Abigail Welch is the Editor and Founder of iGaming News, an independent B2B publication covering the global iGaming industry.
With a background spanning journalism, PR and marketing, Abigail launched iGaming News with a vision to create an independent, industry-focused publication delivering credible news, insight and commercial intelligence to businesses operating across the global gambling and gaming ecosystem.
Under her leadership, iGaming News has grown into an established B2B media platform covering operators, suppliers, affiliates, payment providers, technology companies, game studios, regulators, consultants and other key industry stakeholders across international markets.
Abigail has built a strong reputation within the iGaming industry for her editorial leadership, industry knowledge and commitment to creating a platform where businesses and senior industry professionals can share insight, expertise and perspectives on the issues shaping the sector.
Her contribution to the industry has been recognised through two major 2026 accolades, having been shortlisted for iGaming Woman of the Year 2026 and iGaming Lady of the Year 2026.
As Editor, Abigail oversees the editorial direction, content strategy and contributor network at iGaming News, while continuing to develop the publication's position as a trusted B2B media platform for industry news, interviews, features, analysis and thought leadership.
Her focus remains on delivering high-quality journalism while helping iGaming businesses connect with an engaged audience of industry professionals and decision-makers across global markets.
2,479 published stories
Taking place on 18 September as a dedicated half-day stream alongside the main conference, the open discussion will explore prediction markets, forecasting infrastructure and the growing influence of event-based products across regulated gaming markets.
2026-08-25
New title Jungle Trail Roulette 2000x showcases Imagine Live's collaborative approach to creating Live Casino content with partners
2026-08-25
He led FanDuel’s entry into Alberta and was the commercial lead responsible for taking the Ontario business to a market-leading position.
2026-08-25
New international campaign brings together athletes and teams from across Betway’s global sports sponsorship portfolio.
2026-08-25
The Betting and Gaming Council has warned that unlicensed operators could take up to £1bn in Premier League bets each season as concerns grow over the scale of Britain’s black market.
2026-08-25
Betable has strengthened its sportsbook proposition through an expanded partnership with Delasport, with the integration now live across eight brands in the UK and Philippines.
2026-08-24
Presidente brasileiro volta a defender medidas mais rigorosas contra as apostas online enquanto continua o debate sobre o futuro do mercado regulamentado.
2026-08-24
Combined sports betting and iGaming wagers in Connecticut increased 13% year-on-year in July, reaching $2.05bn.
2026-08-24
Created in collaboration with Drummond Central, bet365’s strategic and creative partner, the ‘Reasons’ ad campaign launched on Friday in the UK and Denmark, with Spain and Germany to follow in the coming weeks.
2026-08-24
Community building has become one of the key priorities for 1win Partners this year.
2026-08-21
Investors endorse the strategic partnership with Bally’s Corporation, securing valuable capital injection to manage ongoing balance sheet pressures.
2026-08-21
An Op-ed by James McMath, Press Box PR
2026-08-21
Better Collective has highlighted prediction markets as a key driver behind the continued expansion of its North American business, following its move into the sector earlier this year.
2026-08-21
Ontario's impressive 91% channelisation rate is often touted as an example of the success of Canada's iGaming market. However, outside the province, offshore operators continue to dominate among bettors. In this research
2026-08-20
An Interview with Hassan Peymani, CreateFuture
2026-08-19
Hugo Baungartner will represent PG Soft in Mexico as the supplier targets further expansion across Latin America.
2026-08-19
Radka Bacheva of Wazdan, Javier Sacristán Franco of R. Franco Digital and Anastasiia Yakovykh of Evoplay discuss how studios can tailor themes, features, volatility and player journeys to different markets.
2026-08-19
An Op-ed by Giorgi Samkharadze, Director at Broadway Platform
2026-08-19
An Op-ed by Dan Shannon, Betable VP of Marketing
2026-08-19
The country has joined more than 30 jurisdictions in restricting access to the prediction market platform.
2026-08-19
An interview with Robert Miller, President at Kiron North America.
