Daniel Ortega
Business and Market Analysis
Daniel Ortega writes about gambling business and market developments, covering commercial strategy, investments, market structure and the wider economics of the industry.
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Articles

Chile’s online gambling bill advances amid tax and licensing disputes
Chile’s online betting bill is facing fresh scrutiny as proposed licensing fees and transitional rules fuel industry concerns over fair competition. Chile’s long-awaited online gambling bill appears to…

SunBet outlines strategy to close gap with South Africa’s market leaders
SunBet CEO is plotting December launch for updated betting product, as it leans on improved UI and UX to increase market share. SunBet CEO Simon Gregory says investment…

Turkish study links frictionless payments and targeted platform design to increasing gambling harm
The report advocated for internationally learned restrictions as well as an update on digital advertising regulations. A multi-disciplinary study into Turkey’s digital gambling sector has revealed that the issue extends…

Former APPG chair Sir Philip Davies appointed to BHA board
Sir Philip currently chairs the Greyhound Board of Great Britian (GBGB) following a long career in parliament The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) yesterday announced the interim appointment of…

ASA upholds complaint against Midnite over AI-generated character in TikTok ad
White Hat Gaming were also reviewed by ASA for age-restricted promotion but the ruling was not upheld. On Wednesday the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled against Midnite following…

Sizekhaya takes South Africa’s R180 billion lottery licence as court battle looms
Sizekhaya Holdings has begun operating one of the world’s larger national lotteries under an eight-year contract widely reported to be worth around R180 billion ($10.9 billion) – a…

Out-of-the-box thinking: How SkyControl is aligning crash games with Gen Z and millennial behaviour
Crash games have captured the attention of Gen Z and millennials with speed, simplicity and instant engagement. Here, SkyControl Hemant Gujadhur and Silviu Buzatu explain how player-versus-player mechanics…

Kendoo partners with Broadway Platform to expand casino content distribution
Partnership brings Kendoo’s feature-led slot portfolio to operators through Broadway Platform’s casino offering. Kendoo is expanding the distribution of its slot portfolio through a new partnership with Broadway…