🎙 Podcast #139 with Pierre Lindh and Phil Pearson, CEO of White Label Casinos. ⚡In this insightful episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast, Lindh sits down with Phil Pearson, a prominent figure in the iGaming industry, to discuss the current state of the market, major acquisitions, and trends shaping the future of iGaming. Don't miss this in-depth conversation packed with unique insights and valuable information! ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Pierre's Surprise and Phil's Introduction 04:00 - Phil's Analysis of the iGaming Market 16:45 - Is There a Competitor to Evolution and Why 20:41 - Skill-Based Games in the iGaming Industry 24:09 - LeoVegas Acquiring Push Gaming 27:23 - Netherlands and VideoSlots Case 34:30 - The Two Trends in the Industry 42:26 - Finland and Its Legislation Issues 45:15 - UK White Paper 53:45 - Europe Compared to the US 01:08:05 - Conference Landscape and Its Sustainability 01:17:34 - Phil's Charity Work 01:26:40 - What's Next for Phil 💡Join Pierre and Phil as they delve deep into the world of iGaming, covering everything from the competitive landscape to the legislative challenges shaping the industry's future. Their unique insights and expertise offer a fascinating perspective on the current state of iGaming and what lies ahead. Subscribe now to the iGaming NEXT Podcast for more exceptional content on the iGaming industry! 💼ABOUT Phil Pearson: Phil Pearson is the CEO of White Label Casinos, a company that does what it says on the tin. WLC offers a fully managed casino solution for MGA & curacao-based operations. With a cutting-edge back office, in-house gamification tools, over 7,000 games, and fully managed CS and payment solutions, White Label Casinos has already established itself as one to watch in a competitive market. Not one to shy away from controversy, Phil is outspoken on LinkedIn and other platforms, pushing for a fairer and more transparent iGaming community. Outside of work, Phil enjoys NFL, visiting as many random and remote holiday destinations as possible, and has 34 rubber ducks displayed on shelves, where they belong. _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder/MD at iGaming NEXT and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology

- SGA told to reconsider turnover-based fine formula in “remarkable” ruling - Bet365 ordered to pay €631k to Christian Eriksen and co for unauthorised photo use - Gammix contests Finnish police allegations of illegal ads aimed at minors - DraftKings boosts full-year guidance as Q1 revenue skyrockets 84% - Bally’s US online business “outperforms” in Q1 as cost-cutting takes effect Hang out with Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with an occasional expert guest on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. This is your chance to join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with a community of iGaming enthusiasts. Tune in to the iGaming NEXT Weekly News Roundup for a real-time, unfiltered take on the industry's hottest developments. Be cool, be curious, be in the know.

🎙 Podcast #138 with Pierre Lindh and Vladimir Malakchi, CCO at Evoplay In this powerful episode of iGaming NEXT, Pierre welcomes Vladimir Malakchi, Chief Commercial Officer at Evoplay. Together, they dive deep into the world of game development, exploring the secrets behind Evoplay's impressive growth, and discussing the role of leadership in a challenging environment. 🎮🚀 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Vladimir's Story 03:04 - Navigating a Crowded Market 08:40 - Innovation in the ARG Space and Trends 17:26 - Upcoming Markets and Reasons Behind Them 21:06 - How Evoplay Increased Its Revenue by 800% 26:13 - Qualities of a Great Leader 31:40 - Vladimir's End Goal 36:40 - Challenges of Working as a Leader 47:15 - Managing Emotions and Self-control 51:23 - Impact of the War in Ukraine on Evoplay 54:42 - Cyprus as a New Hub for the iGaming Industry 58:24 - Advice for New Entrepreneurs Don't miss this insightful conversation as Pierre and Vladimir dissect the keys to success in the competitive iGaming industry. From the importance of innovation and leadership to navigating challenging environments, this episode is packed with valuable lessons for game developers, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs alike. Subscribe to iGaming NEXT for more inspiring conversations with the leaders shaping the future of gaming! 🌟🎧 _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder/MD at iGaming NEXT and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology

- Flutter brands steal UK market share as Q1 revenue jumps 46% - Industry giants react to UK government’s gambling white paper - - The three musketeers are getting back together once again- prepare to welcome Jake Evans, Conor Mulheir & Nico Jansen to the stream - Caesars CEO predicts $5bn EBITDA by 2025 as digital losses are cut to $4m in Q1 - MGM confirms Push Gaming acquisition as Q1 revenue hits $3.9bn Hang out with Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with an occasional expert guest on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. This is your chance to join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with a community of iGaming enthusiasts. Tune in to the iGaming NEXT Weekly News Roundup for a real-time, unfiltered take on the industry's hottest developments. Be cool, be curious, be in the know.

