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iGaming Weekly | Feb. 2, 2026

iGaming Weekly | Feb. 2, 2026

Smokey Lisa
February 02, 2026

Momentum is building as innovation, regulation, and capital all move in sync.

Crypto platforms pushed further on payments and automation, while traditional markets moved closer to meaningful regulatory reform. Providers focused on engagement and retention tools as policymakers and institutions signalled stronger alignment on digital assets. With fresh releases and major events ahead, the industry’s pace shows no signs of slowing.

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

Industry Overview

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Crypto Casino

Gamdom has added support for USD1 on both Ethereum and Solana blockchains, in addition to adding BSC deposit methods!
Duelbits have signed Justin Gaethje to their talent roster.
Cloudbet have debuted an automated position builder called Whale Mode on their sportsbook.

Traditional Gaming

Italy is set to launch a major reform of its land-based gambling sector, aiming to unify rules across 20 regions and 110 municipalities.
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has reportedly asked President Vladimir Putin to lift the country’s iGaming ban, proposing a single operator that would send at least 30% of revenue after winnings to the government each month.

Aggregators & Providers

BGaming and PokerStars have partnered to bring BGaming’s portfolio to one of the largest online poker sites.
SOFTSWISS have launched a new notification centre to strengthen its player communication and retention.

Miscellaneous

Norway's sovereign wealth fund, which is the largest in the world, increased its indirect Bitcoin exposure by 149% in 2025 to 9,573 BTC.
The CFTC has joined the SEC's Project Crypto initiative to create unified digital asset standards and eliminate duplicative compliance requirements.