Gaming Innovation Group

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Gaming Innovation Group Inc.
FormerlyDonkr International Ltd.
(2008-2012)
Company typePublic company
OSE: GIG
Nasdaq StockholmGIGSEK
ISINUS4593781051
IndustryOnline gambling, B2B, sports betting
Founded2008; 16 years ago (2008)
FounderRobin Reed and Frode Fagerli
Headquarters
Number of locations
Malta, Marbella, Copenhagen
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Richard Brown
Ben Clemes
Nicola Fitton
Jonas Warrer
Justin Psaila
Tore Formo
Claudia Ginex
Claudio Caruana
Chris Armes
ProductsGiG Media
GiG Core
GiG Comply
GiG Sports
GiG Magic
GiG Wand
GiG Logic
GiG Data
RevenueIncrease €44.1 million[1] (2019)
Decrease €24.1 million[1] (2019)
Decrease €64.7 million[1] (2019)
Total assetsIncrease €135.1 million[1] (2019)
Total equityIncrease €20.9 million[1] (2017)
Number of employees
600 (2019)
SubsidiariesLes Encheres Bidou Inc., Betit Group Ltd., GIG Media, iGamingCloud Ltd., Flamingo Intervest Ltd, Tempest Microsystems, Inc., Rebel Penguin ApS

Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (usually styled GiG) is an iGaming company offering cloud-based product and platform services and performance marketing to its B2B partners. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "GIG",[2] and on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker symbol "GIGSEK".[3]

GiG is a full-service iGaming software services provider and media partner for online gambling operators and has progressively expanded into most segments of the supplier value chain in iGaming: performance-based/affiliate marketing (GiG Media, formerly known as Innovation Labs Ltd.), software platform services (GiG Core), formerly known as iGaming Cloud, and sportsbook (GiG Sports and the recent acquisition of Sportnco).[4]

The company has previously operated several consumer brands, including Rizk.com and Guts.com, before divesting them to Betsson in April 2020.[5] The company's platform of services is licensed by the MGA,[6] UKGC and offered under a TW issued by the DGE in New Jersey.[7][8] It is certified in Sweden,[9] Spain,[10] Iowa (USA),[11] Croatia and Latvia,[12][13] and is also compliant with GLI33 and GLI16 platform standards and ISO27001 for GiG Core and GiG Data.[14]

History[edit]

Early years and 2010s[edit]

Gaming Innovation Group Ltd. was initially incorporated in 2008 as Donkr International Ltd. in Malta.[15][16]

In 2012, Guts Gaming Ltd. (now MT SecureTrade Limited) was incorporated as a fully owned Gaming Innovation Group Ltd subsidiary.[17] In May 2013, the company launched Guts.com, a website offering sports betting and casino games.[18]

In early 2015, iGamingCloud Ltd., a B2B platform service for the iGaming industry, was launched (GiG Core). The product went live in February 2015.[19] In the same month, Gaming Innovation Group and Nio Inc. signed iGaming Cloud and sportsbook (GiG Sports) supported by GiG's fully managed services.[20]

In May 2015, Optimizer Invest acquired 10% of iGaming Cloud Ltd for consideration of €1m.[21] In addition, there was a Share Exchange Agreement to exchange the entire issued share capital of Gaming Innovation Group PLC. for shares in Nio Inc.[22] Subsequently, Nio inc. adopted the name of Gaming Innovation Group Inc. and appointed Robin Reed as its new CEO.[23] The month after, Gaming Innovation Group was listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.[24]

The company expanded into the affiliate industry in iGaming by a series of acquisitions. GiG subsidiary Innovation Labs (GiG Media) acquired affiliate network Spaseeba for 27m GiG shares.[25] GiG Media also acquired affiliate networks in respectively Finland and Estonia.[26][27]

