Prediction markets are quietly becoming the industry's next obsession, and the operators who move first are already staking their claim.

This week saw crypto-native brands push deeper into real-world event betting and aggressive VIP retention plays, while regulators on both sides of the Atlantic flexed their muscle through fresh fines and pointed commentary on crypto's role in financial infrastructure. Add a packed release slate, a notable supplier award, and partnerships expanding into emerging markets, and the back half of the year is shaping up to be anything but quiet.

Let's dive into this week's iGaming Weekly!

Industry Overview

Crypto Casino

• Roobet have launched their own Prediction Markets, allowing users to bet on the outcome of various real world events.
• Metawin are now offering VIP’s who transfer to the site a free $10k that they can get back if they lose.
• The Moonroll sportsbook is now live with offerings from football, UFC, tennis and more.

Traditional Gaming

• The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has issued CA$40,000 fines against Arrise and Relax Gaming after an investigation found their games were available on unregulated gambling websites accessible to Ontario players.
• GamScore is preparing to launch a new wellbeing app for UK gamblers in October,
• DraftKings is doubling down on the future of betting, with executives viewing fast-paced micro markets as the next major frontier in sports prediction markets.

Aggregators & Providers

• Hacksaw has partnered with WinnerBet in Serbia, in addition to partnering with Sunbet in South Africa.
• BGaming has won Casino Supplier of the Year at the SBC Europe Awards.

Miscellaneous

• ECB President Christine Lagarde says euro-denominated stablecoins pose risks to financial stability that outweigh any benefit to the euro's global standing.
• SEC Chair Paul Atkins says the agency is considering new rules for onchain trading, crypto vaults, and blockchain-based settlement.
• AWS is partnering with Coinbase and Stripe to let AI agents make payments using USDC stablecoins via the x402 protocol.

New Releases

• Hacksaw: Le Digger, Dynasty of Death
• Pragmatic: Mr. Null’s Wicked Wares
• Evolot: Sweet Party
• BGaming: Ultras
• Yeet: Mines

Upcoming Releases

• Pragmatic: Heartbreakers, Triple Pot Plinko - Hercules
• Hacksaw: 3 Cursed Chests: Hold and Win, Red Rascal
• Nolimit: Tombstone: Begins, True Grit Redemption 2
• Push: Razor Shark Jackpots, Vegas Vault
• BGaming: Hot Rocket 5x 3x 2x, Lucky Pack: 2026 Cup

Upcoming Events

• May 31st - June 3rd, SiGMA Asia, Manila, The Philippines

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