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iGaming Intelligence Digest — 23 August 2026
What's happening across the iGaming world today: regulation, risk, deals and insights — auto-compiled by the Affiliate Forge engine.
The engine processed 805 fresh industry signals this cycle. United Kingdom leads the GEO heat board, while Betfair is the most-discussed operator.
Regulation & market moves
- Maybank: Genting Malaysia’s US operations to contribute 36% of earnings by 2027, led by New York growthGenting Malaysia’s US casinos, led by Resorts World New York City (RWNYC), are seen contributing 36% of group-wide EBITDA as […]IAG
- Giorgi Tsutskiridze, SPRIBE, on brand defence and life beyond one titleIn an interview with European Gaming, Giorgi Tsutskiridze, chief commercial officer at SPRIBE, explains what keeps operators choosing… The post Giorgi TsutskiriEuropean Gaming Industry News
- Roundhill Aiming to Light the Lamp with Filing for NHL ETFsFrom time to time, issuers of exchange traded funds are known to play copycat and that’s happening in the race to launch funds tethered to indexes measuring theCasino.org
- After 28 Years at Caesars, Dan Real Launches an App to Help Problem GamblersFor over 28 years, Dan Real worked at Caesars as a casino executive. During this time, he experienced his own struggles with gambling, but also used his positioCasinoBeats
- Jersey Gambling Regulator Appoints Crime Specialist as ChairJersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, between England and France, has reinforced its gambling regulatory body, the Jersey Gambling Commission, with the apGamblingNews
- As Trump Asks Congress to Pass Clarity Act, Better Markets Analyst Says Bill Will Fail; States and Tribes Will Prevail Over Prediction MarketsAs President Trump called on Congress to pass the stalled Clarity Act, Better Markets’ policy director Amanda Fischer predicted the bill to regulate cryptocurreGambling Insider
- Asia Q2 round-up: Macau hit by reduced visitation but Singapore powers aheadDespite a temporary soft patch in Macau, Asian gaming markets presented a broadly positive picture in the second quarter. iGB summarises Asian Q2 earnings fromiGB
Risk watch
- NFL Sports Betting Investigation Expands Over Team Exec Allegedly Tipping BettorThe investigation into whether a former NFL executive provided inside information regarding a team’s activities is widening, with state gaming regulators in AriCasino.org
- Florida Attorney General sues Stake and VGWThe Attorney General of Florida, James Uthmeier, has filed lawsuits against Stake, VGW, and their payment processors, accusing the companies of offering illegalAffPapa
- Nevada Regulator Proceeds with the Venetian’s $7.2M FineThe Venetian Resort Las Vegas will pay $7.2 million to Nevada gambling regulators, bringing an end to an investigation into the casino’s dealings with illegal bGamblingNews
- Duffy Riles Kalshi, Novig Starts Fast, Horse Racing Hit with Another Scandal in This Week’s Bingos & BustsA spat at a CFTC meeting, an insider trading controversy bubbling up around horse racing, and a sports betting editor setting a fine example make headlines. WheGambling Insider
- AGCO fines supplier $70,000 for auto-play feature breach in Ontario slotsAuto-play has been banned in Ontario since 2021.iGB
Deals & new programs
- AffPapa: Amid Google algorithm updates, operators focus on trusted partners and traffic quality - Tribuna.comAffPapa: Amid Google algorithm updates, operators focus on trusted partners and traffic quality Tribuna.comGoogle News
- AffPapa: Despite demanding fixed and listing fees, affiliates ultimately look for stable, long-term partnerships - Tribuna.comAffPapa: Despite demanding fixed and listing fees, affiliates ultimately look for stable, long-term partnerships Tribuna.comGoogle News
- Raketech’s Q2 2026 revenue declines to €5.6MiGaming affiliate company Raketech has shared its Q2 2026 earnings, revealing that its revenue dropped from €6.8 million in 2025 to €5.6 million. The affiliateAffPapa
- Milorad Matejic on What Makes Affiliate Deals Work - AffPapaMilorad Matejic on What Makes Affiliate Deals Work AffPapaGoogle News
- 21 Best Sports Betting Affiliate Programs of 2026 - AffPapa21 Best Sports Betting Affiliate Programs of 2026 AffPapaGoogle News
Worth studying
- Report Warns Prediction Markets Could Tip Foreign Adversaries to Sensitive US Military OperationsA new report suggests that more than 150 cryptocurrency wallets trading on Polymarket’s international prediction market platform may have bought and sold eventCasino.org
- AI-Powered Analysis: How Machine Learning Exposes Hidden Casino Bonus Rules - UKTNAI-Powered Analysis: How Machine Learning Exposes Hidden Casino Bonus Rules UKTNGoogle News
- US Open 2026 Betting Strategy: Why Sportsbooks Should Front-Load Campaigns - iGamingToday.comUS Open 2026 Betting Strategy: Why Sportsbooks Should Front-Load Campaigns iGamingToday.comGoogle News
- Gaming Console Market Share, Trends, Growth Analysis [2035] - Business Research InsightsGaming Console Market Share, Trends, Growth Analysis [2035] Business Research InsightsGoogle News
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