The future of the industry

Until 2030, the Papua New Guinea market will evolve around three axes: (1) more clearly defined rules for online operators (KYC/AML, limits, self-exclusion), (2) mobile rates with an emphasis on inexpensive Internet and local payments, (3) a product for national sports - primarily rugby league.

Central analytics pilots (monitoring matches and suspicious bets), more attention to advertising and responsible play, and partnerships with Australian and Pacific content providers are expected.

Investments will be targeted - in infrastructure, compliance and risk management, and growth - gradual: due to legal online, live markets and fantasy/e-sports, while maintaining the priority of protecting players and stable tax revenues.