GLG Network Survey: Gaming Industry

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SURVEY DETAILS

TARGET POPULATION

GLG interviewed 70 senior executives within the gaming industry across LATAM and Europe.

What will you learn from this survey?

  • Respondents discussed the implications of COVID-19 on the sector, and post-pandemic expectations.
  • The survey also covered technological innovation of the industry such as cryptocurrency.
  • Furthermore, we explored recovery of the market, specifically when and how customers will return to the industry.

Examples of findings:

  • When asked about post-recovery revenue distribution, just 36% of respondents believed that this would look similar to pre-pandemic levels.
  • 87% of respondents believe that the fastest method to revenue recovery is through marketing and communications, with this number rising to 95% of respondents from LATAM.
  • Going forward, cashless gaming was ranked highest to stay after COVID-19, and 77% of respondents stated that regulatory involvement would be key to advancing this.

DELIVERABLES

The GLG Surveys team drafted the questionnaire with the support of GLG Network Member, Kym Sleezer, CEO & President of Triple Ripple Group.

The standard deliverable includes:

  • 1 x Individual responses (“raw data”), in Excel.
  • 1 x PPT report with aggregated data.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

  • What key areas will have the biggest allocation of capital expenditures?
  • How much of a role does technology innovation play a part in your company’s short term strategic roadmap?
  • What has will be the biggest operational strategic change your company will make to be more profitable moving forward?
  • How much of a priority is travel and tourism a driver to expedite growth and recovery?
  • Which areas of your company will have the greatest short term (2021-2023) technology innovation?
  • What type of regulatory barriers can vendors face when introducing innovative products and services to the market?
  • Which areas will face the greatest regulatory challenges for operators from its regulatory body from now through 2022?
  • What are customers’ primary demands and expectations as we move forward towards recovery?

ACCESS

This survey is available to subscribers of the Consumer Goods & Services (CGS) sector (Limited subscriptions and above). This offer includes the raw data file. Please contact your GLG representative for details on your firm’s access.

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