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Advantages of working in the iGaming sector

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Today, iGaming is one of the most promising and rapidly developing industries in gambling. Gambling has always been popular, and the departure to online games for money has become even more in demand. Today players can take part without even leaving their home, and now they can also play with just a smartphone in their hand.

With the active development of technology, online games are becoming more and more available for an increasing range of potential players. Experts predict an online casino boom in the coming years. This is accompanied by both global trends in the development of Internet technologies and high interest in them from users. The coronavirus pandemic has also only increased the influx of online players around the world, particularly in Europe, Asia, and America.

In the current conditions of the pandemic and its long-term consequences for society, more and more people want not only to try their luck by making online bets, but also to relieve tension and stress. It may seem strange, but in the harsh conditions of the pandemic people did not save money fearing a possible economic crisis, but on the contrary, rushed to spend money on the Internet on online purchases of general-demand goods. According to analysts these purchases were not related to essential goods, but rather on passtimes such as online games. Experts assure us that the future belongs to online platforms.

Some statistics:

  • Analysts from Hexa Research claim that online gambling revenue will increase to $73 billion by 2024.
  • After research, the Evolution company has no doubt that Live Casino will be the main source of profit of the gambling market in the near future.
  • Online casino is second only to betting. The revenue of online casinos is $11.2 billion.
  • Due to its rapid growth, the gambling industry reached a capitalization of $250 billion in 2021.

Why iGaming?

Working in the field of iGaming gives not only confidence in the future from the point of view of a win-win material base, but also allows you to grow professionally, achieving high personal realization, since the field of online gambling is one of the most (if not the most) dynamically developing. Young professionals who have linked their careers with the field of iGaming grow daily and master new niches and skills that are inaccessible to those who sit still. Working in the field of iGaming is prestigious. These are new horizons, using the most modern technologies and tools. There are major international conferences where you can share your experience, gain new knowledge, and meet new active and promising people who always strive to be first.

iGaming Academies — what are they?

We can see that the niche is developing very quickly, and there are some specialists who understand this. In 2018, the Malta Gambling Authority (MGA) conducted a study that revealed a shortage of staff in the iGaming sector. At that time, there were more than 700 vacancies in the country for various specialists in online gambling, but only one in eight applicants received a job. Because of this iGaming academies began to appear — offering courses that will help you with entering the industry.

iGaming Academies provide training services to both individuals and entire companies. These courses provide professional training on compliance issues and help the organization comply with licensing and security regulations.

In an iGaming Academy, you can fully train for a new profession or upgrade your skills (managerial, technical, interpersonal communication, or marketing skills) and also join a company, because after these courses, employers offer good positions.

Factors contributing to the growth of the iGaming sector

As we have already written, the iGaming sector is growing and developing constantly and at a fast speed. It was also influenced by events taking place around the world.

– Covid

The coronavirus pandemic forced everyone to stay at home, which meant they were looking for new entertainment. Online casinos, games, livestreams, esports — all this helped to entertain yourself while sitting in quarantine. Many started playing out of boredom, so the average traffic volume is growing. The particular success of online casinos is noted in those countries where casinos operated offline before the pandemic, for example, Germany and the Czech Republic.

– Legalization of gambling in America

America began to slowly but surely legalize the gambling market, which gave a new surge in the industry and new opportunities.

Some states and individual cities are eyeing the possibility of allowing online gambling, while others still face various bureaucratic problems. For example, in California, two bills regulating the gambling industry are being considered, and in Florida — three at once. Attempts to pass laws regarding gambling were made in the states of Kentucky and Kansas, and Massachusetts and Missouri are considering such a possibility.

The American gambling market is one of the largest and most promising in the world. At the same time, it obeys complex and confusing rules: competition is high here, as well as government pressure on businessmen.

– Flexible license options

For casino owners and online operators, this is one of the main advantages. It will be much cheaper to create an online casino than a land-based one. Plus, licenses for offshore casinos are usually more profitable.

Jurisdictions where you will be able to obtain a gambling license include Malta, Curacao, Gibraltar, Isle of Man and Kahnawake. Many of these jurisdictions offer a balance between benefits, obligations, and requirements.

– Blockchain in the iGaming sector

Innovative technologies are constantly used in the iGaming industry. Malta even calls itself a “blockchain island”, becoming the first country to legalize blockchain. Now they are actively attracting cryptocurrency exchanges, ICO platforms, blockchain-based application developers and many others, which opens up new opportunities for iGaming companies.

According to experts, blockchain is one of the most relevant topics in the online casino industry in 2022. Its key advantage is reliability and anonymity, all information and financial processes with this technology are maximally protected. It is expected that the blockchain will have a huge impact on the entire gambling sector.

