EGR North America 101

NEWS ANALYSIS: Changing gear

EGR North America delves into William Hill’s Eldorado/Caesars and CBS Sports deals as the operator pushes forward with its US expansion

COVER FEATURE: A SPACtacular opportunity

With more and more special purpose acquisition company deals hitting the betting and gaming sector in the US, Nicole Macedo finds out what is driving this growing trend and why going down this investment route makes commercial sense

Q&A: Betting on Bilzerian

I3 Interactive is taking a punt with its celebrity/influencer-led betting brand BlitzBet, fronted by social media star Dan Bilzerian. Nicole Macedo sits down with ex-The Stars Group execs Andy Lee and Ian Marmion to discover what’s in store for the recreational sportsbook start-up

FEATURE: Shoulder responsibility

Julian Rogers explores why problem gambling funding is so limited in the US and the lessons that can be learned from Europe on keeping players safe and promoting responsible gambling

OPINION: Breaking down the barriers to entry

Daniel Graetzer, CEO at Carousel Group, discusses the licensing process in Colorado and some of the challenges the operator has faced along the way