2026-08-18
An Op-ed by Andrew Humphreys, Chief Product Engineering Officer at Bede Gaming
2026-08-18
Swedish gaming giant expands in the regulated Swiss market through partnership with Casino Interlaken's online brand StarVegas.ch
2026-08-17
Exclusive interview with Daria Smirnova, Affiliate Team Lead at N1 Partners Group.
2026-08-14
William Hill will donate profits from two races at Ripon this Saturday to the MND Association as its wider partnership approaches £500,000 in funds raised.
2026-08-13
Gal Ehrlich, CEO of BETER, asks: why did the fixture list go quiet on 20 July?
2026-08-13
Through their insights, Viktoriia Degtiarova, Co-founder of Paysecure and Yasmin Nagi, Head of Growth at Yaspa, explore the trends shaping the future of payments, the challenges the industry must overcome and the opportunities available for the next generation of female leaders.
2026-08-13
Antonio Guerardi defende o avanço da regulamentação das apostas no Brasil e afirma que publicidade responsável e maior fiscalização podem ajudar consumidores a distinguir marcas licenciadas de operadores não regulamentados.
2026-08-11
The bookmaker will serve as title sponsor of the sold-out pre-season fixture in Dublin, which will become the first football match staged at Croke Park since 2009.
2026-08-10
The tool is built on multiple AI layers, and has access to real-time data to generate reports, insights, and assist with a range of key business functions, from identifying root issues to proposing action plans.
2026-08-04
By Tom Cantello, Head of Product at Betable
2026-08-04
Our latest feature brings together senior voices from across the online bingo ecosystem to explore where the vertical stands today, the innovations shaping its future and the opportunities that lie ahead.
2026-08-03
In this exclusive feature, we explore the evolution of social bingo, Parlay’s continued innovation in product development and how the business has expanded its platform capabilities and jurisdictional reach. We also look at what’s next for one of the most established names in the global bingo space.
2026-08-02
New free companion app from Funteron, in partnership with ITV, gives sports fans a single place to compare odds and find the best price across leading bookmakers
2026-07-31
In this exclusive interview, Juha Kauppinen, CEO at Gaming Corps, discusses the thinking behind the decision, the studio's vision for long-term growth, its continued commitment to innovation, and the opportunities that lie ahead as Gaming Corps continues to expand its presence across regulated marke
2026-07-31
An Op-ed by Viktoriia Degtiarova, Founder of Paysecure
2026-07-27
By Viktoriia Degtiarova, co-founder of Paysecure
2026-07-24
Incentive Games, the leading B2B iGaming software provider, through its real-money gaming division Incentive Studios, has expanded its North American footprint after taking five of its titles live with globally renowned online operator bet365 in Alberta.
2026-07-23
Rising-star casino brand becomes front-of-shirt partner, with a focus on fan engagement, storytelling and content.
2026-07-23
In this exclusive interview, Simon explains why 1xCare has been launched now, the research shaping its development, and how the initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic insight and practical implementation across the industry.
2026-07-16
In this exclusive interview with iGaming News, SiGMA Group CEO Emily Micallef shares the vision behind the launch, explains why Mexico City was selected as the host destination, and discusses the long-term strategy for expanding SiGMA's presence across the Americas.
2026-07-10
A roundtable with Prashika Murugan, Olha Shcherbyna, Allan Stone and Rafaella Costa
2026-07-09
iGaming News Podcast interview with Luke Campbell of CreateFuture.
2026-07-08
The new platform offers a sportsbook designed specifically for Canadian bettors, alongside a full online casino featuring slots, table games and live dealer titles.
2026-07-06
The Law on the Protection of Children and Adolescents in Digital Environments and the Prevention of Online Betting came into force after being published in the Official Gazette.
2026-07-06
Over the two days, the conference served as a platform for hundreds of meetings with partners, conversations with industry media, and presentations of new opportunities for scaling affiliate businesses.
2026-07-06
The session, titled “Leadership in Sports Business”, will take place on Tuesday 29 September, opening day of SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon, and will be hosted by broadcaster and former Sky Sports News presenter Kirsty Gallacher.
2026-07-06
From affiliate marketing excellence and breakthrough sportsbook products to responsible gambling leadership and next-generation payment solutions, this year’s winners reflect a sector defined by rapid evolution, creativity, and increasing professionalism.
2026-07-06