INTERVIEWS
September 2026
AI vs. Prediction Markets: The Battle for the Future of Betting
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Sportsbooks, prediction markets, or AI platforms? At SiGMA North America 2026, a panel of experts including Aviv Sher (CODERE Mexico), Jeremy Groves (Evenbeter), and Bar Worcel (TipMaster) explored the future of betting interfaces and the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence.
AIEJA Highlights Success of SiGMA North America in Mexico
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Dr. Miguel Ángel Ochoa Sánchez, Executive President of AIEJA, underscored the success of the inaugural SiGMA North America in Mexico, noting its crucial role in elevating the local gaming industry on the global stage. Speaking at the event—held September 1-3 at Mexico City's Centro Banamex—he also broke down key regulatory hurdles, strategies to combat illegal gambling, and emerging opportunities within the sector.
SiGMA North America 2026 Concludes with a Spotlight on AI and iGaming
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- SiGMA North America 2026 concluded yesterday in Mexico City after bringing together nearly 2,250 delegates at Centro Banamex. The summit, held from September 1st to 3rd, focused on artificial intelligence (AI), innovation, collaboration between the public and private sectors, and the adaptation of global strategies to the particularities of local markets.
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.