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Internet casinos are widely viewed as the next growth frontier for the gaming industry, and one with stronger long-term prospects than online sports betting. That indicates there could be room for newer entrants to gain market share in the space.<\/p>\n

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A person playing roulette for money at an online casino. Some new entrants could be viable competitors in the iGaming space. (Image: Rawpixel.com\/Adobe Stock Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a new report, Eilers & Krejeck Gaming (EKG) highlights the recent entries of Fanatics and Jackpocket into select iGaming markets. The study assesses the chances of those new entrants to become credible competitive threats to the likes of BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel.<\/p>\n

The Jackpocket Casino app is closer to minimum viable than the finished article (e.g., we note the absence of cross-sell paths between Jackpocket\u2019s lottery and casino apps, though depositing casino players can earn a $10 lottery credit),\u201d<\/strong> according to EKG.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Jackpocket, which has roots in the online lottery space, recently launched its internet casino offering in New Jersey, while Fanatics<\/a> launched its iGaming platform in West Virginia.<\/p>\n

Fanatics, Jackpocket Could Be Contenders<\/h2>\n

With iGaming currently legal in just six states, there\u2019s room for long-term growth in the industry. 2024 could bring positive headlines on the legislative front, as more states<\/a> look for new sources of tax revenue.<\/p>\n

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A broader playing field could be to the benefit of upstarts such as Fanatics and Jackpocket. EKG noted\u00a0 both operators, which cater to casual bettors, have the opportunity to add incremental iGaming market share over the long term. But the quality of their mobile applications will be essential to their success. That\u2019s true of all competitors in the space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cThe U.S. market, from an app quality perspective, remains homogeneous and largely uncontested. In 2024, we expect market leaders to strengthen their product advantages, but there is still room for smaller brands to make noise in the market, in our view,\u201d added the research firm.<\/p>\n

Buttoning down superior technology is essential to operators\u2019 efforts to fully capitalize on the internet casino opportunity set. Analysts and operators are enthusiastic about the outlook for internet casinos, because there\u2019s a long runway for state-level legalization. It\u2019s also a higher margin business than sports betting, and bettors are often stickier and spend more money than they do on sports wagering.<\/p>\n

Penn Dealing with iGaming Issues<\/h2>\n

While Penn Entertainment\u2019s recently debuted ESPN Bet<\/a> sports wagering mobile app is off to an impressive start, the same cannot be said of the operator\u2019s new Hollywood Casino offering. That brand was restarted in conjunction with ESPN Bet.<\/p>\n

Although early OSB results for ESPN Bet have been splashy, the same cannot be said of Hollywood, for which GGR performance during a partial November appeared to be in line with Barstool historicals. At this early stage, however, we caution against reading much, if anything, into that delta,\u201d<\/strong> observed EKG.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The research firm also noted that Hollywood Casino is running on the same tech stack as its predecessor, Barstool, whose platform usually scored well in previous evaluations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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