Comment February 2026


If there is a recurring theme running through this issue it is one of


transformation. It feels like the betting industry is being reshaped in ways that are as disruptive as they are opportunity-rich.


Our opening feature explores how integrated resorts have entered a new phase of ambition. From Asia and the Middle East to the United States, governments and developers are no longer thinking in terms of casinos


alone, but in terms of destination-making, urban regeneration, and national economic strategy. As the second half of the decade unfolds, these mega-


projects will play an outsized role in determining which jurisdictions emerge as global tourism powerhouses - and which are left behind.


Elsewhere, we turn our attention to one of the most contentious debates now facing the US market. Te prediction markets sector is moving at breakneck speed, blurring the lines between gaming, finance, and technology. With


major operators testing regulatory boundaries and policymakers scrambling to keep pace, the implications extend far beyond any single product vertical.


We also look south to Latin America, where enforcement actions against influencers tied to illegal gambling schemes signal a critical reckoning. As social media becomes an increasingly powerful and risky acquisition


channel, authorities and operators alike are being forced to confront issues of consumer protection, reputational risk, and long-term sustainability.


WILLIAM BOLTON Editor


Te prediction markets sector is moving at breakneck speed, blurring the lines between gaming, finance, and technology. With major operators testing regulatory boundaries and policymakers scrambling to keep pace, the implications extend far beyond any single product vertical.


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