“Yes, there is still an imbalance in pay & opportunity for women in iGaming.”

When asked whether women still face unequal opportunities in iGaming, Caroline Björkman, Head of Sales at Cubeia, didn't hesitate.

But her perspective goes beyond pay gaps and representation.In episode 47 of iGaming Real Talk, host Surya Palli gladly sits down with Caroline Björkman to discuss her journey into iGaming.

Together with our host Surya Palli, she explores the progress the industry has made, where challenges still exist, the growing impact of AI on iGaming, and why trust and relationships continue to be some of the most valuable assets in business.

Key topics:

• Women in iGaming leadership

• Career growth in the gaming industry

• Diversity and business performance

• AI's impact on iGaming

• Building trust and long-term relationships

• The evolution of the global iGaming market

• Cubeia's growth journey

Do you think iGaming is moving in the right direction?

Let us know in the comments.

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In this powerful interview from BiS SiGMA South America, Roberto Gallo, Founder and CEO of Centurion FC, shares the inspiring story behind one of Brazil’s fastest-rising MMA promotions.

From his early connection with the Gracie family to building a global brand,

Gallo opens up about:-

-The real reason MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world

- How Centurion FC transforms fighters’ lives and creates future UFC champions

- The massive social impact through Faculdade da Luta

- helping underprivileged communities with education, training, and support

- Why MMA offers unmatched marketing opportunities for iGaming brands

- His bold plans for expansion across Latin America and a groundbreaking new MMA reality show

Gallo also discusses the challenges of running a fight promotion, the importance of mental strength, and why gaming companies are key to the future of sports.

A must-watch for anyone interested in MMA, sports business, iGaming sponsorships, or meaningful community impact.

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In this exclusive interview from BiS SiGMA South America, Ramiro Atucha, Founder of Atucha Advisory and former CEO of Vibra Gaming and Leander Games, shares his expert analysis on the current state of the Brazilian iGaming market.

With more than 20 years of hands-on experience across Latin America, Ramiro discusses how regulation has affected operator interest, the key challenges with licensing and taxation, the continued growth of the unlicensed market, and practical strategies for success in the region.

He also explores alternative opportunities in other Latin American countries and reflects on his remarkable journey building major platforms and now supporting companies through advisory services.

Key Topics Covered:-

-Has interest in Brazil gone down after regulation?- Regulatory uncertainty, tax issues, and stability concerns

- Why the unlicensed market remains a major challenge

- Emerging opportunities in Mexico, Chile, Ecuador and other markets

- Insights on market entry, player protection, and industry growth

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In episode 44 of iGaming Real Talk, Benjamin Truman, Founder of AbsoluteBet, shares interesting insights from building a fully regulated gaming operator in North America.

From company setup in 3 days to securing licenses in just 2 months, Ben breaks down:

• Why building everything in-house (instead of white label) was the only option in regulated markets
• The brutal reality of North American licensing, politics, lobbying and the "good old boys club"
• The revolutionary "Live Person Casino" concept featuring celebrities and athletes
• Why live casino tables outperform slots in North America
• Why Malta licenses are losing relevance fast as countries go local
• UK overregulation pushing operators offshore and killing the black market
• Canada's smart approach vs. US sweepstakes and prediction market chaos
• Insider trading risks, $3B valuations, and the future of prediction markets (Polymarket)
• The 3 truly recession-proof industries

In this episode of iGaming Real Talk, Heathcliff Farrugia, Chief International Relations Officer at SiGMA, breaks down the current state of iGaming regulation in Brazil and Latin America from Sigma Sao Paulo.

Key topics discussed:

• SiGMA’s journey from a Malta idea to one of the world’s biggest iGaming expos

• SiGMA’s international relations work at government and policy level

• Why Brazil’s online gaming regulation feels unstable and uncertain right now

• The unique challenge of regulating online gaming before land-based

• Regulators vs policymakers: why politicians often misunderstand the industry

• Lessons from mature markets — UK tax hikes, Germany’s low legalisation rates, and Denmark’s successful model

• The dangers of unregulated markets, illegal operators, and over-taxation

• SiGMA’s strategy to bridge the gap between operators and regulators across Latin America

A must-watch for operators, regulators, and iGaming professionals who want clear insights into what’s happening in one of the world’s biggest emerging markets and how proper regulation can protect players while growing the industry.

