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Jun 4th 2012, 13:53 by The Economist online

Gambling from home is growing more popular

 

“LAS VEGAS,” said Frank Sinatra, “is the only place I know where money really talks—it says, ‘Goodbye.’” But thanks to changing regulations and improvements in computing and mobile technology, you can now contrive to bid your money farewell from the comfort of your own home. Interactive gambling—a category that encompasses sports betting, poker, casino games, slots and other such wagers placed from a home computer, interactive TV or mobile phone—makes up an increasingly important part of the global gambling market, according to data from H2 Gambling Capital, but not an evenly distributed one. The world’s biggest gambling market, the United States, remains its most divided. Betting is legal—encouraged, even, as Ol’ Blue Eyes can attest—in Las Vegas and Atlantic City; most states have government-run lotteries; and horse tracks around the country are rolling in slots revenue. But online poker remains illegal (which is not the same thing as not done). China seems to have similar qualms. And the global uptake rate is steady, but not especially fast, which suggests that gambling remains a social endeavour. Penury loves company.

 

【Penury loves company】【misery loves company】 exp. expression meaning that someone who is not happy tends to find comfort in seeing others unhappy too

 

 

 

H2 Featured as the Economist’s Graph of the Day for the 2nd Time in 2 Years

Posted on 12/06/2012 in General News

H2 Featured as the Economist’s Graph of the Day for the 2^nd Time in 2 Years

Gambling from home is growing more popular

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Interactive gambling—a category that encompasses sports betting, poker, casino games, slots and other such wagers placed from a home computer, interactive TV or mobile phone—makes up an increasingly important part of the global gambling market,

Nearly 10% of the gambling sector’s gross revenues are now generated via interactive channels despite them not being embraced by a number of the globe’s key regulators at this time.

However, H2 believe that this is set to change and going forward as regulated interactive gaming becomes a reality in the United States, Central/South America, Australia and possibly even in parts of Asia it could account for between a fifth and quarter of the industry’s revenues as it does today in the likes of the United Kingdom, Sweden and Hong Kong.

About H2

H2 Gambling Capital

H2 is universally regarded as the leading source of data regarding the value and volume of the activity across the global gambling industry.

H2 offers the most comprehensive eGaming/land-based gambling data service as well as detailed market reports and bespoke consultancy. In total the subscriber area of H2’s brand new website now includes almost two million data points with up to 20,000 being published/refreshed each week.

H2 have developed a detailed state-by-state model of the US market covering value and volume and extensive forecasts for all products across all geographies. The detailed bottom up model can be easily modified to show each market under an extensive array of regulatory scenarios.

H2’s Internet poker data service now extends to 10 international sites and three dot.fr sites. The product provides up to 250 data points for each poker platform covered each day and will be delivered to clients electronically each week.

Further details may be found at www.h2gamblingcapital.com or by emailing data@h2gc.com.

In addition to being eGaming Review’s official data partner H2 is a Gerson Lehrman partner firm and is part of a global network of firms including TrustPartners (Italy) and Gaming Edge Associates (UK).

Annual Subscriptions to all of H2’s data service, which includes up to two million data points and an update schedule second to none (up to 200 Updates Expected in 2011) are £5,000 – please email data@h2gc.com for further details. NB. Please state you have purchased this report to receive an introductory discounted rate.

Annual Subscriptions to all of H2’s data service which includes up to 2 million data points and an update schedule second to none (up to 200 Updates Expected in 2011) are £5,000 – please email data@h2gc.com for further details.

 

 

H2 Launch Comprehensive US Interactive Gambling Report

Posted on 22/03/2012 in General News

H2 Gambling Capital today announces the release of their highly anticipated US market report. H2 personnel have been involved in the global interactive gambling sector since the first interactive company launched over a decade ago. During this time H2 have been involved in all major markets including activity in the US both before and after the industry changing events of UIGEA in October 2006.

We have provided intelligence to operators, service providers, investors, analysts, lobbyists, governments, politicians, start-ups and market leading companies both in the US and around the world. H2 have brought this wealth of knowledge together to create a fully comprehensive US market report.

The US market has the potential to become the largest interactive poker market in the world but the market is unique and complex, with law makers, lobbyist, tribes, lotteries and large casinos traditionally opposed to interactive gambling. However over the last few years the opinions of these organisations have changed as has the stance of the government with regulation looking increasingly likely. In this report H2 look to steer interested parties in the right direction and avoid many of the pitfalls which have stifled progress in newly regulating markets.

Interactive Poker Market Share by Region - 2011

 

Source: H2 Gambling Capital

Today the US poker market accounts for 8% of global interactive poker. With just the 12 leading states regulating interactive poker the share will grow to 28% over a five year period and has the potential to even surpass Europe in a best case scenario.

Global Interactive Poker Market Share by Region Under Permissive US Regulation (Top 12 States) – First Full Year

 

Source: H2 Gambling Capital

Over the last 3 – 4 years the interactive gambling market has been looking towards US as one of the main industry growth drivers. Finally it looks as though this may be a possibility but the market is unlike any other, how will it evolve and who will be the winners and losers?

The winners in the US interactive gambling market have the opportunity to become dominant in the global interactive market due to economies of scale and liquidity which the US winners will benefit from. In the medium to long term interactive gambling companies will find it very difficult to compete without the scale, cash and liquidity that the US market provides. Indeed following UIGEA PokerStars and FullTilt became the market leaders off the back of the US market and it is expected the same will happen in a future US regulated market.

H2 has spent the last 6 months compiling a report to cover all important aspects of a US interactive gambling market from market size, operational logistics, state by state analysis to potential winners and losers, prospective partners and the role of US brands.

 

This report looks to give operators, suppliers and investors the edge in a market which is on the verge of opening and one which few can afford to not be involved in. At the same time the report covers the uncertainties surrounding the market and explains why stakeholders should not over anticipate.

Land of iGaming Opportunity in a comprehensive and authorative report written in consultation with a number of US legal experts and many key players in the US and European market place, along with H2’s 15 years of experience of analysing the global land based and interactive gambling sectors. The report looks to assess and analyse the probable opening of the US market, what likely scenarios will take place and who will emerge as the winners and losers. Each state is analysed as to their potential with the main contenders being categorised and valued. The report looks at potential operational and ecosystem issues and in addition Includes five year forecasts for a regulated poker market under a number of scenarios along with detailed data on the current US gambling industry.