Author: Andrew Fletcher

Waterhouse VC, the gaming and wagering-focused venture capital fund led by Tom Waterhouse, has published its August 2026 newsletter examining how businesses can use prediction markets to hedge operational risks. Since its inception in August 2019, Waterhouse VC has achieved a net total return of +2,948%, representing an annualised return of 63.5% per annum as at 31 July 2026, assuming reinvestment of all distributions. The newsletter centres on a key question facing the prediction market industry: whether tradeable event contracts can function as genuinely useful commercial hedges for real businesses. A Los Angeles ice-cream shop called 28 Wishes illustrates the…

Amusnet Gaming has obtained a conditional licence from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis commission, allowing the company to supply online gaming content to licensed operators in the province. The licence marks another significant step in Amusnet Gaming’s broader North American expansion strategy, building on regulatory groundwork already laid elsewhere in Canada. The achievement follows the company’s successful entry into Ontario earlier in 2026, further extending its regulatory footprint across the country. Alberta’s iGaming market officially launched on 13 July 2026, establishing a regulated framework designed to uphold high standards of integrity, security, and player protection. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor…

Gary Francis, head of Business Development at ICONIC21, has more than 15 years of experience across both the operator and supplier sides of iGaming. For years, operators could customise almost everything about an RNG table, from layout and card design to felt colour and campaign-specific dressed variants. The one element nobody could ever offer was a table that actually acknowledged the player sitting at it in any meaningful way. RNG has been a silent game since the day it launched, and the industry largely stopped treating that silence as a problem worth solving. Francis argues that silence has never been…

Maarten Haijer has announced his resignation as Secretary General of the European Gaming and Betting Association, marking the end of a remarkable 13-year chapter for the trade body. The EGBA promotes fair trade policies and responsible gambling standards across EU markets, making it one of the most influential voices in European iGaming regulation. Haijer will officially depart at the end of August, handing over his responsibilities to Pierre Tournier, who assumes the interim Secretary General role on 1 September. Tournier is no stranger to the organisation, having served as the EGBA’s Senior Director for the past ten months since joining…

Estonia’s Prime Minister Kristen Michal has ordered the Riigikogu to review a tax deduction included in the country’s 2026 Budget legislation. The measure was originally presented by coalition supporters as part of a broader ambition to establish Estonia as a European technology and services hub for the multi-billion-euro online gambling sector. Backers of the policy pointed to Malta as a model, arguing that Estonia could mirror the EU member state’s success in attracting international iGaming operators and associated investment. Supporters also argued the policy’s impact could only be judged over several years, given that licensing and relocation decisions by operators…

Sports betting is undergoing a significant transformation as operators adapt to the growing demand for round-the-clock wagering content and engagement. The traditional model of betting centred around major fixtures and marquee events is giving way to a far more expansive, always-on approach to sports wagering. Operators are increasingly looking beyond the big match to fill their content pipelines with a diverse range of sporting events from across the globe. This shift is being driven by bettors who expect access to markets at any hour of the day, regardless of what tier of sport is taking place. Lower-league football, niche sports,…

Prediction markets platform Kalshi has made a landmark entry into baseball by signing sponsorship agreements with five Major League Baseball teams simultaneously. The LA Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, and San Francisco Giants have all named Kalshi as their official predictions partner in a sweeping deal. The partnership gives Kalshi prominent brand placement across some of the most recognisable baseball venues in the world, including the iconic Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. This is far from a tentative move into the sport, with Kalshi committing to multiple clubs at once rather than trialling a single partnership…

JACK.com, the global crypto casino and sportsbook formerly known as Jackbit, has signed Kick streamer N3on as the face of its global creator strategy. The partnership was announced on August 19, 2026, covering exclusive livestreams, original content, fan activations, and digital campaigns targeting gaming and sports entertainment audiences. N3on, born Rangesh Mutama on August 13, 2004, is a 22-year-old IRL and casino streamer whose primary platform is Kick, the livestreaming service ranking fourth globally by watch time. Business Insider described him as one of Kick’s top stars by mid-2026, and his cross-platform reach makes him one of the more commercially…

Wolf’s Moon Fortune, the latest slot release from iGaming content provider ICONIC21, takes players into a suspense-filled moonlit desert canyon setting. The game is built around the power of the full moon, with every rise of the moon unlocking new in-game possibilities for players. Running across 40 paylines, the title combines sticky Gold Wilds, dynamic respins, and Free Spins into a layered gameplay experience. At the heart of the slot sits the exclusive Wolf’s Moon Feature, which creates several Gold Wilds and transforms Moon symbols into Wilds during play. New moons appearing during the feature trigger additional respins, steadily building…

Sought-after software provider Swintt has launched its Premium collection at AdmiralBet.de, expanding its already strong presence in the German online gambling market. AdmiralBet.de, part of the Greentube Group, is one of Germany’s most popular fully-licensed online gambling platforms, already home to content from some of the most reputable providers in the industry. The addition of SwinttPremium games is expected to enhance AdmiralBet.de’s reputation further, building on a diverse portfolio that continues to grow with high-quality titles. SwinttPremium games are celebrated by players across 14 regulated markets worldwide, combining iconic design and straightforward gameplay with exciting bonus features that replicate classic…