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How operators distribute profits between providers
What make up payments to B2B partners in online casinos: rev-share models for slots and live casinos, the role of aggregators, progressive jackpots, MG/minimals and shooting nets, a "waterfall" of write-offs (GGR→NGR), reporting, disputes and auditing. We give formulas, an example of calculation and a CFO/BD checklist.
TOP-5 of stock and public companies in the field of iGaming
The five key public players shaping the landscape of global iGaming are: their business models, growth drivers, risks, and KPIs for 2025. The focus is on Flutter, DraftKings, Entain, Evolution and Light & Wonder: how they earn, how they scale and what to see for investors and partners.
How holdings consolidate brands to grow capitalization
Why do iGaming holdings collect brand portfolios and how do they turn M&A into capitalization growth: brand architecture, synergy waterfall (revenue/cost/multiple), unified platforms and data, rebranding and migrations, equity-story for capital markets. Accretion formulas, 100-day plan, KPIs and frequent traps.
Why some casinos operate without profit in the early years
The launch of iGaming and offline casinos often means 12-36 months of unprofitability: expensive traffic, licenses, platform, content, payments and bonuses "eat" margins faster than LTV is growing. We analyze the economy of the zero phase: where the money burns, which metrics "turn over" P&L, how long the payback period lasts and how to manage it. Formulas, scripts, checklists and a plan for 100 days.
How marketing expenses affect business profitability
Marketing is not an "expense," but an investment with an understandable return. We analyze how spending on channels and promotions changes LTV/CAC, margin and cash flow; where is the line between growth and budget burning; what to count in P&L; How to set ROMI/ROAS targets what levers give a quick lift and how to build a 90-day optimization plan.
TOP-10 investment areas in the gambling industry 2025
Where it is most profitable to invest in iGaming in 2025: B2B platforms, studios, live dealers, payment and KYC services, data/BI, affiliate media, LatAm/Africa/Asia markets, sports betting and lottery technologies. Monetization models, key metrics, risks, due diligence checklists, and examples of portfolio strategies.
How venture capital investments in iGaming work
Complete iGaming Venture Investment Guide: Deal Stages, Startup Valuation, Metrics (NRR, GGR, ARPPU), Legal and Compliance Dev, term sheet model terms, monetization models, risks, and exit strategies. Practical checklists for investors and funders.
Why publicity boosts investor confidence
How systemic publicity - from transparent reporting and open product roadmaps to active media expertise - reduces the risk premium, speeds up transactions and increases valuations. We analyze trust mechanisms, influence metrics, funder tools and communication checklists.
TOP-5 of M&A cases and operator consolidation
Five indicative deals in the gambling operator market: motives and synergies, what happened, where the risks were and how M&A is changing the balance of power. Разбор Flutter–TSG, Caesars–William Hill → 888, MGM–LeoVegas, Fanatics–PointsBet US и FDJ–Kindred. Practical lessons for deals in 2025.
How is the capitalization of gambling companies estimated
Complete Guide to Assessing Operator and B2B Provider Capitalization: Multipliers (EV/EBITDA, EV/Revenue, P/E), DCF, GGR/NGR Accounting Features, License and Regulatory Impact, Gray Market Discount, Payment Risk, and RG/AMR L. Checklists, formulas, examples and common mistakes.
IGaming Business Model TOP-10
We analyze ten key iGaming business models: from B2C operators and content studios to SaaS platforms, aggregators, live casino, sports tech, payment and KYC services, affiliate media and iLottery. For each model - monetization, unit economics, key metrics, cost drivers, risks and when to choose it.
How the licensing and audit budget is formed
A step-by-step budgeting model for iGaming companies: what are the costs of licenses (fees, lawyers, local directors, compliance), what audits are required (game mathematics/RNG, information security, payments, GDPR/RG), how to count CAPEX/OPEX, reserves and run-rate. Ready-made checklists, benchmarks for amounts and an example of an estimate for 12 months.
Why white label is more profitable than self-launch
We analyze when the white label model in iGaming saves budget and time: TCO vs in-house, legal and technical advantages, impact on licenses and payments, risks and restrictions. We give formulas, an example of calculating the first year, a checklist of choice and scenarios when it is better to build your own.
TOP-5 of tax and operational burden optimization methods
A practical guide for iGaming companies: how to legally reduce taxes and OPEX through jurisdiction and license architecture, transfer pricing and IP structure, VAT/indirect taxes management, payment and financial loop (PSP/treasury) and operational practices (FinOps/compliance automation). Checklists, formulas and an example of economic effect.
How companies are diversifying sources of profit
Modern iGaming holdings no longer depend on a single product or region. We analyze key diversification strategies: multi-brand, multi-vertical, B2B directions, technological services, IP-monetization, geographical expansion and M & A. How a sustainable portfolio is formed and the risk of seasonality is reduced.