American gambling giant DraftKings has released its Q4 2025 results, which are quite impressive, with revenues reaching $1.52 billion, a 22% increase year-over-year, dazzling the market. This report not only exceeded expectations but also reaffirmed the pivotal role of sports betting in the US marke
Brazil's fixed-odds betting market has delivered a remarkable report card just one year after opening. From a blank slate to full bloom, the regulation process is undoubtedly the biggest engine of this "rampage," not only attracting massive users but also bringing considerable tax revenue to the gov
Colorado's casinos and sports betting have been booming recently, with revenues climbing steadily, but this trend has also brought significant social concerns. The latest data shows that in the first three quarters of 2025, the state's gambling revenue increased by 12% year-over-year, reaching a his
In recent years, the prediction market has rapidly become an emerging field that integrates finance and information. Leading platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket have seen significant increases in trading volume between 2024 and 2025, with a wide range of business covering politics, sports, finan
Kazakhstan recently announced the establishment of new gaming entertainment zones in several regions, aimed at stimulating economic growth through the development of gaming tourism. The country's Minister of Tourism and Sports, Yerbol Mirzabozhenov, revealed that Mangystau Region, Almaty, East Kazak
Starting from 2026, sports betting players in Iowa, USA, will find that the amount they receive when collecting large profits is a bit different. According to Senate File No. 605 signed by Governor Kim Reynolds in 2025, the state will reform the income tax collection method for sports betting profit
Bulgaria has recently launched a large-scale medical record review after discovering a surprising phenomenon in data cross-checking: thousands of casino visit records coincided exactly with patients' hospital stays. This nationwide inspection was triggered by data shared by the tax office, and preli
Starting from 2026, gamblers in the United States may have to pay taxes on "phantom income" that they never actually earned. This stems from a federal tax reform passed last July, which changed the decades-old rule of full deduction of gambling losses to only allowing a deduction of 90% of profits.
At the end of 2025, the globally renowned mobile game developer PG Soft delivered a blockbuster gift to players—the annual grand finale new release "Mythical Guardians" officially went live. This game, officially endorsed as a "high multiplier contender," quickly sparked heated discussions among gam
In the context of strong regulation and policy shifts in the Philippine gaming industry, an underrated local company quietly completed its evolution. This series will systematically dissect the rise of DigiPlus from three aspects: policy, business, and capital.If policy licenses determine whether D
Omnichannel payments in emerging markets are often hindered by weak infrastructure, unclear regulations, and fragmented payment methods, directly affecting industries like iGaming that rely on smooth payment processes. To break through these barriers, it is necessary to start with building interconn
As we enter the new year, the iGaming industry stands at a crossroads. With tighter external regulations and intensified internal competition, relying on old methods is no longer sufficient. Interestingly, many of the issues we are currently grappling with—such as how to build trust with users, how
For the billionaires in the Philippines, 2025 is akin to a "winter" in the stock market. The benchmark stock index fell to a five-year low, causing most tycoons' fortunes to shrink significantly. The total net worth of the entire super-rich group evaporated by nearly one-third, with only a few indiv
The global gaming industry has experienced rapid technological and market evolution over the past year, with companies that have a clear omnichannel vision leading the way. SYNOT Group is one of them, consolidating its position in regulated markets while continuously expanding its product line and o
The global virtual sports betting market is growing rapidly, with projections to exceed $44.5 billion by 2032. In this trend, operator Meridianbet has recently officially launched its self-developed instant sports simulation betting feature—Flash Bet. This new gadget is not your traditional virtual
Ukraine's recent lottery license tender was somewhat unexpected yet reasonable — only the existing three old players submitted applications, with no new faces seen. This was confirmed by the newly established regulatory body PlayCity, stating that M.S.L., Ukrainian National Lottery (UNL), and PJSC P