DUXGroup: analysis of the iGaming sector company

One of the brightest players in the iGaming sector is the international holding DUXGroup, on the basis of which licensed casino brands have been successfully operating for several years, as well as the Chilli Partners affiliate program.

In 5 years of its work in the field of online gambling, DUXGroup has been able to attract and retain about 250 employees of the best professionals in their field, acquire two offices in Malta and Cyprus, and create its own DUXPlatform brand.

The holding has more than successfully overcome the global crisis of 2020-2021, when many competitive business companies failed miserably. Moreover, already at the very beginning of 2022, the management of DUXGroup decided to further expand the staff for the implementation of new major projects that are scheduled for this year. Today, on the holding’s website, you can find such promising vacancies as VIP Team Lead, Head of Payments, VIP German Manager, as well as vacancies for beginners, such as Junior Affiliate Managers. This vacancy list testifies to the large-scale plans of the holding, which could have been born exclusively on a stable and powerful base of successfully implemented projects of the past years.

The company openly declares that it is carrying out a revolution in the field of iGaming. The key to success in this revolution is, first of all, the people working in the holding. The best professionals are leading DUXGroup to victory in the market, and DUXGroup, in turn, providing its employees with the best tools to open up brilliant career prospects with high earnings.

Where can I look for a job in the iGaming sector?

We have compiled a list of sites where you can find work in the iGaming sector. Vacancies are presented both in Malta and remotely. You can also search for some vacancies on Facebook and LinkedIn.

https://duxgroup.bamboohr.com/jobs/?source=duxgroup

https://www.whyigaming.eu

https://www.keepmeposted.com.mt/igaming-betting-jobs-malta/

https://www.careerjet.com.mt/igaming-jobs.html

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/igaming-jobs/?originalSubdomain=mt&position=1&pageNum=0

https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2FIT.iGaming.jobs.in.Malta%2F

Conclusion

iGaming is an industry that will always remain relevant. From year to year, the attitude towards gambling is becoming more loyal, and the audience around the world is only growing. Also, new technologies help online casinos to develop faster and build a more transparent and secure business. Therefore, working in the iGaming sector can be an excellent starting point and help unlock the creative potential of every good specialist.

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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – August 11-17

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.

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AU10TIX announced the launch of a free Child Safety Age Assurance Risk and Readiness Assessment and Age Assurance Readiness Guide designed to help businesses better understand their risk and tailor their strategy to meet regulatory obligations. They support AU10TIX’s Selfie-based Age Estimation service, which delivers the industry’s most precise and unbiased age assessment in just two seconds. In the US, federal legislation such as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requires parental consent for users under 13, while the California Consumer Privacy Act mandates age verification for websites accessed by users under 16. Additionally, 19 U.S. states now enforce mandatory age checks for adult content and gambling platforms. Similar regulations are impacting social media and online services in the UK, EU and Australia.

Caesars Entertainment has launched its third fully in-house developed proprietary online casino title: Signature American Roulette. Now live in New Jersey, the game is available across Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino, bringing another standout addition to the Company’s Signature table game series. Developed by Empire Creative, Signature American Roulette reflects Caesars’ growing investment in building its own proprietary content, a cornerstone of its online casino strategy aimed at delivering a best-in-class player experience. Signature American Roulette follows the recent launches of fan-favourite Signature titles, Caesars Palace Signature Multihand Blackjack Surrender in May and Signature Blackjack Surrender in June, both also developed by Empire Creative.

Novig announced the successful close of an $18 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Forerunner, with participation from existing investors Y Combinator, NFX, Perceptive Ventures and Gaingels. Founded by Jacob Fortinsky and Kelechi Ukah, Novig is reimagining sports predictions as a transparent and fair marketplace. Unlike traditional sportsbooks, Novig allows users to trade directly with one another, rather than against the house, eliminating hidden fees, biased odds and the risk of being penalised for winning.

Partnerships

IGT announced that it has secured a multi-year sports betting technology and services agreement with Hipodromo de Agua Caliente SA de CV and Distribuidora Internacional de Equipos de Juego, S. De R.L. De C.V. that will significantly extend IGT PlaySports’ footprint to Mexico and Latin America via Corporación Caliente. Per the agreement, 42 Caliente sportsbooks in Mexico will leverage the IGT PlaySports platform and services from the Company’s Trading Advisory Services Team. Through a phased rollout, Caliente will also be able to provide select sportsbooks operators throughout Latin America access to IGT PlaySports’ technology, extending the technology’s reach to more than 100 additional venues across eight countries.

CT Interactive has announced a strategic partnership with Ondiss. Through this collaboration, CT Interactive’s top-performing titles are now integrated into the Ondiss platform, significantly expanding the company’s reach within the region’s regulated iGaming market. This integration adds value to the broad Argentine audience of Casino & Hotel Casino Magic S.A., which successfully uses the Ondiss platform. With CT Interactive’s certified and player-favourite content now available, operators on the platform are empowered to diversify their offerings and meet the increasing demand for engaging, high-quality games.

