An Expert Focus On What Current Antitrust Conflicts In Gaming Portend For Future Litigation

As industries across the globe continue to see rapid expansion in the face of ongoing innovation and increased market participation, many sectors are being scrutinized over monopolistic entities dominating industry conversations. We have watched this happen in many markets over time; while the 1900s saw the implementation of laws to prevent companies from taking over entire industries, it is still very much an issue in today's economy. According to the Economist, three companies control about 80% of mobile telecoms; three have 95% of credit cards; and Google handles 60% of search. This type of market concentration has been identified across a myriad of industries, and gaming is the latest to catch headlines amid antitrust conflicts.