🎙 Podcast #137 with Pierre Lindh and Jesse Learmonth, the founder of The Betting Startups Podcast 🎧In this exciting episode of our iGaming podcast, Pierre Lindh is joined by the insightful Jesse Learmonth, an industry expert who has spent years speaking with iGaming start-up founders. Get ready to dive into the world of iGaming startups and learn about the lessons they teach, the secrets to podcast success, and the future of the iGaming landscape. ⏰ Timestamps: 🚀 00:00 - Intro 🤝 00:25 - Introducing Jesse 📚 10:00 - Lessons that Startups Teach You 🎤 14:22 - How to Start a Podcast from Scratch 🔑 20:28 - Tips and Secrets for Improving Your Podcast 🌐 28:35 - The Current State of the Startup Landscape in iGaming 🔍 33:54 - The Most Intriguing Startups at the Moment 🇺🇸 43:20 - The Duopoly in the US Market 💡 48:08 - The Common Thread for Startups 🔋 55:40 - How to Effectively Channel Your Energy 🔮 01:03:54 - Where Do You Envision Yourself in 5 Years? Don't miss this jam-packed episode filled with unique insights and valuable knowledge from two industry veterans. Hit the subscribe button and stay updated with the latest iGaming trends, tips, and interviews! 💥 ABOUT Jesse Learmonth: Jesse Learmonth has worked at the top levels of the global betting industry since 2010 as founder, supplier, and operator. Currently he hosts The Betting Startups Podcast, operates the industry's largest job board, and advises several promising industry startups. Prior to this, he spent six years with Pinnacle.com as Director of Product Management and member of the executive leadership team. He also co-founded Bet Smart Media, which he led for five years as CEO until it was acquired by Pinnacle in 2015. _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder/MD at iGaming NEXT and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.

🎙 Podcast #135 with Pierre Lindh and Joey Levy, CEO & Founder of Betr 🎙️ Welcome to another exciting episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast, hosted by Pierre Lindh! In this exclusive deep dive, we sit down with Joey Levy, the CEO & Founder of Betr, a groundbreaking betting platform that's quickly making waves in the industry. As a Thiel Fellowship recipient and a true underdog, Joey's incredible journey provides valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and industry enthusiasts alike. Timestamps⏰: 00:25 - 🌟 The inspiring inception of the Thiel Fellowship 12:10 - 🏆 Joey's path to building success with Betr 17:45 - 🚀 Crafting a powerful launch strategy 27:35 - 🤝 Ambassadors and talent recruitment secrets 35:19 - 📺 Will media overshadow the betting aspect of the business? 37:01 - 💡 Innovative marketing and expansion strategies 39:20 - 💪 What drives Joey to take on the industry giants? 41:00 - 🎯 Betr's ambitious three-year goal 🎯 Don't miss out on the unique insights provided by Pierre and Joey in this episode, as they dive into the challenges of building a successful company as an underdog and discuss the strategies that have propelled Betr into the spotlight. From navigating the competitive landscape to finding the right talent and scaling up, this conversation is packed with valuable advice and intriguing perspectives. 👉 Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful episodes from the iGaming NEXT Podcast, where we bring you the most relevant and exciting content from the world of iGaming! ABOUT Joey Levy: Joey Levy is the Founder & CEO of Betr, the first direct-to-consumer microbetting focused sports betting company. Betr has also launched a new media venture for the next generation of sports fans. Levy was previously the Founder of Simplebet, the B2B product technology company pioneering microbetting on U.S. sports that licenses technology to market leaders like DraftKings, Caesars, bet365, among others. _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder/MD at iGaming NEXT, and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.

