines the models, compares costs in Nevis, Malta and Estonia, and explains what businesses should consider before launching.

iGaming Legal Digest: October 2026 New licensing opportunities, offshore regulatory uncertainty, and closer scrutiny of AI are shaping the latest iGaming developments. For operators, the focus is shifting beyond obtaining a license to understanding the stability, scope, and ongoing requirements of their regulatory framework.

31 October – 6 November 2026 The latest developments shaping the global iGaming industry. This week brought new partnerships across Europe and North America, financial updates from some of the industry's largest technology and gaming companies, new product developments and regulatory research. SiGMA World Rome also concluded, with the organiser confirming a change to the 2027 event calendar. Here are 20 developments worth following.v

The UK Budget has confirmed that from 1 April 2027, Machine Games Duty (MGD) on higher-stake and higher-prize gaming machines will increase from 20% to 25%.

Recent developments in Curaçao, Brazil and Anjouan show how quickly the international gaming-licensing landscape can change. This article explains why operators and suppliers should review their current licence, corporate structure and target markets before the next disruption exposes regulatory or commercial weaknesses.

July 2026 brought major developments across payments, licensing, advertising, enforcement, and player protection. The month showed a clear split: regulators are creating new opportunities for compliant operators while increasing pressure on illegal businesses and outdated operating models.

iGaming Centre Team Attends ACE Alliance Riga 2026: Two Days of Connections and Fresh Perspectives

In this digest, we present to you the key iGaming news from June 2026. The month was marked by more targeted licensing models, tighter ad controls, and stronger pressure on payments and infrastructure. Let's discuss the main trends.

Sebastian Jarosch is a German entrepreneur, businessman and iGaming professional. He likely has more insight about the market than anyone, having been involved in this industry for over a decade.

In May 2026, iGaming landscape once again showed a clear shift toward tighter enforcement, broader state control, and more detailed regulation across infrastructure, advertising, payments, cybersecurity, and emerging product formats. Regulators are targeting operators, as well as the channels, platforms, and technologies that support unlicensed gambling activity.

What makes an iGaming exhibition stand work? Yuliya Sehen, founder of MOD MGT Events, discusses choosing staff, briefing teams and coordinating international events.

The iGaming landscape is evolving rapidly. Regulatory priorities are shifting, enforcement tools are becoming more sophisticated, and governments are actively reshaping the market. April is a clear example of this transformation: from stricter compliance requirements and cross-border coordination to the emergence of entirely new regulated segments. To help you stay aligned with these changes, we’ve summarized the key developments and their implications for operators.

This year marks a turning point for the global iGaming industry. Governments are tightening control, increasing taxes, and demanding local authorization instead of relying on offshore licenses. At the same time, several countries are opening new regulated markets, creating opportunities for operators prepared to adapt. In March, Finland formally approved its new Gambling Act and moved toward a locally licensed market. Applications open in March 2026. Licensed operators can launch in July 2027. Regulatory oversight will be managed by the newly established Finnish Supervisory Authority The EU began discussing a pan-European iGaming levy. exploring a direct contribution from operators to the EU budget. Aimed at funding education and youth programs, the proposal reflects a growing view of iGaming as a strategic source of public revenue. The proposal remains politically difficult, as all 27 EU states would need to approve it. Still, starting the discussion shows iGaming is now seen as a strategic source of public revenue. Greece has significantly intensified its crackdown on the gambling black market with a new legislative framework. Illegal operators now face up to 10 years in prison and staggering fines of up to €800,000 in aggravated cases. Social media influencers and promoters are also in the crosshairs, facing personal fines of up to €50,000 for marketing unlicensed brands. To support these measures, the Hellenic Gaming Commission is deploying AI-driven surveillance systems for the real-time detection and automated blocking of unauthorized websites. Kazakhstan has introduced a 3.3% mandatory contribution on every bet accepted by bookmakers and tote operators. Unlike traditional profit-based taxes, this levy is applied directly to total turnover. This fiscal shift significantly increases the pressure on legal operators, as payments are due regardless of the bookmaker's net winnings.. Global jurisdictions continue to transition toward stricter local oversight. New Zealand is on track to open…

Slot machines are, without a doubt, the engine of the modern casino. The American Gaming Association just revealed that in January 2026 slot machines generated $3.01bn in revenue with table games adding $818.2m. Read more about the history of slots.

Welcome to another edition of the iGaming Centre’s Weekly Digest – the place to get your weekly news from the iGaming industry.

In this edition, we look into the birth and evolution of casinos – from the seeds of the concept, to brick and mortar, and the booming online gambling vertical.

Starting with 2026 we will be publishing Global Legal and Regulatory updates in cooperation with Legal Pilot , starting with a joint January and February Update The global iGaming landscape is undergoing a structural shift. The first two months of 2026 have already confirmed that the era of "light-touch" regulation is over. We are seeing a synchronized move toward higher taxation, aggressive compliance enforcement, and mandatory localization. From the fiscal crisis in Estonia to the total ban on credit-based betting in Sweden, governments are no longer just supervising—they are actively re-engineering the market to maximize revenue and minimize social risks.

Welcome the 4th edition of the iGaming Centre’s Weekly Digest – the place to get your weekly news from the iGaming industry. Each week, we bring you a concise overview of the most important developments across global markets, technology, regulation, partnerships, and innovation – carefully curated to keep professionals informed, focused, and ahead of the curve.

It is evident that gambling – the thrill of risk and sense of triumph upon winning – is rooted deep in history and human societies, one could say in human nature itself. In this article, we are going to explore how the evolution of those ancient six-sided dice to the binary system and its huge success came to be.

Welcome to another edition of the iGaming Centre’s Weekly Digest – the place to get your weekly news from the iGaming industry. Each week, we bring you a concise overview of the most important developments across global markets, technology, regulation, partnerships, and innovation – carefully curated to keep professionals informed, focused, and ahead of the curve .