SOFTSWISS appointed Sergey Kastukevich as chief technology officer on 28 January 2026, the company said. Kastukevich had served as deputy CTO for more than five years and will oversee its technology roadmap, architecture, infrastructure, security and engineering productivity.
The appointment puts responsibility for SOFTSWISS’ technology roadmap and engineering operations with its new CTO.
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SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator marked its 11th anniversary in October by reporting a portfolio of more than 50,000 titles. Its catalogue includes content from over 300 studios, accessible through a single API.
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 has forecast that online gambling gross gaming revenue in North America will reach $76.6bn in 2028, up from $58.1bn in 2026, according to its iGaming Trends 2027 report. The company projects a 15% compound annual growth rate for the region over the period, the report said.
SOFTSWISS forecasts North American online gambling GGR of $76.6 billion for 2028, representing a 15% CAGR. Its iGaming Trends 2027 report projects 6% annual growth in Europe and warns that higher taxes and product restrictions could push players towards unlicensed operators.