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Markets ruled by one: Inside the world’s iGaming monopolies

Blask data analysis, October 2025 Across the global iGaming map, a handful of countries are not just dominated: they’re owned. Blask’s Brand’s Accumulated Power (BAP) and Competitive Earnings Baseline (CEB) show how, in certain nations, one brand captures virtually all visibility, traffic, and earnings potential. In these monopoly-style markets, dominance stems from two main forces: […]

Japan’s first affiliate arrests: What it means for iGaming marketing

Japanese police have made the first arrests of affiliates promoting offshore online casinos, charging two men with running the site Onkaji Hissho between 2020 and 2021. Authorities allege they directed local players to a Curaçao-licensed casino, earning commissions via crypto. A paid Discord group with “winning strategies” was also uncovered. This case comes just months before Japan’s new ban […]

How to choose an iGaming market

Choosing a new iGaming market is not a country ranking exercise. This guide shows operators, affiliate programs, and affiliates how to use demand, competition, regulation, category fit, games, and player data to decide where to enter next.

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