Ask the Operator Podcast International Betting Integrity Association

James Kilsby, VP Americas for VIXIO GamblingCompliance provides a macro-analysis of the key markets for sports betting  in the Americas and walks us through the latest regulatory developments. 
 

Christina Thakor-Rankin, co-founder of the All-In Diversity Project, explains why diversity and equality need to be part of betting companies' growth strategy; she examines the positive economic impact that inclusive policies can have on the business. 

In this episode David Foster, Head of Regulatory Affairs at GVC, discusses the global trends around sports betting regulation; he examines the key challenges and describes what good regulation looks like from an operator's point of view.

Oliver Lamb, Head Sportsbook Controller at Kambi, explains the role of a B2B sports betting provider. He also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on their operations; new markets opportunities and what the future of sports betting will look like. 

Per Carlander, Country Manager Unibet Sweden at Kindred Group, continues the conversation we started with Kindred’s Sustainability Manager Anna Jein and walks us through on how education projects on match-fixing and gambling addiction are put in place in Sweden in the framework of Kindred's sustainability programme.

More information on Kindred’s projects in Sweden:
Integrity Officers battle match-fixing: https://www.kindredgroup.com/sv/news--insights/2020/integrity-officers-battle-match-fixing/

We chat with Anna Jein who is the Sustainability Manager at Kindred Group, which holds brands like 32Red and Unibet, on how Kindred has managed to incorporate sustainable activities at the core of their business.

Relevant documents and links:

- Kindred Group Sustainability Report 2019: https://www.kindredgroup.com/globalassets/documents/sustainability-related-documents/kindred-sustainability-report-19.pdf

- Fair Sport 4 All: Kindred and EFDN team up to battle match-fixing: https://www.kindredgroup.com/news--insights/2020/Fair-Sport-4-All-Kindred-and-EFDN-team-up-to-battle-match-fixing/

- Sustainable Gambling Conference: https://sustainablegambling.com/