Jai Huddle with Ebbe Groes: 2020 and Beyond

Jul 14, 2024

Jai Huddle with Ebbe Groes (EveryMatrix Group CEO)

Introduction

  • Host welcomes Ebbe Groes
  • Casual chat about shirts and creating a sense of spring in cold weather
  • Discussion about motorcycle helmets in the background

2020 Overview for EveryMatrix

  • A wild year with many ups and downs
  • Despite challenges, company emerged strong
  • Esports as a major focus during 2020

Impact of 2020 on Esports

  • Transition from traditional sports to esports due to COVID-19
  • Different audience, betting markets, and presentation for esports
  • Team's agility and software capability helped shift focus quickly
  • Comparison with other sportsbooks and their responses

Trends in Sports Betting and Casino

  • EveryMatrix’s modular approach: sports, casino, payment teams
  • Big drops in sports betting initially
  • Recovery driven by esports and table tennis
  • Strong performance of the casino product during peak COVID months
  • Boost in client activity and revenues
  • Sustained higher levels of casino activity
  • Returning to pre-COVID levels in sports betting

Vertical Performance and 2021 Hopes

  • Esports did not grow as strongly as hoped but still significant increase
  • Esports now a major segment, comparable to top sports like football and basketball
  • Continued improvement and development in esports
  • Optimism about long-term prospects for esports
  • Entry into the US market with a New Jersey license application
  • Hopes to launch clients and secure deals in the US
  • Aim for the payments division to secure a strong deal in Europe

Final Thoughts

  • Host thanks Ebbe Groes
  • Encouragement to stay updated with the latest news on Gambling Insider.com
  • Promotion of Gaming Insider magazine