Writer: Hillary McAfee--CDC Gaming
Predictions 2027: Industry leaders look ahead at gaming’s next phase
Predicting the future of the gaming industry is always a little dangerous. The last decade alone delivered mobile betting, nationwide... more
Prediction markets and investable controversy: Opportunity or overreach?
Prediction markets are rapidly attracting capital, users, and attention throughout the gaming industry. At the same time, they sit in an... more
The partnership lifecycle in sports marketing
I should probably start with a small confession: I am not a sports marketer. I have never had to negotiate a jersey patch deal, design a... more
Casino marketing in the age of Too Many Things To Do
Casino marketing conversations often center on the same question: How do we keep giving customers reasons to visit the property? Based on... more
Social platforms rewriting distribution rules, but most brands haven’t caught up
Every casino marketing team has had the same conversation lately. “Why does our social reach look terrible now?” Usually this gets blamed... more
How platform mechanics are reshaping gaming marketing visibility
If you manage social media for a brand, you have probably noticed that reach and engagement feel less consistent than they did even a year... more
Meta’s ‘Dear Algo’ feed controls matter for gaming operators, even if you aren’t on Threads
This week, Meta Platforms, Inc., introduced new feed controls on Threads under a feature called Dear Algo. The feature allows users to... more
The LinkedIn sound-alike problem
You can usually clock the post by the structure alone. Big confident opener. Clean spacing. Then the familiar cadence: “It’s not just X.... more
Why timing, not bonuses, will win the next phase of sports betting
You’re fully locked into the 2023 Lions–49ers NFC Championship game, the kind of game where even blinking feels irresponsible, when... more
ICE Barcelona: Driving new forms of fan engagement
At ICE Barcelona, a panel on fan engagement brought together leaders from betting, media, social platforms, and sports technology to... more
