Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
In this episode, Ashley Lang is joined by Max Tesla, CEO and Co-Founder of Blask, for a conversation on how operators, suppliers, and investors can use competitive intelligence to make smarter decisions. They explore how Blask measures market attention across brands and markets, why relative growth matters more than headline numbers, and how better benchmarking can help businesses understand momentum, competition, and market opportunity.
โฐ Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Blask and Market Intelligence
02:52 The Blask Index: Measuring Player Attention
04:03 Brazil Case Study: Timing Market Entry Decisions
06:30 Game Provider Intelligence and Lobby Visibility
09:14 Platform Demo: Real-Time Market Analytics
11:24 Understanding the Blask Index Methodology
12:58 Competitive Benchmarking and Market Positioning
14:48 M&A Intelligence and Competitive Earnings Baseline
16:56 Growth Without Context: The Tesla and CPG Examples
21:03 Regulated vs Offshore Market Analysis
25:46 Industry Trends: US Market Underestimation
29:14 Africa: The Fastest Growing Opportunity
31:13 Market Share Trajectory vs Absolute Growth
32:32 Future Predictions: AI Agents and Prediction Markets
34:02 UAE Emergence and US State-by-State Window Closing
36:22 Getting Started with Blask: Access and Pricing
๐๏ธ Hosted by Ashley Lang, CEO of Pragmatic Solutions
๐ก Insights from the leaders shaping the future of iGaming
๐ค Featuring top tech leaders
Subscribe now and stay connected with the companies transforming the industry!
For more information, visit:
๐ Pragmatic Solutions: https://pragmatic.solutions/
๐ Blask: blask.com
In this episode, Ashley Lang is joined by Max Tesla, CEO and Co-Founder of Blask, for a conversation on how operators, suppliers, and investors can use competitive intelligence to make smarter decisions. They explore how Blask measures market attention across brands and markets, why relative growth matters more than headline numbers, and how better benchmarking can help businesses understand momentum, competition, and market opportunity.
โฐ Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Blask and Market Intelligence
02:52 The Blask Index: Measuring Player Attention
04:03 Brazil Case Study: Timing Market Entry Decisions
06:30 Game Provider Intelligence and Lobby Visibility
09:14 Platform Demo: Real-Time Market Analytics
11:24 Understanding the Blask Index Methodology
12:58 Competitive Benchmarking and Market Positioning
14:48 M&A Intelligence and Competitive Earnings Baseline
16:56 Growth Without Context: The Tesla and CPG Examples
21:03 Regulated vs Offshore Market Analysis
25:46 Industry Trends: US Market Underestimation
29:14 Africa: The Fastest Growing Opportunity
31:13 Market Share Trajectory vs Absolute Growth
32:32 Future Predictions: AI Agents and Prediction Markets
34:02 UAE Emergence and US State-by-State Window Closing
36:22 Getting Started with Blask: Access and Pricing
๐๏ธ Hosted by Ashley Lang, CEO of Pragmatic Solutions
๐ก Insights from the leaders shaping the future of iGaming
๐ค Featuring top tech leaders
Subscribe now and stay connected with the companies transforming the industry!
For more information, visit:
๐ Pragmatic Solutions: https://pragmatic.solutions/
๐ Blask: blask.com