- Consultations required for key changes as UK gambling review reveals few surprises - Kindred Group board to explore sale of company to drive shareholder value - Sequential drop in slots blots Evolution’s 32% Q1 revenue rise - CEECA revenue growth of 75% drives Betsson’s most profitable quarter Hang out with Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with an occasional expert guest on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. This is your chance to join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with a community of iGaming enthusiasts. Tune in to the iGaming NEXT Weekly News Roundup for a real-time, unfiltered take on the industry's hottest developments. Be cool, be curious, be in the know.

🎙 Podcast #135 with Pierre Lindh and Erin Lydon, president at PokerPower In this captivating episode of the iGaming NEXT podcast, host Pierre Lindh sits down with poker pro and personal development advocate Erin Lydon. They dive deep into the world of poker and discuss how the game can shape one's personal growth journey. Erin also shares her insights on women's challenges in the poker industry, and how she's helping empower more women to embrace the game. 🎙️ [00:00] Introduction 🔥 [00:25] The Objective of PokerPower 🚺 [03:52] Why Only a Few Women Play Poker 💪 [09:38] Personal Development Through Poker 🎲 [15:05] Is Taking Risks a Negative Approach? 🌟 [19:57] Erin's Journey as a Poker Player 🔍 [23:46] Recent Controversies in the Poker World 🏆 [29:02] Key Attributes for Success in Poker 🔝 [32:33] The Ultimate Goal of PokerPower Don't miss this enlightening conversation between Pierre Lindh and Erin Lydon, offering unique insights into the world of poker and personal growth. Subscribe to iGaming NEXT Podcast for more thought-provoking episodes and industry insights! ABOUT Erin Lydon: Erin is a thought leader and frequent speaker on gender equity where she inspires audiences to take action and create change in their communities and organizations. Erin is the President of Poker Power, an ed-tech company with a mission to teach one million women how to play the game...the game of poker and the game of life. Learning how to think, strategize, negotiate and allocate capital, like a winning poker player, translates to leadership skills that help women succeed from the classroom to the board room. Social handles: Tik Tok - @JoinPokerPower Twitter - @JoinPokerPower Instagram - @JoinPokerPower Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joinpokerpower/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/join-poker-power/Erin Lydon's Social Handles: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-lydon-mba/ Instagram - @erin.lydon376 Twitter - @ErinLydon376 _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder/MD at iGaming NEXT, and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.

- The three musketeer show- welcome Jake Evans, Conor Mulheir & Nico Jansen! - DraftKings takes handle crown in home state of Massachusetts during first month of betting - BetMGM revenue soars 76% as Entain reports record actives in Q1 2023 ... and much more! Hang out with Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with an occasional expert guest on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. This is your chance to join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with a community of iGaming enthusiasts. Tune in to the iGaming NEXT Weekly News Roundup for a real-time, unfiltered take on the industry's hottest developments. Be cool, be curious, be in the know.

🎙 Podcast #134 with Pierre Lindh and Levon Nikoghosyan, CEO & Board Member at Affpapa 🎧 Join Pierre Lindh in this episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast as he chats with Levon Nikoghosyan, CEO & Board Member of AffPapa. They dive deep into the world of affiliations, discussing the success story of AffPapa, leadership secrets, AI revolution, and the future of SEO. Don't miss their conversation on what it takes to be a successful affiliate. Tune in for valuable insights and get ready for NEXT Valletta 23! ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Affpapa story 03:59 - What is the secret of success for Affpapa 09:48 - As a founder, how to delegate without micromanaging 15:38 - Is there a silver bullet to be the perfect leader 24:10 - AI revolution and Chat GPT adoption 40:19 - Is SEO dead because of AI 42:50 - What are the trends in affiliations 49:47 - What does it take today to be a successful affiliate 54:50 - Why Armenia is a good country for iGaming 58:09 - What is the plan of Affpapa for NEXT Valletta 23 ABOUT Levon Nikoghosyan: With over 10+ years of experience in iGaming industry and specifically in affiliate operations, I'm a 29 years old entrepreneur, acting CEO of AffPapa and investor of small affiliate projects. With a background of building affiliate systems for iGaming industry and profound understanding of gambling affiliate vertical, I've had an honor of moderating and speaking at dozens of events, conferences and panels. I've started my career as affiliate and agent systems team leader in BetConstruct in 2012. In 2015 I've founded PartnerMatrix in Yerevan which is the business unit of affiliate and agent systems under EveryMatrix umbrella. In December of 2022 I've left EveryMatrix and took over the CEO position of AffPapa - a company that I was involved and have invested in since its early days. _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder/MD at iGaming NEXT, and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Play – Industry-leading content provider.

