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Africa’s gaming and digital entertainment industry is in the midst of an unprecedented surge, with Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa leading the charge. According to PwC’s Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook 2025–2029, these three markets collectively generated more than $600 million in gaming revenue in 2024. The report attributes this impressive momentum to mobile connectivity,…

Slotegrator’s iGaming Trends 2026 report paints a detailed picture of an industry entering a new era of transformation, where artificial intelligence, regulation, and responsible innovation dominate the agenda. The report underscores how automation and ethical frameworks are reshaping operations, marketing, and player engagement on a global scale. The analysis points to artificial intelligence as the…

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has outlined its evolving strategy for a digital-first era, with Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes using his keynote at the 2025 International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Conference to highlight the convergence of data, technology, and consumer behavior shaping the future of gambling regulation in Great Britain. Rhodes’ address—and the UKGC’s…

Ontario’s iGaming market reached a new milestone in September, posting its second consecutive monthly record with total wagers hitting CA$8.55 billion (US$6.11 billion), according to data from iGaming Ontario. The figure marks a 5% rise from August’s CA$8.14 billion and a 30.7% increase compared to September 2024, underscoring the province’s continued dominance in North America’s…

In a significant development revealed on October 21, 2025, Evolution AB, a world leader in online casino game development, disclosed that Playtech Software Limited, a subsidiary of Playtech Plc, was behind the creation and dissemination of a defamatory report designed to damage Evolution’s reputation. The report, fabricated by the controversial investigation firm Black Cube, contained false…

South Africa’s gambling industry has reached unprecedented levels, generating a record R75 billion in gross gambling revenue for the 2024/25 financial year. However, the rapid expansion of online betting has raised serious concerns about addiction, youth exposure, and the country’s limited regulatory response. According to data presented by the National Gambling Board (NGB) to the…