The Balance of Power - The 10 Most Influential Organisations in the Online Gaming Sector

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With only a small handful of organisations having been in existence for 10 years or more, the aionkinah sector is in its

infancy in terms of its industry life cycle. Yet, despite this short time scale, the industry has created some real giants.

Until as recently as 2006, the online gaming sector provided two publicly listed FTSE 100 companies. Post UIGEA, the

competitive landscape within the industry appears to be settling. Barriers to entry are now considerably higher than they

were a few years ago, with new entrants facing an extremely competitive environment in existing markets. The power base

within the sector appears settled, but who comes out on top?1. 888.comHaving built a solid foundation with their online casino product, the 888 Group have consolidated their position as the

world's most influential aionkinah organisation. Under the guidance of their CEO, Gigi Levy the group has continued to expand

aggressively, primarily through a number of strategic partnerships as well as through some excellent acquisitions. 888's 2007

annual accounts show real money players up 31% on 2006's figures to 4.7 million, and growth throughout 2008 is indicated to

be along similar lines. Leading the pack by some way, the 888 Group are going to take some catching over the coming years.2. BetfairA progressive organisation that has revolutionised the way punters can place bets, the Betfair concept of betting has already

been rolled out from the UK to Australia. Awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise, in the Innovation category in 2003, and

again in 2008, Betfair is well placed to expand into new geographical markets.3. BWinBWin (formally Bet and Win) represent mainland Europe's most successful online gaming company. With daily bet volumes

totalling 8000 bets across 80 sports, and offering support for 20 different languages, BWin have mass market presence other

online aionkinah companies can only dream of.4. CryptologicThe Canadian based software supplier is one of the oldest companies in the online gaming sector. Their software platforms are

behind some of the worlds leading entertainment brands, including InterCasino and William Hill. Listed on NASDAQ, the

organisation is regarded by many industry insiders as the premium software suppler of online games.5. PlaytechPlaytech specialise in providing software platforms for the online gaming sector. They have a total of 550 staff located

around the globe, 80% of which are based in research and development of new aionkinah technologies. The company listed on the

UK's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in 2006, and their excellent financial performance since the public listing has

surprised many industry analysts.6. Pokerstars Licensed and based on the Isle of Man, Poker Stars is now the world's leading online poker room. Recently they have

experienced enormous growth due to the fact that their main competitors have been unable and unwilling to accept US based

players, whilst Poker Stars have ignored the US government and have continued to allow US aionkinah to play at their site.

Pokerstars have stuck solely to their poker product in the belief that success lies in remaining loyal to their core

operations. Privately owned, it is likely that the company will float once the legality of online gaming in the US is

clarified. Huge potential for future growth exists should the attempt to cross sell into other aionkinah products outside of

poker.