26 Oct, 2023 U.S. online sports betting and iGaming: Amid explosive growth, operators search for a path to profit and sustainability By Matteo Carli Jeff Goldstein Since the U.S. Supreme Court removed a federal ban on sports betting in 2018, we have witnessed a legalization rush. Thirty-five states...
15 Jun, 2023 Could Saudi’s soccer investment recalibrate the finances of soccer clubs across the globe? By Dan Kelsall Chris Sanchez Filippo Guidotti Mori Jeff Barta +1 more... Show less In early June 2023, announcements were made that may fundamentally alter two elite sports over the next decade. The announcement of an...
17 Nov, 2022 How player performance on the international stage could prove a value-creating boon for professional soccer clubs By Dan Kelsall Chris Sanchez With the FIFA World Cup in Qatar about to begin, the quadrennial tournament offers several value-creating commercial opportunities for...
30 Sep, 2022 Making ESG the name of the game in sports could drive sustainable consumer change By Jeff Barta The economic and social impact of sports teams has been well documented. A run in the playoffs, a cup final win, or simply, an increased...
23 Sep, 2022 Does the real value for investors lie beneath Italian football’s elite? By Filippo Guidotti Mori Italy’s Serie A, one of the so-called ‘Big 5’ European football leagues, has seen a steady flow of international investor interest over...
16 Aug, 2022 New ownership rules have turned Brazilian soccer into an investment opportunity By Dan Kelsall Chris Sanchez While Brazil may be widely regarded as the spiritual home of soccer, boasting passionate fans and extravagantly talented players, it has...
12 Jul, 2022 Why mobile sports betting may not be the favorite to win over viewers By Jeff Barta Sports viewership in the U.S. is going through a period of sustained disruption. Over the past year, major networks including TNT, Fox...
20 Oct, 2021 The widespread impact of COVID on the Wide World of Sports By Jeff Barta In my previous article I explored the impact of declining MLB attendances and what this might mean for America’s favorite pastime. Since...
11 Oct, 2021 (Don't) take me out to the ballgame - the changing habits of MLB fans By Jeff Barta In many ways, this report in Front Office Sports shouldn't come as any great surprise. The impact of COVID protocols, exacerbated by...