Neteller's Tenacity
The online casino e-wallet Neteller does not have an easy road ahead as the
company expends huge energy and money to come back from the United States
investigation, but now that investors and analysts see the dust settling most
are predicting that Neteller could see a strong come back in the online casinos
industry. Though the Neteller does not service any U.S. customers after
agreements and settlements with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, some have noted that
the UK internet gambling market is still strong and Neteller is already
positioned in the market with brand recognition.
When Neteller reopened a few weeks back on the London AIM, predictably the
company share price plummeted within the first day. But now some time has passed
and Neteller is working to rebuild the company’s image in non-U.S. countries and
focus on expanding e-wallet and online casinos services. Writer Andrew Dewson
comments, "Online casino gaming is still phenomenally popular and growing fast,
even with the US effectively shut down. There is a certainly a demand for the
service Neteller provides and it is the market leader, with a good brand
position."
Most online casino industry analysts agree that as much as Neteller has suffered
a huge setback, the company still has “$75 million in cash, and while the drop
in revenue from the US closure looks horrid, the company ought to at least break
even this year” comments Dewson. Already Neteller’s shares on the London AIM
have begun to increase again; and though it will take time before the company
completely recovers its reputation in the online casino industry, the company is
one the right track and financial investors are starting to see the company’s
coming potential.
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