MLB Blocks Players From Prediction Markets — Here’s How Other Major U.S. Leagues Vary in Their Stance on Prediction Market Oversight
By Stephen Crystal – Schedule A Meeting with me at ICE 2026 Prediction Market Oversight Takes Center Stage Across U.S. Sports Prediction market oversight is becoming one of the most important integrity flashpoints in professional sports, and Major League Baseball’s newly surfaced memo banning players from using prediction markets marks a clear escalation in how leagues […]
2026’s AI Slots Revolution: Why Predictable Slots Might Be the Most Disruptive Change Since the First Slot Machine
The gambling industry is preparing for its next seismic shift: predictable AI slots.Industry analysts forecast that by 2026, casinos and iGaming platforms will begin adopting AI-enhanced slot systems designed around mathematical transparency, player safety, and deep personalization. Many expect this shift to be the most transformative moment in slot evolution since the invention of the […]
How Biometrics Builds Confidence for iGaming Operators and Players Alike
In the hyper-competitive iGaming market, trust is everything. Players want seamless access, fast payouts, and confidence that their accounts and funds are secure. Operators want the same, plus added fraud prevention and compliance assurance. Yet with rising rates of account takeover, bonus abuse, identity fraud, and stricter regulatory environments, traditional methods of identity verification and […]
Prediction Market Insider – Massive Operator Launches, State Crackdowns, Billion-Dollar Growth, and a Brewing Federal vs. State War
By Stephen Crystal – Schedule A Meeting with me at ICE 2026 In recent weeks, the world of sports prediction markets has been upended by a flurry of major developments. Several prominent sportsbook operators have unveiled or accelerated plans for new prediction market platforms, while regulators in multiple U.S. states are pushing back with legal […]
Why the 2026 World Cup Will Trigger a Massive Betting Surge in Latin America
Outside of Latin America, it can be difficult to understand the deep influence that soccer has on everyday life across the region. In this region, soccer is more than just a sport. It is a source of identity, community, and collective emotion. During the World Cup, this cultural force reaches a level unmatched in other […]
Crypto Casinos Are Exploding Again—And This Time They May Transform iGaming for Good
The Resurgence No One Saw Coming Crypto casinos were once treated as a fringe segment of online gambling—popular with tech enthusiasts, inaccessible to the mainstream, and dismissed by traditional operators as too volatile or unregulated to matter. But fast-forward to today, and the crypto-casino market is not only resurging—it’s maturing. A growing body of research […]
How The Alberta 2026 iGaming Framework Could Rewire North America’s Online Betting Future
Alberta 2026 iGaming Steps Into the Spotlight For the past decade, the North American iGaming conversation has revolved almost exclusively around the United States—New Jersey’s pioneering model, Michigan’s rapid growth, Pennsylvania’s stable iCasino revenue, and the ongoing political stalemate in places like California and Texas. But in 2025, a new contender quietly emerged with ambitions […]
Prediction Market Regulation Trends – Connecticut’s Kalshi Cease-and-Desist and Fanatics’ 24-State Rollout
Prediction market regulation trends took a dramatic turn this week as two major developments collided: Connecticut moved to halt sports event contracts offered by Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com, while Fanatics officially began a 24-state rollout of its new prediction market platform, Fanatics Markets. Taken together, these events reveal a sector undergoing rapid expansion and equally […]
Brazil Lottery System Reform Bill: Understanding the Proposed Overhaul of Lottery Operations
The Brazil Lottery System Reform Bill introduces a wide-ranging update to how lottery operations function across physical and digital channels. By redefining concessions, adjusting revenue distribution, and extending license terms, the proposal aims to modernize the system and strengthen long-term sustainability for retailers and operators throughout the country.
Bolivia’s Plan to Remove the Gambling Tax Could Shift Its Investment Landscape in 2026
Bolivia gambling tax elimination is at the center of a new economic reform strategy aimed at boosting investor confidence and simplifying the country’s fiscal landscape. As part of a broader plan to remove low-performing taxes and reduce public spending, the initiative reflects Bolivia’s push to reverse capital outflows, strengthen its investment climate, and encourage renewed economic activity across key sectors.