In January 2016 the company launched the B2C casino brand Rizk.com.[28] Later on in March, the company acquired the sports betting company OddsModel AS for consideration of 21.74 million new Shares.[29] In June 2016 Gaming Innovation Group acquired Betit Holdings adding the three iGaming operators Kaboo.com, SuperLenny.com, and Thrills.com to its portfolio of B2C focused brands (notably Rizk.com and Guts.com before the Betit acquisition). As part of the deal, Optimizer Invest increased its ownership of GiG shares.[30] The company also continued its expansion within the media business by acquiring Dutch affiliate network Delta Markets B.V.[31] as well as Swedish affiliate network Magenti Media.[32]

In 2017, GiG acquired the technology-driven performance marketing company Rebel Penguin ApS for a total amount of €13 million.[33] This acquisition concluded GiG Media being established as a multi-channel affiliate, operating both a publishing unit (organic rankings on search engines) as well as a paid marketing unit. A new B2C brand called Highroller was also launched.[34]

2018 was the signing of a deal with Hard Rock Casino, with an initial launch in Atlantic City, New Jersey.[35] The company also launched its marketing compliance tool targeted at the online gambling segment, GiG Comply.[36] An in-house sportsbook on Rizk.com was launched just ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.[37][38] During the year of 2018, GiG obtained a betting license in the German State Schleswig-Holstein which makes part of the DACH region, a key growth region for the organisation and its Rizk brand.[39] E-sports hub GLHF.GG was signed on GiG Core as well as Sia Mr. Green Latvia for the provision of platform license, online casino, sportsbook, and front end services.[40][41]

In January 2019, GiG launched the Hard Rock omnichannel in New Jersey.[42] On 26 March 2019, the company began trading on the Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker symbol 'GIGSEK'.[43] GiG Core also signed Metalcasino to its sportsbook offering.[44] An agreement to provide MegaLotto with GiG's technical platform and casino games were also signed.[45] In August 2019, Gaming Innovation Group sold its HighRoller brand to Ellmount Gaming,[46] stating that their core focus will be primarily on growing Rizk as a casino brand and Guts as a sports betting brand. The HighRoller brand was sold for approx. €7m (3.5 PV).[47]

During the year of 2019, Kindred Group was signed on the new GiG Comply product.[48] The company also partnered with Skycity, a market leader in New Zealand, for its online casino platform.[49] In September 2019, GiG launched its digital and retail sportsbook with Hard Rock Cafe International in Iowa.[50][51]

2020s[edit]

In April 2020, Gaming Innovation Group divested its B2C operations to Betsson, for a total of €31m with a premium fee on the platform service. From this point onwards, the intention is to be a purely B2B company, focused on its platform services (GiG Core) as well as its media/affiliate services (GiG Media).[52]

In June 2020, GiG signed a long-term agreement with GS Technologies Limited for the provision of GiG's platform and front-end development to a new casino brand with its license from the Maltese Gaming Authority.[53] In the following month, the company signed an agreement with K.A.K. DOO Skopje, Hospitality, tourism, and services company (K.A.K.) for the provision of GiG's platform, front-end development, and managed media services to launch their digital operation in the regulated Macedonian market.[54] In the same month, GiG subsidiary iGaming Cloud Inc. was granted a permanent casino service industry enterprise license (CSIE) from the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) in New Jersey, United States. The application was filed in June 2018 with GiG supporting Hard Rock International's casino operations in New Jersey under a so-called transactional waiver until the final approval was awarded.[55]

GiG signed a long-term agreement with a subsidiary of Casumo, Mill of Magic Ltd, for the provision of GiG's platform, data platform, and GiG Logic in July 2020. Mill of Magic will use GiG's products to power its new Pay N Play casino offering under its license from the Maltese Gaming Authority.[56]

In August 2020, GiG signed the head of terms agreement with Grupo Slots LOTBA S.E, Argentina's premier gaming and entertainment group.[57][58] In September, GiG and Betgenius signed a deal to join forces in a global sportsbook platform deal.[59]

