Writer: Jake Pollard
Igaming Focus: Ontario specifics mark out first year of activity
Ontario is the “most competitive market in NA” and the reasons for that competitiveness are specific to the province and not seen across... more
Igaming Focus: Responsible gambling — warning signs are on
The topic of responsible gambling and the industry’s alleged failure to address it has become a lot more prominent in recent months. This... more
Igaming Focus: Midpoint or midlife — U.S. betting sector will continue evolving
As the larger U.S. sportsbooks envisage reaching profitability in the near term, the sector is about to enter another stage of its... more
Igaming Focus: Shifting affiliate strategies reflect changing industry
Affiliates play an important role in the betting ecosystem and changing strategies from leading firms in the space reflect how the industry... more
Igaming Focus: Platform controls set the tone
As the Kansas City Chiefs celebrate their thrilling Super Bowl LVII win, the topic of online sportsbooks operating their technology stacks... more
ICE London: Casino industry striving for balance
The need to attract younger players to land-based casinos has been a recurring theme among the industry in recent times, but Simon Thomas,... more
ICE London: Casino executives call for industry to strengthen message
Opening the International Casino Conference, Per Jaldung, chairman of the European Casino Association, said European casinos were “strong... more
Igaming Focus: Last is the new first
BetFanatics is by far the strongest contender to launch a U.S. sports betting offering, but the recent news that it is looking to acquire... more
Igaming Focus: Consolidation and late entries of (potential) major players
Online sports betting in the U.S. will continue to consolidate via M&A or operators shutting down while the market waits for the... more
Igaming Focus: Hype, no winners, and waiting for Fanatics
Hype is integral to new sectors, but rarely has its excess been clearer than in the case of FTX, while books blocking sharps and winners is... more
