Gaze into a Crystal Ball - Will 2021 be better than 2020?

[MichaelCorfman]

Calendar year 2021 is right around the corner, so if you have not yet thought about or set goals for the new year, now is a good time.

Share your plans for the upcoming year - what are you going to do new or differently to make the new year different than 2020?

And gaze into your crystal ball and hazard a guess as to how your revenue in 2021 will compare to your 2020 revenue. Will it be better? Will it be worse? By a lot or by a little? And be sure to share the reasons you think it will change for the better or for the worse.

This is a long-standing annual poll question, In fact, this is the 12th year in a row it has been asked. So if you are interested in seeing how folks viewed the future in any of the eleven polls from past years, take a look at the following threads:

Gaze into a Crystal Ball - Will 2020 be better than 2019?
Gaze into a Crystal Ball - Will 2019 be better than 2018?
Gaze into a Crystal Ball - Will 2018 be better than 2017?
Gaze into a Crystal Ball - Will 2017 be better than 2016?
Gaze into a Crystal Ball - Will 2016 be better than 2015?
Gaze into a Crystal Ball - Will 2015 be better than 2014?
Gaze into a Crystal Ball - Will 2014 be better than 2013?
Gaze into a Crystal Ball - Will 2013 be better than 2012?
Gaze into a Crystal Ball - Will 2012 be better than 2011?
Gaze into a Crystal Ball - Will 2011 be better than 2010?
Gaze into a Crystal Ball - Will 2010 be better than 2009?

Michael

[rmeeuwsen]

When the final figures come in for 2020, I think that it will show in an immense increase in online gambling - maybe 35%


Physical casinos were closed and severely restricted throughout much of the year.


People all over the world were stuck at home. They were scared, lonely, bored and depressed.


People that were already accustomed to online gambling increased their activities. Surely, many people were experiencing severe economic distress, but not everyone.


Millions of people started working online from home. No doubt this trend added more online gamblers.


2021 will continue to be a struggle with coivd until at least the third quarter. But 2021 will be just as good for online gaming as in 2020.


But, online gaming is going to continue to benefit the large operations with the small affiliates being increasingly sidelined.


I plan to consolidate and continue concentrating my efforts on my new website with a very specific focus and hope to stay afloat.

[Cash Bonus]

I predict a 6-10 percent increase in profits in 2021, regardless of the ever-growing competition and obstacles that we're constantly facing. I also expect that the global economy will improve and strengthen and hopefully, there will be less rules and regulations on our industry (not holding my breath) if the regulatory bodies make some bright decisions.

[newcustomeroffer]

Being optimistic, I've gone for 50+ in 2021.

With (hopefully) a world recovering from the pandemic and slowly returning to normality, plus the postponed sporting events of 2020 all jamming into a packed 2021, I'm hoping for a strong bounce back.

[Pokerface]

2020 has been an unusual year for all the obvious reasons and certainly affected the gaming industry. Overall had a great year however whether the trends will continue in 2021 is difficult to say. For all the reasons why the industry may continue to be strong there are many strong arguments that would support a slowing of the industry. Since who could have predicted 2020 best to keep working hard and do our best.

[Nenad]

Always optimistic, I truly believe it will be better than this year! Must be, if we work hard!