The founder, Mr. Liam O’Brien, says that the inspiration came from an issue relatable to all people in iGaming. This issue is a gray area present sometimes when companies that subsidize the media coverage are the same ones being reported on. The platform’s proposition is simple: create a product that depends on public market information and regulatory facts. The editorial side is kept separate from operator or supplier ownership.
Turning Gaming Stocks into One Readable Signal
The main platform’s feature is the iGT 25 Index. It follows 25 publicly traded gaming companies that trade on the main stock exchanges in the U.S. and European or Asian territories. The index is updated every 15 minutes during trading hours. The main benefit for users is quick visibility on the movements of the gaming sector without needing to combine individual stock watch lists.
The developers frame it as a way to look at a big slice of the listed gaming space, that is, a $251 billion slice in terms of tracked market value. Their solution also adds some context in terms of price movement and things like that.
Currently, the index is down 12% year-on-year. That’s in line with the fact that gaming stocks can move as much on regulatory, tax, and licensing stories as on product performance.
Regulation and Tax Reality are Treated as Daily Ops Data
The second core piece is a global regulatory map that spans 171 jurisdictions, which are arranged into regulated, gray, prohibited, and monopoly-style markets. What helps this graphic fare any better than standard “lawful/unlawful” graphic is that it’s constructed for filtering and verifying information.
It also features a tax calculator that’s meant to assist teams in planning potential costs when evaluating market entry.
Other Tools are Built for Research and Deal-Watching
Besides the index and the map, the iGaming Times also comes with a directory and an M&A section. It could be useful to anyone whose job involves partnership-hunting, vendor-researching, or watching consolidation activities. So, here’s the toolset breakdown:
| Tool | What It Does | Who It Helps Most |
|---|---|---|
| iGT 25 Index | Tracks 25 listed gaming firms with frequent updates | Investors, exec teams, analysts |
| Regulatory Map + Tax Calculator | Shows market status and helps model tax impact | Operators, compliance, strategy |
| Directory + M&A Tracker | Maps companies and monitors deal activity | BD teams, suppliers, affiliates |
What This Launch Means for The Market
As seen, iGaming Times is seeking to become a consensus reference point across three groups typically debating each other:
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Operators (execution);
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Regulators/compliance (rules);
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Investors (signals).
If this platform can continue to maintain the accuracy of the data, and the editorial can continue to be independent, it can save groups from arguing over whose figures and opinions to believe.
