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Contents

CEO Special

Americas

  • AGA: Building on momentum for 2026

    By Tim Poole

    American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Bill Miller introduces us to the new year, focusing on integrity, cooperation and battling the illegal market.

  • How to beat Las Vegas

    By Tim Poole

    We welcome Oliver Lovat, regular contributor and Denstone Group CEO, to the pages of Global Gaming Insider. He walks us through how lessons from Las Vegas can be leveraged to surpass its success elsewhere.

  • KPMG: Enduring the life cycle

    By Kirk Geller

    KPMG US Gaming Leader Rick Arpin joins Global Gaming Insider to reflect on the Global Gaming Awards, and his belief that the industry will continue adjusting to new verticals.

  • Are sweepstakes growing too quick?

    By Will Underwood

    Itsik Akiva, Founder of Headway Consulting and sweepstakes expert, provides his view on the opportunities and challenges of the shifting sector, one that is opposed by the American Gaming Association and state regulators.

  • The distraction of prediction markets in sports betting

    By Kirk Geller

    Head of Development Trip Stoddard speaks with Global Gaming Insider to discuss bet365’s launch in Missouri, as well as previewing which states are next.

  • Product review: Ainsworth's Atomic Gold

    By Kirk Geller

    Wrapped up with an attractive and dynamic sign package that reacts when the bonus round is entered, Atomic Gold is sure to make a big impact on casino floors.

EMEA

  • Preview: The EMEA 2026 Awards

    By Beth Turner

    Global Gaming Insider discusses past winners and things to come at the Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2026 in Barcelona, including a new category...

  • The benefits of crowd testing

    By Tim Poole

    Paul Sculpher speaks to Testa CEO Kyle Wiltshire about the origins of the company and how crowd testing can uncover the subtler customer pain points.

  • Sweden: Can more access actually equal less problem gambling?

    By Tim Poole

    We are delighted to welcome our long-term contributor to the first-ever Global Gaming Insider issue. Gustaf Hoffstedt, Secretary General of Swedish Trade Association (BOS), takes a closer look at Sweden’s problem gambling trends...

  • Building responsibility into the product

    By Will Underwood

    Jan Fencl, Responsiblo CEO & Co-Founder, explores the potential of bridging the gap between sports and gambling by utilising the tool of responsibility.

  • Does regulatory rigidity threaten Germany's gambling future?

    By Tim Poole

    Can Germany achieve its channelisation objectives in 2026, or will players continue their exodus to illegal operators? Regular contributor Dr Joerg Hofmann, senior partner at Melchers Law, returns with his first Global Gaming Insider article to analyse.

  • How to preserve your intellectual property

    By Tim Poole

    Edward Carstairs, Partner at GJE, is a chartered trade mark attorney and returning contributor. Here, he writes for the first time in Global Gaming Insider – explaining how to protect your technological innovations from copycats and competitors.

  • Recovery in Gaming: Why we need safeguards within the industry

    By Tim Poole

    Stewart Groumoutis, Co-Founder of Recovery in Gaming, shares his story of addiction, explaining the imperative requirement for additional safeguards within the modern gaming industry

  • Is Poland an undervalued market?

    By Tim Poole

    Despite structural frictions and political deadlock, Poland is positioning itself as one of the most compelling long-term plays for international operators. Marek Plota, gambling lawyer and Founder, RM Legal and Gaming in Poland, writes for Global Gaming Insider.

  • Curbing skin gambling in esports

    By Megan Elswyth

    Megan Elswyth explores how Valve’s ban on skin gambling may shape esports betting sponorships.

  • Product review: Zitro's Fantasy

    By Will Underwood

    All eyes are on Zitro and its new cabinet 'Fantasy, fresh from its debut at G2E Las Vegas.

  • Product review: E-Gaming's MultiBonus

    By Will Underwood

    E-Gaming’s new MultiBonus system represents the next generation of linked gaming technology.

APAC

Affiliate Focus

  • Adapt or fall: Why the clock is TikTok'ing for affiliates

    By Megan Elswyth

    As more and more countries restrict the traditional affiliate business model, market share is increasingly trickling towards influencers and social media platforms. Global Gaming Insider’s Megan Elswyth asks: what does the future hold for affiliates?

  • Predicting crypto trends for 2026

    By Tim Poole

    Adam Gros, returning contributor and Gamblineers Head Affiliate, discusses crypto trends to watch for the casino and affiliate market in 2026.

  • SEO trends for 2026

    By Tim Poole

    Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR for SEOBrothers, discusses the biggest search trends affiliates should be aware of in the year ahead.

  • When should you hire a consultant?

    By Tim Poole

    Evgen Belousov, independent iGaming consultant and former GR8 Tech CEO, discusses when to hire a consultant in gaming – and when not to.

  • Will sweepstakes casinos stand the test of time?

    By Rory Calland

    Marketing expert, James Bennett, who runs SweepChecker.com, makes the case for the longevity of sweepstakes casinos, despite a challenging US environment.

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