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We’re giving away three SCCG mugs to members of our community. Entering takes less than a minute. No purchase required. Just submit your details below and you’ll be automatically entered into the raffle. Winners will be randomly selected and contacted directly on Friday. Whether you’re reading the SCCG Weekly, downloading our research, or just following […]
Regen Turns Sports Betting Activity Into Automatic Savings

Regen has launched a first-to-market financial wellness platform that automatically converts sports betting activity into long-term savings, without restricting play or reducing sportsbook handle. Through direct sportsbook API integrations, Regen monitors users’ betting activity and applies user-defined savings rules, for example, saving 20% of every wager. Based on that activity, Regen automatically transfers funds from […]
SCCG Management Announces Appointment of Aviram Alroy as Head of iGaming

Las Vegas, NV — SCCG Management, a leading global advisory firm specializing in gaming, sports betting, and iGaming, today announced the appointment of Aviram (Avi) Alroy as Head of iGaming. In this role, Alroy will lead SCCG’s iGaming strategy and advisory efforts, supporting operators, suppliers, and investors as they navigate regulated markets across North America […]
Drake RICO Gambling Lawsuit and the Expanding Risk for Influencer-Led Gaming Promotion

The Drake RICO gambling lawsuit is not just another celebrity legal dispute—it marks a potential inflection point for how regulators, courts, and the gaming industry view influencer-driven promotion in gray-market gambling ecosystems. While the allegations themselves remain unproven and will ultimately be tested in court, the structure of the claims offers a revealing look at […]
Which Sportsbook Will Be First to Bet Big on ESPN’s Sunday Night Rugby?

For years, sportsbook growth has followed a predictable script: chase the biggest leagues, pay rising acquisition costs, and compete for the same bettors with increasingly similar products. Every so often, though, a new opportunity opens that doesn’t look obvious at first glance—but ends up reshaping where smart operators place their early bets. That’s exactly what’s […]
Are Sportsbooks Quietly De-Emphasizing Acquisition in 2026?

For much of the last decade, sports betting growth followed a familiar playbook: launch fast, spend aggressively, and acquire users at almost any cost. Free bets, risk-free wagers, deposit matches, and splashy advertising campaigns weren’t just marketing tactics—they were the foundation of market entry strategy. As 2026 approaches, that playbook appears to be changing. Not […]
Is Sports Betting Becoming Too Complicated for Casual Players?

Sports betting has never been more sophisticated—or more crowded. What began as a simple proposition wager has evolved into a dense ecosystem of live markets, micro-bets, same-game parlays, boosted odds, cash-out options, dynamic pricing, player props, and algorithm-driven recommendations. For seasoned bettors, this complexity can feel empowering. For casual players, it may be doing the […]
Are In-Play Betting Restrictions the First Sign of a Sports Betting Pullback?

Are In-Play Betting Restrictions the First Sign of a Sports Betting Pullback? In-play betting didn’t become the engine of modern sportsbooks by accident. It is frictionless, high-frequency, and perfectly aligned with how people consume sports in 2026: live, mobile, and constantly second-screening. That same “always-on” design is also why in-play is suddenly in the crosshairs. […]
Latin America’s iGaming Reality Check – What Changes in 2026

A Growth Market That’s Growing Up As the global iGaming industry looks toward 2026, Latin America remains one of the most promising regions on the map—but it is no longer a simple expansion story. The narrative has shifted. What was once defined by rapid growth and perceived ease of entry is now evolving into a […]
Gambling Industry Trends and Predictions for 2026 – High-Stakes Forces Reshaping iGaming, Casinos, and Global Regulation

Gambling Industry Trends and Predictions for 2026 The global gambling industry enters 2026 on a rapid growth trajectory and at the cusp of transformative change. After reaching an estimated $99 billion in 2024, the global betting and gaming market is projected to nearly double by 2033 (approaching $182 billion) as digital platforms, mobile betting, and […]