INTERVIEWS
September 2026
Fostering a Winning Culture: Interview with Petra Freydorfer on NOVOMATIC's 2026 Recognition
(Gumpoldskirchen, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Recently recognized as one of Austria's Leading Employers for 2026, NOVOMATIC AG continues to set the standard for workplace quality, sustainability, and corporate responsibility in the global gaming industry.
SiGMA North America 2026 puts the spotlight on Mexico and its regulation
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive) — SiGMA North America 2026 shone a spotlight on Mexico and the regulatory future of iGaming yesterday during the opening day of its inaugural edition in the country. The agenda featured in-depth discussions on regulation, technological innovation, investment, and sustainable growth, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, investors, and tech companies. The SoloAzar team is on the ground in Mexico City covering the event, which concludes today, September 3, at Centro Banamex.
1xCare Report Examines the Future of Player Education
(Limassol, SoloAzar Exclusive).- 1xCare has commissioned “Shaping the Future of Player Education,” a global report examining how the gambling industry currently approaches player education and asking what more can be done to keep customers informed, engaged and better equipped to understand their gambling activity.
Evoplay’s Anastasiia Yakovykh explains the Appeal of "Caramelo Dog: Lucky Run"
(Cyprus, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In this interview, Anastasiia Yakovykh, Product Marketing Lead at Evoplay, discusses the evolution of crash games, the importance of player agency and short mobile sessions, and how "Caramelo Dog: Lucky Run" Brazilian-inspired setting and distinctive character-driven gameplay create memorable experiences designed to boost engagement and retention.
August 2026
SiGMA North America 2026 Kicks Off Tomorrow in Mexico
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- This year, the iGaming, tech, and sports betting industries across the Americas have a new hub. SiGMA North America 2026 runs from September 1st to 3rd at Centro Banamex in Mexico City, marking its inaugural edition on Mexican soil. SoloAzar will be on the ground to provide full coverage of the event.
Prediction market in Mexico: the new frontier between betting and finance
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- A few days before SiGMA North America, SoloAzar presents the latest installment of the special series "Mexico in 6 keys". In this case, it addresses a topic that is on everyone's lips in the industry these days: prediction markets that are blurring the line between traditional betting and financial instruments. Its international expansion and the growth of sports platforms open an interesting regulatory debate in Mexico. At the end of the article, readers will find an exclusive benefit for the SoloAzar community.
Exploring Thailand's Entertainment Complex Act: Casino Legalization Insights
(Thailand, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The country is standing at the precipice of a massive transformation in its gaming landscape. Billed as the potential next great Asian gaming hub, the push to legalize casinos through the highly debated Entertainment Complex Act has international operators and investors on the edge of their seats. However, a rollercoaster of political shifts, leadership changes, and strict regulatory demands has left the industry asking: What is the true status of Thailand's casino market in August 2026? Here is everything B2B stakeholders need to know about the regulatory hurdles, the political delays, and the future of Thai integrated resorts.
FECOLJUEGOS explains the solidarity campaign to support the victims of the earthquake
(Bogotá, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Evert Montero Cárdenas, president of FECOLJUEGOS, highlights the collective response of the gambling sector and calls on businessmen and the media to join the initiative "We bet on Hope and Solidarity".
How the affiliate market is growing in iGaming: the keys to Mexico in 2026
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive ).- With just two weeks to go until SiGMA North America, SoloAzar presents the fifth installment of the special series "Mexico in 6 Keys", an exclusive report dedicated to the growth of the iGaming affiliate market. With an analysis of the main trends, the acquisition models that dominate the industry and the opportunities for operators and content creators. This edition also includes an in-depth interview with Fernanda Figueroa, Affiliate Manager at 1win Partners, who explains the reasons for Mexico's growth as an affiliate market in Latin America, its hybrid condition and what the keys to the business will be during 2026. At the end of the article, readers will find an exclusive benefit for the SoloAzar community.