In the latest episode of the SiGMA Poker Face podcast, our host Ivonne Montealegre speaks with Dmitry Starostenkov, CEO of EvenBet Gaming, on key developments in the online poker industry. They discuss effective player retention strategies, including the use of daily bonuses and engagement incentives to reduce bonus abuse.Starostenkov provides insights into EvenBet’s strong market position in Asia, particularly in India, and examines evolving player expectations that blend competitive gameplay with enhanced social interaction and entertainment.

This episode of Decoding Gaming Law features a conversation between Gaming Lawyer Dr. Franklin Cachia Betsson Group. They unpack the latest legal and regulatory developments in the global gaming industry and discuss how new licensing regimes, stricter advertising restrictions, and evolving taxation models are reshaping the operational landscape for gaming operators worldwide.Dario shares practical contract law advice, stressing clear terms, aligned governing law and jurisdiction, and precise forum selection to prevent disputes. He also notes that major operators favor preemptive legal strategies to reduce reputational and regulatory risks.

In this episode of Decoding Gaming Law, Gaming Lawyer Dr Franklin Cachia speaks with Serafino Vaccino, AI Legal Lead at EveryMatrix, to discuss the challenges of data privacy and AI in the online gambling industry. He addresses how GDPR and other privacy regulations impact game developers, highlighting the importance of implementing privacy by design and data minimization from the outset. Vaccino clarifies the broad scope of personal data, the extraterritorial application of GDPR, and the implications of AI-powered automated processing on data subject rights. The conversation also covers the increasing risks of data breaches, including cyberattacks, and their consequences for both operators and players.

In this episode of the Decoding Gaming Law podcast series, Dr. Franklin Cachia, Gaming Lawyer, is joined by Dr. Malcolm Falson, Partner at Camilleri Preziosi, specialising in capital markets and gaming law. The discussion focuses on the strategic considerations for gaming companies contemplating going public through an initial public offering (IPO). Malcolm explains the benefits of listing, such as access to capital for growth, research, and talent acquisition, as well as the reputational prestige it brings.

This episode of the SiGMA Pokerface Podcast features David K. Lappin, a professional poker player, who shares how he turned poker from a passion into a career and the challenges of maintaining that balance with everyday life. In this conversation, David discusses the process of transitioning from a recreational player to a professional, the highs and lows of making poker a sustainable career, and how he navigates the inevitable challenges of balancing the poker grind with his personal life.

In this episode of SiGMA Poker Face, powered by EvenBet Gaming, Ivonne chats with Martina Akerlund, CEO & Founder, Elevated Edge, and explores leadership, career reinvention, and the evolving iGaming industry. Martina reflects on her bold transition from a 20-year career in banking to launching her own venture in a highly competitive sector. They also discuss the role of authenticity in leadership, the rewards of taking calculated risks, and the vital importance of emotional intelligence in business and poker table.

In this episode of SiGMA Poker Face, powered by EvenBet Gaming, Ivonne chats with Martina Akerlund, CEO & Founder, Edge Consultancy, and explores leadership, career reinvention, and the evolving iGaming industry. Martina reflects on her bold transition from a 20-year career in banking to launching her own venture in a highly competitive sector. They also discuss the role of authenticity in leadership, the rewards of taking calculated risks, and the vital importance of emotional intelligence in business and poker table.

The new episode of the Decoding Gaming Law podcast series, in collaboration with CSB Group and hosted by Dr. Franklin Cachia, Director at CSB Group, features Timmy Borg Olivier, Senior Manager – International Taxation at Deloitte Malta.In this episode, Dr. Cachia and Borg Olivier discuss key developments in international tax law over the past decade, with a particular focus on their impact on the gaming industry. Key topics include the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) initiative, the introduction of Pillar One and Pillar Two, and the shifting tax landscape in Malta. Additionally, the discussion covers the implications of transfer pricing regulations, digital services taxes, and the broader shift toward greater tax transparency and compliance.

The second part of the Decoding Gaming Law podcast series in collaboration with CBS Group, hosted by Dr Franklin Cachia, Director of CSB Group, featuring Dr JP Gauci-Maistre, managing director of Guaci-Maistre Xynou.Since the last episode, two landmark Maltese court decisions ruled that foreign claims against Malta-based gaming operators cannot be enforced due to public policy grounds and Article 56a of the Gaming Act. The conversation then highlighted the ongoing legal uncertainity within the EU gaming industry, however more decisions are expected in the future, including one due in May.

Join Dr. Franklin Cachia, Director at CSB Group, and Dr. Claudio Caruana, General Counsel at GiG, in the latest episode of Decoding Gaming Laws Podcast as they explore the ever-evolving world of gaming regulation. From Brazil’s long-awaited online betting regulations to the UAE’s new licensing regime, this episode breaks down the forces driving regulatory changes and the challenges of ensuring a safe, legal gaming environment.