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What’s Next for iGaming Through the Lens of Tech Specialists

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September 18, 2023

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The iGaming sphere has been subjected to a whirlwind of transformation in recent epochs, largely propelled by the precipitous ascent of technological prowess. In this discourse, we embark on a journey through the prognostications of tech virtuosos, unraveling the unfolding narrative of what portends for the future of iGaming. We shall take an in-depth foray into pivotal facets including the user-friendliness imbued in iGaming platforms, the burgeoning influence of the Metaverse and the paradigm shift introduced by Web 3.0, the omnipotent role enacted by Artificial Intelligence (AI), the riveting resonance orchestrated by streaming services, and the comprehensive panorama of iGaming’s destiny at large.

Elevating User Experience in iGaming Platforms

At the crux of the iGaming industry’s metamorphosis resides an unwavering commitment to enhancing the overall user experience, an endeavor championed by tech savants. The advent of mobile gaming and the advent of responsive design have bestowed players with the unbridled freedom to seamlessly navigate their favored iGaming platforms across a plethora of devices. Platforms like happytiger.co.uk offer users an elevated experience where they can enjoy their favorite casino games or bingo.

Moreover, intuitive interfaces, expedited loading times, and streamlined navigation have swiftly evolved into industry conventions. Tech visionaries have adroitly integrated the art of data analytics, thereby affording gamers a personalized journey replete with recommendations and incentives that align seamlessly with their discerning predilections. The future of iGaming pivots decisively upon these user-centric modalities, which are poised to preserve and ensnare a more expansive swath of the player demographic.

Integration of the Metaverse and Web 3.0

Tech luminaries are intently monitoring the burgeoning influence of the Metaverse and Web 3.0 upon the terrain of iGaming. The Metaverse, a virtual domain where people engage, partake, and contrive, is primed to redefine the tapestry of online gaming, providing players with an uninterrupted passage between the tangible realm and the ethereal, thereby constituting a profoundly immersive gaming milieu.

In contrast, Web 3.0, marked by its decentralization ethos and the advent of blockchain technology, looms as a prospective revolution in iGaming, endowing the ecosystem with a mantle of transparency and security. The implementation of smart contracts and the embracement of blockchain-based assets are ushering in a new era of transactional integrity and clarity, thereby fostering a pervasive trust among players.

Artificial Intelligence’s Pivotal Role in iGaming

AI stands as a veritable cornerstone of the iGaming milieu. Tech virtuosos have harnessed the boundless potential of AI across multifarious domains, encompassing the gamut from the finesse of game design to the acumen exhibited by AI-driven chatbots in augmenting customer support and combating instances of fraud and deceit. AI-driven algorithms, precision-tuned to dissect player comportment, curate gaming experiences that are both riveting and demanding, thus laying the groundwork for elevated player retention.

Concurrently, AI is assuming a pivotal mantle in the realm of responsible gaming. The discerning acuity of AI algorithms is poised to proactively discern signs of addiction, extending a timely lifeline to ensnared players, thus ensuring an environment that is imbued with safety. A glimpse into the future portends AI crafting personalized gaming exploits that are meticulously tailored to individual predilections, thus imparting a bespoke sheen to the iGaming odyssey.

The Symbiosis of Streaming Services and iGaming

The marriage of streaming services with iGaming constitutes yet another facet that commands the intrigue of tech cognoscenti. Streaming platforms have progressively assumed the mantle of venues for hosting live gaming spectacles and esports pageantry, affording players and aficionados the privilege of immersive real-time engagement. This harmonious integration nurtures a profound sense of community and fervor, thereby elevating the broader tapestry of the gaming experience.

Furthermore, the burgeoning ascendancy of cloud gaming services is poised to democratize the iGaming landscape, enabling players to seamlessly stream sophisticated games on modest computing contrivances. This democratization promises to unlock new markets previously eluded by the constraints of hardware limitations.

Gazing into the Future of iGaming

As we embark on a contemplative voyage into the future, the landscape of iGaming unfurls a panorama that is nothing short of promising and exhilarating. The industry is poised to perpetuate its meteoric ascent, buttressed by the vanguard of technological innovations and the cadence of evolving consumer predilections. The infusion of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) into iGaming stands poised as a potential game-changer. Players can anticipate an immersion that transcends boundaries, rendering gaming experiences more vivid, more palpable, and more inextricably interconnected with the realms of both the corporeal and the ethereal.

