Empire State of Play: New York’s Sports Betting Boom The Rise of a Betting Powerhouse Following the Supreme Court’s landmark 2018 ruling that struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), a significant shift has occurred in the landscape of sports betting across the United States. This decision effectively dismantled the federal prohibition […]

Overall Indicators and GGR Structure of the Spanish Market in 2024 Spain continues to firmly hold its position as one of the largest and fastest-growing gambling markets in Europe. In 2024, the country’s gambling market set new records, with the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) reaching a historic €1.45 billion, a 16.9% increase compared to the […]

One of the world’s largest betting operators, Bet365, has officially ceased its operations in the Chinese market. This move has surprised many, as the operator’s presence in China had long remained under the radar. Now, the company has announced its withdrawal, redirecting its efforts toward more promising markets such as the United States. Bet365’s History […]

Launched in August 2019, Casino Guru’s dispute resolution service has been a game-changer for players and operators alike. In its five years of operation, the service has: Handled over 42,000 player complaints, with over 12,000 resolved in favor of the player. Facilitated the return of over $33 million to players through complaint resolution and negotiations […]

Let’s dive into the latest SiGMA report and see which casino brands have the strongest affiliate presence in Western Europe (as of October 2024). As usual, the numbers in parentheses represent the percentage of affiliate sites in Western Europe that featured the specific brand. You can find more details about the methodology at this post […]

A new report from SiGMA Group delves into the dynamic Western European markets of Sweden, the UK, Spain, and Germany. For a detailed look at the research methodology, please refer to the PDF attached to this post. Let’s kick things off by examining the top 10 betting brands based on their visibility on affiliate websites […]

The SiGMA Europe Awards are coming up on November 11th in Malta, happening alongside the SiGMA Europe 2024 conference. Head over to the SiGMA website to vote for your favorites — voting closes on October 28th! And here’s a look at the companies shortlisted for the B2C awards. BEST USER EXPERIENCE 2024 Betinia Playfina Highbet […]

The Spanish online gambling market continues its upward trajectory, defying some of the recent legal restrictions. Let’s break down the key findings from the Q2 2024 report: Overall growth: Total Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) reached €346.34 million, a healthy 10.79% increase year-over-year. Market breakdown: Casino games led the way, generating €171.69 million (50% of GGR), […]

A recent study examined the correlation between news coverage and public interest in gambling in the UAE. By analyzing search volume data from Ahrefs and key news events related to the UAE gaming market, the authors uncovered some intriguing findings. Significant increase in interest: since the initial mention of a potential licensed gambling market in […]

Flutter Entertainment, a leading sports betting and gaming company, experienced a significant boost in its metrics during the 2024 Paris Olympics compared to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences: Betting volume: the total amount of bets placed on the 2024 Paris Olympics was a staggering three times higher than that […]