In February 2021, the company signed a long-term agreement with PlayStar Casino to enter New Jersey.[60] That year, GiG obtained ISO 27001:2021 certification for the Frontend development solution and content management system, covering development, network configuration, infrastructure and associated product operations for frontend, middleware and backend Gaming services hosted on GiG's infrastructure.[61] In May, the c million borrowing limit. The transaction was oversubscribed and received strong demand from investors across the Nordics, continental Europe, and the US, with participation in the placement from existing and new investors.[62] In June, PlayStar Casino agreement was extended to cover the burgeoning Pennsylvanian market.[63] In December, the company signed a long-term agreement to provide the Platform with Rank Holdings for their Marina888 brand.[64] A share purchase agreement was announced to purchase Sportnco, a specialist in online sports betting.[65]

Present day[edit]

In April 2020, GiG signed an agreement with Betway to provide Sportnco's sportsbook and player account management in Portugal.[66] The same month, Sportnco acquisition is completed in a €51.5 deal.[67] GiG Media won the iGB Affiliate award for Casino affiliate of the year at the 2022 event in London.[68] In May 2022, the company signed an agreement with Full Games SA to provide player management and sports betting services in Angola, a new regulated market.[69]

Organizational structure[edit]

Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GIG) is a publicly traded US corporation, incorporated in the state of Delaware with its registered offices at 10700 Stringfellow Rd. 10, Bokeelia, FL 33922, Florida, USA, where accounting is located. GiG has been registered in the Norwegian company registry as a “Norwegian Registered Foreign Entity”(NUF) with the organization number 988 015 849. It has also been registered as a branch in the Malta Business Registry, under Registration No: 2309086.[70]

GIG is a holding company, with all commercial activities being carried out by its subsidiaries. GIG has subsidiaries located in Malta, Denmark, Gibraltar and Spain. Some of the subsidiaries based in Malta hold remote operator licences in the UK, Malta and Sweden. Furthermore, the two main segments of the business (GIG Media and GIG Core) are operated as follows: GIG Media is operated through Innovation Labs Ltd (a Malta-based subsidiary) and iGamingCloud Inc. (a US based subsidiary), and GIG Core is mainly operated through iGamingCloud Limited (a Malta-based subsidiary).

Business units[edit]

Gaming Innovation Group operates two overall business units both focusing on the B2B Business-to-business market in iGaming. The platform division (GiG Core) develops digital products and offers managed services to online and land-based gaming companies. Focused on Casino and Sports, products include Player Account Management, Frontend, CMS, Data, Sports and Managed Services.[71] It is licensed in Malta, UK, New Jersey (USA), Spain and Sweden.[6][11][72]

The media division (GiG Media) focuses on generating leads to operators in iGaming. GiG Media operates several media websites and traffic generating channels engaging the end-user, turning users into leads to operators.[73] Notable websites that GiG Media operates are askgamblers.com, superlenny.com, casinotopsonline.com, and wsn.com.

World Sports Network (WSN.com)[edit]

Through its sports website, WSN.com, Gaming Innovation Group entered the regulated US sports betting market in January 2019. It was first granted a license to operate in New Jersey, followed by Indiana, Pennsylvania,[74] Colorado,[75] and West Virginia. In June 2020, WSN.com started an online gambling podcast with sports betting personality Bill Krackomberger.[76]

Bill is a high-profile gambling professional residing in Las Vegas and has been featured on television networks like ESPN,[77] CNN,[78] Fox Sports, podcasts, and radio shows across the US. He was featured on the Showtime documentary "Action" in 2019[79] and is a regular guest on the VSiN[80] (Vegas Stats & Information Network). In 2024, he joined the Online United States Casinos team as a content creator and gambling expert consultant.[81]

Casinotopsonline.com[edit]

GiG acquired Casinotopsonline.com in March 2017 for the amount of €11.5 million, at the time it was deemed as one of Europe's largest online casino review portals. The site focuses on news and casino reviews operating on a worldwide scale.[82]

SuperLenny.com[edit]

