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Exciting news alert from iGFM! Sam Milliken and Gabriela Martins da Silva are giving us the lowdown on iGX, a brand-new conference hitting Geneva on April 18-19. iGX is not your typical event, it's a deep dive into critical industry topics like acquisition, retention, and the customer journey. Set against the backdrop of the sophisticated President Wilson Hotel, this conference promises substance with style.
 
Gear up for insightful discussions featuring keynotes from industry heavyweights such as Pontus Lindwall of Betsson and Francesco Postiglione of Casumo. But iGX is more than just talks — it's an immersive experience with networking events, competitions, and engaging activities. Secure your spot for this exclusive event: https://bitly.ws/39PI5 and use the code 'IGXSITA'.

It’s the start of another year and for most slot studios, it’s an opportunity to re-energise their output and drive their brands to fresh heights. None more so than Push Gaming.

It has seen great success with several big titles and armed with its premium content, has plans to expand not only in terms of the strength and diversity of its games but the markets in which players can enjoy them.

The slot supremo’s Director of Studios, George Fil, told iGFM more about where it is going, why and with what.

Gambling advertising remains in the spotlight, with 2024 set to see increased restrictions put in place by regulators across Europe. With inevitable changes on the horizon and the need to deliver increased responsible messaging in a safer manner, we could see operators further embrace advanced advertising solutions to deliver brand visibility more efficiently. 

Square in the Air’s Senior Account Director, Lewis Phillips, caught up with Epom’s Sales Executive, Sergey Shchelkov, to discuss how ad tech solutions can lead to greater sophistication, and ultimately help operators to navigate their way through a changing media landscape.

As a leading aggregator, our friends at Pariplay have been very busy over the past 12 months. In fact, their speed in getting content to market is only matched by the pace at which new deals are signed. North America has been a key region and in the light of the wider NeoGames group’s impending acquisition by industry behemoth Aristocrat, new and existing regulated states will continue to be a major focus in 2024. Square in the Air’s Matt Chambers sat down with Andrew Maclean, VP of Sales at Pariplay, to talk through all things commercial at the start of a new year that carries plenty of promise.

If you've been following the news you'll have seen that our good friends at Relax have today announced they are making their much anticipated US debut as they touch down in New Jersey alongside BetMGM. 

But wait... That's not all! In addition to finally moving into the rapidly growing US market, Relax has also announced that they'll officially be known as RLX Gaming in the States. Square in the Air's very own Stewart Darkin sat down with CEO Simon Hammon to discuss the monumental news and what it means for the company as they begin their pursuit of the American dream.

Things are changing for Simon Westbury, CEO of Sports Generate. Wedding bells are in the air and the move to Armenia has become permanent. With a commercial and revenue-focused background, the leadership skills of a CEO have been a fresh challenge to Simon, as he reveals in this candid chat with our Robin Hutchison. Simon also speaks in depth about business culture and the exciting future for Sports Generate.

Join us for this latest episode from iGFM where Square in the Air’s Lewis Phllips catches up with HungryBear Gaming CEO and Founder Justin Chamberlain. With 1.6 million unique players and 1.3 billion spins in just 12 months, it's clear that players have a huge appetite for HungryBear’s SlotMasters. Justin details how multiplayer slots are transforming the industry, and how SlotMasters is at the forefront of this innovation. Later in the episode we also get to hear about Justin's preparations for the upcoming SBC Boxing Championship.

Who’d have guessed it, Jon Arnold - CEO of Arnold Ash - is also an experienced and accomplished boxer? iGFM gets the low-down from Jon, from setting up a boxing club for Southampton Solent and ending up in the university’s Hall of Fame, to training the brave fighters taking part in November’s SBC Boxing Championship. Jon discusses the heart, skill and dedication needed to be involved in this event, and how the industry is coming together for a fantastic cause, despite being opponents in the ring.

After finding himself working in the industry as a cashier, Robert Mabbett is now changing the betting industry one step at a time with Better Change, harnessing the power of positive play to help make the environment safe for players. SITA’s Director Robin Hutchinson speaks to the Engagement Director about the importance of responsible gambling, the impact on mental wellbeing, and discusses how a personal tragedy drove him to try and make a change. Listen to Robert’s story and discover how Better Change is taking a fresh approach, built on clinical science, to help rebuild lives.

It is time to celebrate five years of BETBY - so who better to catch up with than the supplier’s CEO Leonid Pertsovskiy! Square in the Air’s Account Manager Shaun Frackleton and Leonid discuss all things BETBY, from the team's sheer motivation to set the business up to crucial partnerships for the brand's development. With its new hub in sunny Barcelona, which will be home to BETBY’s research and development activity, Leonid delves into the reasons behind this location, and the creativity it holds for BETBY. All of that in under 20 minutes, aren’t you lucky!