Is the US online gambling market pricing some companies out?
The U.S. sports betting market is proving to be a costly and potentially unsustainable vertical for many gambling companies. And the burdens are coming from all directions. First, operators must deal with the unavoidable lobbying, compliance, market access, and infrastructure costs that are byproducts of the fractured (50-state) U.S. market. Then there are the licensing and […]
The Handle: spring football and gambling
The Handle is a regular newsletter dedicated to providing the best insights in gaming news. To get The Handle delivered to your inbox, subscribe here. This week’s article was inspired by our desire to see success for a professional Spring Football League, both as sports fans and gamblers. We’re partial to all of the leagues that […]
Analysis: Michigan’s impact on multi-state online poker
A significant development for U.S. online poker came to light last week, as the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) issued operator guidance for interstate online poker pooling. The MGCB guidance points to the Wolverine State closing in on an official announcement that it has entered into an interstate online poker agreement with one or more […]
Fragmentation delays pile pressure on suppliers like GAN
The US online gambling headlines are dominated by B2C brands, but B2B suppliers are a key component of the sports betting ecosystem and their performances are impacted by the underlying trends that run throughout the industry. This was evidenced during GAN’s results statement this week, during which CEO Dermot Smurfit said “the current state of […]
Column: During Gaming’s Record Year, Industry Experts Warn Against Ignoring Problem Gambling
There’s no doubt that the American gambling market is booming. In 2021, the industry surged to new heights, recovering from COVID-19 much faster than anticipated. Revenue grew to an all-time record—up 20 percent over pre-pandemic 2019 levels, despite 40 million fewer casino visitors. A question naturally arises as players spend more on gambling than ever […]