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Prostrate Travel and Tourism Sector & Legal Restraints to Challenge Growth Even as Casinos Reopen

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The “Casinos – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

While the pandemic and lockdowns have largely benefitted the gaming industry, the gambling sector has been less lucky faced with a tepid outlook and a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges. With 74.6% of revenues coming from the offline brick and motor sector, the closure of entertainment centers and casinos as part of the lockdowns imposed in 1st Q 2020 impacted revenues and profitability for companies. The global market for casinos is expected to decline by 10.8% in the year 2020. The abrupt halting of economic activity has pushed businesses across all industries into financial distress. Sudden fall in revenues and profits as a result of demand disruptions has resulted in workforce pruning and layoffs. Unemployment rates have hit never-before highs with the US topping the charts with 12.5% unemployed as a % of total labor force. Social outlook against this background remains grim with households expected witness erosion in wealth. Personal financial outlook, community, economy, job security confidence, purchasing and investment confidence are all tumbling as the human and economic cost of the global pandemic rises. While brick and motor casinos stagnate, online casinos are faring better although limited by lower discretionary spending. The increase in spending is coming largely from gaming addicts and from consumer clusters spending more on online retail and entertainment during the pandemic.

Even as casinos begin to reopen as lockdowns are cautiously eased in countries worldwide, they face the challenge of falling consumer confidence and spending and the still prostrate travel and tourism sector. In Las Vegas for instance which is the gambling Mecca of the world, millions of tourists and visitors make up for the large customer base at casinos. Gaming operators from Macau to Las Vegas are all anticipating a rough restart after gaming properties are allowed to reopen. In Macau, a few gaming properties have reopened but could not see desirable outcomes. In gambling destinations such as Parisian Macao, Venetian Macao, Sands Cotai Central, Wynn Palace, City of Dreams, Galaxy Macau, MGM Cotai, Grand Lisboa, MGC Macau, Star World and Wynn Macau, customer turnover still remains low. During pre-COVID-19 times, each of those casinos attracted around 200 thousand visitors every day. This extreme drop in visitor numbers is due to stringent border restrictions being followed since the month of March. Limited options for transportation and quarantine rules make it difficult for players to visit gambling destinations. With the global economy now in recession, recovery will be delayed further. Although online casinos are well suited for safe indulgence in gambling in the midst of a pandemic situation, this sector is still fledging and is plagued with legality issues. Online casinos are illegal in most parts of the United States and in countries where online casinos are legal confusion over legal boundaries of betting and gambling is a chief restraint to growth. Underdevelopment online funds transfer platforms also adds another layer of challenge to growth. In younger markets like the U.S. and Asian countries where digital prize money disbursement platforms are still underdeveloped, the challenge is bigger and more difficult to overcome. In Europe, the region with a well-developed online and offline gambling infrastructure, casino owners are innovating in digital payments by using digital wallet services to transfer funds to customers.

A return to complete normalcy will begin only after barriers to access gaming destinations are completely removed. The market is projected to reach US$159.3 billion by the year 2027, trailing a CAGR of3.7%. Offline Casinos, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to grow at a 3.4% CAGR to reach US$116.3 million by the end of the analysis period. Few of the factors expected to drive growth in the post pandemic period include migration from cards to crypto currency gambling; continued evolution of online casinos supported by rapid proliferation of mobile devices and growing penetration of smart phones and tablets; development of supplicated gambling apps; growing participation of women in casinos; resurgence in casino tourism; relaxation in gambling regulations and legalization of gambling in several nations given their contribution to national income and development of local tourism.

Key Topics Covered:

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & REPORT SCOPE

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. MARKET OVERVIEW

2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

III. MARKET ANALYSIS

IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned

  • 888 Holdings Plc
  • Betfair Group Plc
  • Boyd Gaming Corporation
  • Caesars Interactive Entertainment, Inc.
  • Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment Inc
  • Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.
  • Golden Nugget Atlantic City
  • Harrington Raceway & Casino
  • Ladbrokes Coral Group Plc
  • Las Vegas Sands Corporation
  • Mgm Resorts International
  • Penn National Gaming
  • Sjm Holdings Ltd.
  • William Hill Plc
  • Wynn Resorts Limited

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GR8_TECH rolls out a new brand identity built for digital-first iGaming

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The supplier says the redesign uses a coding-inspired, modular system aimed at consistency across products, motion, and future subbrands.

GR8_TECH has unveiled a redesigned brand identity positioned as a tech-native update for a digital-first iGaming market. The company said the new system goes beyond a visual refresh, aiming to better reflect how technology brands “think, move, and evolve.”

According to GR8_TECH, the identity uses a coding-inspired visual language, modular design principles, and a motion-first approach intended to work consistently across products, platforms, and future subbrands.

