Jessica Welman

In this insightful discussion, Ted Menmuir, an expert in iGaming M&A, and Jessica Welman, a managing editor focused on gaming markets, dive into Intralot's €2.7 billion acquisition of Bally's Interactive. They explore how this landmark deal reflects Intralot's ambition to transition from lottery services to online gaming. The duo debates the deal's implications for U.S. versus European markets, discusses Bally's debt concerns, and examines potential integration challenges. Can the new entity break into the global top 10? Tune in to find out!

Jessica Welman, Managing Editor of SBC Media and expert on prediction markets, joins Tom Nightingale, Senior Journalist covering sports betting. They dive into FanDuel's intriguing partnership with CME Group, marking their venture into prediction markets without sports. The discussion highlights regulatory hurdles, particularly from the Ohio Casino Control Commission, and how this move could position FanDuel as a front-runner in an evolving landscape. Insightful commentary on navigating between state and federal gaming regulations adds depth to the conversation.

Jessica Welman, Managing Editor at SBC, shares her insights into the collapse of the ESPN BET and PENN Entertainment partnership. She discusses missed market share goals, revealing ESPN BET's 3% ranking, and the upcoming relaunch of PENN's sportsbook under theScore Bet. The conversation dives into the struggle of media-branded sportsbooks and the dominance of FanDuel and DraftKings in the market. Jessica critiques PENN's strategy shift and highlights the challenges of changing consumer habits in sports consumption and marketing.