Ep 559: Why Fresh Capital is Critical for Regulated iGaming, with Cristina Romero

In this episode, in collaboration with the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), Cristina Romero of Loyra Abogados, breaks down the complex, often-overlooked, world of fundraising in regulated iGaming markets. With nearly 15 years of experience advising on cross-border gaming finance and acquisitions, she explains why fresh capital is essential for driving innovation, market entry and long-term sustainability in an increasingly capital-intensive industry. From Spain and Sweden to Brazil and beyond, Cristina explores the investment landscape in both mature and emerging iGaming jurisdictions. She categorises the three dominant investor profiles, generalist private equity, gambling-savvy venture firms, and strategic industry players, unpacking what each seeks in a high-risk, high-reward environment. In the final segment, the conversation turns to the evolving relationship between traditional regulated operators and disruptive ‘adjacent’ tech firms in Web3, blockchain and AI-powered marketing. Cristina explains how unregulated innovators are setting new benchmarks for speed and agility, often providing vital tools that solve operational pain points for legacy brands. To read more on the topic discussed in today's episode, click on the following link: - https://www.imgl.org/publications/imgl-magazine-volume-3-no-1/raising-capital-in-regulated-gambling-and-betting-markets/ Host: Ted Menmuir Guest: Cristina Romero Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: James Ross 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.