Asia fintech boom widens gap in financial inclusion
Asia’s fintech growth is exposing a clear gap between advanced payment innovation and financial inclusion, as AI-led systems expand while large populations remain unbanked.This...
Africa pivots to ‘structural responsibility’ in player protection
Africa’s regulated gaming markets are tightening player protection frameworks as regulators shift towards a model of “structural responsibility”.As more jurisdictions regulate, many are taking...
Optimove acquires Smartico to expand CRM capabilities
Optimove has acquired Smartico, strengthening its position in the iGaming CRM sector as competition intensifies across B2B marketing.The deal adds Smartico’s gamification tools to...
Walsh crypto holdings flagged ahead of Fed hearing
Donald Trump’s Federal Reserve Chair nominee, Kevin Walsh, has disclosed a portfolio of digital asset investments ahead of his confirmation hearing.The nominee has begun...
BetMGM growth slows amid rising competition and market shift
BetMGM has reported a slow start to 2026, with rising competition and new market pressures impacting growth and forcing the operator to guide towards...
RBI proposes UPI delay to tackle surge in fraud
India’s instant payments system is set for a significant change, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposes a one-hour delay on certain Unified...
Cash resilience challenges ‘cashless future’ narrative
A key figure behind the UK’s gambling affordability checks has called for a pause, citing concerns over practicality and customer friction.James Noyes, Senior Fellow...
EveryMatrix’s technology as a bridge for consolidation in Latin America
In an iGaming landscape as vibrant as it is demanding, the Latin American region presents a challenging scenario. While regulation advances at uneven paces,...
Herdify CEO: deterministic metrics limiting marketing growth
The marketing industry’s focus on deterministic measurement is restricting customer acquisition by misreading how consumers make decisions.These were the thoughts of Tom Ridges, Founder...
UK retail betting contracts as operators cut estates
The UK retail betting sector is shrinking fast, with major operators reducing shop numbers to manage rising costs and weaker high street demand.Entain has...