GMB - What is your assessment of Betcris' performance and growth in 2022? Was it what you expected or did it exceed your expectations?
Fernando Garita - Overall, the growth was as expected, even exceeding expectations. This was certainly a year apart due to the World Cup, which is certainly a differentiator every 4 years. The results were good, now the whole team is already focused on 2023 so that we also hope to meet the goals for this new period.
Could you list the main accomplishments or goals achieved?
Well, this year the work continued in emerging markets such as Poland and Brazil, which can be said to be starting to heat up. Furthermore, this is not a new service, but some improvements in internal processes will allow us to meet the expected volume for this 2023. We also maintained close to 30% annual growth and had a good year in terms of awards. We won 'Employer of the Year' for the second consecutive year, as well as 'Sponsor of the Year MLB' at the SBC Awards, which motivates us to move forward and remain a key part of the industry. We are more and more companies and the market is maturing as expected. As I always say, this is not a 100m race, it's a marathon, we must continue at a sustained pace, analyzing and structuring to optimize as much as possible.
In your sector within the industry, what topics or technological advances do you think will dominate the market in 2023? What will be the future trends?
Certainly eSports and the Metaverse are coming strong and more and more companies dedicated to these B2B services are emerging. At the same time, there are markets like Brazil that are asking for more and more sports. I think the market will be sustained in terms of innovation and we definitely cannot leave out the online casino. Every time we see better and more specialized products in this area. The amount that is available now is incredible, the important thing will be to analyze and review which one is most suitable for each market or company.
Have you noticed that the Brazilian gaming market has evolved this year, or has it missed another opportunity? What do you see about regulation in the country until 2023?
Well, the market continues to mature and grow. A large number of local companies are emerging, as well as some European ones looking to get in, which indicates that the demand is there and a regulatory process should not be missed. If it can be completed, it will be very good for the country, generating even more income and more jobs in Brazil.
What are Betcris's main goals/objectives for 2023?
In 2023, as I already mentioned, the main thing will be to seek to continue to grow in current markets, as well as to look for new business opportunities. This doesn't end. Every month new proposals and projects emerge that motivate us even more to keep looking and adapting to what is to come.
Once again I want to thank Games Magazine Brasil for always accompanying all operators with responsible and adequate disclosure to support the industry.
Source: Exclusive GMB