- Breaking news: Premier League Clubs agree to withdraw gambling sponsorships on front of shirts - Online Gambling Quarterly: DraftKings best performing gambling stock in Q1 (DraftKings, Catena, Evo, BetMakers, PointsBet and more) - Norway likely to introduce DNS website blocking for unlicensed operators from 2024 - Start-up funding: Prophet Exchange and BeyondPlay Hang out with Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with an occasional expert guest on our Weekly News live stream, every Thursday at 3PM CET across all our social media channels. We'll dive into the freshest iGaming news and explore the most captivating stories of the week. This is your chance to join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with a community of iGaming enthusiasts. Tune in to the iGaming NEXT Weekly News Roundup for a real-time, unfiltered take on the industry's hottest developments. Be cool, be curious, be in the know.

- The three musketeer special: Pierre Lindh, Nico Jansen & Conor Mulheir are joining this week -Joined by a very soecal guest- Karolina Pelc, CEO & Founder of BeyondPlay - Evolution shareholders agree €80m Big Time Gaming earnout at AGM as board is re-elected - UK politician caught offering to leak the upcoming white paper on gambling reforms - Text-to-Bet.... The sportsbetting disruption that will take place due to the advancements in AI - Ontario 1 year celebrations How is the state performing against other US states? The iGaming NEXT Weekly News roundup is a weekly live stream held every Thursday at 3PM CET across all of our social media platforms. These sessions, hosted by Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with occasional guests present the latest news in iGaming along with a deep dive into each topic. All listeners are invited to share their opinions and ask questions, making this a great way to catch up and dig deeper into the latest iGaming news

🎙 Podcast with Michael Pedersen and Ulrich Gilot, Head of Media at Betsson The media landscape is constantly evolving. What are the opportunities for 2023 and how do you take advantage of them? As we are soon to enter a world without 3rd party cookies, what is the current state of the industry and what is the next best alternative? Lastly, we touch on ChatGPT and how this will affect the marketing discipline within iGaming Timestamps: 00:00 - Sponsorship segment 00:24 - Introduction 01:00 - Ulrich Gilot's background and history 13:50 - Definition of marketing and use of the 4 Ps 19:40 - Definition of media and its use cases in iGaming 26:00 - Can SMO and marketing professionals be as productive as they were two years ago? 37:20 - The impact of the loss of third-party cookies 55:10 - Rich media and how to effectively utilize it 01:07:30 - Do iGaming companies utilize Chat GPT and other AI tools? ABOUT ULRICH GILOT: Ulrich Gilot joined Betsson Group as Head of Media in 2020 with the goal to fulfil the group’s ambition to drive media performance across key markets. His debut on the media agency and creative agency side in New York forged his interest in user experience. Ever since, he has worked across multiple markets leading media strategies in various industries for brands such as Nestle, Disney, CapitalOne, IBM, Pfizer and the Belgian National Lottery. Ulrich’s knack is to build tailor-made media solutions that respond to both single markets and global business ambitions in close partnerships with media agencies while focusing on data and marketing technology. _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Michael Pedersen, CCO at Livespins and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.

- William Hill escapes UK licence suspension with record £19.2m settlement - Super Bowl tickets and private jets: Pay package for DraftKings CEO soars 238% to $48m - Can AI be trusted? Tech leaders call for a halt to “out-of-control” development race as fears rise - Sportradar and Snapchat join forces to target sports bettors on behalf of operators The iGaming NEXT Weekly News roundup is a weekly live stream held every Thursday at 3PM CET across all of our social media platforms. These sessions, hosted by Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with occasional guests present the latest news in iGaming along with a deep dive into each topic. All listeners are invited to share their opinions and ask questions, making this a great way to catch up and dig deeper into the latest iGaming news

