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What Trends Determine iGaming in 2025? Insights from SOFTSWISS Report

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What technologies reshape the future of iGaming? Which business models will ensure growth for the companies? SOFTSWISS, a leading tech company with over 15 years of experience in iGaming, shares its much anticipated new iGaming Trends 2025 Report

The new edition scrutiny describes over 15 major trends classified into specific groups: technology, regulation, marketing and business development. The report is free to download via the link.

Technology: Convergence of AI and Cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity remain among the top technology trends in 2025. According to the SOFTSWISS survey, iGaming stakeholders rate the importance of AI and Machine Learning as 8.2 out of 10. In 2025, AI will remain crucial for personalisation, problem gambling detection and even decision-making automation. 

According to the Splunk survey, 36% of cybersecurity professionals rank AI-powered attacks as a top threat. The fear of AI often arises from its unexplored possibility, but addressing today’s prevalent risks is just as important as preparing for future AI-driven threats. The solution can be investments in AI-powered threat detection systems that analyse large volumes of data in real time, detect anomalies, and prevent potential fraud.

Regulatory Landscape 

The global regulatory framework is marked by growing fragmentation, with each region introducing increasingly specific compliance requirements that span various aspects of business development, from taxation to player protection. In 2025, a company’s ability to swiftly adapt to these regional differences will be crucial to its success in the market. 

Marketing: Brand Awareness is a Key

In 2025, brand awareness will be essential for long-term growth, driving visibility and player loyalty. The goal is to create a clear association with a trusted name in online entertainment. Strong brand identity, trust, and high engagement will mark effective brand marketing.

The SOFTSWISS survey participants identified the top marketing channels for 2025: influencer partnerships, affiliate marketing, SEO,  and paid advertising. Notably, research across the broader digital landscape shows SEO offers the highest ROI among digital marketing activities, exceeding 29%.

Business Development through M&A

Mergers and acquisitions have been a significant trend in business development for several years and will continue to be in 2025. Through strategic partnerships or acquisitions, operators can enter new markets, acquire new technologies, or expand product portfolios.

SOFTSWISS, for instance, resorts to this method to enter the South African market and extend its portfolio with new products. The region seems to be a very promising market. Its iGaming sector is expected to reach almost 65 million euro by 2028.

Valentina Bagniya, Chief Marketing Officer at SOFTSWISS, summarises: “Understanding the trends shaping the future of iGaming is essential when planning next year’s strategy. As a leading industry expert and trendsetter, SOFTSWISS recognises these emerging directions and takes responsibility in offering a visionary iGaming Trends 2025 Report for the needs of the whole community”. 

Prepared with the support of eight more brands, the SOFTSWISS iGaming Trends 2025 Report draws upon a comprehensive industry survey, extensive media research, data from the largest Game Aggregator in the market, and SOFTSWISS’ expertise, built over 15 years and enriched by annual interviews with over 1,200 brands. Insights were further enriched by collaborations with leading brands, including SBC, SiGMA, SPRIBE, Oddin.gg, Blask, Boomerang Partners, BGaming and CryptoProcessing, offering a well-rounded perspective on iGaming trends.

 

About SOFTSWISS

SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 23,500 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.

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Evoplay adds F12.bet.br deal to grow in Brazil

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Evoplay has signed a content partnership with Brazilian operator F12.bet.br, expanding the supplier’s footprint in Brazil’s regulated online gambling market.

Under the deal, F12.bet.br will roll out a selection of Evoplay titles on its online casino, including Penalty Shoot Out: Cup Mania and Hot Triple Sevens.

Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales, said: “Brazil is one of the most exciting markets in global iGaming right now. The pace and scale of its growth, mixed with the passion for sports and gaming amongst its players, makes it a unique opportunity for us.

“This partnership allows us to bring a carefully selected mix of our most engaging titles to an audience that values both entertainment and authenticity. We see huge potential here and this is another step of our journey in the market.”

Carlos Artur, Сasino Manager Specialist at F12.bet.br, added: “Our goal is to provide content that truly reflects what Brazilian players are looking to engage with.

“Evoplay’s games bring a fresh perspective to our offering, combining strong visuals with intuitive gameplay. We’re confident their titles will resonate strongly with our audience.”