In conclusion, the future of iGaming, as envisioned through the prism of tech specialists, constitutes a panorama distinguished by user-centricity, the seamless integration of the Metaverse, the symphony of decentralization epitomized by Web 3.0, AI-infused augmentations, dynamic alliances with streaming services, and a gamut of opportunities for global expanse. In lockstep with the relentless evolution of technology, the iGaming domain is poised to metamorphose, ensuring that players across the globe are left with a gaming milieu that is not only exhilarating but exquisitely tailored to their individual preferences. The narrative has been set into motion, and the horizon is replete with tantalizing prospects, both for connoisseurs of iGaming and for the tech cognoscenti who shape its course.

Gaming

Global Video Games Market Report, 2022 and 2023-2030: With “Speed Being the King” in Gaming, Growing Fiber to Home (FTTH) Connections Bolster Growth

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2 days ago

December 1, 2023

Hunor Pal

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The “Video Games – Global Strategic Business Report” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets .com’s offering.

Global Video Games Market to Reach $254.6 Billion by 2030

The global market for Video Games estimated at US$184 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$254.6 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.1% over the analysis period 2022-2030.

Mobile Games, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 4.9% CAGR and reach US$123.8 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Console Games segment is estimated at 4.2% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $42.8 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 4.7% CAGR

The Video Games market in the U.S. is estimated at US$42.8 Billion in the year 2022. China, the world’s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$71.4 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 4.7% over the analysis period 2022 to 2030.

Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 2.9% and 4.1% respectively over the 2022-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 3.5% CAGR.

What`s New?

Special discussions on the global economic climate and market sentiment
Coverage on global competitiveness and key competitor percentage market shares
Market presence analysis across multiple geographies – Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial
Online interactive peer-to-peer collaborative bespoke updates
Access to digital archives and trademarked research platform
Complimentary updates for one year
Access to curated YouTube video transcripts of market sentiments shared by CEOs, domain experts and market influencers via interviews, podcasts, press statements and event keynotes

Select Competitors (Total 521 Featured)

Activision Blizzard, Inc.
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
King Digital Entertainment plc
Apple Inc
Atari SA
BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc.
Bluestack Systems, Inc
Capcom Co., Ltd.
Electronic Arts, Inc.
EA Sports
PopCap Games, Inc.
Facebook, Inc
Google LLC
iWin, Inc.
Konami Group Corporation
Konami Digital Entertainment Co. Ltd.
Konami Gaming Inc.
Nintendo Co. Ltd.
Riot Games, Inc
Roblox Corporation
Rovio Entertainment Corporation
Sega Holdings Co., Ltd.
Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
Supercell Oy
Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd.
Square Enix Limited
Take 2 Interactive Software, Inc.
Tencent Holdings Ltd
Tetris Holding, LLC
The Walt Disney Company
Twitch
Ubisoft Entertainment SA
Unity Technologies
Valve Corporation
Xbox Game Studios

Key Attributes:

Report Attribute	Details
No. of Pages	1025
Forecast Period	2022 – 2030
Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2022	$184 Billion
Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030	$254.6 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate	4.1%
Regions Covered	Global

MARKET OVERVIEW

Current State of the Video Games Industry: A Review
Gaming as a Form of Entertainment is Here to Stay: Global Number of Active Gamers (In Billion) Years 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2026
Competition
Video Games – Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2023 (E)
Competitive Market Presence – Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2023 (E)
Video Games: Introduction/Overview & Types
Recent Market Activity
Innovations

MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

With “Speed Being the King” in Gaming, Growing Fiber to Home (FTTH) Connections Bodes Well for the Higher Consumer Engagement With Video Games
Since Gaming Experiences Are Only as Good as the Network, Growing Number of Homes With High Speed Fiber Optic Internet Means More Households Will be Hooked Onto More Graphically Demanding Video Games: Global Market for Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) (In US$ Million) for Years 2021, 2023, 2025 and 2027
Ubiquity of Smartphones Drives the Popularity of Mobile Gaming, Particularly on the Android OS. Here’s Why
Healthy Demand for Smartphones Creates a Parallel Opportunity for Mobile Gaming: Global Shipments of Smartphones (in Million Units) for 2020 through 2025
Preference for Immersive Gaming Drives Demand for Visualization & 3D Rendering Software
Here’s Why Console Gaming Still Remains Popular
“The More the Merrier”. Social Gaming Storms Into the Spotlight as a Major Trend in 2023
Social Presence Will Continue to Play a Central Role in the Adoption of Social Gaming: Global Number of Social Media Users (In Billion) for the Years 2022, 2024, 2026, 2028
In the Era of On-Demand Gaming as a Service (GaaS), Cloud Gaming Storms Into the Spotlight
Convergence of Gaming and Gambling, a Key Trend in the Market
As Gambling Addiction Takes on a Deeper Hue, Gamification of Physical Gambling Brings Opportunities for the Video Games Market: Global Number of Gamblers (In Million) for the Years 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024
Make Way! Here Comes Metaverse Gaming
Gaming to the Remain the Largest Application Area for Metaverse: Global Metaverse Market Share Breakdown (In %) by Application for Years 2020 and 2027
Roblox, an Online Gaming Company that Offers Metaverse like Experiences, Witnesses Steady Rise in the Number of Users: Roblox Active Daily Users (In Million) by Quarter for Years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
Roblox, an Online Gaming Company that Offers Metaverse like Experiences, Witnesses Steady Rise in the Number of Users: Roblox Active Daily Users (In Million) by Quarter for Years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
Changing Demographics of Modern Gamers Sets Stage for Increased Consumption of Video Games
Percentage Breakdown of Global Number of Gamers by Age Group for the Year 2022
Percentage Breakdown of Global Number of Gamers by Gender for the Year 2022
Gamification in Education on the Rise as Perceived Educative Value of Video Games Increases
AR/VR Games Get a Boost from the Expanding App Ecosystem & Android OS Support for AR Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovations Transform Video Games
With the Ability to Self-Learn, Evolve, Interpret & Respond to Player’s Actions, AI is Poised to Take Realism in Games to the Next Level: Global Spending on AI in the Advertising & Media Industry (In US$ Million) for Years 2021, 2023, 2025 and 2027
Blockchain Emerges to Change the Gaming Landscape
From Securing In-Game Transactions to Enhancing the Gaming Experience, Blockchain is Here to Revolutionize the Gaming Industry: Global Spending on Blockchain in the Media & Entertainment Industry (In US$ Million) for Years 2021, 2023, 2025 and 2027
Here’s How 5G Will Transform Gaming
The Future of 5G is Unquestioned & So is Its Potential for Changing the Rules of the Game in Today’s Experience Economy: 5G Contribution to GDP in Select Countries by 2030 (In US$ Billion)
Developments at Hardware & Content Level Boosts Opportunities for Video Games
Holographic Games Hit the Spotlight
What are Challenges in Store for the Market in the Coming Years?

Gaming

Kambi Group plc’s Executive Management increases shareholding by exercise of share options

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2 days ago

December 1, 2023

Hunor Pal

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Kambi Group plc reports that Kristian Nylén, CEO, David Kenyon, CFO, Erik Lögdberg, COO and Cecilia Wachtmeister, CCO, have used the most recent exercise window to exercise share options and increase their shareholding in Kambi. To cover the exercise price and income tax due on the exercise, each have sold a sufficient number of shares, while all other shares from the share option exercise have been retained.

In this recent exercise window, which ended on 29 November 2023, a total of 246,984 options were exercised under the rules of existing share options programmes.

As shares previously repurchased by Kambi Group plc were used to satisfy these option programmes, the total number of shares in Kambi Group plc remains 31,278,297 shares, with a par value of EUR 0.003 per share.

Gaming

Outstanding talent’ underpins iGB Affiliate Award shortlist

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2 days ago

December 1, 2023

Hunor Pal

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A roll-call of outstanding talent’ is how Naomi Barton, Portfolio Director responsible for iGB Affiliate, described the shortlist of entries for the 2024 Awards which are being held on Thursday 8 February at the Grade II-listed Art Deco Troxy music venue in East London.

The black-tie Awards ceremony which features a three-course sit down dinner and an entertainment-packed evening are the last to be held in London prior to iGB Affiliate’s relocation to Barcelona, with organisers reporting huge early demand for table bookings as the international igaming affiliate community prepares to say goodbye to London in style.

Looking ahead to the prestigious evening Naomi Barton said: “It’s totally fitting that the last iGB Affiliate Awards to be held in London has attracted a record 338 submissions from across the international community.

“The Awards are an integral part of the iGB Affiliate experience and celebrate everything that’s so unique and compelling about the igaming affiliate sector, recognising the industry’s outstanding individuals, brands, games, networks, tech vendors and marketing campaigns.

“It promises to be another inspirational Awards evening and a perfect way to complement the exhibition which will feature circa 155 exhibitors occupying 11,757 square metres of space and a raft of show initiatives created to highlight new strategies, new partnerships, new sectors and new jurisdictions all culminating in the delivery of new business opportunities for the thousands of customers who will be part of what will be an historic edition of iGB Affiliate.”

Claire Wellard, CEO of affiliate management consultancy iGamingXL and a member of the 21-strong external judging panel, selected for their expertise and specialist industry knowledge, confirmed: “As always, it’s a pleasure to be part of the judging process for the iGB Affiliate Awards. I love seeing the developments from all of these companies in innovation and growth. The step change in the quality of the submissions across all the categories with which I was involved as a judge this year reinforces the view of this sector as one that is in rude health and poised to go from strength to strength in 2024”.