- Gambling Commission slaps Kindred Group with £7m fine - Evolution fined as Pennsylvania regulator clamps down on iGaming - Betr deviates from microbetting strategy with core markets launch in time for March Madness -Betr’s Joey Levy on first state launch and future plans for the platform The iGaming NEXT Weekly News roundup is a weekly live stream held every Thursday at 3PM CET across all of our social media platforms. These sessions, hosted by Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with occasional guests present the latest news in iGaming along with a deep dive into each topic. All listeners are invited to share their opinions and ask questions, making this a great way to catch up and dig deeper into the latest iGaming news

🎙 Podcast with Michael Pedersen and Katie Shaw, Global Head of Brand Engagement at Entourage Sport & Entertainment Sponsorships can be a great way of activating your brand, but is it the right approach for all brands? What are the pitfalls to watch out for? What budgets are required and what are the best practices? Katie Shaw has more than 14 year’s experience working with partnerships and brands such as PepsiCo, Ford, Vodafone or gaming brands such as Pokerstars, Sky Betting & Gaming and Parimatch. Tune in to this masterclass in effective sponsorships. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:10 - Who is Katie Shaw and what she does 00:04:36 - The description of sponsorship from Katie’s perspective 00:10:21 - Influencers and how they help the business00:14:52 - Why B2C operators have to engage in sponsorships 00:18:21 - Different types of sponsorships and strategies 00:31:35 - Definition of activation of a brand and having clear objectives 00:35:20 - Measurement piece and how to do it 00:40:58 - How Entourage can help their clients 00:48:55 - How to maximize investments ABOUT KATIE SHAW: Currently heading up Entourage S&E’s recently launched Partnership Management division, Katie Shaw brings with her 14 years’ experience in partnership marketing and sponsorship management, working with a number of global brands to maximise their sponsorships, such as PepsiCo + UEFA Champions League, SKODA + Cycling, Parimatch + Juventus and Olympic Entertainment Group + Luka Modric. _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Michael Pedersen, CCO at Livespins and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Solutions – Leading iGaming platform technology.

🎙 Podcast #1 with Bill Pascrell III and Joseph P. Addabbo Jr, New York Senator Inaugural Podcast with NY State Senator Joe Addabbo. Discussing the latest gaming developments in the Empire State. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Introduction to the Senator 02:00 - iGaming, fixed horse racing, tax issues 05:40 - How long is it going to take to open NYC to iGaming? 09:23 - Why and how does legislation work for iGaming in the US? 12:36 - Pros & cons of legalizing iGaming in NYC 15:25 - The Downstate 3 casino license process 21:20 - Why & how the Senator got involved in iGaming 24:20 - What the iGaming industry needs to do better to speed up legalization in NYC ABOUT Joseph P. Addabbo Jr: Elected to the New York State Senate in 2008 after serving seven years in the New York City Council, State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. continues to proudly carry on the public service tradition of his father, Congressman Joseph P. Addabbo, Sr., who served 13 terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1960 to 1986. A lifelong resident of Queens, Senator Joe Addabbo represents the 15th Senatorial District encompassing the communities – in whole or in part – of Forest Hills, Glendale, Howard Beach, Kew Gardens, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ozone Park, Rego Park, Richmond Hill, South Ozone Park, Woodhaven, and Woodside. In the State Senate, Joe has continued to make constituent service a priority, just as he did as a representative of the 32nd New York City Council District, where he secured millions of dollars for infrastructure improvements, school technology, and senior and youth services. Through his Senate offices, Joe and his staff have assisted thousands of constituents with problems involving housing, health, transportation, taxes, public safety and many other issues, including efforts to aid local residents whose lives were so deeply affected by Hurricane Sandy in late October of 2012 and the Covid-19 pandemic. As a member of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force on Hurricane Sandy, Joe worked to help his community recover and rebuild from the devastating storm. As a member of the Senate, Joe is deeply concerned with the welfare of New Yorkers in all stages and walks of life. His legislative record, which includes bills he has introduced and supported, reflects Joe’s commitment to fighting on behalf of children, the elderly, families, working people, consumers and veterans. He has also devoted himself to efforts to protect the environment, create new jobs and economic opportunities for small businesses, provide tax relief for state residents, and improve transparency and accountability in New York’s government. _____ This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Bill Pascrell III, Princeton Public Affairs Group Inc, and is brought to you by: Pragmatic Solutions. – Leading iGaming platform technology.

