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SiGMA expandiert nach Nordamerika: Mexiko-Stadt wird DrehscheibeInternational

SiGMA Expands to North America: Mexico City Becomes Hub

SiGMA Group, a leading iGaming event organizer, is launching its first North American summit this September in Mexico City. Emily Micallef, CEO of SiGMA Group, explains the strategic importance of the location for the company's global expansion plans.

11 July 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
iGaming-Marketing im Sommer: N1 Partners warnt vor trügerischen Facebook-Metriken im JuliMarkt

iGaming Marketing in Summer: N1 Partners Warns Against Misleading Facebook Metrics in July

In July, traditional advertising metrics on Facebook can be misleading, says N1 Partners. Declining click-through and conversion rates often indicate seasonal changes in user behavior, such as spending more time on mobile devices, rather than a failing campaign.

11 July 20265 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Südafrika ringt um Online-Glücksspiel: Nationale Regeln und ein FlickenteppichRegulierung

South Africa Struggles with Online Gambling: National Rules and a Patchwork

South Africa's gambling regulation is a complex web of national guidelines and provincial responsibilities. Despite a 16-year-old draft bill for online gambling that was never signed, the country is now trying to create more structure through new legislation and a verification portal.

11 July 20265 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Panamas Glücksspielmarkt wächst kräftig um 16,2 Prozent im Jahr 2026Markt

Panama's Regulated Gaming Market Grew by 16.2 Percent in 2026

Panama's regulated gaming market showed significant growth, increasing by 16.2 percent in the first five months of 2026, signaling a positive industry trend.

11 July 20265 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Norsk Tipping erwartet Rekordwetten bei Duell Norwegen gegen EnglandInternational

Norsk Tipping Predicts Record Betting as Norway Faces England

Norsk Tipping, Norway's state-owned gambling monopolist, predicts record-breaking betting volumes as the Norwegian national team faces England. Kick-off is on July 11, 2026.

11 July 20265 Min.by Lisa Lustich
44Aces expandiert nach Spanien und verstärkt europäische PräsenzAnbieter

44Aces expands to Spain, strengthening European presence

Online casino operator 44Aces officially launched in Spain on June 8, 2026. This expands the company's reach into one of Europe's most established gambling markets.

11 July 20265 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Fortuna Entertainment sichert 66,7 Millionen Euro für Expansion im OstenAnbieter

Fortuna Entertainment Secures EUR 66.7 Million for Eastern Expansion

Fortuna Entertainment Group successfully placed bonds worth approximately EUR 66.7 million. Demand significantly exceeded the original target of EUR 39.2 million.

11 July 20265 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Italien blockiert Polymarket erneut: Harte Linie gegen unlizensiertes GlücksspielRegulierung

Italy Blacklists Polymarket Again: Strict Stance Against Unlicensed Gambling

Italy is intensifying its crackdown on unregulated gambling platforms. The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) has blacklisted prediction market Polymarket for a second time, despite the country recording gross gaming revenue of 333.7 million euros in December 2025 alone.

11 July 20265 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Brasiliens Ex-Präsident Temer fordert schärfere Glücksspiel-RegelnRegulierung

Former Brazilian President Temer Calls for Tighter Gambling Framework

Michel Temer, Brazil's former president, expresses concern over his administration's decision, calling for stricter gambling regulations.

11 July 20265 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Bryce Harper und FanDuel-Video: Wettwerbung in der KritikRegulierung

Bryce Harper and FanDuel Video: Betting Promotion Under Scrutiny

A video of MLB star Bryce Harper for a FanDuel VIP customer causes a stir. The customer lost 1.5 million USD and is now suing the betting provider for gambling addiction.

11 July 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Fußballfieber in Großbritannien: WM-Euphorie vor England gegen Norwegen steigtMarkt

Football Fever in UK: World Cup Enthusiasm Rises Ahead of England vs Norway

New data shows a huge surge in enthusiasm among UK football fans ahead of the upcoming World Cup quarter-final between England and Norway. Fashscore recorded 2.35 million unique UK users.

11 July 20265 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Conor McGregor und 1xBet: Mode als Werbefläche bei UFC 329Markt

Conor McGregor and 1xBet: Fashion as an Advertising Space at UFC 329

Irish UFC fighter Conor McGregor appeared in eye-catching suits subtly promoting betting provider 1xBet during UFC 329 media events in Las Vegas. This marks his first major appearance as a global brand ambassador for 1xBet.

11 July 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
BC.Game ernennt Fußball-Legende Ochoa zum Markenbotschafter in MexikoInternational

BC.Game Appoints Football Legend Ochoa as Brand Ambassador in Mexico

Online gambling platform BC.Game has signed Mexican football star Guillermo Ochoa as its brand ambassador. This partnership aims to strengthen the company's growth strategy in the Mexican market via BCGAME.mx and boost brand awareness.

11 July 20265 Min.by Lisa Lustich
Macau: Casinos erleben schwächstes Quartal seit WiedereröffnungInternational

Macau Casinos Face Weakest Post-Reopening Quarter

Macau's casinos are experiencing their weakest quarter since reopening, impacted by the World Cup and lower hold rates. Gaming revenue declined by 70.5 percent in November 2020.

11 July 20266 Min.by Lisa Lustich
PAGCOR glänzt bei Dividendenzahlungen 2025 – Milliarden für die philippinische StaatskasseInternational

PAGCOR Shines in 2025 Dividend Remittances – Billions for Philippine Treasury

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) ranks among the top five Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) for 2025, contributing 12.7 billion Philippine Pesos to the national budget in 2024.

11 July 20265 Min.by Lisa Lustich