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Author: Stephen Crystal

Stephen Crystal is the Founder and CEO of SCCG Management, a global advisory firm serving the gaming, sports betting, and emerging technology industries. With more than 30 years of experience spanning casino operations, regulatory affairs, and strategic consulting, Crystal has guided hundreds of companies through market entry, licensing, and growth across six continents. He writes on regulatory developments, industry consolidation, and the forces reshaping global gaming markets.

Schedule a Meeting with Stephen Crystal at NEXT New York 2026 – March 8–13, 2026

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March 8–13, 2026 I’ll be attending NEXT Summit New York 2026 and look forward to meeting with operators, suppliers, investors, and regulators who are actively shaping the future of the global gaming industry. NEXT continues to be one of the most valuable forums for honest discussions around regulation, innovation, capital strategy, and market expansion. If […]

Massachusetts Kalshi Geofencing Ruling Reshapes Prediction Markets

Massachusetts Kalshi Geofencing

The Massachusetts Kalshi Geofencing ruling is now a defining regulatory line for prediction markets, as a state court ruling forces Kalshi to block in-state users from sports-event contracts and signals how regulators may treat similar products nationwide. Massachusetts Kalshi Geofencing: What This Really Means At its core, the Massachusetts decision is not just about one […]

Peru in 2026: From High-Growth Market to Regulated iGaming Benchmark in Latin America

Peru in 2026:

By February 2026, Peru Gaming will have firmly established itself as one of the most mature and orderly online gambling markets in Latin America. What was once primarily viewed as a high-growth opportunity has evolved into a jurisdiction defined by regulatory clarity, disciplined enforcement, and rising institutional credibility. For operators and suppliers, Peru is now […]

Safer Gambling AI – Can the Same Algorithm Protect Players and Maximize Revenue?

Safer Gambling AI

Safer Gambling AI is quickly becoming the industry’s favorite promise: that the same personalization engines that drive retention can also detect harm early and intervene before a player spirals. The problem isn’t whether AI can help responsible gaming—it can. The problem is whether the incentives and governance around those systems are strong enough to ensure […]

Brazil’s First Year of iGaming — Successes, Enforcement Gaps, and What’s Still Missing

Brazil’s First Year of iGaming

When Brazil formally transitioned into a regulated online sports betting and iGaming market, expectations were enormous. Few jurisdictions open with Brazil’s combination of population scale, sports culture, digital adoption, and pent-up demand. Now, roughly one year into the regulated era, the conversation has shifted from legislation to execution. The question is no longer whether Brazil […]