Fresh News November-December 2025
Growth & Regulation Define iGaming’s End-of-Year
The year's closing months have delivered the fastest acceleration in iGaming, spurred by rapid market scaling across the Americas, record mobile engagement, and innovative game formats.
This pace pushes regulators and operators to adapt. Ontario enables global player pools, the UK advances gamified loyalty, and New Zealand reveals rapidly evolving preferences.
As we close out 2025, we’re bringing you one of our most significant digests yet. Let’s get straight to the highlights!
iGaming sees rapid Global Growth in late 2025
The industry is expanding rapidly, driven by the adoption of mobile technology, sports betting, and live-dealer casino games.
Global iGaming revenue reaches $95 billion in 2025, projected to climb to $185 billion by 2033;
Sports betting dominates with a 56% market share, while live-dealer casino games fuel online casino growth;
North America and Latin America lead the expansion, driven by the U.S.'s online gambling uptake and Brazil’s newly regulated market.
Crypto Gambling Market surges in 2025
The global cryptocurrency gambling sector is projected to reach $81 billion by 2025, driven by the adoption of blockchain technology and a rise in cryptocurrency transactions.
Wagers and revenue increase, with Q1 2025 wagers reaching $26 billion and NFT-based and play-to-earn platforms generating $21.6 billion in revenue;
Technological enablers such as stablecoins (cryptocurrencies with steady value), multi-chain integration (connecting different blockchains), Layer-2 scalability (systems that speed up blockchain transactions), and security innovations lower barriers and improve accessibility;
The growing user base now exceeds 102 million active blockchain gamers, representing a 72% increase from 2024. This demographic is predominantly aged 18-44 and favors mobile, secure, and transparent gaming.
Ontario Court greenlights cross-border Online Gaming
Ontario’s online gaming platforms will now include international players, potentially revitalizing peer-to-peer poker and Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) markets.
Ontario operators can legally pool players globally under the Criminal Code while remaining compliant with local regulations;
Cross-border access could boost liquidity, attracting more players and encouraging DFS operators to return;
Implementation challenges remain, including international agreements, and a potential Supreme Court appeal by other provinces.
Gamified loyalty reshapes new UK Casino Sites
New casinos are shifting away from traditional VIP models toward mission-based, Experience-Point-Driven systems that feel more engaging and accessible.
Gamified loyalty uses missions (specific tasks or objectives), XP (experience points earned by playing), and small personalized rewards suited to mobile and casual play;
Level-based progression offers clear perks like free spins (opportunities to play slots for free), cashback (return of a portion of spent money), and special missions;
Personalised rewards replace generic bonuses, providing players with incentives tailored to their specific activity.
NZ players shift toward high-volatility slots and longer play in 2025
New Zealanders are increasingly drawn to medium-to-high volatility games, extended sessions, and immersive experiences across slots, live dealer titles, and table games.
Slots dominate NZ’s top 50 games at 75%, with players favoring feature-rich, high-volatility titles (games with larger but less frequent wins);
Session lengths rise, with slot play averaging 60-90 minutes, while live dealer and table games see shorter but more focused engagement;
About 70% of top games are medium-to-high volatility, with Pragmatic Play and Play’n GO leading NZ’s top-performing titles.