Mark Balestra, Author at GGB Magazine

Blockchain: The Intersection of Gambling and Technology

By Mark Balestra Mon, Mar 26, 2018

With funding and payment processing advantages, can this technology overcome regulatory challenges?

Published in the April 2018 issue.

Risky Business

By Mark Balestra Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Regulatory reform is a priority of operators, vendors and regulators themselves. So, why is it taking so long?

Published in the September 2016 issue.

Covering the World

By Mark Balestra Fri, Jan 22, 2016

The North America iGaming conference will update attendees on a wide variety of issues.

Published in the February 2016 issue.

Diagnosing eSports

By Mark Balestra Thu, Sep 17, 2015

The numbers are impressive but will it work for gaming industry?

Published in the October 2015 issue.

Ten Bold Political Moves, Part 2

By Mark Balestra Mon, May 25, 2015

What events shaped iGaming in North America, and what was the impact of each?

Published in the June 2015 issue.

The iGaming Model

By Mark Balestra Fri, Oct 24, 2014

As more states consider iGaming, casino operators look for the right role of internet gaming in an online mix

Published in the November 2014 issue.

Border Wars

By Mark Balestra Thu, Jun 26, 2014

An international iGaming industry may be the only option

Published in the July 2014 issue.

Dear Mr. Fantasy

By Mark Balestra Wed, Aug 28, 2013

Everyone bets on fantasy sports, but how can casinos profit?

Published in the September 2013 issue.

Talk of the Town

By Mark Balestra Tue, Nov 4, 2008

Even though i-gamers don't operate there, the U.S. is at the top of the agenda

Published in the November 2008 issue.

Europe Versus the U.S.

By Mark Balestra Tue, Aug 12, 2008

American internet gambling ban raises awareness across the pond

Published in the August 2008 issue.

An Unenforceable Law

By Mark Balestra Fri, May 30, 2008

The rules surrounding UIGEA are absent and useless

Published in the June 2008 issue.

Black and White World

By Mark Balestra Fri, Feb 29, 2008

The debut internet gaming column by expert Mark Balestra examines the U.K.'s recent decisions that revisit previous policies toward the rest of the world. He says the nation's adding and subtracting nations from the white list of acceptable places to gamble is necessary.

Published in the March 2008 issue.

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