SOFTSWISS announced a partnership with PantherBet in South Africa, where the operator launched in September. PantherBet’s brand uses the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook and Casino Platform. The companies described the agreement as supporting PantherBet’s development in the market.
PantherBet’s South African operation uses SOFTSWISS sportsbook and casino platform technology.
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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 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.
It was reported that SOFTSWISS will host an online panel on 27 August. The discussion will cover market selection, licensing readiness, localisation and launch coordination.
SOFTSWISS has published a special report on how betting operators can retain players after traffic peaks such as the 2026 World Cup, when the Group of Copenhagen estimated $240bn was wagered worldwide. The report covers platform resilience, personalisation and choosing between turnkey and custom builds.