Sweepstakes casinos are replaying gambling’s grey market history
1. Reflection Fifteen years running ICE gave me a good instinct for the moment a grey market stops being a…
Author: Kate Chambers
The World Cup numbers that changed my mind on prediction markets
1. Reflection For most of the last two years I treated prediction markets as a regulatory curiosity rather than a…
Prediction markets vs sports betting: which system wins by 2029
This Thought Experiment is a scenario-based exercise designed to provoke discussion. It is not a prediction or statement of fact.…
Why operators should build for the checks, not fight them
Reflection I have sat in enough rooms with operators this year to know that most of them are waiting, and…
𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗽 𝟱
Most observers see a rapidly growing industry, but Brandt Iden sees a complex legislative landscape. As the former Chairman of…
Surrendering the VIP: Is Regulation Funding the Grey Market? with Alex Limesand | Harpinion Ep 4
IIs the gaming industry inadvertently regulating itself into a corner by making it easier for VIPs to gamble elsewhere? Alex…
Casinos, Kremlin and Parallel Economies. 45 years on the edge with Clive Tilley | Harpinion Ep 3
When you go into a country as a foreigner, sometimes survival starts with knowing how to stay quiet, pay attention, and read the room. Clive Tilley speaks candidly about the realities of entering new markets, where success is not just about ambition but understanding the landscape you are stepping into.
Why Experience Still Matters with Ian Gosling | Harpinion Ep 2
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗽 𝟮 Ian Gosling, a veteran casino professional, joins Harmen Brenninkmeijer on Harpinion to share decades of firsthand experience in the…
Unpacking Regulatory Developments in the UAE with Brendan Bussmann | Harpinion Ep 1
For our first episode, Harmen Brenninkmeijer sits down with Brendan Bussmann, Managing Partner at B Global Advisors, to unpack regulatory…
Leadership Transition and Cultural Turmoil at The Star Entertainment Group
Summary of the Event: The Star Entertainment Group, a prominent Australian casino operator, encountered significant challenges following the resignation of…