News analysis

  • news_analysis
    15 July 2019

    Going grey in affiliate marketing

    The standard career progression in affiliate marketing is not for everyone, but learning and development can help ensure a higher level of job satisfaction, writes Tom Galanis

  • news_analysis
    12 July 2019

    Gaming bans in Uganda and Kenya: a sign of things to come?

    The spread of betting and gaming across Africa is in danger of being halted by politicians and authorities taking a tougher stance towards operators, says Clarion Gaming’s Dan Tyler.

  • article
    11 July 2019

    RP iGaming Index: Consolidation provides welcome boost

    This month’s edition of the RP iGaming Index sees Regulus Partners’ Paul Leyland cautiously optimistic about an upswing in the performance of igaming stocks. Market consolidation, meanwhile, has boosted a number of constituent companies.

  • article
    3 July 2019

    Optimove iGaming Pulse - June 2019

    June's exclusive look at Optimove iGaming Pulse data shows that while sports betting dropped off after the Champions League final, casino showed a steadier trend during the month

  • news_analysis
    26 June 2019

    Norwegian regulator bares its teeth

    The Norwegian Gaming and Foundation Authority (Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet) has stepped up enforcement action against offshore operators. 
The regulator’s deputy director general for gambling and lotteries Henrik Nordal explains how effective these efforts have been.

  • news_analysis
    24 June 2019

    Seller beware

    RB Capital's Julian Buhagiar warns executives negotiating a sale of the importance of doing due diligence on prospective acquirers, as failure to do so can lead to serious issues post-acquisition.

  • news_analysis
    20 June 2019

    2019 so far - Part Two

    In the second part of iGaming Business' rundown of the year to date's most popular news stories, we see that viewers were particularly interested in US developments, while regulatory progress in Germany also attracted a lot of hits. 

  • news_analysis
    19 June 2019

    2019 so far - Part One

    Half the year has now passed, with the year dominated by advertising crackdowns, new regulatory restrictions and signs that long-awaited market openings may finally be moving into view. iGaming Business looks at the biggest stories from the first six months of 2019, and examines their impact on the igaming industry.

  • news_analysis
    17 June 2019

    UK ad regulations: Bookies face footballing dilemma

    The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is becoming increasingly strict in how it enforces a ban on sportspeople under 25 years of age being featured in gambling advertising. This should make operators think twice about how they advertise, especially around football, says Tom Edmonds of Northridge Law.

  • news_analysis
    12 June 2019

    Monopolising affiliate compliance

    Phil Blackwell asks whether high membership fees and a structure that appears to benefit only the biggest in the sector will effectively undermine new trade body Responsible Affiliates in iGaming's (RAIG) efforts to become the voice of the industry.

  • news_analysis
    11 June 2019

    Q&A: Warren Steven, Golden Nugget

    Warren Steven, senior director of product and operations for Golden Nugget, discusses how striking a balance between high quality user experience and engaging content has led to the brand establishing an unassailable lead in New Jersey's online gaming market.

  • article
    6 June 2019

    RP iGaming Index: One year on

    Marking the first anniversary of the RP iGaming Index's launch, Regulus Partners' Paul Leyland looks at the factors that have led to gaming stocks largely underperforming over the past 12 months, and what needs to be done to make them a worthwhile investment. Stride Gaming is the stock in focus.

  • news_analysis
    6 June 2019

    Hawkswood back in the hot seat

    Just months after ending his 14-year tenure with the Remote Gambling Association (RGA), Clive Hawkswood is back, now chairing Responsible Affiliates in Gambling, a new body established to promote social responsibility in the affiliate sector.

  • news_analysis
    28 May 2019

    Could Spain ban gambling advertising?

    Spain’s consumer rights ombudsman has called for a ban on gambling advertising and the Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) has pledged new restrictions on the industry. One of Spain’s leading gambling lawyers offers some insights into what the country’s licensees are facing in the year ahead.

  • news_analysis
    22 May 2019

    The route to a succesful regulatory framework in Brazil

    Bet Entertainment chief operating officer Alberto Alfieri sets out what he believes will ensure a thriving regulated market in Brazil, and offers a surprising defence of turnover taxes, ahead of next month’s Brazilian Gaming Congress.

  • news_analysis
    9 May 2019

    Q&A: Fecoljuegos president Evert Montero Cardenas

    The Colombian gaming association's president highlights the importance of relationships between operators and banks to growing the country's regulated igaming market.

  • news_analysis
    7 May 2019

    Ukraine: Europe’s emerging tech hub?

    Having established itself as a thriving location for outsourcing, the gambling industry is increasingly looking to Ukraine when it needs a low-cost base for technology teams. iGaming Business talks to some of the companies established in the country.

  • article
    3 May 2019

    Optimove iGaming Pulse - April 2019

    iGamingBusiness.com has agreed a new partnership with marketing and customer retention specialist Optimove to bring readers exclusive insights into player habits from a range of different markets, across all igaming verticals. In April's edition, research lab team leader lead Omer Liss reports on an uptick in player activity and investigates the impact of the first leg of Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League semi final against Ajax Amsterdam

  • news_analysis
    2 May 2019

    New slots on the block: Part 2

    In the second part of iGaming Business’ roundtable of the challenges facing new slot studios as they attempt to gain traction in a competitive market, we discuss content aggregation platforms, innovation and M&A.

  • news_analysis
    1 May 2019

    New slots on the block: Part 1

    The casino games supplier space is one of the most crowded and competitive areas of the online gaming industry. Four of the industry’s emerging suppliers discuss how they have used past experience and innovation to carve out market share.

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