Meet the team

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.

Stephen Welch is Head of Advertising at iGaming News, responsible for developing and managing the publication's growing portfolio of advertisers, partners and commercial clients.

Stephen brings professional experience as a sports betting writer, giving him a strong understanding of the betting and gaming industry, its audiences and the businesses operating within the sector.

Having previously worked with iGaming News as a contractor, Stephen already has an established understanding of the publication, its editorial approach and its growing B2B audience.

In his role as Head of Advertising, Stephen works closely with operators, suppliers, technology providers, payment companies, affiliates, game studios and other iGaming businesses to develop effective advertising and commercial campaigns.

His focus is on building long-term relationships with clients and creating opportunities that deliver genuine value, whether through advertising, sponsorship, brand visibility, editorial partnerships or targeted B2B campaigns.

Stephen plays a key role in supporting the continued commercial growth of iGaming News and helping businesses connect with decision-makers and professionals across the international iGaming industry.

Roxanne Harding is Editorial Assistant at iGaming News, supporting the publication's editorial team and working closely with Editor and Founder Abigail Welch.

Roxanne brings a background in banking and fintech, providing valuable experience from sectors that have an increasingly important relationship with the global iGaming industry.

The continued convergence of banking, payments, financial technology, compliance and online gaming has created significant opportunities for professionals with financial services expertise to move into iGaming, making Roxanne's background a natural fit for the publication.

In her role, Roxanne supports the day-to-day editorial operation of iGaming News, including researching industry developments, assisting with interviews and features, preparing content, coordinating editorial activity and helping manage the publication's growing content calendar.

She is particularly interested in the intersection between fintech, payments and iGaming, as well as the technology and financial infrastructure supporting the industry's continued development.

Roxanne is part of the growing editorial team helping iGaming News deliver timely, relevant and commercially valuable B2B content to professionals across the global iGaming sector.

Felipe Rocha is a seasoned sports journalist who heads up the editorial team at iGaming News Brazil, the Brazilian Portuguese-language division of iGaming News.

Dedicated to monitoring the burgeoning Brazilian iGaming industry, Felipe covers the latest developments across betting, online casinos, regulation, operators, game providers and the wider market.

Drawing on his experience in sports journalism, Felipe brings a sharp editorial perspective to the stories shaping Brazil’s fast-growing betting and iGaming sector, providing clear, independent and informative coverage for industry professionals and readers across the country.