The website SuperLenny.com was part of the Betit Holdings acquisition performed by GiG in June 2016. SuperLenny.com started as a casino brand with a Scandinavian focus but was later changed into an affiliate focused website driving traffic and leads to operators.[83]

AskGamblers.com[edit]

AskGamblers.com, another business unit of GiG, is a casino affiliate website that features online casino information and reviews, bonus listings, online gambling news, a complaint service, and an active gaming community.[citation needed] The company was founded by Igor Šalindrija in 2005 in Belgrade, Serbia.[84][85] In 2009, AskGamblers launched AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service (sometimes abbreviated as AGCCS), a player complaint resolution service, with the aim of helping players file complaints against online casinos and retrieving unpaid funds.[86] By 2022, 82% of accepted complaints on AskGamblers Online Casino Complaint Service were resolved. Its largest disputed amount was $256,760.79.[87]

In April 2016, the media company Catena Media acquired AskGamblers for €15 million. By that year, AskGamblers had 30 employees and its sales in the first quarter of 2016 amounted to approximately €810,000.[88][89] In 2018, AskGamblers became one of the official sponsors of Red Star Belgrade, a Serbian professional football club based in Belgrade.[90] In April 2021, the company introduced the AskGamblers podcast available on platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Transistor.fm.[91] In June 2022, AskGamblers added a Responsible Gambling tab to their casino reviews, highlighting the presence or lack of responsible gambling tools in online casinos.[92][93]

In January 2023, AskGamblers was acquired by Gaming Innovation Group for €45 million ($47.8 million).[94][95] Each year, the company celebrates the AskGamblers Awards, which present awards in categories like Best Casino, Best Gaming Provider, Best New Casino and Best New Slot.[96][97] The sixth edition of the awards was held in Belgrade in 2023.[98]

A day before the annual AskGamblers Awards, AskGamblers hosts a Charity Night auction during which funds are raised for charity causes. In 2022, €60,300 was raised and diverted to UNICEF for its efforts in helping the children of Ukraine.[99]

Sportnco[edit]

In April 2022, GiG announced the completion of a €51.5m acquisition of online sports betting provider Sportnco to complement both companies existing commercial profiles and offer significantly increased capacity for expansion into short- and long-term addressable markets.[100][101]

Sportnco currently has around 40 partners working in 12 countries across Europe and Latin America and is currently being launched in new regions in North America. It has offices in Madrid, Toulouse and Barcelona, and currently employs around 130 people.[101]

Sportnco started in 2008 in the world of online sports betting for regulated markets, starting in France and then coming to Spain. The company developed its own betting platform, covering more than 50 sports. It currently operates B2B betting networks in Spain and France, and is active in other European jurisdictions like Portugal, Belgium and Greece, as well as in South America and the United States. Since its launch, the company has developed a responsible gaming policy and is therefore only present in regulated markets.[102][101][103]

Licences and certificates[edit]

Jurisdiction License/Certificate Type and purpose Regulatory Body Refs
UK Combined Remote Operating License A license to manufacture, supply, install or adapt gambling software; to operate a casino; to provide facilities for real event betting other than pool betting or betting on virtual events UK Gambling Commission [104][105]
Malta Corporate Group Critical Gaming Supply Licence A licence to provide a supply in a business-to-business capacity Malta Gaming Authority [106]
Sweden Licence for online gaming and betting A licence to provide commercial online games Swedish Gambling Authority [107]
Romania Class II Affiliate Licence Second Class Licence for carrying out the activity of affiliated persons Romanian Government National Gambling Office [108][109]
New Jersey, USA Vendor Registration Vendor Registration enabling affiliate marketing services in the state of New Jersey, USA Division of Gaming Enforcement [110][111][112]
Casino Service

