Oliver De Bono, the Co-founder and CEO of Quantum Gaming, has become a well-known figure in the iGaming industry, changing the way things are done with his innovative ideas and almost 20 years of experience.
Under the leadership of Oliver De Bano, Quantum Gaming has built a strong reputation as an industry leader, providing cutting-edge solutions that remove old obstacles and transform the gaming experience.
With its flexible systems, scalable platforms, and innovative launch pad, Quantum Gaming is changing the possibilities in iGaming. In this interview, Oliver De Bono shares his journey, the vision driving Quantum Gaming, and his thoughts on the exciting future of the industry.
The Birth of Quantum Gaming:
Q: Can you tell us about your journey in the iGaming industry and how you started with Quantum Gaming?
I’ve been part of the iGaming industry for nearly two decades now—this is my 19th year, having started in 2006. My journey began in a different field, focusing on recruitment. Back then, we worked with some of the biggest gaming operators, helping them build teams for customer support, IT, casino management, and marketing. Roles were very different from what they are today—often, one person handled a variety of responsibilities. This was my introduction to the gaming world, and my interest in the industry quickly grew. I’d even say my first involvement was in late 2005, but let’s call it 2006 officially.
From there, I spent several years in the agency and HR services space, eventually starting my own recruitment firm. Although the company still operates today, I’m no longer directly involved. Over the years, I also had the opportunity to work with major operators, including Betfair. I’ve held leadership roles as COO and CCO, managing a group of seven casino brands, and I was part of the early days at SiGMA, serving as COO. At that time, our team was small—just six of us, including myself and Eman—yet we laid the groundwork for what SiGMA has become today.
My experience spans B2B, B2C, affiliation, events, and now, my latest venture: Quantum Gaming. It’s been a long and rewarding journey, full of diverse challenges and opportunities.
Q: What Is Quantum Gaming? Redefining the iGaming Landscape
Quantum Gaming was born from a simple but powerful idea. While exploring the possibility of launching another brand in the market, I began evaluating service providers and quickly realized there was a significant gap in the industry. The barriers to entry for gaming were exceptionally high, requiring substantial upfront costs just to launch a brand. I questioned this approach—why should companies spend so much on entry when those resources could be better invested in marketing and growth?
This realization led to the creation of Quantum Gaming. The journey gained momentum when I connected with a highly skilled software architect who introduced a unique concept for developing our proprietary code. With the invaluable support of Ikigai and SiGMA, Quantum Gaming came to life.
At its core, Quantum Gaming is a software house providing cutting-edge tech solutions for the gaming industry. We aim to empower brands by offering scalable, cost-effective technology that redefines what’s possible in iGaming.
Q: What goals are you focusing on for the very next few years? Are there any new projects or ideas you are excited about?
Absolutely. As a platform and tech provider, one of our primary targets for 2025 is ensuring we’re ready for market entry in regulated jurisdictions. At present, we operate predominantly within the dot-com space, which focuses on a global presence rather than targeting specific regulated regions or what some might refer to as “grey markets.”
Our goal is to shift further into regulated markets, refining our product to meet the necessary compliance and operational standards for those environments. This is a significant step forward for us in 2025.
Beyond product readiness, we’re also focusing on team expansion. We’ve recently completed a substantial hiring phase, assembling an executive board to strengthen our leadership. Building on this foundation, our aim is to double our staff numbers over the next year, ensuring we have the talent and resources to support our growth and future projects.
Embracing Trends: AI and the Future of iGaming
Q: What trends do you see coming in the iGaming sector? How is Quantum Gaming preparing for these upcoming changes?
The iGaming industry is always at the forefront of trends and emerging technologies, which makes it such an exciting field to work in. One of the biggest developments on the horizon is the integration of AI, though the term is often used loosely and misunderstood.
At Quantum Gaming, we’re embracing AI in a meaningful way, with a major AI-based project set to launch in February. Our focus is on optimizing the customer journey using AI, not just through common applications like chatbots but by building a more engaging and tailored branding experience.
AI often gets conflated with automation, but they’re fundamentally different. Automation is about executing predefined tasks—if X happens, then Y follows. True AI goes beyond that by understanding user behavior, making predictions, and delivering a personalized experience. For example, it could analyze a player’s market, age group, and activity over the past month to anticipate their preferences and offer relevant suggestions or features.
We don’t want to reveal too much just yet, but this project is designed to showcase how AI can create more intuitive and engaging experiences for players. Stay tuned—there’s an upcoming publication this week that will provide more details!
Q: What makes Quantum Gaming’s product special compared to the others in the market?
Quantum Gaming stands out in the market thanks to several unique selling points (USPs). One of our strongest advantages is how we’ve addressed the barriers to entry that many platform providers face. Traditionally, launching a brand requires either significant investment or a lengthy setup process—or sometimes both.
At Quantum Gaming, we’ve taken a different approach. We’ve reduced both the cost and the time it takes to enter the market. Our platform enables us to launch a brand in as little as four weeks. While it’s technically possible to do it in two, we prefer to allocate a four-week timeline to ensure a smooth and reliable process. This combination of speed and affordability truly sets us apart.
Q: Among all the products you have produced, which one is your personal favorite and why?
One of the standout features we’ve developed is our bonus and loyalty engine, which we’re particularly proud of. It’s designed to be highly flexible and tailored to meet diverse client needs. However, what truly sets us apart—and what I personally find most exciting—is our multi-tenant instance feature.
This functionality allows clients to manage multiple brands seamlessly within a single login. For example, if a client wants to launch a second or even a tenth brand, it’s as simple as replicating the existing setup. In just six hours, we can replicate the back office, making it incredibly efficient to expand operations. Of course, there’s more to the process behind the scenes, but the simplicity and flexibility it offers are game-changing for our B2B clients.
Features like these, combined with our robust bonus and VIP engine (often referred to as loyalty programs), make our platform not only innovative but also highly practical for our partners.
Q: What do you think about the future of iGaming in Asia, and how will Quantum Gaming grow in the market here?
Interestingly, I had a conversation about this today with a prominent player in the market. Asia has always been a powerhouse for the gambling industry. Take Macau, for example—a gaming district that consistently outperforms Las Vegas, generating five to six times its revenue on average. Gambling is deeply rooted in Asian culture, with localized games such as Teen Patti and Andar Bahar in India, as well as various other forms of betting and wagering popular across the region.
Despite its potential, many Asian countries still enforce strict bans on gambling. However, I believe this will change over the next two to five years. We’re already seeing progress in regions like the Middle East, with Dubai beginning to open its doors to regulated gambling. This shift indicates that other regions, such as India and parts of Southeast Asia, may begin introducing regulated sandboxes to enable gambling in a controlled and safe environment.
This kind of regulation would provide significant economic benefits, while also creating safer spaces for players by reducing addiction, improving player security, and eliminating the black market. Overregulation often leads to the rise of black markets, as banning a deeply ingrained activity like wagering doesn’t stop it—it simply pushes it underground. Gambling, in various forms, has been part of many cultures for centuries, and trying to eradicate it entirely is neither practical nor effective.
At Quantum Gaming, while we’re a B2B tech company providing solutions to the industry, we’re keenly aware of these trends and shifts. Our focus is on ensuring our technology is adaptable and ready to support operators entering these newly regulated markets.
This interview was exclusively conducted by ABC World Media during Oliver’s visit to India.
