With a focus on Data Science in Betting and Gaming, Vigne provided us with a masterclass in the pros and cons of AI, Machine, and Deep Learning in the sector.

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In other news, changes at the top at FanDual, as well as a view on the US market 3-years post PASPA, M&A activity, and some positive (for a change!) updates on Covid and Affordability legislation complete a busy industry roundup segment.

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Steve Schrier the former Playtech and Scientific Games Exec, and now CEO and author of ‘How to Build Your Sales Tribe’ joined us today to discuss the future of sales and commercial activity in the industry.

In other news, Dan & Lee discuss the proposed breakaway ‘ESL’ (European Super League) and its potential impact on betting activity. On the Crypto front Vigne updates on the CasinoCoin move on to XRP Ledger with various online operations taking it up.

Nick Rust the former Skybet, Coral, and Ladbrokes veteran and most recently Chief Executive of the British Horse Racing Authority joined us today to discuss his amazing career and thoughts on the industry at such a critical time.

In other news, US deals for Playtech and Scientific Games are covered along with a frank exchange on the quality of some industry-focussed journalism…

Coingaming and Yolo Investments founder Tim Heath joined us today to discuss his amazing career, investment plans as well as thoughts on the industry, cryptocurrencies, tokens and more.

In other news, huge numbers coming out of March Madness as well as a long-term NFL deal for Foxbet are discussed along with the announcement of further big-name guests for the Pod.

The former Next Gen, NYX, SG Digital exec and founder of Tekkorp Capital joined us to today to talk through his amazing career, as well as the power of SPACs, M&A, and the future for the industry. In other news we discuss big numbers being reported globally, as well new entrants in the Crypto space #CasinoCoin, and Lee updates us on his hot tips for the upcoming Cheltenham Festival. We also announce news of further big-name guests and more live shows coming soon.

In our second ‘Live’ Pod we broadcasted from the recent SBC Latin America conference where the guys were joined by local experts Seb Perrier, Hugo Llanos & Franciso Lecuona to talk about what it takes to succeed in betting and gaming across this diverse and fascinating continent. Topics and insights discussed and shared included M&A, Sports, Casino, Localisation, Punter Evolution, Regulations along with specific intel on Brazil, Colombia and Mexico, plus audience participation will all help bring anyone with an interest in our industry in South America up to speed.

The former Playtech, Stars and Flutter exec Rafi Ashkenazi joined us today to discuss his amazing career and plans in advance of him leading Hard Rock International in a new JV.

In other news, deals in the US are covered along with Fintech updates and record feedback to the UKGC Problem Gambling Prevalence consultation. The guys also announce a live podcast on the 3rd March 2021 at 2pm GMT as part of the SBC LATAM digital conference with free registration open now - https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-digital-latinoamerica/register/

Joined by a panel of guest experts, the guys get under the skin of the betting and gaming opportunity in India. With a population approaching 1.4bn and across 29 States and 7 Union Territories it is an exciting and challenging place to do business. In other news the state of play in New York, UK National Lottery bids and a host of new industry reports are discussed. Also announced is a big-name guest for the next pod.

In the first Pod of 2021, Victor Bigio, Tony Plaskow and Steve Spindler joined us to discuss the online betting and gaming market in Canada, providing some great insights into the current state of play, and what the future holds there. In other news, MGM, Entain, New York & Cryptocurrencies get the Balagan treatment. Also, not to be missed is another hot racing tip from Lee, and an exciting update on further new market special Pods coming soon.

In the last Pod of 2020, Sean Hutchins from credit specialists Experian joined us to outline how they are helping the industry prepare for the expected changes from the UK Gambling Commission's current consultation on Consumer Affordability checks. In other news, we share some exciting developments regarding licensing of online sports betting in New York, and a bit of a rant on the UK National Lottery's 'modus operandi'! Happy Holidays to all our viewers and listeners and we will be back in early 2021 with a focus on new markets and further big-name guests.