Fellow judge, Vicki Reed, Founder, Better Change, added: “It was encouraging to read about some of the impressive and unique innovations by affiliates in the area of safer gambling. Such initiatives are set to become more integral to igaming’s ongoing repositioning of itself as a more sustainable sector with responsible play at the heart of its operations and strategy”.

For more information on iGB Affiliate London and the iGB Affiliate Awards visit https://london .igbaffiliate .com

iGB Affiliate Awards Shortlist

The shortlist for the categories open to the industry to nominate or vote on in the 2024 iGB Affiliate Awards comprises:

AFFILIATE CATEGORIES

Safer Gambling Initiative of the Year: Casino Guru, Gamblers Connect, GiG Media, OneTwenty Group. Marketing Campaign of the Year: Betanddeal, Casino Guru for TikTok Marketing, Checkd Group and William Hill. Best Casino Affiliate: Casino Guru, Gambling .com Group, GiG Media, Moonshot Marketing Ltd, Mr. Gamble, OLBG QiH Group, Slotsjudge, Vita Media Group. Best Sports Betting Affiliate: Better Collective, Checkd Group, Gambling .com Group, GiG Media, Oddschecker, OLBG, Skores Media, Spotlight Sports Group. Best Bingo Affiliate: BingoPort, FTD Digital, WhichBingo. Best Poker Affiliate: Mypokercoaching, Onlinepoker .se, PokerNews, Worldpokerdeals. Best Streaming Affiliate: Betanddeal, Kingbet Media, Scratch Card Joe, Theslotbeasts/TheslotbeastsNL. Best Crypto Affiliate: CoinGambling, Crypto Lists Ltd, Find.co (CryptoManiaks, CCN), Gamblineers. Affiliate Employer of the Year: Better Collective, Betting Hero, Blexr Limited, Gaming Innovation Group,
QiH Group, TAG Media.

INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES

Best Affiliate Manager: Abi Williamson – Bet365 Partners, Björn Marsman – Chilli Partners, George Gerakanakis – Novi Affiliates, Joshua Kelly – Bet365 Partners, Kyle Seychell – Chilli Partners, Mira Petrova – VL Partners, Paige Whitaker – Chilli Partners, Radoslaw Baranski – LeoVegas Affiliates, Renee Mate – Rewards Affiliates, Sasha Boerma – Coastline Affiliates, Sharanya Pappu – Excel Affiliates, Stephanie Robinson – Betcoin.ag Affiliates

PROGRAMME/NETWORK CATEGORIES

Best Affiliate Programme: Bet365 Partners, Betfred Affiliates, Betsson Group Affiliates, Bluefox Affiliates, Campeon Affiliates, GGPartners, LeoVegas Affiliates, Merkur Partners, NoviAffiliates by Novibet, SharedBet Affiliates, VL Partners. Best Affiliate Network: Affiliate Roulette, BetAffiliation, CasinoAffiliatePrograms .com, Digidum, Income Access, Matching Visions, WakeApp Partners.

SERVICE PROVIDER CATEGORIES

Best Tech for Affiliate Programmes: Affilka by Softswiss, DeepCI from EveryMatrix, Intelitics Software, MAP, MyAffiliates, PartnerMatrix, Rightlander Ltd

Game of the year (PUBLIC VOTE BASED ON SHORTLIST PROVIDED BY EGAMING MONITOR): Big Bass Bonanza Keeping It Reel (Pragmatic Play), Coin Strike Hold And Win (Playson), Cops N Robbers Big Money (Inspired Entertainment), Fishin Frenzy Even Bigger Catch (Blueprint Gaming), Football Cash Collect (Playtech), Gold Blitz (Fortune Factory Studios), Golden Dragon Inferno (Betsoft Gaming), Rip City (Hacksaw Gaming), Rise Of Olympus 100 (Play’n GO), Super Stars (NetEnt).

Best Digital Agency: Affiverse, Revpanda, TAG Media, Teamwork, WakeApp.

ALL COMPANIES (AFFILIATES, PROGRAMMES, NETWORKS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS)

Innovator of the Year: BetAffiliation, Betanddeal, Checkd Group, DeepCI from EveryMatrix, Kingbet Media, Oddsium, Revpanda. Rising Star: Best Odds (Stram Entertainment Ltd), Betting Hero, Chilli Partners, DeepCI from EveryMatrix, Leon, MioMedia, Revpanda. Best Newcomer: 2rbo Affiliates, Affiliate Roulette, Media 24, TrackBox.ai, Wow Partners.