Ian Hughes is Managing Director and co-founder of H2 Gambling Capital, a London-based data, research and consulting firm focused on the global gambling industry. H2 Gambling Capital provides market data, forecasts and consultancy to operators, suppliers, governments and financial institutions, and is a commonly cited source of gambling-market analysis.
Hughes is frequently quoted in gambling-industry media as an analyst of global betting and gaming markets. In this capacity he comments on market size, regulatory impact and the commercial outlook for land-based and online gambling. He has also appeared as a speaker at major industry events.
He has led H2 Gambling Capital since its founding in 2001. The firm's work spans online and land-based sectors and is used by stakeholders across the gambling ecosystem. Because the name is shared by unrelated individuals, the professional history described here is the Ian Hughes connected with H2 Gambling Capital.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| GLI | Managing Director, Europe | – present |
| H2 Gambling Capital | Managing Director | – present |