New Podcast: Inside the Secondary Slot Market with Stephen Crystal (SCCG) & Chris Day (SMU)
Join Stephen Crystal, Founder & CEO of SCCG Management, as he sits down with Chris Day of Slot Machines Unlimited (SMU) for a strategic discussion on how casino operators can rethink slot floor investment, capital allocation, and long-term asset performance. As the largest U.S. supplier of domestic and international casino slot machines and parts, SMU […]
Montana iGaming Regulation Explained: Why This Small Market Is a National Case Study
Montana iGaming Regulation Explained reveals how one of the smallest U.S. markets has quietly become one of the most structurally unique experiments in digital gambling policy — blending a state-controlled sports betting monopoly, aggressive enforcement, dominant video machine economics, and a deliberate cap on mobile expansion. While most states pursue competitive, multi-operator iGaming frameworks, Montana […]
DraftKings Unveils Super App Combining Lottery, Gaming, and Prediction Markets — A Strategic Industry Shift
DraftKings’ decision to combine lottery, gaming, and prediction markets into a single Super App marks a structural shift in how digital wagering platforms are built, regulated, and monetized in the United States. DraftKings has announced plans to launch DraftKings Sports & Casino, a unified “super app” integrating sportsbook, online casino, lottery offerings, and prediction-style event […]
Exclusive Interview: Juan Machinandiarena on Winning Argentina’s Online Market
Personalization in Argentina’s Online Gaming Market Nick Giangreco:When you talk about “winning” in LatAm, you keep coming back to personalization. What does personalization mean in a market like Argentina? Juan Machinandiarena:In Argentina, personalization starts with respect. The language is Spanish, yes—but the Spanish is not the same everywhere, and people feel it immediately. Add in […]
The Rise of Real-Time Personalization in Sports Betting: Turning Data Into Sustainable Growth
The global sports betting and iGaming industry continues to experience structural growth. In the United States alone, legal sports betting handle has surpassed $120 billion annually in recent years, generating more than $10 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR). Globally, the online gambling market is projected to exceed $100 billion by the end of the […]
The AI in Gaming and Hospitality Playbook 2026
Use Cases and Best Practices Across Brick-and-Mortar Casinos, iGaming, and Sports Betting Executive summary AI adoption in gaming is no longer experimental; it is becoming core infrastructure for growth, operational efficiency, and regulatory resilience. In the U.S., commercial gaming revenue reached an annual record of $71.92B in 2024, with online gaming comprising 30% of nationwide […]
Latin America’s iGaming Acceleration in Early 2026
By February 2026, Latin America will no longer be considered an emerging opportunity. It has become a strategic growth engine that is reshaping the global iGaming landscape. The regional market reached approximately $6 billion in 2025, primarily driven by Brazil, Mexico, and Chile. It is projected to surpass $10-$12 billion by 2028. This acceleration reflects […]
Stablecoins Enter the Mainstream: The Infrastructure Shift Powering DFS & Skill-Based Gaming
Stablecoins are no longer a crypto experiment. They are becoming part of the backend financial infrastructure powering modern digital platforms, including daily fantasy sports (DFS) and skill-based gaming. This shift is about crypto betting and modernizing how money moves. In regulated gaming environments where transaction velocity is high and liquidity speed matters, stablecoin-backed settlement layers, […]
First Prediction Market Approved in Brazil — A Financial Gambling Revolution?
Brazil has just approved its first prediction market as a financial security — not merely a betting product — and this move could reshape the way the world thinks about gambling and financial markets. What sounds like a niche financial innovation may very well mark the birth of the next high-stakes speculative playground for investors, […]
The Hidden Risk in Transporting Slot Machines and Gaming Equipment
Shipping Gaming Equipment Is Not Standard Freight In most industries, freight is a cost center. In gaming, it’s directly tied to revenue generation. Every shipment of slot machines, kiosks, gaming terminals, or casino hardware typically connects to: When delivery is delayed, revenue is delayed.When equipment is damaged, compliance exposure increases.When logistics fail, operational friction spreads […]