Poll results: Readers keen to invest in regulated markets
More than 40% would invest $500m in a stake in an online or offline operator in a newly regulated market.
Given a theoretical $500m to invest in any aspect of the egaming industry, a stake in an online or offline operator in a newly regulated market was the preferred option of those who voted in this week’s eGaming Review poll.
41% of readers thought a stake in an operator in such a territory is the way forward, ahead of the 31% who would choose to follow IGT’s example and purchase a social media company.
The American provider agreed to an initial consideration of $250m for Double Down Interactive with retention and performance-based payments over the next few years bringing the total outlay up to a half-billion.
Just over a quarter of those voting in the poll (26%) would invest in mobile or go down another unspecified route, while just 2% believe the purchase of a poker network would represent the best investment.