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BETER to make US exhibition debut at SBC Summit Americas 2026

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BETER, one of the award-winning providers of live streams, live data, and odds for esports and sports betting content, will exhibit at SBC Summit Americas for the first time.

The company will be attending at Stand 813, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion across the United States.

SBC Summit Americas 2026 takes place from June 9–11 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, bringing together more than 10,000 industry professionals and over 400 exhibitors.

BETER will be welcoming delegates interested in enhancing their sportsbook offerings with fast-paced content and cutting-edge solutions at Stand 813.

Since entering the regulated US market in 2025, BETER has secured regulatory approvals and licenses in nine states, including Florida, New Jersey, Colorado, Arizona, Indiana, Iowa,  North Carolina, Illinois, and Kentucky.

BETER exclusively delivers 24/7 live streaming, real-time data, and hyper-accurate odds for more than 700,000 fast-paced esports and sports events annually to operators worldwide, offering up to 50 markets per event and an average operator margin of 7.5%+.

Its esports portfolio includes the ESportsBattle product featuring eFootball, eBasketball, eHockey, and eTennis. Its sports portfolio features the Setka Cup table tennis content and the BSKT Cup basketball league.

In addition, BETER provides its Esports Odds Feed, offering market-leading odds with the  highest uptime across 450+ tournaments globally, covering more than 40,000 pre-match and live events annually, all powered by a team of in-house expert traders.

All of BETER’s exclusive content is underpinned by its Integrity team, ensuring strict adherence to fair play standards through 24/7 monitoring and close collaboration with key sports integrity bodies, including IBIA and ESIC, and sports federations.

The company’s rapid impact across the US market, alongside the strong performance of its products and the quality of its data, has earned it two nominations at the prestigious SBC Awards Americas 2026 – Rising Star in Sports Betting and Live Gaming & Betting Product.

Gal Ehrlich, CEO of BETER, said: “We have made significant progress in establishing BETER as a trusted provider in the United States over the past 12 months.

Our participation in this exhibition marks an important milestone as we make our official debut in the region, showcasing the strength and scalability of products that are already proven globally.

“We are excited to present our full product suite to a US audience for the first time and warmly invite all attendees to visit us at Stand 813 to meet the team and explore partnership opportunities.”

Chuck Robinson, CRO at BETER, added: “Our presence at SBC Summit Americas reflects the strong momentum behind our content and solutions, as well as the growing demand from operators for high-performance esports and sports betting products.

“As we expand further across regulated US markets, we see significant opportunities to deepen partnerships and drive innovation in fast-betting experiences. We look forward to connecting with both existing partners and new ones at our stand.”

“Book a meeting with BETER team”, says the company.

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Evoplay accelerates Brazilian expansion with F12.bet.br partnership

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Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has partnered with F12.bet.br, further expanding its presence in Brazil’s fast-evolving regulated market. 

The partnership will see the selection of Evoplay’s popular titles, including Penalty Shoot Out: Cup Mania and Hot Triple Sevens, made available to Brazilian players via F12.bet.br’s online casino. 

F12.bet.br is an emerging force in Brazil’s online gaming and sports betting sector. The company delivers a range of digital betting and interactive entertainment services, aligning with the country’s developing regulatory framework and growing demand for licensed online gaming experiences.

 By partnering with local operators such as F12.bet.br, Evoplay continues to strengthen its position in one of the industry’s most promising regions, reinforcing its commitment to delivering engaging, localised content to players across Latin America. 

Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales, said: “Brazil is one of the most exciting markets in global iGaming right now. The pace and scale of its growth, mixed with the passion for sports and gaming amongst its players, makes it a unique opportunity for us.

“This partnership allows us to bring a carefully selected mix of our most engaging titles to an audience that values both entertainment and authenticity. We see huge potential here and this is another step of our journey in the market.”

 Carlos Artur, Сasino Manager Specialist at F12.bet.br, added: “Our goal is to provide content that truly reflects what Brazilian players are looking to engage with. 

“Evoplay’s games bring a fresh perspective to our offering, combining strong visuals with intuitive gameplay. We’re confident their titles will resonate strongly with our audience.”

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