Industry Trends

The Isle of Man has passed the Foundations (Amendment) Bill 2025, creating a statutory framework that formally recognises data as a legal asset — with direct implications for iGaming operators sitting on high-value player datasets.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board has approved FanDuel for multi-state internet poker effective April 1, 2026, following the operator’s integration of PokerStars under the FanDuel brand.

Ontario’s regulated iGaming market opened 2026 with a new all-time monthly handle record of C$9.52bn in January, up 21.4% year over year, as online casino revenue surged 33.7% and active player accounts topped 1.32 million.

Las Vegas casinos are accelerating the rollout of facial recognition software across their properties, with academics warning about accuracy limitations in casino environments.

Kalshi has raised more than $1bn in a new funding round led by Coatue Management, doubling its valuation to $22bn just three months after closing at $11bn.

Flutter Brazil’s Betnacional has revamped its casino product with a dynamic lobby displaying real-time winning data and top payout games, built on Brazilian user behaviour research.

The AGA projects $3.3bn in legal sportsbook wagering on March Madness 2026 — a 54% rise over three years — as prediction markets add a new layer to tournament handle.