Strategy, technology and investment
Strategy, technology and investment shaping the iGaming industry. Explore how operators and suppliers respond to changing markets, emerging products and new commercial pressures, with reporting grounded in evidence and industry experience.
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Prediction Markets: Forty-Four States Tell the CFTC to Start Over
Forty-four state attorneys general challenge the CFTC's proposed prediction-market framework, alongside objections from Chris Dodd and sports leagues. The dispute centres on…
The largest bids in casino history are a bet against the public market
The article examines Fertitta's Caesars acquisition agreement and Diller's MGM bid as arguments for physical casino assets. Hospitality integration, destination experiences and…
Physical, digital, or both: the strategic choice dividing US casino operators
US casino operators face distinct strategic choices: integrate physical and digital channels, specialize in defensible assets, or rely on exclusivity. Each approach…
The convenience trap: why digital growth is not enough for casino operators
Digital convenience drives gambling volume, while physical casinos compete on experience and value. The article examines why acquisition costs, loyalty and customer…
Prediction Markets: How Institutional Money and Political Pressure Are Driving Each Other
Institutional investment and political resistance are reshaping prediction markets together. As platforms connect with financial infrastructure, questions about integrity, consumer protection and…
Marketing’s Assembly Line Is Breaking Down
AI promises faster iGaming campaigns, but fragmented teams, legacy systems and compliance obligations constrain delivery. Marketing's changing workflow raises a practical question:…
Prediction Markets: BETS OFF Tests Jurisdiction
The proposed BETS OFF Act and renewed CFTC rulemaking bring prediction markets into a sharper jurisdictional debate. Operators face uncertainty over permitted…
Latin America Series: Beyond Brazil: Peru, Argentina, Chile and the Next Wave of Regulated Markets
Peru, Argentina and Chile illustrate Latin America's next regulatory challenges. National licensing, provincial frameworks and proposed legislation offer different routes toward regulated…
Latin America Series: The Gap Between Regulation on Paper and Players in the Channel
A licensed gambling market does not automatically capture all player activity. We examine the evidence on taxation, enforcement and channelisation in Brazil,…
