iGaming NEXT: Podcast iGaming NEXT

- 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.

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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.

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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.



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 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.

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  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.