Right to the Source is back and Ed Birkin is on his soapbox as he takes aim at those talking up the size of Brazil’s illegal gambling market and estimates on the scale of the crypto gambling sector!
A reality check for Brazil gambling licensees
Robin Harrison tries (and fails) to stem the tide amid Ed’s diatribes in this episode. But this reality check, for Brazilian gaming licensees in particular, is important.
By constantly talking up how prevalent illegal gambling in Brazil is, the industry may be setting itself up for higher taxes, further restrictions on marketing and product. That could ultimately turn the Brazilian illegal market conversation into a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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Crypto casinos overcooked?
It’s similar with the crypto market, with Ed particularly incensed by a widely reported figure that he says is simply unmoored from reality. Want to find out H2’s estimate for the true size of the market? It’s all here for you.
And we promised you Albania, and we deliver with some cold, hard figures. You’ll hear how the Albanian casino market is performing after a 2018 ban on gambling was rescinded in 2024. Just in case you thought Right to the Source had grown up, there’s also some talk about The X-Files and Uno.
Right to the Source is back and Ed Birkin is on his soapbox as he takes aim at those talking up the size of Brazil’s illegal gambling market and estimates on the scale of the crypto gambling sector!