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.
Gaming Goes Mobile: What Happens to the Workforce?
Digital transformation is reshaping not only how we play, but the entire gaming landscape. Yet, amidst the boom of online gaming, a crucial question often goes overlooked: what happens to the workforce behind traditional, land-based gaming? In this column, Julio César Uliassi (J.U. Consulting) explores the challenges of workforce reskilling and the vital role of human capital management during this transition.
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.
SiGMA North America: Merging iGaming Innovations with Digital Enterprise
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- As the industry turns its eyes to Mexico, SiGMA North America steps up as the ultimate connector for the North American and LatAm markets. The culturally rich host city delivers a highly accessible hub for global business, and SoloAzar is on hand to report on every moment of the show.
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.
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.