What is B2B?
B2B (business to business) in gambling refers to companies that supply technology, games, data or services to operators rather than serving players directly.
B2B firms include game studios, platform providers, live casino suppliers, sports betting data and odds providers, payment processors, identity verification services and responsible gambling tools. They usually earn a share of operators' GGR or NGR, a fixed fee, or both.
Many regulated markets require B2B suppliers to hold their own licence or certificate, so that games and systems offered to local players are approved. The UK, Malta, the Netherlands and US states all license suppliers.
B2B companies are a large part of the industry's value, and mergers between suppliers are a frequent topic in industry news. Typical B2B revenue models include a revenue share on GGR or NGR, a flat licence fee, per-transaction charges for payments or verification, and set-up fees for integration. Suppliers' fortunes are therefore closely tied to the growth of their operator customers.
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