The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has chosen Intralot Canada Ltd. to provide its future lottery technology solution. This partnership aims to modernize OLG's lottery system, enhancing its capacity for sustainable growth and long-term value creation in Ontario, with implementation expected by 2029.
Axom, an AI-powered predictive intelligence company serving the gaming industry, has secured a $2.4 million investment from the Capricorn Group. This funding will enable Axom to further develop its platform, which assists operators in maximizing player lifetime value through data-driven decisions.
Wealthsimple is partnering with Kalshi to introduce event-based prediction markets in Canada through a new app launching this summer. This collaboration will give Canadian users access to around 4,000 Kalshi contracts within regulatory frameworks approved for Wealthsimple.
Meta is reportedly developing a prediction market application, internally codenamed 'Arena,' with the potential to compete with existing platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. This initiative, reportedly commissioned by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, signifies a move by a major tech company into the prediction market space.
An iGaming operator saved $25,000 in promotional budget in one day by using a fraud detection system. This system identified that a significant portion of new users acquired through affiliate traffic, initially appearing legitimate, were actually engaged in bonus abuse, highlighting the efficacy of advanced fraud prevention.
Prediction market platform Kalshi blocked Betr COO Alex Ursa after he created a slot-like interface using Kalshi's API, highlighting a potential convergence between prediction markets and casino-style gaming. This incident suggests gambling companies like Betr may be exploring new ways to expand their iGaming offerings beyond traditional sports betting.
BetFury is partnering with Utexo to integrate Bitcoin Lightning-based USDT payments onto its platform this summer. This integration will be one of the first large-scale deployments of this technology in iGaming, offering BetFury users a new method for USDT deposits and withdrawals.
The iGaming industry faces a significant threat from ad fraud, particularly highlighted ahead of events like the 2026 World Cup. This issue leads to substantial financial leakage due to misattributed acquisitions and fraudulent traffic, often going unnoticed by many stakeholders. Addressing ad fraud is crucial for industry health and profitability.
Genius Sports reported significant growth in football trading services, with its Edge product contributing to a 16.6% increase in football margins for sportsbook operators. This strong performance positions the company favorably ahead of the World Cup.
Better Collective has launched 'Playbook,' an AI-powered betting solution in Brazil. This platform aims to enhance sports fans' experience by integrating advanced models with Better Collective's extensive sports media knowledge, particularly around major sporting events.
Bola Group has launched Chatbet, a WhatsApp-based betting platform in Africa, aiming to address high data costs faced by users in the region. This initiative leverages a widely used messaging app to make sports betting more accessible.
Genius Sports reported a 16.6% increase in football margins for clients using its Edge automated pricing software during the 2025/26 European football season. The trading solution, launched in 2024, has contributed to a record-breaking season for its outsourced trading customers.
Sportradar has entered a multi-year global partnership with Kalshi, a leading prediction market platform. This agreement positions Sportradar as Kalshi's official data and solutions provider, supplying premium sports content and services.
BurraPay has become the first cryptocurrency payments processor to enter America's regulated gaming market, beginning with Circa Resort & Casino in Nevada. This landmark development enables crypto-funded wagers, signaling a significant shift in payment options within the US gambling industry.
GeoComply has renewed and expanded its multi-year partnership with Caesars Entertainment. This agreement will see Caesars integrate GeoComply's digital identity platform more extensively across its online gaming operations to enhance fraud prevention and real-time decision-making.
LeoVegas has successfully migrated its Swedish brands, including LeoVegas Sport, Expekt, and Superbet, onto its proprietary Tiger sportsbook platform. This move provides the operator with enhanced control over product development, integrations, and data management, aligning with its long-term strategy for technological independence.
Live casino supplier Avanti Studios has successfully closed its second seed funding round, raising €5 million to bring its total seed investment to €10 million. This capital infusion will support the company's ambitious expansion plans in the competitive live casino market.
Bonus abuse is identified as a significant and growing threat to iGaming operator margins, surpassing other forms of fraud in its destructive impact. A recent LexisNexis Risk Solutions report highlights the urgent need for operators, particularly in North America, to address this 'silent killer.'
The 2026 World Cup presents a major opportunity for betting operators in Latin America, particularly Brazil, due to legal betting. Kambi is positioning its 100% AI-powered trading platform as a key advantage for operators in the region to capitalize on this boom.
Super Group is rolling out a new digital currency, ZAR Supercoin (ZARSC), in South Africa, starting with a beta launch for Betway clients. This initiative aims to address high processing fees and could position South Africa as a leader in crypto gambling on the continent.
ChatBet, an AI-powered betting solution operating via WhatsApp and Telegram, is being rolled out in Latin America, showing strong results for early adopters in improving player acquisition and retention. This technology allows bettors to place wagers through messaging apps, offering a new performance channel for operators.
Stats Perform's Martin Popov discusses how stream delay significantly impacts in-play betting revenue for sportsbooks and iGaming operators, noting that in-play is the largest revenue segment in the US market. Reducing latency is crucial for maximizing this growing revenue stream.
Stats Perform's Product Director Martin Popov discusses the significant financial impact of stream delay on in-play betting revenue, especially as live betting becomes the dominant segment in regulated markets. Reducing latency can substantially improve profitability for sportsbook and iGaming operators.
AI is lowering the entry barrier for new betting syndicates by making model building more accessible. However, established syndicates are also leveraging AI, potentially widening the gap between new entrants and industry leaders in global wagering markets.
Internet Vikings, a licensed hosting provider, is prepared to launch its iGaming and online sports betting hosting solutions in Alberta, Canada. This expansion follows updated hosting, infrastructure, and security requirements from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC). The company's infrastructure is already compliant with the province's regulations.