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The International is losing its influence

For years, The International (TI) was the cornerstone of esports, not only as the world’s richest tournament, but also as a magnet for online betting. Each edition triggered a spike in wagers, with operators reporting record handle and engagement across their iGaming verticals. In 2025, however, the picture is shifting. From record-breaking to shrinking stakes […]

Thailand’s iGaming Market — A Deep Dive for Beginners

💡 Thailand’s new prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has publicly ruled out casino legalisation for now. That stance keeps the market in a quasi‑offshore state and redirects demand into grey channels rather than a taxed, licensed framework. Executive snapshot Thailand is an unregulated, digital‑first market with high mobile penetration and a concentrated brand field. Blask’s Market […]

The fall of the grey market: How enforcement in one region often shifts demand to licensed brands

✍️ TL;DR A wave of enforcement and licensing in a single market can rapidly shrink offshore supply and concentrate player attention on licensed operators. Peru’s 2024–25 rollout is a recent, clear example: regulators report a ~40% reduction in offshore online offers after licensing and blocking activity, and licensed brands gained visible share as a result. […]

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