Sue Schneider is Community Director and VP Growth & Strategy, Americas at Sports Betting Community (SBC). Having been involved in the internet gaming industry since the 1990s, Sue’s wealth of experience and expertise make her a strong candidate for the title of industry legend. In our latest Veriff Voices podcast, she discusses how the online gaming industry has evolved and the issues it still faces, as well as her second life as a self-confessed ‘disaster junkie’.

[00:16] Introduction [01:49] How Sue got into the gaming industry  [02:44] The early days of the online gaming industry in the US and beyond  [04:37] The evolution of the industry in the US since the 1990s  [07:09] Negative perceptions  [09:34] Taking an international approach [10:12] Advertising as the biggest issue the industry needs to address  [15:06] Events and what makes them successful  [16:42] How the pandemic affected gaming  [17:46] Diversity in the online gaming industry  [21:24] Sue's volunteering work in disaster relief  [24:17] The importance of building trust in ensuring a sustainable future for gaming  [26:32] Building out i-gaming as the next big step for the online gaming industry in the US [29:08] The potential industry growth in Latin America and Asia

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