Industry Enterprise

A licence that enables the provision of an internet gaming and sports betting platform service [111][113]
Colorado, USA Vendor Minor Sports Betting Licence A licence that enables affiliate marketing services in the state of Colorado, USA. Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission [114][115]
Indiana, USA Sports Wagering Registrant Certificate of Registration Vendor Registration enabling affiliate marketing services in the state of Indiana, USA. Indiana Gaming Commission [115][116]
Pennsylvania, USA Gaming Service Provider Registration Vendor Registration enabling affiliate marketing services in the state of Pennsylvania, USA. Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board [117][118]
West Virginia, USA Sports Wagering Supplier  - Interim Licence A licence that enables affiliate marketing in the state of West Virginia, USA. West Virginia Lottery Commission [119]
Tennessee, USA Vendor Registration - Sports Gaming Affiliate Vendor Registration enabling affiliate marketing services, in the state of Tennessee, USA. Sports Wagering Committee of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation [120][121]
Global ISO27001 - Certificate of Registration Certification of compliance with the requirements of ISO 27001:2013 Issued by ACM-CCAS Limited (accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Services) [122][123]
Sweden GLI 16

GLI 33

GIG Core has been audited and certified by GLI Europe B.V., on the basis of GLI 16 and GLI 33 standards. GLI Europe B.V. [124]

GiG's software platform has been certified in Latvia,[125] Croatia,[126] Spain,[127][128] Sweden and Iowa.[129] By virtue of partnerships GiG has entered into with operators, GiG provides its software platform services in these regulated markets.

Financial data[edit]

