GMA Releases White Paper Addressing U.S. Sports Betting

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 30, 2017 -- Global Market Advisors (GMA), the leading hospitality consulting firm serving the gaming, sports betting, and lodging industries announced the release of a white paper entitled, “An Examination of Sports Betting in America & Forecast of Revenues by State.”  In tandem with the white paper, GMA announced that John English is joining as a partner, serving as Managing Director of GMA’s new Sports Betting and Technology division.

“With SCOTUS hearing arguments on the Christie v. NCAA case this Monday, sports betting in the U.S. is on the forefront of the discussion not only in the gaming industry but among the general public,” said Steve Gallaway, GMA’s Managing Partner.  “While the market has the potential to generate between $29.2 billion to $138.0 billion in wagers, it must be regulated and taxed properly to allow it to succeed while addressing illegal sports betting.” 

GMA’s Sports Betting division produced the white paper to educate readers on the current status of the sports betting market in the U.S., the process being undertaken to overturn PASPA, hurdles the industry will face, political climate, and revenue potential of sports betting on a state by state basis.  Key issues are also addressed such as lotteries vs. land-based gaming as operators, Europe’s influence, positions of professional sports leagues, and the reality of existing widespread activities and attractiveness of illegal sports betting.  John English was a key participant in preparing the paper.

“John is an expert and pioneer in the sports betting industry.  His knowledge and insights are invaluable; a commodity to which very few individuals or companies have access to.  John will be a great asset to the GMA team as sports betting continues to evolve globally,” added Gallaway.

"I have long respected GMA for the quality of their content and reputation garnered among clients and business associates of mine.  As my consulting practice continued to grow, GMA was the group with whom I wanted to partner with and I am excited to join the team," said John English. 

The full white paper can be downloaded by clicking the following link:

White Paper:  An Examination of Sports Betting in America & Forecast of Revenues by State

About Global Market Advisors, LLC
Global Market Advisors provides clients with market feasibility studies, operations analysis, primary research, economic impact studies, due diligence, payroll control, business and marketing plan development, and player reward program design for the gaming, hospitality, sports betting, and tourism industries.  GMA also assists governments in developing public policy for integrated resorts, evaluating new markets and opportunities for public and private companies, and due diligence for potential acquisitions.  The firm maintains active clients in Asia, North America, and Europe with offices in Las Vegas, Denver, Taipei, and Bangkok.  More information can be found by visiting www.globalmarketadvisors.com.

About John English
Mr. English specializes in global business development for the regulated gaming industry with emphasis on technology, content, distribution, public relations, and contract negotiation.  John was an equity partner in the first company to receive Nevada Gaming Control Board approval for mobile sports betting, created the first betting app in the U.S., and created the first kiosk sports betting device that gained regulatory approval with mass release.  He was instrumental in the acquisition of American Wagering by William Hill, and in 2013 joined Betfair and TVG overseeing development in Asia and the Americas.  Mr. English founded and serves as President of WEBE Worldwide, a global operator, developer, and distributor of sports betting, social, casino, and lottery products for the gaming industry.

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