Companies received a high number of quality leads for potential new business

Online gaming boom experienced at IGE 2010

2010-02-01
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The stands remained consistently busy throughout the three days, with companies receiving a high number of quality leads for potential new business.

The market has recently seen operations from a number of amusement companies and land-based casino branch online. Mazooma MD Tony Oliver spoke to intergaming at the show about the gaming firm's new phase as a digital content provider to bookmakers and online casinos. "This will provide incremental revenue for the group," said Oliver.

Besides, Daniel Prone from Data Electronics in Dublin said that new legislation will more than likely be introduced into Ireland as soon as April this year, bringing about a massive boost to the Irish economy.

There was also talk at IGE that online gambling in the US will become legalised within the next 18 months. Vice president of marketing at racing2day.com, Mark McGuinness, sadi that online bingo is likely to be introduced to the market first. "Bingo is seen as a softer form of gambling as opposed to the likes of poker."

Additionally, several companies commented that the Italian and Latin American markets have the most potential right now.

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