SOFTSWISS and NEXT.io announced the release of their 2026 iGaming Trends Report. The companies said the report draws on analysis by Kantar, input from more than 350 industry professionals and review of over 120,000 media headlines. It covers global sector trends and regional market developments.
The report presents operators and suppliers with research on regulatory, product and market developments across regions.
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SOFTSWISS has released the fifth edition of its iGaming Trends report. Chief marketing officer Valentina Bagniya discussed artificial intelligence, changes in taxation and compliance in relation to industry maturity.
SOFTSWISS hosted a LinkedIn Live panel on the economics of launching in African iGaming markets, with South Africa as the main case, the company said. Panellists said licensing is among the smaller costs, with localisation, certification, BEE requirements, payments and marketing taking most spending, and provincial approvals taking three to 12 months.
SOFTSWISS forecasts North American online gambling GGR will reach $76.6bn in 2028, compared with $58.1bn in 2026. Its iGaming Trends 2027 report projects North America will grow faster than other major online gambling markets through 2028.
SOFTSWISS projects that global iGaming gross gaming revenue will reach approximately €461.8bn by 2031. The forecast appears in a trends report.
SOFTSWISS will attend SiGMA North America 2026 in Mexico City on 1-3 September. The company said it supports licensed gaming brands in Mexico with a compliant iGaming ecosystem and will discuss opportunities in the market.