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In this episode of iGaming Real Talk, recorded live at AIBC Eurasia in Dubai, I sat down with Khrish Kewalramani, Co-Founder & Director of Spade Clipping.

We unpacked their powerful organic short-form distribution model that is changing how operators get massive awareness.

Khrish shared how they work with over 30,000 faceless creators (Clippers) across TikTok, Instagram, and more.

These pages range from huge meme and gambling accounts (up to 15M followers) down to smaller ones, all pushing casino brands like Stake across thousands of pages using a clean CPM model.

Key topics discussed:

• How Spade Clipping pushes over 2 billion views every month

• The difference between traditional influencers and their faceless community model

• Why community is everything when choosing streamers and amplifying content

• How operators can get widescale awareness beyond paid influencers

• Tips for operators struggling with digital noise and fake engagement

• Their journey from music industry into dominating iGaming short-form

This is a must-watch for any operator or marketing team looking for real, scalable organic reach in 2026.

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In this exclusive interview from BiS SiGMA South America 2026 in São Paulo, Miranda Guliashvili (Head of Regional Growth at SOFTSWISS) reveals how the company achieved outstanding results in Brazil after regulation.

Miranda shares that SOFTSWISS recorded 65% growth in total bets and 64% growth in GGR in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025.

This is strong proof that a regulated market can still deliver excellent performance when operators and suppliers remain flexible and partner-focused.

Key Topics Discussed:

- Why Brazil remains a core focus and the current state of the regulated market

- Major challenges for operators and game providers post-regulation (taxes, local entities, KYC, advertising restrictions)

- How the right technology (99.99% uptime & stability) gives operators a real edge

- Next hotspots in LATAM: Mexico, Peru & Colombia

- Expansion plans into Africa (beyond South Africa: Kenya, Uganda + more) and early moves in Asia

- The importance of loyalty, player retention & lifestyle/e-commerce integration ahead of the World Cup

A must-watch for operators, suppliers, and iGaming professionals looking at Brazil, LATAM, and emerging markets.

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Regulation is becoming one of the biggest costs in running an iGaming business and it is only getting stricter.

In this episode recorded live at AIBC Eurasia in Dubai, our host Surya Palli sat down with Ivan Nevzorov, CEO of SBSB Fintech Lawyers, for an honest conversation about where iGaming regulation is heading and what operators need to do about it.

We covered:

- Why gray operators are still running and what regulators are likely to do next

- The UK tax hike and what it means for the market- Why the Malta license is losing its value for European operations

- Anjouan vs Navice vs Liberia, which offshore license makes sense right now

- What it actually takes to get licensed in the UAE

- The thing nobody talks about: how easy it still is to avoid compliance and why that is changingIvan was straightforward and balanced throughout.

No sugarcoating, just the real picture on compliance and what is coming.Recorded live at AIBC Eurasia, Dubai.

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In this episode of iGaming Real Talk, Dominic (VP of Growth at Tequity) breaks down how strong backend infrastructure, seamless execution, and deep customisation are driving the success of originals in the iGaming industry.

Key topics discussed:

• How Tequity scaled originals to 350+ operator brands

• The critical role of RGS in delivering stable, high-performance games

• Why cosmetic changes aren’t enough, and true brand integration matters

• Real examples: Chicken Crossing turned into NFL games, streamer-specific skins & more

• How non-technical teams can fully customise games in hours

• Tequity's expansion into Brazil & LATAM + new partnership with AleaA practical discussion for operators, game studios, and iGaming professionals looking to understand the future of original games.

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This is an interview series recorded live at AIBC Eurasia Event.

In this episode, our host Surya Palli sits down with Keith Zammit CEO of Elevate AI.

We discuss how gaming companies are treating AI today the shift from two years ago to now innovation as a service forward deployed teams AI regulation and practical ways operators can prepare.

Keith also shares why AI will not take jobs but make every employee superhuman.

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