Originally published on Gambling Insider Magazine (Marketing Special) - March 2016 (read PDF) Itsik Akiva says US casinos are failing to take full advantage of cross-channel convergence Land-based gaming is regulated in more than 40 states with more than 1500 casinos across the US. Besides their brick and mortar casino and hospitality operations, Real Money online gambling was expected to be the natural evolvement for land-based brands. However, so far only 3 states have regu

Originally published on EGR North America - February 2016 (read PDF) Online gaming consultant Itsik Akiva on why New Jersey operators must continue to innovate in order to drive market growth Product innovation is often portrayed as the fuel that drives the online gaming industry forward, especially in hyper-competitive European markets, but how are things across the pond in the newly regulated US markets, and can operators even focus on innovation in small markets with stric

Was impressed with the great attenadance and genuine interest in online gaming at the 2016 Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention in Phoenix, AZ A big thank you to my fellow panelists: Dana Takrudtong (Moderator), Haig Sakouyan, Charles Harper and Knute Knudson.

Looking forward to speaking at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention to educate attendees about Social Gaming for Tribal Operators. Are you attending? Be sure to attend my session Social Gaming Innovators on March 14, 2016 at 10:15 AM. #IndianGaming http://bit.ly/1o2JVub