

Ali Gündüz - Unlocking Evolution
Dec 9, 2023
Ali Gündüz, a private investor from Berlin, discusses Evolution AB's key issues in the gambling industry, including competition, dependence on Asian markets, slow game show roll-out in the US, difficulties in RNG, and the need for consistent capital allocation. They also explore the advantages of live games, competition with Pragmatic Games, game show potential in the US, studio expansion and acquisitions, and concerns about capital allocation policy.
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Human Element Builds Trust
- Evolution's live casino business uses human dealers to build trust with players.
- Its regulated physical studios create a complex, high-expertise environment that is hard to replicate.
Scale and Culture as Moats
- Competition in live casino is increasing but scale remains a crucial moat.
- Evolution's culture and expertise in live games keep it ahead of new entrants like Pragmatic.
Game Shows Resist Commoditization
- Game shows have large running costs, limiting oversupply unlike RNG games.
- Evolution leads game show innovation and benefits from scale with new game launches.