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TOP developers dictating industry standards
An editorial list of iGaming developers whose approaches have become the "default norm": from live shows and Megaways to promo frameworks, market builds, RTP profiles and event analytics. What exactly they standardized, why it affects operator margins and how new studios meet the bar.
Individual studio vs holdings: who wins the market
We compare independent studios and portfolio holdings in iGaming: speed and creativity versus scale and distribution. Deal economics, impact on storefronts and promos, certification and market builds, bargaining power, talent brand and risks. Roadmaps for both strategies, checklists and success metrics.
How studios are arranged within holding structures
Practical analysis of how game studios live inside iGaming holdings: orgmodels (pods, labels), P&L and transfer pricing, general stack (RGS, market builds, promo framework), portfolio management, SLA and compliance, career tracks and metrics. M&A integration roadmaps, checklists and anti-bureaucratic practices.
Why all the big brands have their own providers
We analyze why operators and iGaming platforms need to create "internal" game providers: control over IP and the roadmap, marginality, compliance and certification, showcase differentiation, promo speed and cross-platform campaigns. Business cases, orgmodels, metrics, risks and a roadmap for launching your provider.
Why casinos invest in their own studios
Why do operators create internal game studios: showcase differentiation, margin growth (ETR), IP and roadmap control, certification and promo speed, data access and R & D. We analyze orgmodels, economics, technology stack, risks, KPIs and the roadmap for launching an in-house studio in 90 days.
How brands use movie and TV series licenses
A complete guide to working with media IP: why brands need films and TV shows, how deals work (territories, terms, royalties), creative adaptation, legal risks, marketing activations and performance metrics. Negotiation checklists, budgeting and 30-60-90 launch plan.
Why a licensed slot is more expensive to produce
We analyze structurally, which is why the budget of the branded slot is growing: rights to IP, MG and royalties, approvals and lawyers, additional assets (characters, music), LQA and compliance, market builds certification, marketing obligations and risk insurance. We give a budget formula, interest benchmarks, checklists and ways to reduce the cost.
How studios collaborate with well-known brands
Step-by-step guide to collaborations between studios and well-known brands: why do this, how to search and evaluate IP, how transactions work (MG, royalties, exclusivity), approvals process, creative adaptation and compliance. Economics, KPIs, risks, checklists and 30-60-90 plan for launching a joint project.
How content is licensed between studios
A practical guide to B2B content licensing in iGaming: what rights are transferred (games, mechanics, art, code, sounds), payment models (MG, royalties from NetWin/turnover, buy-out), exclusivity and territories, approvals and updates, certification and market builds, reporting and audits. Contract checklists, settlement schemes and 30-60-90 transaction plan.
Joint provider projects: economics, technology and co-branded slot strategy
Joint slot releases are not just collaborations for logos. It is a way to accelerate R&D, expand distribution, mitigate risk, gain access to exclusive mechanics and licensed IPs, and increase retention and revenue metrics. We analyze the business logic, technology, legal nuances and product strategy of co-branded games.
Global collaborations: TOP-10 providers working with large media IP
Movie and streaming IPs have long been a hit driver in iGaming. We analyze 10 studios that make co-branded slots and instant games with Netflix series, Marvel/DC superheroics, cult shows and films. Why brands go to games, how it affects distribution, metrics and the economics of releases - with clear examples and practical conclusions.
Trust effect: how strong brands win with players' minds and wallets
Trust in large brands in iGaming is not based on advertising, but on a combination of psychology, legal compliance, a transparent economy, stable technologies and quality service. We analyze what "trust signals" the player sees, how brands build them, what metrics confirm the result - and how the players themselves can distinguish reputation from imitation.
10 successful provider rebranding scenarios: what really works
Why do some rebrands "shoot" and others get lost in the tape? We analyze 10 typical cases of iGaming providers (from studios to platforms), where a change of name, visual identity and positioning gave an increase in metrics: from recognition to retention and revenue. Plus - checklists, risks and the formula for measuring the "before/after" effect.
Exclusive slots for VIP brands: from idea and license to living economy
An exclusive slot for a VIP brand is not just a skin of a famous logo. This is a project with separate mathematics, legal architecture, premium production and special GTM: high limits, "dense" features, network jackpots and personal events. We analyze the full cycle - from the idea and IP license to the release, live-ops and KPI.
IGaming power map: TOP-10 world hubs and why businesses need them
Where are successful games born and large operator ecosystems launched? We analyze 10 key iGaming hubs - from regulatory jurisdictions to production and live studio centers. What everyone has with licenses, talents, payments, taxes and infrastructure - and how to choose an entry point for your strategy.