Fantini Research: The industry must be patient when trying to overcome COVID-19

There’s only a few more days until SBC Digital Summit North America, and as we continue to get ready to hear from top industry executives, we’ve also been chatting with our sponsors.

Frank Fantini at Fantini Research explained that the virtual event gives them the chance to discuss the nature of US legalization and regulation with other industry figures, while also allowing them to promote the Fantini publications.

What are you looking forward to at the SBC Digital Summit North America?

The opportunity to learn about company expansion plans in the US and convergence of online betting, casino, esports, lottery and social.

What would be your biggest bit of advice for betting and gaming businesses trying to mitigate the impact of COVID-19?

Be patient. As Dr Fauci says, the virus will tell us what to do and when!

What are you promoting at SBC Digital Summit North America?

Our publications: Fantini’s Gaming Report, which is the most comprehensive daily newsletter providing actionable information to C-level executives and institutional investors in the industry, and the Public Policy Review, which continually updates subscribers on legislative and regulatory developments in the US, an essential for any sports betting company.

Which operator has impressed you the most in 2020?

Flutter has shown exceptional strategic vision as it has accomplished its mergers. Likewise GAN has shown strategic brilliance in remaking the company into an emerging platform provider in the US.

What partnership has stood out in the past 12 months?

MGM-GVC and Penn National-BarStool merging traditional land-based and online in innovative ventures.

Which parts of the conference agenda have caught your eye?

The very theme of the conference as how land-based casinos evolve is the key issue of the next several years, along with the extent and nature of US legalization and regulation.

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