Business Details
Trusted Financial Advisory for Gaming & Resort Industries
We are a boutique financial advisory firm dedicated to the global gaming and resort industries, including real money gambling, sports betting, and esports. Our expertise spans strategic partnerships, early-stage capital raising, mid-market investment banking, complex valuations, and litigation support. With a team of senior-level advisors possessing over 100 years of combined industry experience, we bridge the gap between gaming consultants and traditional investment banks by offering unbiased strategic guidance and access to long-term investors.Through our association with Spectrum Gaming Group, we also provide economic analysis, regulatory consulting, anti-money laundering investigations, and business intelligence. Our clients benefit from our deep transactional history, including $50 billion in industry M&A and financing deals, alongside extensive property operations and development expertise across diverse markets.
Services
Strategic Partnerships
Capital Raising
Investment Banking
Economic Analysis
Regulatory Consulting
Business Intelligence
Litigation Support
Valuation Services
Market Projections
Policy Advisory
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years of combined experience in gaming and resort industries.
- Our team provides unbiased strategic guidance and access to long-term investors.
- We specialize in complex valuations and litigation support for gaming sectors.
- Our senior advisors have $50 billion in industry M&A and financing transactions.
- We operate globally with expertise in regulatory consulting and economic analysis.
Services
Strategic Partnerships
We facilitate strategic alliances for gaming and resort developers by identifying and connecting them with industry-specific partners. Our approach leverages deep market knowledge and a global network to create value-driven collaborations. Clients benefit from tailored solutions that align with their growth objectives and operational needs.
Capital Raising
Our capital raising services focus on securing early-stage and growth financing for gaming and esports ventures. We work with developers to craft compelling pitches and access long-term investors. Success is driven by our industry expertise and relationships with institutional and private capital sources.
Investment Banking
We provide mid-market investment banking services including M&A execution, fairness opinions, and valuation analysis. Our team specializes in gaming and resort sectors, offering transactional expertise from due diligence to deal closure. Clients gain strategic insights and negotiation support for complex transactions.
Economic Analysis
Our economic analysis assesses market potential for gaming projects through feasibility studies and impact reports. We deliver data-driven insights on revenue projections, regulatory challenges, and competitive landscapes. This service supports informed decision-making for developers and governments.
Regulatory Consulting
We guide clients through gaming regulations, including AML investigations and licensing processes. Our team ensures compliance with international standards while addressing jurisdiction-specific requirements. Expertise spans anti-money laundering frameworks and tax policy advisory for gaming operators.
People
Robert Heller
President and CEO
30+ year gaming investment banking veteran with $50 billion in transaction experience. Founding president and CFO of Baha Mar Resort developer. Leads strategic advisory for global gaming and resort projects.
David Isaacson
Senior Vice President
Experienced gaming and leisure credit analyst with Moody's Investors Service training. Specializes in financial analysis for gaming expansion and regulatory compliance. Leads client engagements in capital markets.
James Becker
Analyst
Supports M&A and consulting projects with prior roles at Woodbridge International and Liberfield Capital. Focuses on financial modeling and market research for gaming and esports sectors.
Matt Para
Senior Advisor, Technology
20-year digital gaming expert with experience at Hard Rock and Scientific Games. Specializes in technology infrastructure for casino, poker, and sportsbook platforms. Drives tech strategy for gaming operators.
Michael Pollock
Managing Director
Policy and impact study leader for governments and private clients. Author of 'Hostage to Fortune: Atlantic City and Casino Gambling.' Provides regulatory and economic analysis for gaming jurisdictions.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on gaming, esports, and resort industries, including sports betting, digital gaming, and traditional casino operations.
How do you differ from traditional investment banks?
We bridge the gap between gaming consultants and balance-sheet banks by offering unbiased strategic guidance without conflicts of interest from proprietary trading.
What geographic markets do you cover?
Our services span global markets with expertise in North America, Asia, and emerging gaming jurisdictions in Latin America and Europe.
What valuation methods do you use?
We employ discounted cash flow analysis, market comparables, and transaction-based approaches tailored to gaming assets' unique revenue streams.
How do you support regulatory compliance?
Our team provides AML investigations, licensing assistance, and tax policy advisory services aligned with international gaming standards.
What transaction sizes do you handle?
We specialize in mid-market deals typically ranging from $50 million to $500 million in enterprise value across gaming and resort sectors.
