Licensed Crypto Gambling

A crypto casino platform that focuses on legitimacy and proper licensing, competing with established players like Stake. The business model combines traditional casino games with crypto payments, targeting high-value customers particularly in Asian markets.

Key Points:

  • Regulatory Structure:

    • Obtain gaming license in Curacao or Dutch Caribbean
    • Similar legal structure to crypto exchanges like FTX
    • Build platform in modular way to adapt to different regional licenses
  • Customer Acquisition Strategy:

    • Focus on high-value players rather than mass market
    • Target specific regions like Japan where players bet big and are respectful
    • Work with affiliates and influencers since traditional marketing channels (Facebook, Google) are prohibited
  • Revenue Model:

    • Take small fee on every bet (transaction fee/house edge)
    • Focus on stripping out cash flow rather than exit potential
    • Current metrics: ~$500M in monthly volume, generating several million in monthly revenue
  • Operations:

    • Hire native speakers for key markets (e.g., Japanese-English bilingual staff)
    • Manage risk through betting limits and proper bankroll management
    • Build trust by having public-facing team rather than staying anonymous like competitors
  • Growth Strategy:

    • Heavy focus on affiliate marketing and influencer partnerships
    • Build active communities in Discord channels
    • Target customers through crypto communities who already understand the space
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Ishan Haque

Ishan Haque is a South African-born Bengali Australian startup investor, advisor, and executive. Haque is most well-known for his involvement as an early public investor in today's multi-billion-dollar companies like Animoca Brands. He is currently an investor and full-time executive at Shuffle.com, one of the fastest-growing online gaming brands in the world. Prior to this, Ishan held senior growth roles at direct-to-consumer brands in San Francisco and Sydney. He was also the co-creator and producer of the chart-topping business podcasts "My First Million" and "First Text," which have over 100 million downloads and feature guests such as Ashton Kutcher, Mr. Beast, and Marissa Mayer. He is now the co-host of "Under Qualified", a business casual podcast that co-stars Edward Holland and Andre Barber.

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