Industry veteran Sue Schneider shares her perspective on how regulation and innovation have evolved across 30 years in iGaming and sports betting. In this episode, Sue explores how the relationship between regulators and innovators has changed over time, why compliance has become more complex for startups, and what needs to happen to make the regulatory environment more supportive of new ideas.

We break down how rising licensing and compliance costs can limit innovation, why entering regulated markets has become increasingly difficult for startups, and what European companies often misunderstand when trying to enter the US market. Sue also explains how emerging markets differ from mature ones, why regulators and innovators need to work more like partners, and where over-regulation may be pushing players and companies toward unregulated alternatives.

This is essential listening for founders, operators, investors, and iGaming professionals who want a clearer understanding of the balance between innovation, compliance, regulation, and long-term industry growth.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How the relationship between regulators and innovators has changed over time
• Why compliance has become more complex for startups
• How rising licensing and regulatory costs affect innovation
• What European companies need to understand before entering the US market
• How emerging markets are approaching regulation differently
• Why regulators and innovators need to work more closely together
• Whether over-regulation is pushing players and companies into unregulated markets
• What separates effective regulation from over-regulation