“This was never about changing the brand for the sake of change. GR8_TECH already had strong recognition and character,” said Iryna Ilchanka, Creative Lead at GR8_TECH. “Our goal was to sharpen it, to create a system that feels more future-ready and aligned with the level of technology and ambition behind the company.”

GR8_TECH said it approached the redesign as an evolving framework rather than a fixed brand guideline. “We didn’t want to create a static brand book. Rather, we wanted to build a living framework that can continuously evolve together with the business,” Ilchanka added.

The company framed the update as part of its broader positioning around “championship,” describing the brand direction as focused on discipline, technology, and continuous evolution.

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TaDa Gaming to showcase its solutions at Peru Gaming Show 2026

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The company team invites visitors to explore its glocalization capabilities and growth potential as a strategic partner of TaDa Gaming at PGS in Lima.

TaDa Gaming has announced its participation in Peru Gaming Show 2026, one of the most influential B2B gaming exhibitions in Latin America. The event will take place at the Jockey Exhibition Centre in Lima, Peru, on June 17–18, bringing together an estimated 8,000 delegates and 80 exhibitors under one roof.

Driven by its success in Brazil and its goal of further expanding its presence across Latin America, Stand 52 will be the space where TaDa Gaming will showcase its award-winning gamification tools and Crash games, its exclusive fish-shooting titles, and its high-performance slots.

Supported by TaDa Gaming’s expert glocalization strategy, which combines global mechanics with localized content, its top-performing slots in the region include the Fortune Gems and Lucky series.

The “Fortune Gems” games are currently among TaDa Gaming’s best-performing slots in Latin America and include the company’s first co-created celebrity title: “Fortune Yuri 500”, developed in collaboration with renowned Brazilian streamer and influencer Yuri Brida.

Meanwhile, the “Lucky” series was designed specifically for Latin American players. All titles benefit from TaDa Gaming’s localization expertise and know-how, ensuring experiences aligned with target audiences in terms of themes, cultural relevance, and bonus preferences.

Access to high-growth and regulated markets across the region is supported by TaDa Gaming’s extensive portfolio of global licenses and certifications.

This provides the supplier with a competitive advantage in delivering future-ready gaming experiences and has led to major partnership agreements with key industry players, including the international full-service iGaming content and technology provider Bragg Gaming Group.

The TaDa Gaming team will also be available to share data-driven performance insights across key Latin American markets, as well as flexible partnership models that position the company as a strategic value partner.

Ray Lee, Business Development Director at TaDa Gaming, commented: “Latin America as a whole is a key strategic market for TaDa Gaming, and Peru in particular is also highly important. Events like PGS allow us to connect directly with the stakeholders shaping the future of the industry.

We invite everyone to visit us at Stand 52 to discuss partnership development and learn more about emerging regulatory and technological trends in Peru.”

TaDa Gaming’s presence at PGS reaffirms the company’s commitment to expanding in regulated markets and strengthening partnerships across Latin America.

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Betano is a new supporter of the 2026 World Cup in Europe and South America

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Betano has been announced as an official supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ for Europe and South America, through a new partnership between FIFA and Kaizen Gaming’s flagship brand.

The tournament, which will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States between June 11 and July 19, is set to be the largest edition in FIFA World Cup™ history, as it will feature 48 national teams competing for football’s most prestigious title for the first time.

This marks the third time Betano and FIFA have joined forces.

Four years ago, Betano became the first sports betting operator to partner with FIFA, being announced as an Official Regional Supporter of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ for Europe.

More recently, the brand was also announced as an Official Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

“We are very pleased to welcome Betano among the supporters of the FIFA World Cup 2026™,” said Romy Gai, Chief Business Officer at FIFA.

“Since the beginning of our partnership four years ago, we have closely followed Betano’s genuine commitment to sporting integrity, bringing fans closer to football and creating new forms of engagement and entertainment.

We share these same goals and are delighted to once again have this global powerhouse with us to connect the world through football,” he added.

“Partnering with FIFA for the third time is a very important milestone for all of us at Kaizen Gaming and reinforces our global evolution,” said George Daskalakis, Co-founder and CEO of Kaizen Gaming.

“The FIFA World Cup 2026™ represents the ultimate meeting point between sport and entertainment, reaching billions of people around the world.

For us, it is the ideal platform to consolidate Betano as the world’s most trusted brand in responsible online sports betting.

Our focus now is to deliver an exciting, innovative, and safe experience for fans throughout the competition.”

Controlled by Kaizen Gaming,  recognized in 2024 and 2025 as “Operator of the Year” at the EGR Operator Awards and “Operator of the Year – Large” at the SBC Awards, Betano will offer fans unique and exclusive experiences to experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup™ in a responsible way.

Tools will include responsible gaming features such as financial limits, time-use controls, and 24/7 customer support.

The brand is also preparing a series of physical and digital activations across Europe and South America throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

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