INTERVIEWS
September 2026
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
Peru: All the details on the creation of AIGER and IPJR
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The new institutions seek to promote prevention, education and awareness around responsible gambling, with special attention to lotteries, online games and sports betting.
The Shift in iGaming: Affiliate Management vs. Media Buying
(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive).- On Thursday, August 27, the second iGaming Club by AffPapa Online Forum tackled one of the most pressing questions in the industry today: Are fixed fees transforming affiliate management into a form of media buying? Industry experts gathered to debate the growing shift toward "pay-to-play" models, the impact of AI on traffic, and what this means for the future of operator-affiliate partnerships.
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.
Germany's Gambling Paradox: Is the GlüStV 2021 Fueling the Black Market?
In this article, SoloAzar presents a comprehensive investigation into the German gambling market, evaluating the pros and cons of its current regulatory framework.
Australia Moves Forward with Online Gambling Reform Amid Strong Criticism
(Sydney, SoloAzar Exclusive) – The Australian government is advancing major online gambling reforms to limit advertising and protect minors. Yet, the initiative is drawing criticism from the Greens and independents, who are pushing for a total ban on betting ads and incentives instead.