Evoplay Podcast

On Episode 29 of the Evoplay Podcast, hosted by Frank Cecchini, Head of Lottery at Evoplay, Jean-Luc Moner-Banet, CEO of Loterie Romande, and Luca Esposito, Executive Director of the World Lottery Association, discuss the future of the lottery industry, exploring player engagement, gamification, personalization, innovation, and the trends shaping its evolution. Dive in to discover what’s next for the world of lotteries.

Today, Diana Larina, CMO at Evoplay, sits down with Serhii Avramchuk, Principal Account Manager, and Sergey Kurson, Principal Solutions Architect, from Amazon Web Services (AWS), to explore the thinking behind the technology.

The conversation takes a closer look at Amazon’s distinctive culture, how AWS supports iGaming, and AI’s role in the future of gaming infrastructure. Together, they discuss what it means to build for a changing industry while staying focused on the principles that endure.

Notes:

1. Jeff Bezos has written in his 2012 Letter to Shareholders that instead of asking what will change in the next 10 years, the more important question is what won't change – and you can build a business strategy around those stable truths.
2. AWS team size figures are approximate and not current.
3. As Jeff Bezos wrote in his 2016 Letter to Shareholders: "Day 2 is stasis. Followed by irrelevance. Followed by excruciating, painful decline. Followed by death." The question was posed at an Amazon all-hands meeting.

On Episode 27 of the Evoplay Podcast, Andres Galan, Senior Partnership Manager at Octavian Lab, discusses gamification trends 2026 and how innovations are transforming the iGaming industry, with a focus on the Italian market, alongside regulations, operator strategies, and the role of AI. Explore insights drawn from real-world experience in a candid and approachable conversation.

In this episode of the Evoplay Podcast, Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, welcomes Jan Kowalczyk, Director of Business Development at SBC, to trace a career spent at the heart of the industry. 

The discussion explores Jan’s 20-year career journey, the inside story of his professional evolution — from taking early-career risks to securing his leadership role at SBC. We compare the high-stakes environment of agile startups versus the structured world of global corporations, exploring how work culture shifts as a company scales.

Today, Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, sits down with Petr Březina, Chief Commercial Officer at SYNOT Interactive, to discuss his decade of leadership experience in the industry. Petr shares his professional journey and personal strategies for mastering iGaming technology in a competitive gaming ecosystem. 

The discussion explores the complexities of scaling across global markets, focusing on the vital intersection of technology, regulation, and commercial strategy. Petr offers unique insights into the leadership required to drive international growth and the long-term vision necessary to navigate the shifting demands of the modern gaming ecosystem.

In this episode of the Evoplay Podcast, Diana Larina speaks with Valentina Bagniya, Chief Marketing Officer at SOFTSWISS, about people, expertise, and talent growth in the field.

Tune in to learn how iGaming marketing works from the inside, including the realities behind successful campaigns, the role of strong team coordination, and the skills needed to support brand growth in a competitive industry.

Valentina shares her perspective on developing marketing talent, leading teams through challenges, and turning creative ideas into business results in a global iGaming company.

In this episode of the Evoplay Podcast, Alex Malchenko speaks with Martin Leet, Head of Casino at Merkur Bets, about the realities of operating in Germany’s highly regulated iGaming market.

The conversation explores how the Interstate Treaty reshaped online casino growth, what operators often underestimate when entering the German market, and which regulatory challenges influence product strategy and long-term innovation.

With over 15 years of experience in casino product and operations, Martin shares practical insights into scaling within complex European gambling regulations and adapting to one of the most demanding jurisdictions in the industry.

In this episode of Evoplay Podcast, host Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, sits down with Milica Jovanović, Chief Business Development Officer at Atlaslive, to unpack what new market expansion looks like behind the scenes and why effective localisation in iGaming goes far beyond language and payment methods.

The discussion explores how understanding player behavior, adapting to regional differences, and navigating regulatory requirements contribute to player-centric growth. It also highlights the role of leadership, team resilience, and long-term thinking in building sustainable businesses.

Watch till the end for insights on player retention, responsible gaming, and getting the most value out of industry conferences.

Evoplay Podcast — Episode 21 is now live.

In this episode, Diana Larina, Head of Marketing at Evoplay, talks with Faruk Aydin, Chief Revenue Officer at Revpanda Group, Managing Director at Ace Alliance, and a marketing leader with 20+ years of experience.

They discuss what really changed in marketing — why tools and channels matter less than people, why not every big event delivers value, and why human-first strategies are quietly winning in iGaming today.

Faruk also shares how he looks at leadership, team energy, emerging markets, and why AI will never replace real conversations.

A new season of Evoplay Podcast continues — and today we introduce the second host joining our refreshed lineup.
This time, the spotlight turns to Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, who brings his sharp vision and strong expertise in business development to the series.
In his first episode, Alex sits down with Bar Konson, Chief Business Development Officer at NuxGame, for a conversation that looks at iGaming growth through the lens of real operational challenges and strategic expansion.
Today we explore how modern B2B platforms scale in a rapidly evolving market, what expanding into new jurisdictions truly requires, and why collaboration across providers, platforms, PSPs, and operators is becoming a defining force for long-term growth.