Robinhood is having an incredibly high-growth year after reaching profitability in 2024, per ABC News. That’s because it’s regularly rolling out new products that are appealing to consumers. Some of the risks that Robinhood is taking are boosting its profitability, while others are causing regulatory headaches or legal battles. However, each new launch drives more traffic toward its all-in-one app, improving customer acquisition efforts. For example, new customers who want to try sports betting may stay for the cash delivery service or crypto products. While some products may not always succeed, the fintech’s strategy to keep trying new approaches could still land it with a growing super-app.

Non-retail commerce media channels typically mean payments, travel, and intermediaries that overlap with retail. But more nontraditional commerce media networks have been popping up from places like Mohegan’s casinos, RE/MAX’s real estate websites, and Planet Fitness’ gyms.

The license was approved just days after the country’s regulated market opened, making Paysafe a first mover

Digital eclipsed traditional pay TV among live sports viewers in 2023. As that lead grows, the growth of women’s sports and betting apps provides marketers with opportunities to reach new audiences.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss the size of sports betting markets, what happens when regulation gets too tight, and the potential problems associated with marketing within the gambling universe. Tune in to the discussion with our Principal Analyst and host Bill Fisher, Principal Analyst Paul Briggs, Senior Director of Podcasts Marcus Johnson, and Vice President of Content Paul Verna.

Sports betting is on a roll: Quarterly results show growth catalysts, signaling opportunities for platforms and advertisers.

As sports wagering grows its digital footprint, ad spending by the gambling industry levels off.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss how the Apple monopoly trial could change the smartphone market, whether Aldi can take on Walmart, if gambling ads will get banned, the impact of Amazon's "Big Spring Sale," how seriously we should be taking drone delivery, where the happiest people in the world live, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Blake Droesch and vice presidents of content Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna.

The biggest player in US gambling and casino ad spend is TV, which reached $471.8 million between January and November 2023, according to a December 2023 MediaRadar study.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss why supercharged online sports gambling is now everywhere, what the ecosystem looks like, and some hard truths about gambling addiction. "In Other News," we talk about the latest on writers' and actors' strike negotiations and how it is influencing advertising decisions and studio revenues. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Paul Verna.

As sports gambling becomes legal in a growing number of US states following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in 2018, the industry is rolling past obstacles and raking in billions from a rising pool of bettors.

Banks know that Gen Z and Gen Alpha are the up-and-coming banking customers, and they’re offering numerous options to help teens and kids learn the ropes. We’re devoting this entire edition to an overview of the competitive landscape for FIs seeking to get these consumers while they’re young.

They’re using it to attract new customers and teach financial literacy. But it has side effects they need to know about.

Apple’s lack of experience managing ads is showing: Its new App Store placements were flooded with gambling ads, prompting a widespread backlash.

It looks like gambling is coming to ESPN: Disney is reported to be close to striking a deal with sportsbook DraftKings.

Sports betting’s ad cooldown won’t be permanent: A year of hefty spending might have DraftKings slowing down, but sports will persist through a recession.

There will be 19.0 million online sports bettors in the US this year. That's 7.9% of adult US internet users and a 31.0% increase over 2021.

The legalization of sports gambling in more than 20 US states has opened new business opportunities, and potential pitfalls, for broadcasters and streaming services that seek to tie in betting content, such as fantasy leagues, with live broadcasts—or at least market separately to the sports viewing and gambling audiences.

In the US, disruption in the sports broadcasting industry is coming from league-based subscription services; standalone services run by broadcasters and independent startups; linear OTT providers; and social and digital media companies.