Year Revenue (MEUR) EBITDA (MEUR) Source
2019 123 14.1 [130]
2018 151.4 16.1 [131]
2017 120.4 12.5 [132]
2016 53.6 5.8 [133]
2015 17.8 -2.1 [134]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "GiG - 2019 Financial Update - 14-02-2020". GiG. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Markedsaktivitet". Oslobors. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  3. ^ "GIGSEK, Gaming Innovation Group, (US36467X2062)". NASDAQ. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  4. ^ "GiG closes €51.3m deal to acquire Sportnco". iGaming Business. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  5. ^ "GiG selling casino brands to Betsson in €50 million deal". TimesMalta.
  6. ^ a b "Gaming Innovation Group signs final agreement with German facing iGaming operator". GiG - Gaming Innovation Group. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  7. ^ "GiG Games secures UK B2C supplier licence". SBC News. 1 November 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  8. ^ "GiG receives NJ casino service licence". iGaming Business. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  9. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group awarded two Swedish licences". GiG - Gaming Innovation Group. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  10. ^ "Gig Operations PLC". Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  11. ^ a b "Gaming Innovation Group extends Hard Rock's sportsbook in Iowa". News Powered by Cision. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  12. ^ Miller, George (22 October 2019). "Gaming Innovation Group to enter the Croatian market". European Gaming Industry News. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  13. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group signs with SIA Admirāļu Klubs from Latvia". GiG - Gaming Innovation Group. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  14. ^ "GiG 'treats digital trust as priority' with ISO 27001 recertification". SBC News. 25 August 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  15. ^ Eliese Laustsen (29 August 2015). "Satset 30 euro på poker: Nå er selskapet deres verdt 800 millioner" (in Norwegian). Dagens Næringsliv. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
  16. ^ Finansavisen, Erlend Kjernli- (4 November 2017). "Robin Reed ble rik på gambling". ABC Ny Heter (in Norwegian). Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  17. ^ "MT SecureTrade Ltd online casinos". GMBLRS. 18 December 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  18. ^ "GiG Launches Sportsbook for Guts.com". GGB News. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  19. ^ "iGaming Cloud (iGC)". iGaming Suppliers. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  20. ^ "Nio Inc merges with Gaming Innovation Group". SBC News. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  21. ^ "Optimizer Invest Adds iGaming Platform iGC to Portfolio -". Optimizer Invest. 20 May 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  22. ^ "Nio Inc merges with Gaming Innovation Group". SBC News. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  23. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group appoints Robin Reed CEO". SBC News. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  24. ^ "YOUNG CEO ON THE NORWEGIAN STOCK EXCHANGE: WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED". All-in Global. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  25. ^ "Issue of new shares". Oslo Bors. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  26. ^ Roocroft, Andy. "Gaming Innovation Group acquires Finnish affiliate network". EGR Marketing. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  27. ^ "Guts.com to Join MPN; GIG Acquires Estonian Affiliate Network". CalvinAyre.com. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  28. ^ Gulbrandsen, Thomas (6 January 2016). "Aksjekomet med rizky business". Nettavisen (in Norwegian). Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  29. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group agrees deal to acquire OddsModel". SBC News. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  30. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group acquires Betit Group". CalvinAyre.com. 30 June 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  31. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group acquires Delta Markets". igamingbusiness. 10 March 2016.
  32. ^ "GIG Affiliate Network Assets from Magenti Media". CalvinAyre.com. 31 March 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  33. ^ "Marketingfirma solgt for 100 mio. kr". Dansk Markedsføring (in Danish). 13 September 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  34. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group is divesting its B2C brand Highroller to Ellmount Gaming Ltd". GiG - Gaming Innovation Group. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  35. ^ Mantini, Joan (16 December 2018). "GiG Signs Sportsbook Contract With Hard Rock International". USBettingReport.com. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  36. ^ Miller, George (30 August 2018). "Gaming Innovation Group Launches GiG Comply and Signs With Mr Green as First Client". European Gaming Industry News. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  37. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group launches sportsbook on Rizk.com". Gaming Intelligence. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  38. ^ "GiG's sportsbook platform seeks to give operators more freedom". Gambling Insider. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  39. ^ Haward, Luke. "GIG Gain German Sports Betting License in Nordbet Acquisition". CDC Gaming Reports. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  40. ^ Tundik, Zoltan (5 December 2018). "Gaming Innovation Group signs with GLHF.GG for the provision of eSports and iGaming services". iGaming Radio. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  41. ^ Tundik, Zoltan (13 December 2019). "Gaming Innovation Group signs with Mr Green in Latvia". European Gaming Industry News. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  42. ^ "Hard Rock launches GiG-powered omni-channel sportsbook in New Jersey". Gaming Intelligence. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  43. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group Inc. commences trading on Nasdaq Stockholm on 26 March 2019". News Powered by Cision. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  44. ^ "GIG signs Metal Casino to sports betting offering". Gaming Intelligence. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  45. ^ "GiG signs deal with Optimizer Invest to launch MegaLotto". Gaming Intelligence. 8 January 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  46. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group sells Highroller B2C brand to Ellmount Gaming". Gaming Intelligence. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  47. ^ "GiG sells Highroller to Ellmount Gaming". Gambling Insider. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  48. ^ "Kindred bolsters compliance efforts with GiG partnership". iGaming Business. 5 April 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  49. ^ "GiG launches New Zealand online casino with SkyCity". Gaming Intelligence. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  50. ^ Evans, Jake. "GiG powers Hard Rock online betting launch in Iowa". EGR Intel. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  51. ^ "Hard Rock's sportsbook goes live in Iowa, powered by GiG". GiG - Gaming Innovation Group. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  52. ^ Simmons, Robert. "GiG sells B2C brands to Betsson in €31m platform-led deal". EGR Intel. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  53. ^ "GiG - Signs Platform Agreement With Gs Technologies Limited - 09-06-2020". GiG. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  54. ^ "GiG - Signs With Legrand Casino In North Macedonia - 17-07-2020". GiG. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  55. ^ "GiG - Receives Csie License In New Jersey Usa - 29-07-2020". GiG. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  56. ^ "GiG - Signs Platform Agreement With Mill Of Magic Ltd - 31-07-2020". GiG. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  57. ^ "GiG - Signs Heads Of Terms Agreement With Grupo Slots For The Supply Of Platform And Sportsbook Services - 04-08-2020". GiG. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  58. ^ "GiG se posiciona en Argentina con Grupo Slots". Focus GN (in Spanish). 4 August 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  59. ^ "GiG - And Betgenius Join Forces In Global Sportsbook Platform Deal - 04-09-2020". GiG. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  60. ^ "GiG and PlayStar casino sign platform agreement for Pennsylvania expansion". iGaming Business. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  61. ^ "GiG awarded ISO 27001 certification for frontend development and CMS". GiG. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  62. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group - Successful placement of SEK 450 million senior secured bond". Cision. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  63. ^ "GiG to power PlayStar Casino Pennsylvania entry". SBC News. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  64. ^ "GiG to support Rank's Marina888 expansion with platform deal". iGaming Business. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  65. ^ "GiG gets green light to complete $56.6m Sportnco purchase". Asia Gaming Brief. 3 April 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  66. ^ "GiG signs partnership agreement with Betway in Portugal -". GiG. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  67. ^ "Sportnco acquisition". GiG. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  68. ^ "GiG Media Awarded 'Best Casino Affiliate' at IGB Affiliate Awards 2022". iGaming.org. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  69. ^ "GiG entra en su primer mercado regulado africano detrás del debut de Full Games en Angola". YogoNet (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  70. ^ "GIG - Malta Business Registry". Malta Business Registry. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  71. ^ "GiG Platform". GiG. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  72. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group: GiG Games Receives Approval to Supply Games to B2C Operators in the UK". Bloomberg.com. 1 November 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  73. ^ "GIG Media Solutions - Lead Generation & Digital Marketing Provider". GiG. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  74. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group approved for Pennsylvania launch". iGaming Business. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  75. ^ Murphy, Chris (1 July 2020). "GiG granted Colorado license for WSN.com". SBC Americas. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  76. ^ "World Sports Network Launches Sports Betting Podcast With Bill Krackomberger". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  77. ^ "Exchanges provide new opportunities for American bettors of all levels".
  78. ^ Lowry, Brian (22 March 2019). "'Action' and 'Screwball' pitch darker side of sports madness". CNN. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  79. ^ Action (Documentary), Bill Krackomberger, Kelly Stewart, Dave Oancea, Boardwalk Pictures, Check Point Productions, Keep On Running Pictures, 24 March 2019, retrieved 22 April 2024{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  80. ^ Unscripted with Bill Krackomberger | A Numbers Game | April 18, 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  81. ^ Grasse, Ashley (14 February 2024). "Bill Krackomberger Joins Our Team to Share Gambling Tips!". Online United States Casinos. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  82. ^ "GIG strengthens affiliate portfolio with €11.5 million acquisition of Casinotopsonline.com". SBC News. 10 March 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  83. ^ "Optimizer Invest sells Betit Group - becomes the largest shareholder in Gaming Innovation Group". My New Desk. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  84. ^ Tomić, Igor. "AskGamblers je najlepša priča na srpskoj start-up sceni + 10 saveta za pokretanje start-upa". Samoobrazovanje.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  85. ^ "AskGamblers: ¿Cómo hemos ayudado a devolver 34,5 mdd a los jugadores?". Forbes México (in Spanish). 14 October 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  86. ^ "AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service: The Ultimate Mediation Solution for Players and iGaming Operators". Cision. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  87. ^ "Why some casinos don't pay and how to get your winnings". Stacker. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  88. ^ "Catena Media acquires the award-winning affiliate AskGamblers.com for EUR 15 million". Catena Media. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  89. ^ Menmuir, Ted (4 April 2016). "Catena Media acquires AskGamblers.com for 15 million of euros". SBC News. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  90. ^ Mitrovic, Milka (30 August 2018). "AskGamblers Announces its Sponsorship of Red Star of Belgrade". AskGamblers.com. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  91. ^ "AskGamblers Podcast". AskGamblers.com. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  92. ^ "Understand Our Terms and Conditions Before Playing". nagad88bd.net. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  93. ^ Menmuir, Ted (12 August 2022). "AskGamblers to Promote Responsible Gambling across all Casino Reviews". SBC News. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  94. ^ O'Hagan, Marese (31 January 2023). "GiG completes acquisition of AskGamblers.com". iGB. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  95. ^ Lynch, Peter (15 December 2022). "GiG acquires AskGamblers from Catena Media for €45m". Gambling Insider. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  96. ^ Davies, Craig (10 March 2022). "Nomination phase begins for AskGamblers Awards". Casino Beats. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  97. ^ "AskGamblers reveals 2022 Awards finalists' names". iGB. 9 May 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  98. ^ "AskGamblers 6th Annual Industry Awards winners revealed". Affiverse. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  99. ^ "AskGamblers Launches Charity Month 2022 - AskGamblers Awards". AskGamblers Awards. 1 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  100. ^ "GiG acquires Sportnco in €51.4m deal". Gambling Insider. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  101. ^ a b c "Gaming Innovation Group acquires Sportnco". PR Newswire. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  102. ^ "Responsible Gaming is Important - Playing without Regrets". baocasinoau.com. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  103. ^ "Why Responsible Gaming is Important?". baocasinoau.com. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  104. ^ "Account details". UK Gambling Commission. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  105. ^ "Account details". UK Gambling Commission. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  106. ^ "Dynamic Seal of Authorisation". Malta Gaming Authority. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  107. ^ "Spelbolag med spellicens". Spelin Spektionen (in Swedish). Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  108. ^ "Lista licentiati Clasa a II-a". Oficiul National pentru Jocuri de Noroc. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  109. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group granted affiliate licence in Romania". News Powered by Cision. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  110. ^ "GiG - Granted Affiliate Vendor Registration In New Jersey - 17-01-2019". GiG. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  111. ^ a b "Active Vendors Report" (PDF). Division of Gaming Enforcement. 20 October 2020.
  112. ^ Miller, George (17 January 2019). "GiG granted affiliate vendor registration in New Jersey". European Gaming Industry News. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  113. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group receives CSIE license in New Jersey, USA". GiG. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  114. ^ "GiG Secures Sports Betting License in Colorado for WSN.com". GiG. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  115. ^ a b "GiG secures Colorado sports betting licence for WSN.com". iGaming Business. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  116. ^ "GiG Secures Gaming Service Provider Authorisation in Pennsylvania for WSN.com". GiG. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  117. ^ "US - GiG secures gaming service provider authorisation in Pennsylvania". G3 Newswire. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  118. ^ "Authorized Certified and Registered Gaming Service Providers List" (PDF). Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
  119. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group approved for Pennsylvania launch". iGB North America. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  120. ^ "Approved Licensees & Registrants – Tennessee Lottery". TN Lotery. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  121. ^ "GiG has secured vendor registration in Tennessee for its flagship affiliate". GiG. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  122. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group awarded ISO 27001 Certification on its GiG Core platform". GiG. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  123. ^ "GiG awarded ISO 27001 certificate on Core platform and data warehouse". GiG. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  124. ^ "GiG About Us - B2B Solutions for the iGaming Industry". GiG. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  125. ^ "GiG - Signs With Mr Green In Latvia - 13-12-2019". GiG. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  126. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group to enter the Croatian market through majority share acquisition". GiG. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  127. ^ "Gaming Innovation Group granted online gambling licences in Spain". GiG. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  128. ^ "GiG secures Spanish igaming licences". iGaming Business. 2 July 2019. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  129. ^ "Hard Rock Casino signs up for GiG's sports betting service". GiG. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  130. ^ "Q4 2019 Interim Report" (PDF). Gaming Innovation Group. 18 February 2020.
  131. ^ "Q4 2018 Interim Report" (PDF). Gaming Innovation Group. 11 February 2018.
  132. ^ "Q4 2017 Interim Report" (PDF). Gaming Innovation Group. 13 February 2018.
  133. ^ "Q4 2016 Interim Report" (PDF). Gaming Innovation Group. 14 February 2017.
  134. ^ "Q4 2015 Interim Report" (PDF). Gaming Innovation Group. 18 February 2015.

External links[edit]