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iGaming, Like Crypto, Set for Expansion Amid Tighter Regulation: 2026 iGaming Trends Report by SOFTSWISS
The global iGaming market is projected , up from $103 billion in 2025, representing . Regulation is moving beyond voluntary guidelines, with many countries making responsible gaming (RG) standards, advertising limits, and spending checks a legal requirement.
The relationship between iGaming and its regulators is changing. Over 350 industry players , investors, and regulators were asked to rate the sector's current legal and regulatory environment on a scale from 1 to 10 – the higher the score, the more positive the view. Nearly half of the , with from 6.06 a year earlier, the SOFTSWISS survey found. This underscores that regulation is viewed in an increasingly positive light, bringing clarity and being mostly supportive of sustainable industry growth.
The 2026 iGaming Trends Report highlights 2025 as a transformative year, with governments worldwide introducing or tightening frameworks that combine market liberalisation with greater accountability. By creating safer, transparent, and competitive environments, authorities are reducing the appeal of bad-faith operators and laying the groundwork for sustainable industry expansion.
SOFTSWISS is a global tech company, supplying award-winning software solutions for iGaming since 2009. Supported by a team of more than 2,000 experts, SOFTSWISS serves more than 1,000 global brands through its comprehensive product ecosystem.
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