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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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Vegangster Launches Fully Integrated Lootboxes as a Native Platform Feature

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Vegangster has introduced lootboxes as a native platform feature, giving operators a new way to drive player engagement and generate additional revenue. Early adopters are already seeing a noticeable share of total GGR coming from this mechanic

Unlike third-party game integrations, Vegangster lootboxes are fully embedded into the platform. Operators retain direct control over configuration, performance logic, and lobby placement, and the feature operates on a significantly lower revenue share than third-party game content.

Brands already using lootboxes are generating between 5 and 7 per cent of their total GGR from lootboxes within the first month,” said Michael Oziransky, CPO at Vegangster.

The lootbox mechanic follows a model familiar from video games. Players purchase a lootbox for a fixed price and receive a reward based on predefined probabilities. Depending on chance and configuration, the reward may exceed the value of the initial purchase.

Operators define how lootboxes work at both the technical and commercial levels. Prize types, win probabilities, and RTP logic are set directly within the platform, allowing lootboxes to support different use cases, player segments, and commercial strategies. Rewards can include cash, digital items, NFTs, physical prizes, or other operator-defined assets.

Once a reward is received, players can keep it or sell it back for cash. This keeps the player flow simple and transparent, while giving operators multiple ways to structure value and payouts.

Operators can use lootboxes in promotional campaigns, offering lootbox free spins to players, affiliates, or other partners. Different lootbox configurations can support different goals, from player acquisition to retention.

Lootboxes are the first in a series of platform-native mini-games rolling out through 2026. The upcoming releases will include quick, session-based mechanics inspired by crash games, alongside new social engagement features.

About Vegangster

Vegangster provides a full-stack iGaming platform engineered for speed, scalability, and operator control. Its turnkey, white-label, and sweepstakes solutions integrate casino and sportsbook content, payments, CRM, compliance, and social features into a single mobile-first system. With Vegangster, operators can launch quickly and scale with confidence.

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Affina Partners Presents Alawin: A New iGaming Brand Born from Magic and Adventure!

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Affina Partners has officially launched Alawin, a new iGaming brand that brings the spirit of medieval legends and timeless storytelling into a fully integrated, multi-vertical gaming platform.

Created with both players and affiliate partners in mind, Alawin combines immersive design, diverse content, and powerful loyalty mechanics to deliver an engaging experience built for long-term growth.

A Gaming Journey Inspired by Classic Tales

Alawin transports players into a world of mystery and adventure, where every session feels like the start of a legendary quest. From spinning slots to exploring live casino tables, chasing jackpots, or placing bets across dynamic sports markets, the experience unfolds like a story filled with hidden rewards and unexpected discoveries.

Drawing inspiration from classic folklore, the platform captures the sense of uncovering fortune beyond palace doors — only here, the adventure begins the moment players land on the website.

The Affina Partners Team commented:

“In classic tales, fortunes were found beyond palace doors. With Alawin, they begin the moment players enter the website. Every session is designed to feel like opening the first page of a story—where curiosity leads the way, rewards reveal themselves naturally, and each step forward carries the promise of something more, all within a model built for long-term partner growth.”

A Unified Multi-Vertical Platform

Alawin integrates multiple gaming verticals within one seamless ecosystem, offering:

  • Casino & Live Casino

  • Progressive and Network Jackpots

  • Sports & Live Betting

  • Virtual Sports

  • Top Games by Country, highlighting regionally popular titles

This unified structure ensures a streamlined user experience while catering to diverse player preferences across key markets.

Reward-Driven Mechanics Designed for Retention

To boost engagement and retention, Alawin incorporates interactive gamification tools, including:

  • Challenges – Players complete tasks to earn coins

  • The Shop – Coins can be exchanged for Free Spins, Bonus Money, Free Bets, or Bonus Games

  • Casino & Sports Tournaments – Featuring substantial prize pools to drive competitive play

These mechanics are designed not only to increase player lifetime value but also to deliver measurable performance results for affiliate partners.

Built for Scalable Partner Growth

With a distinctive brand identity, story-driven positioning, and strong reward infrastructure, Alawin is built to support scalable acquisition and sustained engagement across multiple markets.

Affina Partners is now inviting affiliates to promote Alawin and introduce players to a gaming experience where adventure begins from the very first click.

About Affina Partners

Affina Partners is a global affiliate program focused on strategy, market insight, and long-term collaboration. By combining international expertise with deep local market understanding, the company helps affiliates grow smarter and achieve stronger performance within the iGaming sector.

Its expanding portfolio includes Alawin, Millioner, FunBet, and WildRobin — brands recognized for refined design, engaging user experiences, and consistent results.

With flexible commission models, transparent analytics, and dedicated support, Affina Partners transforms partnerships into measurable success.

Affina Partners — where every partnership begins with ambition and ends in success.

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SIS strengthens live Numbers partnership with Hollywoodbets through launch of two new 49’s draws

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SIS (Sports Information Services), a leading provider of 24/7 live betting content, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Hollywoodbets through the launch of two new 49’s live draws.

The agreement enhances Hollywoodbets’ popular live Numbers product, giving players across Africa more daily opportunities to engage with the fixed-odds format.

New Brunchtime and Drivetime Draws

The newly introduced Brunchtime and Drivetime 49’s draws will run daily at:

  • 11:49am (BST) / 12:49pm (SAST)

  • 4:49pm (BST) / 5:49pm (SAST)

All draws are broadcast from SIS’s UK studios, delivered as a fully managed, end-to-end solution with a strong focus on integrity and reliability.

The new additions further strengthen Hollywoodbets’ live Numbers schedule, creating more touchpoints throughout the day to keep players engaged.

Building on Fast 15’s and 39’s Success

The expanded 49’s portfolio complements SIS’s existing Fast 15’s and 39’s draws, which launched with Hollywoodbets last year and have already delivered strong engagement and improved margins.

  • Fast 15’s offers a high-frequency, high-churn format with competitive odds and an engaging, easy-to-follow structure.

  • 39’s provides live draws every three minutes, acting as an effective filler product during quieter betting periods while increasing betting opportunities and win potential.

Together, the products form a comprehensive live Numbers ecosystem designed to maximise engagement and revenue throughout the day.

Strengthening SIS’ Position in Africa

Joe Andrews, Head of Sales across Africa at SIS, said the launch represents another milestone in the partnership.

“Our latest collaboration with Hollywoodbets will play a crucial role in elevating the profile of the Brunchtime and Drivetime draws across Africa, further strengthening our leading live Numbers position across the continent.

Alongside the continued success of Fast 15’s and 39’s, we are confident the enhanced 49’s product will resonate strongly with players as a dynamic alternative.”

Wayde Dorkin, Head of Product at Hollywoodbets, highlighted the importance of innovation in maintaining player engagement.

“We are always looking to evolve our product offering and deliver compelling, entertaining betting experiences. The addition of two new 49’s draws, alongside our existing Fast 15’s and 39’s content, significantly enhances our Numbers portfolio.

The SIS live Numbers offering has consistently engaged our players across Africa, and we’re confident this expanded product suite will drive continued growth.”

With additional daily draws and a proven live format, SIS and Hollywoodbets are reinforcing their commitment to delivering engaging, high-integrity betting content to players across Africa.

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