On today’s episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, host James Ross is joined by CasinoBeats’ Editor, Joe Streeter, and Senior Journalist, Danny Lee, to explore the latest news in the gaming industry.

The UK Gambling Commission recently revealed a substantial increase in online total gross gambling yield in the first quarter of the 2024 financial year, and the trio discuss the driving factors behind this growth, the implications for the online gambling market and what this means for the future of the industry.

In the second half of the show, the attention turns to Southeast Asia, where Thailand is making waves with its ambitious plans to develop a regulated casino sector with the aim of boosting tourism and uplifting the economy.

James, Joe and Danny delve into the specifics of Thailand’s casino bill, the expected economic benefits and what regional competition it faces as it races towards opening its first casino by 2029.

To read more on the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- https://casinobeats.com/2024/08/01/ukgc-gambling-operator-data-q1-2024/
- Thailand continues key developments for casino legislation  - CasinoBeats

Host: James Ross
Guests: Joe Streeter and Danny Lee
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross

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