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PAGCOR Opposes Online Gambling Ban Amid Pressure to Criminalise the Industry

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PAGCOR, the Philippine gaming regulator, has opposed a proposed ban on online gambling, despite mounting nationwide calls to criminalise it over soaring numbers of addiction, debt and mental health cases.

The online gambling sector in the Philippines has been growing exponentially, with gross revenues jumping from $140M in 2022 to $2.4B in 2024, according to Senate Committee on Games and Amusement data.

The committee held a hearing last week, highlighting the human cost of the industry, with its members demanding to outlaw it, saying the country was facing a full-blown public health and social crisis.

Sen. Erwin Tulfo, who led the hearing on online gambling, warned that “as long as online gambling exists, we are breeding the next generation of addicts, debtors, and broken families.”

He called for a ban and to “prosecute not only the operators, but also the enablers — in the government and in the private sector — who profit from this misery.”

PAGCOR, which is both an operator and regulator, said it “is not in favor of a total ban and instead advocates for stricter regulation.”

The regulator said that illegal operators are the real problem.

“Unfortunately, many of these unregulated online operators are based overseas who target Filipinos, most of whom do not realize that the sites they are playing on are not licensed by PAGCOR. This is where problems arise, especially regarding age restrictions.”

But a survey cited by senators indicates that age was not the main issue. It indicated that 66% of Filipinos aged 18 to 40, and 57% of those aged 41 to 55 were engaged in online gambling. Nearly a third bet multiple times a week, some wagering up to $53 per session.

Majority Leader Joel Villanueva warned online gambling is a “growing national crisis” in the Philippines.

“People are not just risking their hard-earned money. They are putting their futures, families, and lives on the line. The lure of instant wealth has already led many down a path of addiction, debt, and despair,” he said.

“Online gambling is not just a matter of financial loss. It is strongly associated with serious mental and physical health issues, broken relationships, family conflict, increased cases of domestic violence and suicide, crime against persons and property, and ultimately, the erosion of opportunities and dignity in the lives of many Filipinos.”

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UNLV International Gaming Institute Launches New AI Research Hub

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The UNLV International Gaming Institute has launched a new AI Research Hub (AiR Hub) to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing the gaming industry’s digital transformation.

Co-founder Kasra Ghaharian, the institute’s director of research, said the AiR Hub will address critical questions reshaping the sector: How is artificial intelligence transforming gaming operations? What governance frameworks should guide AI implementation in this traditionally regulated industry? Which emerging technologies must operators master to stay competitive? And how can the sector effectively integrate responsible AI practices with cutting-edge academic research?

“So all of these things that you might expect a research institution to do,” Ghaharian said, “we wanted to do specifically for this intersection of AI with gambling.”

While scattered research around AI in gaming has existed, Ghaharian said there hasn’t previously been a central hub for it. He and AiR Hub co-founder Simo Dragicevic, an International Gaming Institute (IGI) adjunct fellow, saw the opportunity to generate evidence, research and insight that could help the industry better understand and navigate AI technology.

“I think IGI has always had this place to be a thought leader in terms of knowledge, insights for the breadth of stakeholders across the gambling industry. And with the growth and expansion of this new technology, which is artificial intelligence, I think it’s important for us to continue that reputation,” Ghaharian said.

AI is and will continue to have a fundamental impact on all aspects of society, said Dragicevic, who is an industry veteran with experience in gaming software, regulation and AI.

As the gaming industry naturally focuses on product innovation and growth, it’s important someone is also looking at the potential safety aspects that may arise from AI — and AiR Hub is prepared to take on this critical role, Dragicevic said.

“Given the arguably controversial nature of the gambling industry and the gambling product, when it intersects with this technology — which, in and of itself, is controversial — I think that highlights the need for scrutiny; for some research to help guide the ship,” Ghaharian said.

The AiR Hub has received financial support from a variety of industry stakeholders, Ghaharian said. Founding industry members will also serve on an industry advisory panel to ensure that what the hub is doing is practical and relevant.

“It’s kind of that analogy of the ivory tower, right?” he said. “We don’t want to be just in a silo, not speaking to the industry, doing research that we think is relevant, that might not be applicable.”

There’s a reason the new entity is called a “hub” and not a “lab,” Dragicevic said, and that’s to emphasize its collaborative nature.

AiR Hub will build a framework and tools for regulators to help them ask the right questions before making any decisions on whether regulations need to adapt to change, he said, by inviting them to work with academics and partner universities in the early stages of projects.

It will also be important to engage the industry to ensure framework and tools are practical and factor in the complexities and nuances of the industry, Dragicevic said.

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