- The trio is back- welcome Jake Evans, Conor Mulheir & Nico Jansen!  - Why was “domestic darling” Parimatch shut down by Ukraine’s gambling sanctions? - OpenAI’s ChatGPT 4 is here and it’s ready to cook up a storm (literally) - German gambling regulator issues first ever fine to licensed operator for advertising breaches -  US banking sector in turmoil as three banks close in one week The iGaming NEXT Weekly News roundup is a weekly live stream held every Thursday at 3PM CET across all of our social media platforms. These sessions, hosted by Jake Evans & Conor Mulheir with occasional guests present the latest news in iGaming along with a deep dive into each topic. All listeners are invited to share their opinions and ask questions, making this a great way to catch up and dig deeper into the latest iGaming news

🎙 Podcast #133 with Pierre Lindh and Martin Collins, Director of Sales & Business Development at GIG  In this episode of iGaming Next podcast Pierre and Martin Collins have a deep dive into GIG. Martin discusses the impressive growth of GIG, with a 10x market cap increase in just three years. The conversation also covers the future splitting of GIG into two separate companies, as well as the acquisition of Sportnco. Martin also delves into the opportunities available for GIG in North America and how to approach Tier-1 operators. The episode concludes with a discussion on the macroeconomic view and what the return of Robin means for GIG, followed by speculation on what's next for the company.   Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro  00:24 - 10x market cap for GIG in 3 years  10:00 - GIG splitting into two different companies and why  21:25 - The acquisition of Sportnco  24:54 - Opportunity in North America for GIG  33:38 - Tier 1 operators and how to approach them  37:15 - Macroeconomic view, soft landing or recession  40:55 - Robin is back, what it means  44:46 - What comes next for GIG   ABOUT MARTIN COLLINS:  With two decades of experience delivering and executing commercial strategies within digital markets, Martin can help drive positive performance across an organization, as well as identify new business opportunities. Data-driven at heart, martin truly empowers organization to perform, consistently driving revenue and growth.    _____   This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder/MD at iGaming NEXT and is brought to you by:  Pragmatic Solutions. – Leading iGaming platform technology.

🎙 Podcast #132 Pierre Lindh and Dylan Slaney, Executive Vice President & CEO at Light & Wonder   Pierre and Dylan delve into the Q1 report on iGaming from the perspective of industry experts. The discussion then turns toward the expectations of Authentic Gaming in North America and Light & Wonder's key markets. Dylan discusses the GGR and how it looks outside of the US and predicts what the US market will look like in the next 5 years. They also debate the differences between land-based and online gambling. The conversation then shifts to Light & Wonder's targets of growth. The video concludes with predictions for the future of the industry.   Timestamps:   00:00 - Intro  00:23 - Q1 report from the iGaming perspective  04:32 - Expectations of Authentic Gaming in North America 09:14 - Light & Wonder's key markets  15:00 - GGR and how it looks outside of the US  20:48 - Predictions for the US market in 5 years  24:03 - Land-based vs. online gambling  27:43 - Is the North American market facing the same challenges as Europe?  33:04 - Light & Wonder's targets for growth  40:11 - The competitive element in Light & Wonder and some predictions. ABOUT DYLAN SLANEY:   As CEO of iGaming Dylan leads strategic growth plans for the iGaming business across our global digital markets, overseeing product and game development, operations and sales of the iGaming ecosystem and games. Dylan joined in Oct 2017 and under his leadership our iGaming business has seen year-on-year record growth, and a series of successful and highly strategic studio acquisitions, including the launch into live casino.  Dylan joined Light & Wonder from dunnhumby, a world-leading data science business where he held a variety of senior commercial and product roles. With more than 15+ years of experience spanning media, data and analytics, product & consulting, gained from outside the Gaming industry, Dylan continues to drive the agenda on enriching customer and player experiences through data-driven insight.   _____   This episode of the iGaming NEXT Podcast is hosted by Pierre Lindh, Co-Founder/MD at iGaming NEXT and is brought to you by:  Pragmatic Solutions. – Leading iGaming platform technology.