Ep 500: Black Markets & Darker Consequences - Antony Gevisser part 1

A landmark episode for iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, and we celebrate it in true iGaming Daily fashion, with a 25 minute discussion about the black market. SBC Editor-at-large Ted Menmuir is joined by Antony Gevisser, Senior Vice President Legal & Regulatory Affairs - Super Group and a member of the IMGL, for what is a deep discussion fitting of such a landmark number for us. Ted and Antony discuss: Antony's background of over 20 years as a qualified lawyer in the gaming industry How to define the 'Black Market' Its connection with criminal activity Industry governance concerns How it has grown organically and the factors that have enabled this The size of the black market Its threat to regulated gaming and licensed operators Reasons for player migration and challenges in recovering black market players The role of high value players The role of crypto The need for dialogue between regulators and operators Host: Ted Menmuir Guest: Anaya McDonald Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Scott Fulton iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.